Topic: Community
San Juan County Seeks Citizens For Boards and Commissions
Written on February 3, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website at: http://sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Continue Reading
Island Senior: The Mullis Center Says Farewell to Wendy Stevens
Written on January 31, 2019 at 8:44 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Last Thursday’s Senior Lunch at the Mullis Center was especially festive if also bittersweet. It was Wendy Stevens, our County Senior Services Manager’s Farewell Retirement Lunch. Things got off to a rousing start as Garth Shebek led a chorus of Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on January 29, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Boyd Pratt, Designing Hawaii: From Little Grass Shacks to Luxury Hotels Take a virtual tour of the architecture of Hawaii with Boyd Pratt. Let’s explore how climate, native and imported materials, and the rich mix of cultures shaped building at the “Crossroads of the Pacific.” Monday, February 4th at 7:00 pm at the San Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on January 28, 2019 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 Thursday – January 31 – from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You Continue Reading
Knowledge Worker Meetup
Written on January 19, 2019 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC invites San Juan County knowledge workers to informal meetup The EDC is working to create a knowledge worker network for islanders who work with code, data, graphics or words. Knowledge worker jobs include computer programming, editing, web design, engineering/scientific consulting, and others that primarily involve creating, manipulating, or analyzing information. We hope this knowledge Continue Reading
Free Screening of The IF Project
Written on January 15, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
On January 24, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor will provide a free screening of The If Project documentary at 7pm at the San Juan Community Theater. Women are the fastest growing segment of the incarcerated population, increasing at nearly double the rate of men since 1985. The IF Project explores the reasons behind these staggering Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent of Schools
Written on January 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Fabulous Community Members, Happy 2019! This school year, all of our schools have been working to increase consistent and systemic protective factors for our students so that regardless of whatever else may be happening in a student’s life, ALL students find school a safe place to learn, with practices they can count on, and Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners at Cynthia’s
Written on January 10, 2019 at 5:45 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 – January 17 – from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we Continue Reading
Expanded Women’ Emergency Fund
Written on January 10, 2019 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Announcement from the local Soroptimists… To broaden our actions in the Soroptimist mission of improving the lives of women and girls, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor has expanded its Women’s Emergency Fund from San Juan Island to San Juan County. The Women’s Emergency Fund provides emergency assistance to any woman whose other options for assistance Continue Reading
Women’s March
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time to march again! The #WomensWave is coming and we’re sweeping the world forward with it! Come to the 3rd Annual Women’s March. Gather on the Courthouse Lawn at the corner of Second and Court Street in Friday Harbor. Saturday, January 19, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, 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
San Juan County Seeks Citizens For Boards and Commissions
Written on February 3, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website at: http://sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Continue Reading
Island Senior: The Mullis Center Says Farewell to Wendy Stevens
Written on January 31, 2019 at 8:44 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Last Thursday’s Senior Lunch at the Mullis Center was especially festive if also bittersweet. It was Wendy Stevens, our County Senior Services Manager’s Farewell Retirement Lunch. Things got off to a rousing start as Garth Shebek led a chorus of Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on January 29, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Boyd Pratt, Designing Hawaii: From Little Grass Shacks to Luxury Hotels Take a virtual tour of the architecture of Hawaii with Boyd Pratt. Let’s explore how climate, native and imported materials, and the rich mix of cultures shaped building at the “Crossroads of the Pacific.” Monday, February 4th at 7:00 pm at the San Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on January 28, 2019 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 Thursday – January 31 – from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You Continue Reading
Knowledge Worker Meetup
Written on January 19, 2019 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC invites San Juan County knowledge workers to informal meetup The EDC is working to create a knowledge worker network for islanders who work with code, data, graphics or words. Knowledge worker jobs include computer programming, editing, web design, engineering/scientific consulting, and others that primarily involve creating, manipulating, or analyzing information. We hope this knowledge Continue Reading
Free Screening of The IF Project
Written on January 15, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
On January 24, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor will provide a free screening of The If Project documentary at 7pm at the San Juan Community Theater. Women are the fastest growing segment of the incarcerated population, increasing at nearly double the rate of men since 1985. The IF Project explores the reasons behind these staggering Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent of Schools
Written on January 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Fabulous Community Members, Happy 2019! This school year, all of our schools have been working to increase consistent and systemic protective factors for our students so that regardless of whatever else may be happening in a student’s life, ALL students find school a safe place to learn, with practices they can count on, and Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners at Cynthia’s
Written on January 10, 2019 at 5:45 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 – January 17 – from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we Continue Reading
Expanded Women’ Emergency Fund
Written on January 10, 2019 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Announcement from the local Soroptimists… To broaden our actions in the Soroptimist mission of improving the lives of women and girls, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor has expanded its Women’s Emergency Fund from San Juan Island to San Juan County. The Women’s Emergency Fund provides emergency assistance to any woman whose other options for assistance Continue Reading
Women’s March
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time to march again! The #WomensWave is coming and we’re sweeping the world forward with it! Come to the 3rd Annual Women’s March. Gather on the Courthouse Lawn at the corner of Second and Court Street in Friday Harbor. Saturday, January 19, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, 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