Topic: Community
Meet the New Owner
Written on January 20, 2022 at 12:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Update has a new owner! I am very happy to introduce the new Owner/Editor of the San Juan Update to you – Jeff Arnim. Jeff is currently working on a post to introduce himself and family to you – that should be published here within a few days I think, but in Continue Reading
Thank You, San Juan Island
Written on January 1, 2022 at 4:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
A note to you from Tim Dustrude, editor of the San Juan Update… As many of you may know, my passion in the past couple of years has been traveling with my wife Shannon in our camper van and seeing our beautiful country. We have been many places so far, from west coast to east Continue Reading
Water Leak Found and Stopped at 660 Spring Street
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Editor’s Note, Jan. 2, 2022 – We may not be out of the woods just yet – see this message from Duncan Wilson on San Juan Islander. (Friday Harbor, WA) – December 31, 2021 – The San Juan Island Library District was notified by the Town of a major leak at the former Life Care Continue Reading
Goodbye Cafe Demeter
Written on December 29, 2021 at 9:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Marilyn O’Conner shares this photo of Jordyn Magnuson (left) and Alex Hayes (right), two of the crew on either side of Pam Stewart, owner of Cafe Demeter, as they hang the “closed” sign on Christmas Eve. The bakery is closing permanently. It has been a beloved community gathering place for many years, not just Continue Reading
Artists’ Registry Show Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary With a Peek Behind the Scenes
Written on December 28, 2021 at 3:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) have been busy over the last few weeks, preparing for the annual Artists’ Registry Show, which opened its doors December 17. The show is the much-anticipated event highlighting the recent works of artists from each of the San Juan Islands. A bit of history follows. Continue Reading
Help Dena Royal
Written on December 28, 2021 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dena Royal lost her boat home with all her belongings when it sank during Sunday’s storm. You can help her by donating to this emergency fund set up for her by her daughter at GoFundMe.
Free Healthcare Clinic for Islanders
Written on December 21, 2021 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
A record 77 people received free care during the first mobile preventative care clinic coordinated by San Juan County’s new Latinx Healthcare Advisory Committee. The clinic, hosted December 2 at the Mullis Community Center by the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center (FRC), Sea Mar Community Health Center and PeaceHealth, was created in response Continue Reading
Fair Poster Contest
Written on December 20, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Two Little Ducks: Quack, Quack” Yes, that is correct, the 2022 San Juan County Fair theme centers around bingo and feathered friends. The SJC Fair would like to invite all aspiring artists to submit art for the 2022 poster and declare Bingo! The San Juan County Fair Board enjoys working with the local artists who Continue Reading
OPALCO News
Written on December 19, 2021 at 4:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Co-op Difference: Capital Credit Checks are in the Mail! More than $1M in capital credit checks are going out to OPALCO members this month, as they do each year. As an electric cooperative, the margin at the end of any given year goes back into the hands of members. Each year the co-op tracks how much you pay for power Continue Reading
Lions Zoom Invitation
Written on December 14, 2021 at 10:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got a call from Bruce Martin with the Lions club. They’re having a guest speaker at their meeting today at noon – Dr. House from Eventide Health will be talking about the future of healthcare on the island and you’re invited to attend via zoom. Here’s the info you will need to join:
Zoom Presentation on Forest Health and Resiliency at Turtleback Mountain and Turtlehead Preserves
Written on December 9, 2021 at 5:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Conservation Land Bank and the Preservation Trust recently completed a forest assessment at Turtleback and Turtlehead Preserves. The resulting report (click here to view report) outlines a variety of forest management actions aimed at increasing forest health, habitat value and climate change resiliency. Staff are incorporating the recommended actions into the forthcoming update to Continue Reading
Citizen Volunteers Needed
Written on December 7, 2021 at 4:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for volunteers to fill two upcoming vacancies on the San Juan County Land Bank Commission. At large, Position 4 – four-year term expiring December 2025 (Orcas, Crane, Obstruction and Waldron Islands) At large, Position 5 – four-year term expiring December 2025 (San Juan, Brown, Henry and Stuart Islands) If you Continue Reading
Celebrating 20 Years
Written on December 4, 2021 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust held its Annual Meeting recently. The theme of the meeting was celebration – of 20 years of operation of the Home Trust, 41 permanently affordable homes developed and occupied, and another 8 units coming online in 2022. The vision and work of the organization’s founders was recognized in a Continue Reading
Magical Christmas Shopping
Written on December 4, 2021 at 4:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
* Carefully curated and beautifully presented gift selections for everyone on your list, from grandparents to pets * Delightfully packaged handmade Christmas cookies * Unbelievable raffles, including a 1 /2 hour helicopter tour for 4 people * Exquisite Christmas trees-already decorated just for you * Merry chats with St. Nick for kids and adults Saturday, Continue Reading
Position Available on the San Juan Island Library Board of Trustees
Written on December 3, 2021 at 4:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Love your library? Join the San Juan Island Library Board of Trustees! The Board is seeking candidates to fill a partial, two-year term vacancy on its five-member library board. This non-paid term of office spans from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023, with eligibility for reappointment to a full five-year term. Recommendation will be Continue Reading
Town and Utility Customers Donate $3,292 to Food Bank
Written on December 3, 2021 at 4:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor thanks the community for supporting the local food bank with their generous contributions to the Harbor Life Ring program this November. Town utility customer donations of $1,646 were matched with a $1,646 grant from the Town for a total donation of $3,292 to the Friday Harbor Food Bank. This is Continue Reading
Meet the New Owner
Written on January 20, 2022 at 12:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Update has a new owner! I am very happy to introduce the new Owner/Editor of the San Juan Update to you – Jeff Arnim. Jeff is currently working on a post to introduce himself and family to you – that should be published here within a few days I think, but in Continue Reading
Thank You, San Juan Island
Written on January 1, 2022 at 4:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
A note to you from Tim Dustrude, editor of the San Juan Update… As many of you may know, my passion in the past couple of years has been traveling with my wife Shannon in our camper van and seeing our beautiful country. We have been many places so far, from west coast to east Continue Reading
Water Leak Found and Stopped at 660 Spring Street
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Editor’s Note, Jan. 2, 2022 – We may not be out of the woods just yet – see this message from Duncan Wilson on San Juan Islander. (Friday Harbor, WA) – December 31, 2021 – The San Juan Island Library District was notified by the Town of a major leak at the former Life Care Continue Reading
Goodbye Cafe Demeter
Written on December 29, 2021 at 9:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Marilyn O’Conner shares this photo of Jordyn Magnuson (left) and Alex Hayes (right), two of the crew on either side of Pam Stewart, owner of Cafe Demeter, as they hang the “closed” sign on Christmas Eve. The bakery is closing permanently. It has been a beloved community gathering place for many years, not just Continue Reading
Artists’ Registry Show Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary With a Peek Behind the Scenes
Written on December 28, 2021 at 3:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) have been busy over the last few weeks, preparing for the annual Artists’ Registry Show, which opened its doors December 17. The show is the much-anticipated event highlighting the recent works of artists from each of the San Juan Islands. A bit of history follows. Continue Reading
Help Dena Royal
Written on December 28, 2021 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dena Royal lost her boat home with all her belongings when it sank during Sunday’s storm. You can help her by donating to this emergency fund set up for her by her daughter at GoFundMe.
Free Healthcare Clinic for Islanders
Written on December 21, 2021 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
A record 77 people received free care during the first mobile preventative care clinic coordinated by San Juan County’s new Latinx Healthcare Advisory Committee. The clinic, hosted December 2 at the Mullis Community Center by the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center (FRC), Sea Mar Community Health Center and PeaceHealth, was created in response Continue Reading
Fair Poster Contest
Written on December 20, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Two Little Ducks: Quack, Quack” Yes, that is correct, the 2022 San Juan County Fair theme centers around bingo and feathered friends. The SJC Fair would like to invite all aspiring artists to submit art for the 2022 poster and declare Bingo! The San Juan County Fair Board enjoys working with the local artists who Continue Reading
OPALCO News
Written on December 19, 2021 at 4:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Co-op Difference: Capital Credit Checks are in the Mail! More than $1M in capital credit checks are going out to OPALCO members this month, as they do each year. As an electric cooperative, the margin at the end of any given year goes back into the hands of members. Each year the co-op tracks how much you pay for power Continue Reading
Lions Zoom Invitation
Written on December 14, 2021 at 10:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got a call from Bruce Martin with the Lions club. They’re having a guest speaker at their meeting today at noon – Dr. House from Eventide Health will be talking about the future of healthcare on the island and you’re invited to attend via zoom. Here’s the info you will need to join:
Zoom Presentation on Forest Health and Resiliency at Turtleback Mountain and Turtlehead Preserves
Written on December 9, 2021 at 5:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Conservation Land Bank and the Preservation Trust recently completed a forest assessment at Turtleback and Turtlehead Preserves. The resulting report (click here to view report) outlines a variety of forest management actions aimed at increasing forest health, habitat value and climate change resiliency. Staff are incorporating the recommended actions into the forthcoming update to Continue Reading
Citizen Volunteers Needed
Written on December 7, 2021 at 4:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for volunteers to fill two upcoming vacancies on the San Juan County Land Bank Commission. At large, Position 4 – four-year term expiring December 2025 (Orcas, Crane, Obstruction and Waldron Islands) At large, Position 5 – four-year term expiring December 2025 (San Juan, Brown, Henry and Stuart Islands) If you Continue Reading
Celebrating 20 Years
Written on December 4, 2021 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust held its Annual Meeting recently. The theme of the meeting was celebration – of 20 years of operation of the Home Trust, 41 permanently affordable homes developed and occupied, and another 8 units coming online in 2022. The vision and work of the organization’s founders was recognized in a Continue Reading
Magical Christmas Shopping
Written on December 4, 2021 at 4:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
* Carefully curated and beautifully presented gift selections for everyone on your list, from grandparents to pets * Delightfully packaged handmade Christmas cookies * Unbelievable raffles, including a 1 /2 hour helicopter tour for 4 people * Exquisite Christmas trees-already decorated just for you * Merry chats with St. Nick for kids and adults Saturday, Continue Reading
Position Available on the San Juan Island Library Board of Trustees
Written on December 3, 2021 at 4:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Love your library? Join the San Juan Island Library Board of Trustees! The Board is seeking candidates to fill a partial, two-year term vacancy on its five-member library board. This non-paid term of office spans from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023, with eligibility for reappointment to a full five-year term. Recommendation will be Continue Reading
Town and Utility Customers Donate $3,292 to Food Bank
Written on December 3, 2021 at 4:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor thanks the community for supporting the local food bank with their generous contributions to the Harbor Life Ring program this November. Town utility customer donations of $1,646 were matched with a $1,646 grant from the Town for a total donation of $3,292 to the Friday Harbor Food Bank. This is Continue Reading