Topic: Community
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on December 16, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
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 Thursday -12/19/19 from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run out of Continue Reading
School Board Meeting
Written on December 16, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday Dec 18, 2019, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm in the high school library. This is an open public meeting. We will also celebrate the school/community collaboration that lead to the development of the District’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025. All are welcome!
Fish for Teeth Says “Thank You!”
Written on December 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Submitted by Fish for Teeth board, Matt Marinkovich, Maureen Marinkovich, Dr. Michael Horn, Tami Doenges and David Jennings. Fish for Teeth has been helping fill the dental needs of San Juan and Lopez islands since 2012 by sponsoring the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van. The van comes to San Juan for two-day visits, four Continue Reading
Town to delay Yard Waste pickup by one day
Written on December 13, 2019 at 12:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor Refuse Department provides one day of pickup for Yard Waste during the month of December. This month that day would normally fall on December 26th. However, because the employees of the Town will have Christmas Day as a holiday, the Refuse workers will have to pick up two separate routes Continue Reading
Kiwanis Toys for Tots
Written on December 12, 2019 at 8:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Put a smile on a child this Christmas. Please donate to your Friday Harbor Kiwanis club’s annual Santa Toy Drive. Donation containers are available at our local banks and Friday Harbor Drug. The Santa Hotline is 360 378-1534.
Youth Arts Mentorship at Alchemy Art Center
Written on December 11, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center, in partnership with the San Juan County Arts Council, is offering a mentorship opportunity for young people in Spring of 2020. This mentorship program will match two high school students with one adult artist in each department at Alchemy (ceramics, photography, and printmaking/painting/drawing). This program will take place over the course of Continue Reading
Home Trust at the Holiday Market
Written on December 11, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come see the San Juan Community Home Trust at the Brickworks Old Fashioned Christmas Market! We will have a table with information about what we do PLUS we have ornaments for your Holiday Tree. These are decorations, made by Justin Ha and Mathew Vogel of Friday Harbor High School, in the shapes of our moved Continue Reading
MIchael J. Cohen Day
Written on December 10, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
How often does the mayor proclaim a day in your name? Ask Mike Cohen, who will turn 90 this week! Here’s what the Town had to say: “Michael J. Cohen” Our friend and fellow Island resident Mike Cohen will turn 90 on Saturday, December 14th. This is a noteworthy life event for anyone, and we Continue Reading
Update from Inter-Island Healthcare Foundation
Written on December 10, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Results of Survey of San Juan County Residents over 70 years old are in. Background: In August and September of 2019, thanks in part to donations from county residents, the Foundation commissioned a survey of county residents to determine the extent and magnitude of unmet needs for community based long-term care services in San Juan Continue Reading
Community Survey 2019
Written on December 8, 2019 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please help out the SJI Prevention Coalition by participating in this community survey. Cynthia explains that they need more public input… The deadline to gather community input is Saturday, December 14 (and) we have not yet reached the minimum requirement for participation in this annual mandatory CPWI Coalition survey. Please complete the survey ASAP, if Continue Reading
The “Magic of Magazines” Tree at the Library
Written on December 7, 2019 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
The holiday season is upon us! Are you looking for special gifts, ways to remember loved ones, or opportunities to celebrate your hobbies or specific areas of interest? Why not join the Library’s extended family by sponsoring a Library magazine for yourself, or a loved one? For the month of December, our holiday tree, celebrating Continue Reading
WSF Online Public Meetings
Written on December 6, 2019 at 11:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an important reminder for residents of San Juan County from Jim Corenman, Chair of the county Ferry Advisory Committee… San Juan County FAC here, with a request for assistance: WSF is holding two online public meetings, this Saturday at 9am and Tuesday evening at 6pm. This is a new format for WSF, and is Continue Reading
Book Launch!
Written on December 6, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Farming: History And Landscape Of Agriculture In The San Juan Islands by Boyd C. Pratt A free-ranging pig that caused an international war; a year’s crop of ginseng that paid off the mortgage; and a breachy cow that led to bloody murder. Farming in the San Juan Islands has always presented challenges and opportunities. Continue Reading
Harbor Life Ring
Written on December 6, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Town Administrator Duncan Wilson… On behalf of the Mayor, Council and Citizens of the Town of Friday Harbor I would like to sincerely thank those that donated in their November utility payment to our Harbor Life Ring program. Each year at this time the Continue Reading
National Park Service Awards Technical Assistance Grant to Old Military Road Trail Committee
Written on December 5, 2019 at 11:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Formal planning will soon be underway on a long-distance San Juan Island trail thanks to a recently awarded grant from the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA). The island-based Old Military Road Trail committee is one of 40 recipients nationwide of the grant, which provides technical assistance for community-led recreation projects. Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on December 5, 2019 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
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 Thursday -December 5th from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run out Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on December 16, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
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 Thursday -12/19/19 from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run out of Continue Reading
School Board Meeting
Written on December 16, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday Dec 18, 2019, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm in the high school library. This is an open public meeting. We will also celebrate the school/community collaboration that lead to the development of the District’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025. All are welcome!
Fish for Teeth Says “Thank You!”
Written on December 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Submitted by Fish for Teeth board, Matt Marinkovich, Maureen Marinkovich, Dr. Michael Horn, Tami Doenges and David Jennings. Fish for Teeth has been helping fill the dental needs of San Juan and Lopez islands since 2012 by sponsoring the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van. The van comes to San Juan for two-day visits, four Continue Reading
Town to delay Yard Waste pickup by one day
Written on December 13, 2019 at 12:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor Refuse Department provides one day of pickup for Yard Waste during the month of December. This month that day would normally fall on December 26th. However, because the employees of the Town will have Christmas Day as a holiday, the Refuse workers will have to pick up two separate routes Continue Reading
Kiwanis Toys for Tots
Written on December 12, 2019 at 8:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Put a smile on a child this Christmas. Please donate to your Friday Harbor Kiwanis club’s annual Santa Toy Drive. Donation containers are available at our local banks and Friday Harbor Drug. The Santa Hotline is 360 378-1534.
Youth Arts Mentorship at Alchemy Art Center
Written on December 11, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center, in partnership with the San Juan County Arts Council, is offering a mentorship opportunity for young people in Spring of 2020. This mentorship program will match two high school students with one adult artist in each department at Alchemy (ceramics, photography, and printmaking/painting/drawing). This program will take place over the course of Continue Reading
Home Trust at the Holiday Market
Written on December 11, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come see the San Juan Community Home Trust at the Brickworks Old Fashioned Christmas Market! We will have a table with information about what we do PLUS we have ornaments for your Holiday Tree. These are decorations, made by Justin Ha and Mathew Vogel of Friday Harbor High School, in the shapes of our moved Continue Reading
MIchael J. Cohen Day
Written on December 10, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
How often does the mayor proclaim a day in your name? Ask Mike Cohen, who will turn 90 this week! Here’s what the Town had to say: “Michael J. Cohen” Our friend and fellow Island resident Mike Cohen will turn 90 on Saturday, December 14th. This is a noteworthy life event for anyone, and we Continue Reading
Update from Inter-Island Healthcare Foundation
Written on December 10, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Results of Survey of San Juan County Residents over 70 years old are in. Background: In August and September of 2019, thanks in part to donations from county residents, the Foundation commissioned a survey of county residents to determine the extent and magnitude of unmet needs for community based long-term care services in San Juan Continue Reading
Community Survey 2019
Written on December 8, 2019 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please help out the SJI Prevention Coalition by participating in this community survey. Cynthia explains that they need more public input… The deadline to gather community input is Saturday, December 14 (and) we have not yet reached the minimum requirement for participation in this annual mandatory CPWI Coalition survey. Please complete the survey ASAP, if Continue Reading
The “Magic of Magazines” Tree at the Library
Written on December 7, 2019 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
The holiday season is upon us! Are you looking for special gifts, ways to remember loved ones, or opportunities to celebrate your hobbies or specific areas of interest? Why not join the Library’s extended family by sponsoring a Library magazine for yourself, or a loved one? For the month of December, our holiday tree, celebrating Continue Reading
WSF Online Public Meetings
Written on December 6, 2019 at 11:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an important reminder for residents of San Juan County from Jim Corenman, Chair of the county Ferry Advisory Committee… San Juan County FAC here, with a request for assistance: WSF is holding two online public meetings, this Saturday at 9am and Tuesday evening at 6pm. This is a new format for WSF, and is Continue Reading
Book Launch!
Written on December 6, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Farming: History And Landscape Of Agriculture In The San Juan Islands by Boyd C. Pratt A free-ranging pig that caused an international war; a year’s crop of ginseng that paid off the mortgage; and a breachy cow that led to bloody murder. Farming in the San Juan Islands has always presented challenges and opportunities. Continue Reading
Harbor Life Ring
Written on December 6, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Town Administrator Duncan Wilson… On behalf of the Mayor, Council and Citizens of the Town of Friday Harbor I would like to sincerely thank those that donated in their November utility payment to our Harbor Life Ring program. Each year at this time the Continue Reading
National Park Service Awards Technical Assistance Grant to Old Military Road Trail Committee
Written on December 5, 2019 at 11:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Formal planning will soon be underway on a long-distance San Juan Island trail thanks to a recently awarded grant from the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA). The island-based Old Military Road Trail committee is one of 40 recipients nationwide of the grant, which provides technical assistance for community-led recreation projects. Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on December 5, 2019 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
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 Thursday -December 5th from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run out Continue Reading