Topic: Around Here
Just Imagine…
Written on November 30, 2012 at 4:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a big event we’re excited to tell you about: “Just Imagine” Tickets are now on sale for the San Juan Community Theater 2012 Holiday Festival. With a lineup that includes the Northwest’s most charismatic auctioneer, mouth-watering culinary creations, dancing to one of the island’s best, and live musical treats throughout, San Juan Community Theatre’s Continue Reading
What’s Going On…
Written on November 29, 2012 at 4:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are some things happening this week you might want to be aware of. First off, the Ski Bus has been running for years, but is in danger of being cancelled this year due to lack of enrollment. If you want to do the Ski Bus, better get signed up before December 3rd. Here are Continue Reading
Remembering Sam….
Written on November 29, 2012 at 4:49 am, by Ian Byington
Just got the information from Sam’s family, to pass on to you – Sam Carter passed away last week here in Friday Harbor: A Memorial Gathering with Sam Carter’s ashes will be held on Sunday, December 2nd at Evan’s Funeral Home in Anacortes from 12:30-2 pm. The “Celebration of Sam’s Life” will be held on Continue Reading
Tough Loss in Season Opener
Written on November 28, 2012 at 12:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Martin, the “Voice of the Wolverines” sends this report in: The Friday Harbor Wolverines opened up their basketball season with a tough non-conference road loss to the Burlington-Edison Tigers, 60-37. Burlington’s pressure defense made it tough for Wolverine shooters all night long. Every pass was tipped, every shot was contested and every rebound was Continue Reading
Welcome Morgan!
Written on November 28, 2012 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec Welcomes a New Team Member Island Rec is excited to welcome their new Recreation Specialist, Morgan Johnston. Morgan’s primary responsibilities are the planning and organization of Island Rec’s sports, outdoor, adult and fitness programs. Morgan received her degree in Recreation from Western Washington University in 2010. She has worked for Richland Parks and Continue Reading
It’s raining cats and…. more cats!
Written on November 28, 2012 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cat and Kitten Adoption Special Now! If you’ve stopped by the animal shelter in the last few weeks you’ve probably noticed something….lots and lots of cats. Cats in the lobby, cats in the hallway and cats in the isolation areas…even cats in the restroom. So, for a limited time only, the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter Continue Reading
Stolen!
Written on November 28, 2012 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cow and Pig belong to Steve and Laurie on Roche Harbor Road, they have a Facebook page for them: https://www.facebook.com/CowandPig Here’s a posting from their page:
Boys Basketball Season Preview
Written on November 27, 2012 at 8:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story is provided by the “Voice of the Wolverines”, Mike Martin. Listen to him broadcast tonight’s game on the internet at: www.fhTinyRadio.com and in Downtown Friday Harbor at 1650 AM. Friday Harbor High School Varsity Boys Season Preview When the boys’ season tips off tonight at 5:45 at Burlington-Edison High School there will be Continue Reading
Things Going On
Written on November 27, 2012 at 4:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Aaron Shepard got a great shot of a Trumpeter Swan on Egg Lake this past Saturday. Thanks for the photo, Aaron! ++++++++++++++ Give Blood! Wednesday, November 28 Noon until 6:00 PM Mullis Community Senior Center Walk ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. For information or to set an appointment, contact Curt Van Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on November 26, 2012 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi there! I’m Jake. As you can see I’m a handsome boy of about seven years old. My previous owner went away to college and I was left without a home. I have perfect manners and get along well with other dogs. Cats are a different story as I find them delightful to chase….
What’s Going On?
Written on November 26, 2012 at 4:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are some cool things coming up this week, next week and one cool event from last week that you might want to take a look at: Join San Juan Island National Historical Park staff and volunteers for the annual old-fashioned Holiday Social, tree-trimming and cookie potluck from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, December 8, Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on November 26, 2012 at 3:51 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look around the island & see what’s happening – it was a great Thanksgiving weekend, wasn’t it? 🙂 +++++ • Did you get your wreath at the Holiday Marketplace? You still have a chance – here’s more from Tammy Cotton & the senior parents: You may have seen us at the Artisan Fair as Continue Reading
Water’s Edge Lecture Series continues…
Written on November 25, 2012 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
THE NEARSHORE & JUVENILE CHINOOK SALMON Wednesday Nov. 28th 6:00-7:00pm at the Grange Hall (152 First ST Friday Harbor) What time of the year and how long are juvenile Chinook present in the nearshore environment of the San Juan archipelago? Amidst which shoreline types are they most likely to be found? What river or stock Continue Reading
Holiday show opens at Waterworks Gallery tonight!
Written on November 24, 2012 at 10:19 am, by Ian Byington
The opening is tonight! Here’s more from Ruth at Waterworks Gallery: WaterWorks Gallery Twelve Artists in the 12th Month November 24 – Dec 21, 2012 Celebrating Twelve Artists in the 12th Month, this show features recent work in painting, glass, ceramic and stone by gallery artists including Abi Spring, Amanda Richardson, Cathy Schoenberg, Dana Roberts,Elizabeth Bruno, Continue Reading
Island Lights!
Written on November 24, 2012 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annual Island Lights Celebration and Holiday Decorating Contest Sponsored by the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Cookies, Caroling, Crafts and LIGHTS! Once again this holiday season, Friday Harbor will be transformed into a winter wonderland, as huge lighted snowflakes adorn the lamp posts and shops sparkle with holiday spirit. The annual Island Lights Celebration Continue Reading
Good News for Brickworks
Written on November 23, 2012 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brickworks Receives $100,000 Matching Donation Pledge NOVEMBER 20, 2012 – The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild is delighted to announced its receipt of a new major $100,000 matching donation pledge to help pay for building renovations at its Brickworks site in the core of Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Under the terms of this pledge, Continue Reading
Just Imagine…
Written on November 30, 2012 at 4:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a big event we’re excited to tell you about: “Just Imagine” Tickets are now on sale for the San Juan Community Theater 2012 Holiday Festival. With a lineup that includes the Northwest’s most charismatic auctioneer, mouth-watering culinary creations, dancing to one of the island’s best, and live musical treats throughout, San Juan Community Theatre’s Continue Reading
What’s Going On…
Written on November 29, 2012 at 4:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are some things happening this week you might want to be aware of. First off, the Ski Bus has been running for years, but is in danger of being cancelled this year due to lack of enrollment. If you want to do the Ski Bus, better get signed up before December 3rd. Here are Continue Reading
Remembering Sam….
Written on November 29, 2012 at 4:49 am, by Ian Byington
Just got the information from Sam’s family, to pass on to you – Sam Carter passed away last week here in Friday Harbor: A Memorial Gathering with Sam Carter’s ashes will be held on Sunday, December 2nd at Evan’s Funeral Home in Anacortes from 12:30-2 pm. The “Celebration of Sam’s Life” will be held on Continue Reading
Tough Loss in Season Opener
Written on November 28, 2012 at 12:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Martin, the “Voice of the Wolverines” sends this report in: The Friday Harbor Wolverines opened up their basketball season with a tough non-conference road loss to the Burlington-Edison Tigers, 60-37. Burlington’s pressure defense made it tough for Wolverine shooters all night long. Every pass was tipped, every shot was contested and every rebound was Continue Reading
Welcome Morgan!
Written on November 28, 2012 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec Welcomes a New Team Member Island Rec is excited to welcome their new Recreation Specialist, Morgan Johnston. Morgan’s primary responsibilities are the planning and organization of Island Rec’s sports, outdoor, adult and fitness programs. Morgan received her degree in Recreation from Western Washington University in 2010. She has worked for Richland Parks and Continue Reading
It’s raining cats and…. more cats!
Written on November 28, 2012 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cat and Kitten Adoption Special Now! If you’ve stopped by the animal shelter in the last few weeks you’ve probably noticed something….lots and lots of cats. Cats in the lobby, cats in the hallway and cats in the isolation areas…even cats in the restroom. So, for a limited time only, the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter Continue Reading
Stolen!
Written on November 28, 2012 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cow and Pig belong to Steve and Laurie on Roche Harbor Road, they have a Facebook page for them: https://www.facebook.com/CowandPig Here’s a posting from their page:
Boys Basketball Season Preview
Written on November 27, 2012 at 8:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story is provided by the “Voice of the Wolverines”, Mike Martin. Listen to him broadcast tonight’s game on the internet at: www.fhTinyRadio.com and in Downtown Friday Harbor at 1650 AM. Friday Harbor High School Varsity Boys Season Preview When the boys’ season tips off tonight at 5:45 at Burlington-Edison High School there will be Continue Reading
Things Going On
Written on November 27, 2012 at 4:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Aaron Shepard got a great shot of a Trumpeter Swan on Egg Lake this past Saturday. Thanks for the photo, Aaron! ++++++++++++++ Give Blood! Wednesday, November 28 Noon until 6:00 PM Mullis Community Senior Center Walk ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. For information or to set an appointment, contact Curt Van Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on November 26, 2012 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi there! I’m Jake. As you can see I’m a handsome boy of about seven years old. My previous owner went away to college and I was left without a home. I have perfect manners and get along well with other dogs. Cats are a different story as I find them delightful to chase….
What’s Going On?
Written on November 26, 2012 at 4:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are some cool things coming up this week, next week and one cool event from last week that you might want to take a look at: Join San Juan Island National Historical Park staff and volunteers for the annual old-fashioned Holiday Social, tree-trimming and cookie potluck from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, December 8, Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on November 26, 2012 at 3:51 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look around the island & see what’s happening – it was a great Thanksgiving weekend, wasn’t it? 🙂 +++++ • Did you get your wreath at the Holiday Marketplace? You still have a chance – here’s more from Tammy Cotton & the senior parents: You may have seen us at the Artisan Fair as Continue Reading
Water’s Edge Lecture Series continues…
Written on November 25, 2012 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
THE NEARSHORE & JUVENILE CHINOOK SALMON Wednesday Nov. 28th 6:00-7:00pm at the Grange Hall (152 First ST Friday Harbor) What time of the year and how long are juvenile Chinook present in the nearshore environment of the San Juan archipelago? Amidst which shoreline types are they most likely to be found? What river or stock Continue Reading
Holiday show opens at Waterworks Gallery tonight!
Written on November 24, 2012 at 10:19 am, by Ian Byington
The opening is tonight! Here’s more from Ruth at Waterworks Gallery: WaterWorks Gallery Twelve Artists in the 12th Month November 24 – Dec 21, 2012 Celebrating Twelve Artists in the 12th Month, this show features recent work in painting, glass, ceramic and stone by gallery artists including Abi Spring, Amanda Richardson, Cathy Schoenberg, Dana Roberts,Elizabeth Bruno, Continue Reading
Island Lights!
Written on November 24, 2012 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annual Island Lights Celebration and Holiday Decorating Contest Sponsored by the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Cookies, Caroling, Crafts and LIGHTS! Once again this holiday season, Friday Harbor will be transformed into a winter wonderland, as huge lighted snowflakes adorn the lamp posts and shops sparkle with holiday spirit. The annual Island Lights Celebration Continue Reading
Good News for Brickworks
Written on November 23, 2012 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brickworks Receives $100,000 Matching Donation Pledge NOVEMBER 20, 2012 – The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild is delighted to announced its receipt of a new major $100,000 matching donation pledge to help pay for building renovations at its Brickworks site in the core of Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Under the terms of this pledge, Continue Reading