Topic: Community
San Juan County Drug Court Celebrates First Anniversary
Written on March 4, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan County Superior Court launched a pilot Drug Court in January 2019 with the support of the local law and justice community. According to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, approximately one in ten American adults has a substance use disorder. Approximately one in five has a mental health problem. Many suffer from Continue Reading
Fans Carnival Postponed
Written on March 3, 2020 at 4:18 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from FANS… After thoughtfully considering the rapidly changing public health situation in the Pacific Northwest, FANS has made the difficult decision to postpone the FANS Carnival that was scheduled for this Saturday, March 7. We want to thank everyone who has helped prepare for the event and, while we are disappointed that we Continue Reading
SJICF Helps Build Sustainable Nonprofits
Written on February 28, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Community Foundation is more than just a local grant maker. It’s a nonprofit dedicated to bringing together the financial resources of individuals and families to support the missions of local nonprofits. In turn, these organizations fill the many needs of our community through programs that nourish, enrich and inspire the lives Continue Reading
San Juan County Homeless Count Declines
Written on February 27, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2020 San Juan County “Point-In Time” (PIT) Homeless Count identified 133 people who have no stable place to live, a decrease from the 2019 count of 149. Of the 133 people identified as having no stable place to live, 66 people were living out of doors, in vehicles, in abandoned buildings, or in an Continue Reading
Kiwanis Donates to F.A.N.S.
Written on February 22, 2020 at 10:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vicky Thalacker, Friday Harbor Kiwanis Club Past President, presents a check for $500 from Friday Harbor Kiwanis to David Stegman, FANS (Families And Neighbors Support Island Rec) President. David Stegman states “We sincerely appreciate FH Kiwanis’ continued confidence in FANS and in Island Rec’s excellent programs. Your generosity will help provide remarkable experiences that create Continue Reading
League of Women Voters Celebrates 100 Year Mark
Written on February 18, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans held a Centennial Celebration on February 12, to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the national League on February 14, 1920 by Carrie Chapman Catt to help women become informed voters. The occasion also marked that 2020 will be 100 years since women won Continue Reading
Survey Results are In
Written on February 17, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Results are in from the Islands-Wide Survey about Tourism and Visitor Management in the San Juan Islands Conducted by Confluence Research and Consulting, the 2019 survey canvassed residents and businesses on a variety of issues related to the impacts of visitors to the islands. The Confluence results are available in the “news” section of the Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Green Drinks
Written on February 17, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come join us for February Green Drinks at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar, February 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Friday Harbor Green Drinks is an informal monthly social meet-up open to anyone with an interest in the environment and all things green! Conservation, agriculture, marine science, and other fields. Green Drinks provides time to Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island
Written on February 3, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mission Statement: Creating conditions for community resilience and regeneration in a rapidly changing world We have set the next meeting of Transition San Juan Island for Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 3-6 PM at the Mullis Center. The purpose is for each action group to complete their Vision Statement. So when you arrive at 3, Continue Reading
Performer Applications Now Being Accepted for SJC Fair 2020
Written on January 31, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Planning is underway for the San Juan County Fair August 12-15, 2020 and we are hoping you want to be part of the show. Are you a local musician, magician, or meandering minstrel? A performing artist, aspiring pop singer or puppeteer? We know first-hand that San Juan County has lots of talent, so if you Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island: An Update
Written on January 24, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, we extend our sincere appreciation for the attentive and engaged turnout at the Mullis Center on January 12! A quiet Sunday afternoon among busy families, threats of snowy roads and of course the Seahawks playoff game notwithstanding, about 65 of you responded to our invitations. We were enthused by our smiling friends from Lopez Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Announcing – Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island We are back after our beautiful week of snow! Kitchen Sink Dinners. This Thursday, January 23rd from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Cynthia’s Bistro – 65 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to Continue Reading
Celebrating 40 Years
Written on January 22, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kings Market will be celebrating its 40th anniversary of the Howard Family owning the store. We will have a special event day happening on the 25th of January. From 11 to 3 we will have giveaways, raffles, face painting, hot dogs and much more. Be sure to check out these old newspaper articles about the Continue Reading
Great Decisions: Climate Change and the Global Order
Written on January 22, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. Held on the last Monday of the month, the annual series features a DVD on each topic, followed by a moderated discussion among the participants. Participants are asked to review the relevant chapter Continue Reading
Annual Homeless Count January 23
Written on January 21, 2020 at 7:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s 2020 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 23. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, emergency cold weather shelters, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many other community support service providers to conduct the count. The count, initiated Continue Reading
Kiwanis Says “Thanks!”
Written on January 16, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Your Friday Harbor Kiwanis Club would like to thank the citizens and the following companies for their donations, making Christmas gifts possible for our island families who needed a little help with Santa in 2019. In addition to the toys donated you contributed $2,830. Thank you again for making our toy drive a success. Windjammer Carpet Continue Reading
San Juan County Drug Court Celebrates First Anniversary
Written on March 4, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan County Superior Court launched a pilot Drug Court in January 2019 with the support of the local law and justice community. According to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, approximately one in ten American adults has a substance use disorder. Approximately one in five has a mental health problem. Many suffer from Continue Reading
Fans Carnival Postponed
Written on March 3, 2020 at 4:18 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from FANS… After thoughtfully considering the rapidly changing public health situation in the Pacific Northwest, FANS has made the difficult decision to postpone the FANS Carnival that was scheduled for this Saturday, March 7. We want to thank everyone who has helped prepare for the event and, while we are disappointed that we Continue Reading
SJICF Helps Build Sustainable Nonprofits
Written on February 28, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Community Foundation is more than just a local grant maker. It’s a nonprofit dedicated to bringing together the financial resources of individuals and families to support the missions of local nonprofits. In turn, these organizations fill the many needs of our community through programs that nourish, enrich and inspire the lives Continue Reading
San Juan County Homeless Count Declines
Written on February 27, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2020 San Juan County “Point-In Time” (PIT) Homeless Count identified 133 people who have no stable place to live, a decrease from the 2019 count of 149. Of the 133 people identified as having no stable place to live, 66 people were living out of doors, in vehicles, in abandoned buildings, or in an Continue Reading
Kiwanis Donates to F.A.N.S.
Written on February 22, 2020 at 10:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vicky Thalacker, Friday Harbor Kiwanis Club Past President, presents a check for $500 from Friday Harbor Kiwanis to David Stegman, FANS (Families And Neighbors Support Island Rec) President. David Stegman states “We sincerely appreciate FH Kiwanis’ continued confidence in FANS and in Island Rec’s excellent programs. Your generosity will help provide remarkable experiences that create Continue Reading
League of Women Voters Celebrates 100 Year Mark
Written on February 18, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans held a Centennial Celebration on February 12, to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the national League on February 14, 1920 by Carrie Chapman Catt to help women become informed voters. The occasion also marked that 2020 will be 100 years since women won Continue Reading
Survey Results are In
Written on February 17, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Results are in from the Islands-Wide Survey about Tourism and Visitor Management in the San Juan Islands Conducted by Confluence Research and Consulting, the 2019 survey canvassed residents and businesses on a variety of issues related to the impacts of visitors to the islands. The Confluence results are available in the “news” section of the Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Green Drinks
Written on February 17, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come join us for February Green Drinks at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar, February 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Friday Harbor Green Drinks is an informal monthly social meet-up open to anyone with an interest in the environment and all things green! Conservation, agriculture, marine science, and other fields. Green Drinks provides time to Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island
Written on February 3, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mission Statement: Creating conditions for community resilience and regeneration in a rapidly changing world We have set the next meeting of Transition San Juan Island for Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 3-6 PM at the Mullis Center. The purpose is for each action group to complete their Vision Statement. So when you arrive at 3, Continue Reading
Performer Applications Now Being Accepted for SJC Fair 2020
Written on January 31, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Planning is underway for the San Juan County Fair August 12-15, 2020 and we are hoping you want to be part of the show. Are you a local musician, magician, or meandering minstrel? A performing artist, aspiring pop singer or puppeteer? We know first-hand that San Juan County has lots of talent, so if you Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island: An Update
Written on January 24, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, we extend our sincere appreciation for the attentive and engaged turnout at the Mullis Center on January 12! A quiet Sunday afternoon among busy families, threats of snowy roads and of course the Seahawks playoff game notwithstanding, about 65 of you responded to our invitations. We were enthused by our smiling friends from Lopez Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Announcing – Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island We are back after our beautiful week of snow! Kitchen Sink Dinners. This Thursday, January 23rd from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Cynthia’s Bistro – 65 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to Continue Reading
Celebrating 40 Years
Written on January 22, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kings Market will be celebrating its 40th anniversary of the Howard Family owning the store. We will have a special event day happening on the 25th of January. From 11 to 3 we will have giveaways, raffles, face painting, hot dogs and much more. Be sure to check out these old newspaper articles about the Continue Reading
Great Decisions: Climate Change and the Global Order
Written on January 22, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. Held on the last Monday of the month, the annual series features a DVD on each topic, followed by a moderated discussion among the participants. Participants are asked to review the relevant chapter Continue Reading
Annual Homeless Count January 23
Written on January 21, 2020 at 7:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s 2020 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 23. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, emergency cold weather shelters, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many other community support service providers to conduct the count. The count, initiated Continue Reading
Kiwanis Says “Thanks!”
Written on January 16, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Your Friday Harbor Kiwanis Club would like to thank the citizens and the following companies for their donations, making Christmas gifts possible for our island families who needed a little help with Santa in 2019. In addition to the toys donated you contributed $2,830. Thank you again for making our toy drive a success. Windjammer Carpet Continue Reading