Topic: Around Here
LTAC Grant Deadline Coming Soon
Written on August 22, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Application deadline September 5th for 2019 Town LTAC Grants The Town of Friday Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting 2019 grant applications until Wednesday, September 5th. LTAC grants will be awarded for tourism promotion of 2019 events and activities taking place within the town. Preference is given to those operations and activities that Continue Reading
Park Fire Ban
Written on August 20, 2018 at 4:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park Issues Fire Restrictions Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger on San Juan Island, Superintendent Elexis Fredy has announced fire restrictions in San Juan Island National Historical Park. Beginning August 21, 2018, fire restrictions prohibit: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, charcoal grill, tiki Continue Reading
SJC Fair in Photos2
Written on August 16, 2018 at 9:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Click below to see more images from the San Juan County Fair. These are all from Day Two
Island Senior: Summer Events and a Call for Candidates
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… August is a busy month at the Mullis Center. The month starts out by adding a special seasonal flourish to our first Sunday of the month (August 5) Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: Adding fresh local berries and whipped cream to the Continue Reading
OPALCO Scholars Shine!
Written on July 20, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Scholarship Awards and Leadership Skills Every July, youth from rural electric utilities throughout the Northwest gather at the College of Idaho to learn leadership skills, compete for college scholarships, expand their horizons and build camaraderie with peers from eight western states. 2018 OPALCO scholars Henry Miller, Arlo Harold, Natalie Meenan and Aida Must attended the Continue Reading
Island Senior: Hot Tips For Keeping Cool
Written on July 16, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Now that hot summer weather has finally come to our neck of the woods we may rejoice but we also need to take care. High temperatures can be dangerous. The July issue of San Juan Island Senior Signal*, the Mullis Senior Continue Reading
Superpod 6: Music and Fun at Lime Kiln Park
Written on July 10, 2018 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Erin Corra of FOLKS, Friends of Lime Kiln Society… Join together with supporters of Lime Kiln Point State Park on Thursday, July 19 for a musical evening at our beautiful whale watch park. Bring a picnic and enjoy a sunset tour of the historic lighthouse with friends old and new. Who knows, maybe our Continue Reading
July 10th is WA Line Worker Appreciation Day
Written on July 8, 2018 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Governor Jay Inslee proclaims July 10 Line Worker Appreciation Day… OPALCO’s team of line workers keep the lights on for more than 11,300 co-op members on 20 islands in San Juan County. That is no small task! Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed July 10, 2018 as Lineworker Appreciation Day and OPALCO invites its members to give Continue Reading
Kelley Balcomb-Bartok is Back
Written on July 7, 2018 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If you’ve driven out Beaverton Valley lately you may have noticed the rock has a new paint job. That is due to the fact that Kelley Balcomb-Bartok and family have moved back to the Island. Welcome back! Said Kelley, “we couldn’t resist!”
Saturday Activities With Our National Parks
Written on July 7, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
GEOLOGICAL HIKE: 9:00 am – 11:00 am. These easy to moderately difficult walks up Young Hill near English Camp, and Mt. Finlayson near American Camp, focus on the geology of the San Juan Islands over the last 230 million years of earth’s history. From tectonic movement, to accretion, to uplift, volcanism, glaciation, erosion, and more, these Continue Reading
Rockisland Email Outage Repair Update
Written on July 6, 2018 at 1:53 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
My email has started coming in. I hope yours has too. So far though only a few of my emails have come through. Alan at Rockisland said, “It will take the team a little longer to load all of your historical and all the “spooling” yet to be delivered.” For those wishing to contact the Continue Reading
SJCT To Host Viva Cuba!
Written on July 6, 2018 at 10:54 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Community Theatre will be hosting the photography exhibit, Viva Cuba! July 10 through August 29. There will be an opening reception with wine & appetizers on Friday, July 13 at 5 – 7 pm. The Viva Cuba! Photography Exhibition includes 52 photographs depicting the people and places of Cuba. Subjects range from the well-known landmarks and Continue Reading
Rockisland Email Outage Update
Written on July 6, 2018 at 10:08 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
I just spoke to Rockisland and due to a power surge in Oregon there has been a catastrophic email host failure. If you are a Rockisland customer and you are not getting your email that is why. Engineers are working hard to fix it and hopefully we will be up and running soon. Meanwhile, I Continue Reading
And the Winners Are…
Written on July 5, 2018 at 10:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Here are the prizes awarded to participants in our rockin’ Fourth of July Parade. Thanks to everyone who made it so fun to watch… · $600 Best use of THEME – Float – San Juan Community Theatre · $400 Best use of THEME – Non-Float – Community Marching Band · $300 Best use of THEME Continue Reading
A Few Highlights From The Fourth of July Parade
Written on July 4, 2018 at 3:55 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
A few highlights from San Juan Island’s Fourth of July Parade… Hooray for the red, white, and blue… Dressed for the occasion…
Web Street Open For Traffic Both Directions July 4 – 8.
Written on July 4, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Mike Carlson Enterprises has announced that their construction work will be suspended, and traffic will be open both directions on Web Street to facilitate traffic during the holiday period of July 3 at 6 p.m. through July 8. A limited number of parking spaces on the side of the street will also be available. The Continue Reading
Island Senior: Bargains Galore in the Mullis Center’s New Coupon Book
Written on July 2, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Island a’ la Carte, the Mullis Center’s new coupon book just came out. I already used my first coupon at San Juan Bakery this morning. With 20% off of my entire purchase that was a good deal. The coupon Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on May 17, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Art for Fun art pARTy is coming up this Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 am – 11:45 am at San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The featured painting is “Peace, Love and Boats”. Participants will follow step-by-step instructions to complete the 14″ x 16″ painting in about 2 hours. To register for the Continue Reading
Third Saturday Contra Dance
Written on May 14, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Third Saturday Contra Dance happens this coming Saturday, May 19th at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor. It runs from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, and features caller Carol Piening from Olympia with music by the Possum Carvers from Port Townsend. Donation at the door-$10, $5 students All dances will be taught; no partner Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk: Lime Kiln Point State Park
Written on April 23, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Erin Corra, Friends of Lime Kiln Society (FOLKS) Founder & Executive Director, to explore the past, present and future of beautiful Lime Kiln Point State Park. Stroll along the trails, take a tour of the lighthouse, learn about current events and what Friends of Lime Kiln Society has in store for 2018 and beyond. Continue Reading
Island Senior: Catching Up With Callie McKay
Written on April 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… On our last “Field Trip Friday” excursion to the mainland, (see San Juan Update 3/31/2018), I caught up with Callie McKay. She’s a busy woman and not an easy one to catch up with but the ferry ride to Anacortes Continue Reading
Island Senior: Field Trip Friday
Written on March 31, 2018 at 9:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… At the Mullis Center the third Friday of the month is Field Trip Friday with Callie McKay. I joined the fun this month for an off-island day trip to the Skagit County Senior Center in Burlington followed by a Continue Reading
LTAC Grant Deadline Coming Soon
Written on August 22, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Application deadline September 5th for 2019 Town LTAC Grants The Town of Friday Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting 2019 grant applications until Wednesday, September 5th. LTAC grants will be awarded for tourism promotion of 2019 events and activities taking place within the town. Preference is given to those operations and activities that Continue Reading
Park Fire Ban
Written on August 20, 2018 at 4:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park Issues Fire Restrictions Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger on San Juan Island, Superintendent Elexis Fredy has announced fire restrictions in San Juan Island National Historical Park. Beginning August 21, 2018, fire restrictions prohibit: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, charcoal grill, tiki Continue Reading
SJC Fair in Photos2
Written on August 16, 2018 at 9:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Click below to see more images from the San Juan County Fair. These are all from Day Two
Island Senior: Summer Events and a Call for Candidates
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… August is a busy month at the Mullis Center. The month starts out by adding a special seasonal flourish to our first Sunday of the month (August 5) Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: Adding fresh local berries and whipped cream to the Continue Reading
OPALCO Scholars Shine!
Written on July 20, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Scholarship Awards and Leadership Skills Every July, youth from rural electric utilities throughout the Northwest gather at the College of Idaho to learn leadership skills, compete for college scholarships, expand their horizons and build camaraderie with peers from eight western states. 2018 OPALCO scholars Henry Miller, Arlo Harold, Natalie Meenan and Aida Must attended the Continue Reading
Island Senior: Hot Tips For Keeping Cool
Written on July 16, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Now that hot summer weather has finally come to our neck of the woods we may rejoice but we also need to take care. High temperatures can be dangerous. The July issue of San Juan Island Senior Signal*, the Mullis Senior Continue Reading
Superpod 6: Music and Fun at Lime Kiln Park
Written on July 10, 2018 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Erin Corra of FOLKS, Friends of Lime Kiln Society… Join together with supporters of Lime Kiln Point State Park on Thursday, July 19 for a musical evening at our beautiful whale watch park. Bring a picnic and enjoy a sunset tour of the historic lighthouse with friends old and new. Who knows, maybe our Continue Reading
July 10th is WA Line Worker Appreciation Day
Written on July 8, 2018 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Governor Jay Inslee proclaims July 10 Line Worker Appreciation Day… OPALCO’s team of line workers keep the lights on for more than 11,300 co-op members on 20 islands in San Juan County. That is no small task! Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed July 10, 2018 as Lineworker Appreciation Day and OPALCO invites its members to give Continue Reading
Kelley Balcomb-Bartok is Back
Written on July 7, 2018 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If you’ve driven out Beaverton Valley lately you may have noticed the rock has a new paint job. That is due to the fact that Kelley Balcomb-Bartok and family have moved back to the Island. Welcome back! Said Kelley, “we couldn’t resist!”
Saturday Activities With Our National Parks
Written on July 7, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
GEOLOGICAL HIKE: 9:00 am – 11:00 am. These easy to moderately difficult walks up Young Hill near English Camp, and Mt. Finlayson near American Camp, focus on the geology of the San Juan Islands over the last 230 million years of earth’s history. From tectonic movement, to accretion, to uplift, volcanism, glaciation, erosion, and more, these Continue Reading
Rockisland Email Outage Repair Update
Written on July 6, 2018 at 1:53 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
My email has started coming in. I hope yours has too. So far though only a few of my emails have come through. Alan at Rockisland said, “It will take the team a little longer to load all of your historical and all the “spooling” yet to be delivered.” For those wishing to contact the Continue Reading
SJCT To Host Viva Cuba!
Written on July 6, 2018 at 10:54 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Community Theatre will be hosting the photography exhibit, Viva Cuba! July 10 through August 29. There will be an opening reception with wine & appetizers on Friday, July 13 at 5 – 7 pm. The Viva Cuba! Photography Exhibition includes 52 photographs depicting the people and places of Cuba. Subjects range from the well-known landmarks and Continue Reading
Rockisland Email Outage Update
Written on July 6, 2018 at 10:08 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
I just spoke to Rockisland and due to a power surge in Oregon there has been a catastrophic email host failure. If you are a Rockisland customer and you are not getting your email that is why. Engineers are working hard to fix it and hopefully we will be up and running soon. Meanwhile, I Continue Reading
And the Winners Are…
Written on July 5, 2018 at 10:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Here are the prizes awarded to participants in our rockin’ Fourth of July Parade. Thanks to everyone who made it so fun to watch… · $600 Best use of THEME – Float – San Juan Community Theatre · $400 Best use of THEME – Non-Float – Community Marching Band · $300 Best use of THEME Continue Reading
A Few Highlights From The Fourth of July Parade
Written on July 4, 2018 at 3:55 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
A few highlights from San Juan Island’s Fourth of July Parade… Hooray for the red, white, and blue… Dressed for the occasion…
Web Street Open For Traffic Both Directions July 4 – 8.
Written on July 4, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Mike Carlson Enterprises has announced that their construction work will be suspended, and traffic will be open both directions on Web Street to facilitate traffic during the holiday period of July 3 at 6 p.m. through July 8. A limited number of parking spaces on the side of the street will also be available. The Continue Reading
Island Senior: Bargains Galore in the Mullis Center’s New Coupon Book
Written on July 2, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Island a’ la Carte, the Mullis Center’s new coupon book just came out. I already used my first coupon at San Juan Bakery this morning. With 20% off of my entire purchase that was a good deal. The coupon Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on May 17, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Art for Fun art pARTy is coming up this Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 am – 11:45 am at San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The featured painting is “Peace, Love and Boats”. Participants will follow step-by-step instructions to complete the 14″ x 16″ painting in about 2 hours. To register for the Continue Reading
Third Saturday Contra Dance
Written on May 14, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Third Saturday Contra Dance happens this coming Saturday, May 19th at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor. It runs from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, and features caller Carol Piening from Olympia with music by the Possum Carvers from Port Townsend. Donation at the door-$10, $5 students All dances will be taught; no partner Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk: Lime Kiln Point State Park
Written on April 23, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Erin Corra, Friends of Lime Kiln Society (FOLKS) Founder & Executive Director, to explore the past, present and future of beautiful Lime Kiln Point State Park. Stroll along the trails, take a tour of the lighthouse, learn about current events and what Friends of Lime Kiln Society has in store for 2018 and beyond. Continue Reading
Island Senior: Catching Up With Callie McKay
Written on April 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… On our last “Field Trip Friday” excursion to the mainland, (see San Juan Update 3/31/2018), I caught up with Callie McKay. She’s a busy woman and not an easy one to catch up with but the ferry ride to Anacortes Continue Reading
Island Senior: Field Trip Friday
Written on March 31, 2018 at 9:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… At the Mullis Center the third Friday of the month is Field Trip Friday with Callie McKay. I joined the fun this month for an off-island day trip to the Skagit County Senior Center in Burlington followed by a Continue Reading