Topic: Business
Food Recovery – Why We Need To Care About Composting
Written on November 19, 2021 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is submitted by San Juan Island resident Angie Light with the Transition San Juan Waste Reduction Group… My family and I are new to the island, and one of the many characteristics of San Juan that we love is the access to wonderful farms and farmers. Many an evening our family meal is Continue Reading
PeaceHealth Peace Island Announces Additions to Rehab Therapy team
Written on November 19, 2021 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor, WA – We are pleased to announce that our PeaceHealth Peace Island Rehabilitation therapy team is growing and we are now able to offer our patients expanded services and access, including Saturday appointments. In the last six months we have welcomed three new members to our therapy team: Andrea Jakus Wight, MPT, started Continue Reading
Nana’s Holiday House
Written on November 18, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are happy to be opening Nana’s House this year after missing last year. For our 9th year, we are changing things up a bit. We will be opening a week earlier, on Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00-5:00. Then, we will be open the following three weekends in December, on Saturdays and Continue Reading
Government Contracting Essentials Workshop
Written on November 15, 2021 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington PTAC, EDC offer workshop on Government Contracting Essentials Interested in doing business with the government? Join Washington PTAC and the EDC for a workshop outlining the basics of government contracting and procurement. The workshop will be held via Zoom on Monday, December 6th from 10-11a. The workshop will introduce participants to government procurement, including Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on November 15, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Village at the Harbor is currently seeking individuals interested in joining our team. For over 13 years, the Village has been home to amazing seniors and has established a level of excellence second to none. We offer part and full-time employment opportunities with several different shifts. We feature a great work environment and truly have Continue Reading
Live Performance Art at SJIMA
Written on October 28, 2021 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bellingham artist, Francie Allen, will be in Friday Harbor Saturday evening, November 6 to present a live dance performance at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The performance will be held in the museum’s Atrium to highlight Allen’s current exhibit at SJIMA, On Being Alive!. The exhibit features wire and mesh sculptures, suspended in Continue Reading
Vacation Rental Permitting Zoom
Written on October 27, 2021 at 10:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s going on with Vacation Rental Permitting in San Juan County? Tune in to find out Wednesday, October 27, 2021, when Land Use Consultant, Francine Shaw, gives us the 411 and answers your questions. Click the link below to register for the Noon Zoom! https://sanjuanrealestateresources.com/resources/ola/services/vacation-rental-permitting-on-sji
SaviBank Establishes Loan Production Team in Friday Harbor
Written on October 25, 2021 at 12:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mount Vernon, WA – October 25, 2021 – SaviBank announced that it has formed a new lending team located in Friday Harbor, serving the business and personal lending needs in San Juan County, including San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands. “Our new lending team in Friday Harbor presents a fantastic opportunity for SaviBank to serve Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on October 25, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club of San Juan Islands and Sports Car Club of SJI gratefully thank all our sponsors for this year’s Concours car show. Regrettably, due to delta variant of Covid, we decided to cancel this year’s event out of safety concerns for our entrants and attendees. Over the past 12 years, the generosity of Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on October 21, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fourth Year – Starting AGAIN! Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home cooked meal. No questions asked, just free food. Basic Home Cooking made with everything but the Kitchen Sink. You may pick up a meal for yourself or for those who need Continue Reading
EDC’s Ferry Service Disruptions Impacts Survey
Written on October 16, 2021 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
The EDC recently launched a survey to determine economic and social impacts to San Juan County residents, from recent Washington State Ferries service disruptions. Initial findings show that most residents responding to the survey reported negative impacts. Key findings from the survey: 447 participants from San Juan County responded to the survey. Of those, 94% Continue Reading
Cutting the Ribbon for a New Location and a New Name
Written on October 14, 2021 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
You remember Tina’s Tacos from up on Blair Avenue? Well they’ve moved and changed their name to Tina’s Place. The new location is downtown on the corner of Front Street and A Street where The Hungry Clam used to be, overlooking the ferry lanes. And along with a location change and name change is a Continue Reading
Jan Murphy Joins SJIMA in Marketing
Written on October 12, 2021 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor is excited to announce that Jan Murphy is joining our marketing team. As an artist, Jan has been a frequent exhibitor in the annual SJIMA Artists’ Registry show. Her works include paintings and mixed media assemblage art. Her work has been exhibited in several Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Real Estate Market Snapshot
Written on October 11, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Below is our Market Snap Shot for October 2021 completed by Merri Ann Simonson. This one focuses on the amount of inventory. Even though our inventory is low, it has yet to impact our closing volume. Our full quarterly newsletter will be out next week, and it provides full details, volume is huge this year.
New Business on the Island
Written on October 6, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tamara Weaver, a broker with Windermere Real Estate San Juan Island has opened a new business, San Juan Real Estate Resources (SJRER), to help people navigate the maze of buying or selling real estate on San Juan Island. Here’s what she has to say about it: “I think there are a lot of people out Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteer of the Month
Written on October 2, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is pleased to present Marko O’Connor as APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for October 2021. Marko connected with APS-FH through our home furnishings resale store, “Treasure Hounds”. After purchasing a table and chair set, Marko noticed a couple struggling to get their own purchase into their car. He Continue Reading
Food Recovery – Why We Need To Care About Composting
Written on November 19, 2021 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is submitted by San Juan Island resident Angie Light with the Transition San Juan Waste Reduction Group… My family and I are new to the island, and one of the many characteristics of San Juan that we love is the access to wonderful farms and farmers. Many an evening our family meal is Continue Reading
PeaceHealth Peace Island Announces Additions to Rehab Therapy team
Written on November 19, 2021 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor, WA – We are pleased to announce that our PeaceHealth Peace Island Rehabilitation therapy team is growing and we are now able to offer our patients expanded services and access, including Saturday appointments. In the last six months we have welcomed three new members to our therapy team: Andrea Jakus Wight, MPT, started Continue Reading
Nana’s Holiday House
Written on November 18, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are happy to be opening Nana’s House this year after missing last year. For our 9th year, we are changing things up a bit. We will be opening a week earlier, on Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00-5:00. Then, we will be open the following three weekends in December, on Saturdays and Continue Reading
Government Contracting Essentials Workshop
Written on November 15, 2021 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington PTAC, EDC offer workshop on Government Contracting Essentials Interested in doing business with the government? Join Washington PTAC and the EDC for a workshop outlining the basics of government contracting and procurement. The workshop will be held via Zoom on Monday, December 6th from 10-11a. The workshop will introduce participants to government procurement, including Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on November 15, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Village at the Harbor is currently seeking individuals interested in joining our team. For over 13 years, the Village has been home to amazing seniors and has established a level of excellence second to none. We offer part and full-time employment opportunities with several different shifts. We feature a great work environment and truly have Continue Reading
Live Performance Art at SJIMA
Written on October 28, 2021 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bellingham artist, Francie Allen, will be in Friday Harbor Saturday evening, November 6 to present a live dance performance at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The performance will be held in the museum’s Atrium to highlight Allen’s current exhibit at SJIMA, On Being Alive!. The exhibit features wire and mesh sculptures, suspended in Continue Reading
Vacation Rental Permitting Zoom
Written on October 27, 2021 at 10:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s going on with Vacation Rental Permitting in San Juan County? Tune in to find out Wednesday, October 27, 2021, when Land Use Consultant, Francine Shaw, gives us the 411 and answers your questions. Click the link below to register for the Noon Zoom! https://sanjuanrealestateresources.com/resources/ola/services/vacation-rental-permitting-on-sji
SaviBank Establishes Loan Production Team in Friday Harbor
Written on October 25, 2021 at 12:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mount Vernon, WA – October 25, 2021 – SaviBank announced that it has formed a new lending team located in Friday Harbor, serving the business and personal lending needs in San Juan County, including San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands. “Our new lending team in Friday Harbor presents a fantastic opportunity for SaviBank to serve Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on October 25, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club of San Juan Islands and Sports Car Club of SJI gratefully thank all our sponsors for this year’s Concours car show. Regrettably, due to delta variant of Covid, we decided to cancel this year’s event out of safety concerns for our entrants and attendees. Over the past 12 years, the generosity of Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on October 21, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fourth Year – Starting AGAIN! Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home cooked meal. No questions asked, just free food. Basic Home Cooking made with everything but the Kitchen Sink. You may pick up a meal for yourself or for those who need Continue Reading
EDC’s Ferry Service Disruptions Impacts Survey
Written on October 16, 2021 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
The EDC recently launched a survey to determine economic and social impacts to San Juan County residents, from recent Washington State Ferries service disruptions. Initial findings show that most residents responding to the survey reported negative impacts. Key findings from the survey: 447 participants from San Juan County responded to the survey. Of those, 94% Continue Reading
Cutting the Ribbon for a New Location and a New Name
Written on October 14, 2021 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
You remember Tina’s Tacos from up on Blair Avenue? Well they’ve moved and changed their name to Tina’s Place. The new location is downtown on the corner of Front Street and A Street where The Hungry Clam used to be, overlooking the ferry lanes. And along with a location change and name change is a Continue Reading
Jan Murphy Joins SJIMA in Marketing
Written on October 12, 2021 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor is excited to announce that Jan Murphy is joining our marketing team. As an artist, Jan has been a frequent exhibitor in the annual SJIMA Artists’ Registry show. Her works include paintings and mixed media assemblage art. Her work has been exhibited in several Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Real Estate Market Snapshot
Written on October 11, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Below is our Market Snap Shot for October 2021 completed by Merri Ann Simonson. This one focuses on the amount of inventory. Even though our inventory is low, it has yet to impact our closing volume. Our full quarterly newsletter will be out next week, and it provides full details, volume is huge this year.
New Business on the Island
Written on October 6, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tamara Weaver, a broker with Windermere Real Estate San Juan Island has opened a new business, San Juan Real Estate Resources (SJRER), to help people navigate the maze of buying or selling real estate on San Juan Island. Here’s what she has to say about it: “I think there are a lot of people out Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteer of the Month
Written on October 2, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is pleased to present Marko O’Connor as APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for October 2021. Marko connected with APS-FH through our home furnishings resale store, “Treasure Hounds”. After purchasing a table and chair set, Marko noticed a couple struggling to get their own purchase into their car. He Continue Reading