Topic: Community
First Meeting of 2019 for San Juan County Democrats
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Democrats invite you to their first meeting of the new year. Here’s chair David Turnoy with more… Fresh off a successful 2018 campaign season, the San Juan County Democrats are ready to begin their activities for 2019. Our first meeting will be this Saturday, January 12, in the community meeting room Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks
Written on January 2, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark and Cynthia Dearfield, Tour du Mont Blanc Mark and Cynthia will talk about their 105 mile journey on one of Europe’s premiere hiking trails, circumnavigating the highest mountain in Europe, Mont Blanc, while crossing three culturally distinct countries. Monday, January 7th at 7:00 pm at the San Juan Island Library; free. Refreshments will be Continue Reading
Island Senior: A New Year, A Fresh Start
Written on December 30, 2018 at 11:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… The New Year begins and after the indulgences of the holidays many of us enjoy the opportunity to take the old calendar down and give ourselves a fresh start. Instead of resolutions, I know some people who prefer to Continue Reading
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Written on December 29, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Island Rec for the New Year countdown with family, neighbors, and friends, at Brickworks. The Whale Museum has joined us to double our fun! Participate in the Salish Sea themed CLUE game, get your picture taken in the San Juan Party Pics photo booth, decorate hats, play Bingo and more! Bring a sweet or Continue Reading
Welcome Home Dan!
Written on December 27, 2018 at 12:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a happy note from Helen Machin-Smith of Island Stage Left with an update on Daniel Mayes… Dan came home on Christmas Eve after a hellish week but finally after a correct diagnosis and two successful surgeries the decision was made to release him in time for Xmas. He is weak, tired and ten pounds Continue Reading
Christmas Tree Recycling
Written on December 27, 2018 at 9:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town to offer Christmas tree recycling on January 10, 2019 The Town will collect Christmas trees for residents inside Town limits on January 10, 2019. Trees should be placed at the curb no later than 9:00 a.m. and should be separate from other unbundled trash and woody waste. To ensure the success of the tree Continue Reading
Peace, Love and Warmth
Written on December 25, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s wishing you Peace, Love and Warmth on this special day.
SJIFRC Says “Thanks!”
Written on December 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Because of the generosity in our community, the Family Resource Center will be able to help even more families and individuals this Christmas We wish to thank the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 163 for making us their beneficiary at the Holiday Extravaganza and Festival of Light held at the Village. It was a beautiful Continue Reading
Craft n’ Brew
Written on December 21, 2018 at 12:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget- Friday December 21st is our Craft n’ Brew Event from 6:00 to 8:00 pm where kids, families, singles and couples can craft together. Live music with Travis Rambo during the festivities. We are super excited to be raising money for San Juan Island Family Resource Center. We have craft bags available (while they Continue Reading
New at the Library
Written on December 21, 2018 at 9:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Year anticipation, end of the year restlessness, or enforced indoor time? Whatever the reason, there are changes afoot at the San Juan Island Library! A new year, some new colors Brightly awash in blue, yellow and ‘stem’ green, the Children’s area has had a much-needed facelift. These happy, engaging colors are exciting and fun, Continue Reading
FANS Thanks Donors for Its $10,000 End-of-Year Donation to Island Rec
Written on December 20, 2018 at 11:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
This December, FANS’ (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) generous donors helped the group contribute $10,000 to Island Rec, for a 2018 total of $15,000. These funds bolster Island Rec’s capacity to provide scholarships for programs like swimming lessons and teen adventure camps, and to bring the community activities like Music on the Lawn and Continue Reading
Marjorie Walker Art Exhibit
Written on December 19, 2018 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
New art installation features Marjorie Walker: Artist, Bohemian, Islander The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce a new outdoor public art history installation in the Sunshine Alley breezeway. The exhibit honors late artist and San Juan Island resident Marjorie Walker (1906-1992) and will be displayed through 2019. Walker was born in 1906 in Continue Reading
Draft of Fairgrounds Master Plan
Written on December 18, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fairgrounds Master Plan is currently being developed and the first draft is complete! It is now available for review online at: www.sanjuanco.com/1552/Fair-Master-Plan-Update (under “Latest News”). A printed reference copy is also available at the Parks & Fair Administrative Office for in-house review. The intent of the draft is to give the countywide community an Continue Reading
Citizens Respond to Call for Food Bank Assistance
Written on December 18, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor utility customers have once again shown their holiday spirit by contributing to the Harbor Life Ring program to benefit the Friday Harbor Food Bank. The Town distributed a letter in the October utility billing statement informing customers that any donations they made in November would be contributed to the Food Bank. Continue Reading
Community Long-Term Care Options Task Force
Written on December 15, 2018 at 4:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
To address the crisis created by the closure of the Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands, the Community Long-Term Options Task Force was created. Immediate Need: We are asking for donations and looking for passionate people who have shared their concerns about the lack of long-term care options in our county and are Continue Reading
Holiday Extravaganza/ Festival of Lights.
Written on December 13, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Village at the Harbour, in conjunction with the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 163 is pleased to announce our first annual Holiday Extravaganza/ Festival of Lights. This free event is to be held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at The Village at the Harbour on Thursday, December 20th, 2018 and is open to all of the Continue Reading
Community Classes at SVC
Written on December 12, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College offers two life-long learning courses this winter. As the weather chases us indoors for January, February and March, sign up for a community class at the San Juan Center. Pass the winter days enjoying good books and engaging discussions and lectures at the San Juan Center of Continue Reading
SJI Community Foundation Awards Grants, Hosts Nonprofit Leaders
Written on December 8, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $20,546 to local nonprofits in their third and final grant cycle of the year. The Foundation awarded $4,648 from its Healthy Community Fund, while generous donors and the SJICF Women’s Fund contributed a combined $15,898. The following local projects were funded: The San Juan County Continue Reading
3rd Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Market
Written on December 7, 2018 at 9:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Christmas Market will light up historic Brickworks again this year! The popular event features a holiday crafts market, island food vendors, local farm products, live music, libations, and activities for kids and grownups alike. The Old-Fashioned Christmas Market is produced by the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild. Watch www.fhbrickworks.com for details. The San Juan Continue Reading
Opalco Seeks Candidates For Board Election
Written on December 7, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO is seeking nominations for board candidates from Districts 3 (Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles islands) and 4 (Shaw, Bell, Canoe and Crane islands). To nominate a candidate (including yourself), go to www.opalco.com/elections and use the nominations online portal to fill out the candidate application forms. Why run for an OPALCO Board Position? To participate Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Atelier
Written on December 6, 2018 at 8:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Artist, Debbie Daniels, recently took a large commercial space that became available in downtown Friday Harbor, and created a vibrant new space to serve the artistic interests of the community of Friday Harbor. The facility, including the private artists and their studios, will be open on the 1st Friday of each month, from 5-9 Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on December 5, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Announcing: Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island 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. Stop by Cynthia’s this coming Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 Continue Reading
First Meeting of 2019 for San Juan County Democrats
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Democrats invite you to their first meeting of the new year. Here’s chair David Turnoy with more… Fresh off a successful 2018 campaign season, the San Juan County Democrats are ready to begin their activities for 2019. Our first meeting will be this Saturday, January 12, in the community meeting room Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks
Written on January 2, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark and Cynthia Dearfield, Tour du Mont Blanc Mark and Cynthia will talk about their 105 mile journey on one of Europe’s premiere hiking trails, circumnavigating the highest mountain in Europe, Mont Blanc, while crossing three culturally distinct countries. Monday, January 7th at 7:00 pm at the San Juan Island Library; free. Refreshments will be Continue Reading
Island Senior: A New Year, A Fresh Start
Written on December 30, 2018 at 11:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… The New Year begins and after the indulgences of the holidays many of us enjoy the opportunity to take the old calendar down and give ourselves a fresh start. Instead of resolutions, I know some people who prefer to Continue Reading
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Written on December 29, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Island Rec for the New Year countdown with family, neighbors, and friends, at Brickworks. The Whale Museum has joined us to double our fun! Participate in the Salish Sea themed CLUE game, get your picture taken in the San Juan Party Pics photo booth, decorate hats, play Bingo and more! Bring a sweet or Continue Reading
Welcome Home Dan!
Written on December 27, 2018 at 12:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a happy note from Helen Machin-Smith of Island Stage Left with an update on Daniel Mayes… Dan came home on Christmas Eve after a hellish week but finally after a correct diagnosis and two successful surgeries the decision was made to release him in time for Xmas. He is weak, tired and ten pounds Continue Reading
Christmas Tree Recycling
Written on December 27, 2018 at 9:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town to offer Christmas tree recycling on January 10, 2019 The Town will collect Christmas trees for residents inside Town limits on January 10, 2019. Trees should be placed at the curb no later than 9:00 a.m. and should be separate from other unbundled trash and woody waste. To ensure the success of the tree Continue Reading
Peace, Love and Warmth
Written on December 25, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s wishing you Peace, Love and Warmth on this special day.
SJIFRC Says “Thanks!”
Written on December 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Because of the generosity in our community, the Family Resource Center will be able to help even more families and individuals this Christmas We wish to thank the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 163 for making us their beneficiary at the Holiday Extravaganza and Festival of Light held at the Village. It was a beautiful Continue Reading
Craft n’ Brew
Written on December 21, 2018 at 12:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget- Friday December 21st is our Craft n’ Brew Event from 6:00 to 8:00 pm where kids, families, singles and couples can craft together. Live music with Travis Rambo during the festivities. We are super excited to be raising money for San Juan Island Family Resource Center. We have craft bags available (while they Continue Reading
New at the Library
Written on December 21, 2018 at 9:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Year anticipation, end of the year restlessness, or enforced indoor time? Whatever the reason, there are changes afoot at the San Juan Island Library! A new year, some new colors Brightly awash in blue, yellow and ‘stem’ green, the Children’s area has had a much-needed facelift. These happy, engaging colors are exciting and fun, Continue Reading
FANS Thanks Donors for Its $10,000 End-of-Year Donation to Island Rec
Written on December 20, 2018 at 11:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
This December, FANS’ (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) generous donors helped the group contribute $10,000 to Island Rec, for a 2018 total of $15,000. These funds bolster Island Rec’s capacity to provide scholarships for programs like swimming lessons and teen adventure camps, and to bring the community activities like Music on the Lawn and Continue Reading
Marjorie Walker Art Exhibit
Written on December 19, 2018 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
New art installation features Marjorie Walker: Artist, Bohemian, Islander The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce a new outdoor public art history installation in the Sunshine Alley breezeway. The exhibit honors late artist and San Juan Island resident Marjorie Walker (1906-1992) and will be displayed through 2019. Walker was born in 1906 in Continue Reading
Draft of Fairgrounds Master Plan
Written on December 18, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fairgrounds Master Plan is currently being developed and the first draft is complete! It is now available for review online at: www.sanjuanco.com/1552/Fair-Master-Plan-Update (under “Latest News”). A printed reference copy is also available at the Parks & Fair Administrative Office for in-house review. The intent of the draft is to give the countywide community an Continue Reading
Citizens Respond to Call for Food Bank Assistance
Written on December 18, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor utility customers have once again shown their holiday spirit by contributing to the Harbor Life Ring program to benefit the Friday Harbor Food Bank. The Town distributed a letter in the October utility billing statement informing customers that any donations they made in November would be contributed to the Food Bank. Continue Reading
Community Long-Term Care Options Task Force
Written on December 15, 2018 at 4:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
To address the crisis created by the closure of the Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands, the Community Long-Term Options Task Force was created. Immediate Need: We are asking for donations and looking for passionate people who have shared their concerns about the lack of long-term care options in our county and are Continue Reading
Holiday Extravaganza/ Festival of Lights.
Written on December 13, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Village at the Harbour, in conjunction with the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 163 is pleased to announce our first annual Holiday Extravaganza/ Festival of Lights. This free event is to be held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at The Village at the Harbour on Thursday, December 20th, 2018 and is open to all of the Continue Reading
Community Classes at SVC
Written on December 12, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College offers two life-long learning courses this winter. As the weather chases us indoors for January, February and March, sign up for a community class at the San Juan Center. Pass the winter days enjoying good books and engaging discussions and lectures at the San Juan Center of Continue Reading
SJI Community Foundation Awards Grants, Hosts Nonprofit Leaders
Written on December 8, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $20,546 to local nonprofits in their third and final grant cycle of the year. The Foundation awarded $4,648 from its Healthy Community Fund, while generous donors and the SJICF Women’s Fund contributed a combined $15,898. The following local projects were funded: The San Juan County Continue Reading
3rd Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Market
Written on December 7, 2018 at 9:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Christmas Market will light up historic Brickworks again this year! The popular event features a holiday crafts market, island food vendors, local farm products, live music, libations, and activities for kids and grownups alike. The Old-Fashioned Christmas Market is produced by the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild. Watch www.fhbrickworks.com for details. The San Juan Continue Reading
Opalco Seeks Candidates For Board Election
Written on December 7, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO is seeking nominations for board candidates from Districts 3 (Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles islands) and 4 (Shaw, Bell, Canoe and Crane islands). To nominate a candidate (including yourself), go to www.opalco.com/elections and use the nominations online portal to fill out the candidate application forms. Why run for an OPALCO Board Position? To participate Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Atelier
Written on December 6, 2018 at 8:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Artist, Debbie Daniels, recently took a large commercial space that became available in downtown Friday Harbor, and created a vibrant new space to serve the artistic interests of the community of Friday Harbor. The facility, including the private artists and their studios, will be open on the 1st Friday of each month, from 5-9 Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on December 5, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Announcing: Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island 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. Stop by Cynthia’s this coming Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 Continue Reading