Topic: Community
Library Book Sale
Written on July 30, 2018 at 4:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annual Friends of the San Juan Island Library Book Sale The summer book sale and one of the FOL’s main fundraisers will be help Saturday, August 4th, 10-4, at the library 1010 Guard Street. This is not just a book sale but the Friends also will be selling jewelry and trinkets from our Treasure Cove Continue Reading
Free Teen Karaoke Pizza Party at San Juan Island Library
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 PM the San Juan Island Library is hosting a Teen Karaoke Pizza Party. The Party is in celebration of the summer reading program theme, Libraries Rock! Bring your friends and try your hand at Karaoke with a mix of current hits and Broadway show tunes. Sing duets, solos, or Continue Reading
Orcas Islander Michel Vekved Joins Friends Of The San Juans
Written on July 25, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juans (Friends) announces the addition of Michel Vekved as Director of Philanthropy. Michel will be responsible for increasing the frequency and reach to our community, cultivating and strengthening long term relationships, strategic planning for legacy, and developing major gifts. “I am deeply honored to join the Friends and work with an Continue Reading
Sustainable Recyclable Compostable Fair
Written on July 24, 2018 at 6:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was written by Brad Fincher The San Juan County Fair is the largest community event of the year. Always in the third week of August, we consistently have over 20,000 visitors/locals/volunteers come to the fairgrounds over a four day period. With this many people, unfortunately a lot of garbage and waste is produced. Continue Reading
Locals Committed to Keeping Islanders Healthy
Written on July 19, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have this letter to the community from Julia Vouri… That San Juan County was recently declared the “healthiest county” in Washington State should come as no surprise to those who have benefited from the excellent health and social services here. And these services are continually improving thanks to a Continue Reading
Vigil for Immigrant Families
Written on July 18, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tonight, from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, you are invited to a vigil at the courthouse to show support for immigrant families who are fleeing their war torn and gang ravaged homes seeking safety in the United States. Please bring a candle and also wear blue. Signage expressing sympathy for the families and calling for compassion, Continue Reading
Bravo!
Written on July 18, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter from Huddle Lopez Island… Bravo for rallies in the rain! Bravo for signs held high! Bravo for floats in parades! Bravo for letters to politicians! Bravo to students for their initiative, leadership, sensitivity, and energy! Bravo to everyone for what you have done to help bring Continue Reading
News from the SJC Fair
Written on July 17, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last call for Island Writers & Learn How to Prepare Your Fair Entries! Still hear that beat? That should have been the quickening heart rate of all you Island Writers preparing your entries to the drum beat of the 2018 “Rockin’ the Salish Sea” San Juan County Fair! But wait, it’s not too late! Although Continue Reading
Port Says Thanks
Written on July 14, 2018 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor would like to thank the many local businesses and community members who helped get the 2018 summer season kicked off with a BANG during the Port’s Pirate Festival over June 22-24 and Rock the Dock on the 4th of July! During Pirate Fest, Friday night’s Movie Night in Fairweather Park Continue Reading
SJCT Gives Back to the Community
Written on July 13, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Childcare and Free Food—A Festival to Give Back This year San Juan Community Theatre has set aside July 20th and 21st to give back to the community and visitors during the 2018 Summer Festival. Throughout the year, SJCT receives wide support from volunteers, members and donors, businesses, the Town of Friday Harbor, and San Continue Reading
SJC Fair Master Plan Update
Written on July 12, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair and Fairgrounds is undergoing a Master Plan update and we are looking to our Island’s communities for vision and future direction. There will be pop-ups this week on the ferry served islands and on the interisland ferry, during travel times. There is also an online survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SJCFMasterPlan and a booth Continue Reading
Showcasing our Community at the San Juan County Fair
Written on July 12, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another in a series of opinion articles on the SJC Fair… We are one community here in the San Juans. Sure, we have Orcas, San Juan, Waldron, Lopez, Shaw, Stuart and 122 other islands that have names, but we are still ONE community with many personalities. We all come together at the San Juan Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Recognized with an AWC Municipal Excellence Award
Written on July 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Five Washington cities awarded for excellence at AWC’s Annual Conference OLYMPIA – Representatives from 138 cities and towns across Washington convened in Yakima in June for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Annual Conference. During the conference, AWC honored five Washington cities with a Municipal Excellence Award. “Hard work and creative thinking were evident in Continue Reading
Marian Garden Statue Missing
Written on July 11, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since early Spring, St. Francis Catholic Church parishioners have been developing a Marian Garden in the fenced property behind Heffernan Hall and the church office located at 425 Price Street in Friday Harbor, WA. On June 27, a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was placed in the garden among the newly constructed terraces of Continue Reading
Science Writing From the Perspective of the UW Friday Harbor Laboratories
Written on July 9, 2018 at 1:40 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
This is an excerpt from, Writing Right There, by Eric Morel. Morel is a doctoral candidate in the Department of English at the University of Washington and this spring taught the “Science Writing for Diverse Audiences” course at Friday Harbor Laboratories. “One of the great benefits of studying science writing at FHL is the way stakes Continue Reading
Save Wild Salmon Fundraiser
Written on July 9, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Sea Shepherd veteran Peter Jay Brown has founded a new campaign to save wild salmon… Drop in at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar and show your support for Wild Salmon Preservation! Celebrate the launch of Gaia Network’s new campaign Wednesday July, 11th 5-9pm! Gaia Network was founded by Sea Shepherd Veteran Peter Jay Brown. Gaia Network’s new Continue Reading
Library Book Sale
Written on July 30, 2018 at 4:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annual Friends of the San Juan Island Library Book Sale The summer book sale and one of the FOL’s main fundraisers will be help Saturday, August 4th, 10-4, at the library 1010 Guard Street. This is not just a book sale but the Friends also will be selling jewelry and trinkets from our Treasure Cove Continue Reading
Free Teen Karaoke Pizza Party at San Juan Island Library
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 PM the San Juan Island Library is hosting a Teen Karaoke Pizza Party. The Party is in celebration of the summer reading program theme, Libraries Rock! Bring your friends and try your hand at Karaoke with a mix of current hits and Broadway show tunes. Sing duets, solos, or Continue Reading
Orcas Islander Michel Vekved Joins Friends Of The San Juans
Written on July 25, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juans (Friends) announces the addition of Michel Vekved as Director of Philanthropy. Michel will be responsible for increasing the frequency and reach to our community, cultivating and strengthening long term relationships, strategic planning for legacy, and developing major gifts. “I am deeply honored to join the Friends and work with an Continue Reading
Sustainable Recyclable Compostable Fair
Written on July 24, 2018 at 6:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was written by Brad Fincher The San Juan County Fair is the largest community event of the year. Always in the third week of August, we consistently have over 20,000 visitors/locals/volunteers come to the fairgrounds over a four day period. With this many people, unfortunately a lot of garbage and waste is produced. Continue Reading
Locals Committed to Keeping Islanders Healthy
Written on July 19, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have this letter to the community from Julia Vouri… That San Juan County was recently declared the “healthiest county” in Washington State should come as no surprise to those who have benefited from the excellent health and social services here. And these services are continually improving thanks to a Continue Reading
Vigil for Immigrant Families
Written on July 18, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tonight, from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, you are invited to a vigil at the courthouse to show support for immigrant families who are fleeing their war torn and gang ravaged homes seeking safety in the United States. Please bring a candle and also wear blue. Signage expressing sympathy for the families and calling for compassion, Continue Reading
Bravo!
Written on July 18, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter from Huddle Lopez Island… Bravo for rallies in the rain! Bravo for signs held high! Bravo for floats in parades! Bravo for letters to politicians! Bravo to students for their initiative, leadership, sensitivity, and energy! Bravo to everyone for what you have done to help bring Continue Reading
News from the SJC Fair
Written on July 17, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last call for Island Writers & Learn How to Prepare Your Fair Entries! Still hear that beat? That should have been the quickening heart rate of all you Island Writers preparing your entries to the drum beat of the 2018 “Rockin’ the Salish Sea” San Juan County Fair! But wait, it’s not too late! Although Continue Reading
Port Says Thanks
Written on July 14, 2018 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor would like to thank the many local businesses and community members who helped get the 2018 summer season kicked off with a BANG during the Port’s Pirate Festival over June 22-24 and Rock the Dock on the 4th of July! During Pirate Fest, Friday night’s Movie Night in Fairweather Park Continue Reading
SJCT Gives Back to the Community
Written on July 13, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Childcare and Free Food—A Festival to Give Back This year San Juan Community Theatre has set aside July 20th and 21st to give back to the community and visitors during the 2018 Summer Festival. Throughout the year, SJCT receives wide support from volunteers, members and donors, businesses, the Town of Friday Harbor, and San Continue Reading
SJC Fair Master Plan Update
Written on July 12, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair and Fairgrounds is undergoing a Master Plan update and we are looking to our Island’s communities for vision and future direction. There will be pop-ups this week on the ferry served islands and on the interisland ferry, during travel times. There is also an online survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SJCFMasterPlan and a booth Continue Reading
Showcasing our Community at the San Juan County Fair
Written on July 12, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another in a series of opinion articles on the SJC Fair… We are one community here in the San Juans. Sure, we have Orcas, San Juan, Waldron, Lopez, Shaw, Stuart and 122 other islands that have names, but we are still ONE community with many personalities. We all come together at the San Juan Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Recognized with an AWC Municipal Excellence Award
Written on July 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Five Washington cities awarded for excellence at AWC’s Annual Conference OLYMPIA – Representatives from 138 cities and towns across Washington convened in Yakima in June for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Annual Conference. During the conference, AWC honored five Washington cities with a Municipal Excellence Award. “Hard work and creative thinking were evident in Continue Reading
Marian Garden Statue Missing
Written on July 11, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since early Spring, St. Francis Catholic Church parishioners have been developing a Marian Garden in the fenced property behind Heffernan Hall and the church office located at 425 Price Street in Friday Harbor, WA. On June 27, a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was placed in the garden among the newly constructed terraces of Continue Reading
Science Writing From the Perspective of the UW Friday Harbor Laboratories
Written on July 9, 2018 at 1:40 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
This is an excerpt from, Writing Right There, by Eric Morel. Morel is a doctoral candidate in the Department of English at the University of Washington and this spring taught the “Science Writing for Diverse Audiences” course at Friday Harbor Laboratories. “One of the great benefits of studying science writing at FHL is the way stakes Continue Reading
Save Wild Salmon Fundraiser
Written on July 9, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Sea Shepherd veteran Peter Jay Brown has founded a new campaign to save wild salmon… Drop in at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar and show your support for Wild Salmon Preservation! Celebrate the launch of Gaia Network’s new campaign Wednesday July, 11th 5-9pm! Gaia Network was founded by Sea Shepherd Veteran Peter Jay Brown. Gaia Network’s new Continue Reading