Topic: Around Here
Marine Water Rescue Technician Course
Written on November 14, 2012 at 5:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS would like to inform the public that they will be hosting a Marine Water Rescue Training in the Garrison Bay and Yacht Haven Road area. This training will be conducted on November 17th & 18th from 8am till 7pm. This training will involve several agencies, among them are San Juan Island Continue Reading
Round the County Race
Written on November 14, 2012 at 2:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Round the County Race 2012 By Norris Palmer 5:30 a.m. comes early and dark on the west Side of San Juan Island. But that’s what you have to do to serve on Dennis Pratt’s Race Committee, responsible for starting over 75 sailing vessels with rip roaring, hard corps racing crews on Sunday morning’s start right Continue Reading
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Written on November 14, 2012 at 7:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Help is needed for this big event. Minnie Knych sends in this request: “Please help me get the word out. We need more people to roast turkey and make pies for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. There are other volunteer spots open too. We provide a pre-seasoned turkey in a foil pan — all the volunteer Continue Reading
Island sights….
Written on November 14, 2012 at 6:57 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on ’round here: • The Washington State Ferry folks have named two new ferries, using Native American names…of special note is they named one of them Tokitae, which is the name of Lolita the killer whale (here’s a link to the campaign to free her from her prison in Miami)…here’s more Continue Reading
This Is Our Town: Tom Doenges & Computer San Juans
Written on November 13, 2012 at 5:52 am, by Ian Byington
Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about my good friend & colleague Tom Doenges: Tom Doenges owns and operates Computer San Juans which he started nearly 12 years ago. He’s been in the computer industry about 25 years total. Many of you know him as Continue Reading
11:17 on 11-17 at 1117 Spring St.
Written on November 13, 2012 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just in case you haven’t heard – the open house is this coming Saturday for the new medical center. Here’s the official word from Peace Health: PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, San Juan Island’s new critical access hospital which will open for business on Monday, Nov. 26, will be open to the community for tours Continue Reading
What else is going on…
Written on November 12, 2012 at 6:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday evening the San Juan Community Home Trust is holding it’s 12 annual membership meeting and dessert night with special guest Lisa Byers. Lisa is the Executive Director of OPAL on Orcas Island and a national leader in the CLT (Community Land Trust) movement. She will speak about CLTs, a growing national and international movement of home & land ownership. Everyone is invited! Come learn, Continue Reading
‘Tis the season….
Written on November 12, 2012 at 6:51 am, by Ian Byington
Just got the word from Emily Reed about the new show at IMA: “Winter is the King of Showmen” opens at the Islands Museum of Art on Friday, November 16 with a reception from 5-8 pm. This impressive first of a kind exhibition features the work of 48 artists from San Juan, Orcas, Lopez and Continue Reading
Now….there’s a good show!
Written on November 10, 2012 at 11:15 am, by Ian Byington
Last night, Josie & I took in “A Walk in the Woods” at Roche Harbor….and it was great. This season, Island Stage Left is presenting the show with matinees on Saturday & Sunday, giving you more chances to catch it. It’s thought-provoking, funny, whimsical, and fun….let me know what you think after you see it!
Chamber Music San Juans – tonight!
Written on November 10, 2012 at 11:08 am, by Ian Byington
A Concert of “Ones…Twos…and Threes” November 10 Chamber Music San Juans’ next concert of its silver anniversary season brings together a trio of CMSJ veterans for a concert brimming with ones, twos and threes—that is, solos, duos and trios— for clarinet, cello and piano. Joining clarinetist and artistic director Patricia Kostek at San Juan Community Continue Reading
Around the island…..
Written on November 8, 2012 at 3:42 pm, by Ian Byington
Getting a few details down, ’round here – let’s check in: • Yeah, there was a quake last night, pretty big one – off northern Vancouver Island – here’s the scoop on the 6.3 shaking. +++++++ • Heard that Sandy Cameron passed away….gonna miss him volunteering at the Theatre, setting up Robert Burns dinners, and Continue Reading
Sparkle, oh ye waters….
Written on November 8, 2012 at 6:41 am, by Ian Byington
A restful start to the day….here’s “Sparkling Waters” by one of my favorite solo piano artists, David Nevue:
What to do, what to do…
Written on November 8, 2012 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Got some time this weekend and nowhere to spend it? Does your Day Timer have some gaps? Wondering how to fill all those empty hours? Well help is on the way. Here are some of the cool things going on this weekend: On Saturday, The Toy Box will celebrate the third annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day. Established by Continue Reading
It’s the Anniversary Sale at Griffin Bay Bookstore this weekend!
Written on November 7, 2012 at 11:58 am, by Ian Byington
GRIFFIN BAY BOOKSTORE ANNUAL SALE Anniversary Open House on Saturday, November 10, 10:00 am—6:00 pm 20% off on all books in the store If there’s been too much chaos in your life recently, there’s one sure thing you can count on: Griffin Bay Bookstore’s annual Open House and Sale on Saturday, November 10, 10:00 am—6:00 Continue Reading
The returns are in…
Written on November 7, 2012 at 1:35 am, by Ian Byington
I’m guessing you’re up-to-date on the election results, but if you want to check the Washington State results, click here (it’s the Secretary of State’s elections page), and here are the County results. It’s going to be an interesting year ahead, as the County voted to change the County Council from six to three people Continue Reading
Marine Water Rescue Technician Course
Written on November 14, 2012 at 5:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS would like to inform the public that they will be hosting a Marine Water Rescue Training in the Garrison Bay and Yacht Haven Road area. This training will be conducted on November 17th & 18th from 8am till 7pm. This training will involve several agencies, among them are San Juan Island Continue Reading
Round the County Race
Written on November 14, 2012 at 2:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Round the County Race 2012 By Norris Palmer 5:30 a.m. comes early and dark on the west Side of San Juan Island. But that’s what you have to do to serve on Dennis Pratt’s Race Committee, responsible for starting over 75 sailing vessels with rip roaring, hard corps racing crews on Sunday morning’s start right Continue Reading
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Written on November 14, 2012 at 7:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Help is needed for this big event. Minnie Knych sends in this request: “Please help me get the word out. We need more people to roast turkey and make pies for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. There are other volunteer spots open too. We provide a pre-seasoned turkey in a foil pan — all the volunteer Continue Reading
Island sights….
Written on November 14, 2012 at 6:57 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on ’round here: • The Washington State Ferry folks have named two new ferries, using Native American names…of special note is they named one of them Tokitae, which is the name of Lolita the killer whale (here’s a link to the campaign to free her from her prison in Miami)…here’s more Continue Reading
This Is Our Town: Tom Doenges & Computer San Juans
Written on November 13, 2012 at 5:52 am, by Ian Byington
Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about my good friend & colleague Tom Doenges: Tom Doenges owns and operates Computer San Juans which he started nearly 12 years ago. He’s been in the computer industry about 25 years total. Many of you know him as Continue Reading
11:17 on 11-17 at 1117 Spring St.
Written on November 13, 2012 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just in case you haven’t heard – the open house is this coming Saturday for the new medical center. Here’s the official word from Peace Health: PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, San Juan Island’s new critical access hospital which will open for business on Monday, Nov. 26, will be open to the community for tours Continue Reading
What else is going on…
Written on November 12, 2012 at 6:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday evening the San Juan Community Home Trust is holding it’s 12 annual membership meeting and dessert night with special guest Lisa Byers. Lisa is the Executive Director of OPAL on Orcas Island and a national leader in the CLT (Community Land Trust) movement. She will speak about CLTs, a growing national and international movement of home & land ownership. Everyone is invited! Come learn, Continue Reading
‘Tis the season….
Written on November 12, 2012 at 6:51 am, by Ian Byington
Just got the word from Emily Reed about the new show at IMA: “Winter is the King of Showmen” opens at the Islands Museum of Art on Friday, November 16 with a reception from 5-8 pm. This impressive first of a kind exhibition features the work of 48 artists from San Juan, Orcas, Lopez and Continue Reading
Now….there’s a good show!
Written on November 10, 2012 at 11:15 am, by Ian Byington
Last night, Josie & I took in “A Walk in the Woods” at Roche Harbor….and it was great. This season, Island Stage Left is presenting the show with matinees on Saturday & Sunday, giving you more chances to catch it. It’s thought-provoking, funny, whimsical, and fun….let me know what you think after you see it!
Chamber Music San Juans – tonight!
Written on November 10, 2012 at 11:08 am, by Ian Byington
A Concert of “Ones…Twos…and Threes” November 10 Chamber Music San Juans’ next concert of its silver anniversary season brings together a trio of CMSJ veterans for a concert brimming with ones, twos and threes—that is, solos, duos and trios— for clarinet, cello and piano. Joining clarinetist and artistic director Patricia Kostek at San Juan Community Continue Reading
Around the island…..
Written on November 8, 2012 at 3:42 pm, by Ian Byington
Getting a few details down, ’round here – let’s check in: • Yeah, there was a quake last night, pretty big one – off northern Vancouver Island – here’s the scoop on the 6.3 shaking. +++++++ • Heard that Sandy Cameron passed away….gonna miss him volunteering at the Theatre, setting up Robert Burns dinners, and Continue Reading
Sparkle, oh ye waters….
Written on November 8, 2012 at 6:41 am, by Ian Byington
A restful start to the day….here’s “Sparkling Waters” by one of my favorite solo piano artists, David Nevue:
What to do, what to do…
Written on November 8, 2012 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Got some time this weekend and nowhere to spend it? Does your Day Timer have some gaps? Wondering how to fill all those empty hours? Well help is on the way. Here are some of the cool things going on this weekend: On Saturday, The Toy Box will celebrate the third annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day. Established by Continue Reading
It’s the Anniversary Sale at Griffin Bay Bookstore this weekend!
Written on November 7, 2012 at 11:58 am, by Ian Byington
GRIFFIN BAY BOOKSTORE ANNUAL SALE Anniversary Open House on Saturday, November 10, 10:00 am—6:00 pm 20% off on all books in the store If there’s been too much chaos in your life recently, there’s one sure thing you can count on: Griffin Bay Bookstore’s annual Open House and Sale on Saturday, November 10, 10:00 am—6:00 Continue Reading
The returns are in…
Written on November 7, 2012 at 1:35 am, by Ian Byington
I’m guessing you’re up-to-date on the election results, but if you want to check the Washington State results, click here (it’s the Secretary of State’s elections page), and here are the County results. It’s going to be an interesting year ahead, as the County voted to change the County Council from six to three people Continue Reading