Topic: Community
Visitor Survey Findings now Available
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In late February 2018, consultants with Confluence Research and Consulting shared their findings from the 2017 surveys at a series of public presentations. We’d like to extend our thanks to all who participated in this process. It was delightful to see so many interested citizens attend these presentations. Those results are now available at http://www.sanjuanco.com/1391/San-Juan-Islands-Visitor-Study.
Call for Fair Performers
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fair calls for local performer applications! Calling all performers for the 2018 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted. Performers from the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. The 2018 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 15th-18th at the San Juan County Continue Reading
Letter from Deb Langhans
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s what’s in the SJ Update mailbag this morning… Greetings, Friends & Fellow Community Members, I’ve just learned about plans to rezone our old convalescent center into commercial property so pending buyers can replace it with a hotel. If you believe that providing for our local community’s needs–present & future—should take precedence over accommodating more Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for our Community Dinner on Wednesday, March 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons. $15 for Adults and $7 for Kids under 12 Proceeds support the Chef.0 and Food for Thought Program. Greek Menu Chicken Gyros – roasted chicken in soft pita bread with tzatziki and romaine lettuce Continue Reading
Fair Sponsorship Opportunities
Written on March 6, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you ever wondered about alternative ways to support the Fair? Maybe you would have liked to volunteer but have never had the time. Consider supporting the Fair by becoming a sponsor! If you consider sponsoring, your support earns you Fair sponsorship benefits (complimentary tickets and more!) and is tax deductible. Curious about what goes Continue Reading
Starry Starry Night
Written on March 2, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Children’s Festival 2018 Theme & Poster Contest Mark your calendars, folks! San Juan Island’s 28th Annual Children’s Festival is happening Saturday, May 5th, 2018. Island Rec needs your help to design the poster for this year’s Children’s Festival! Kids of all ages are invited to submit poster designs that incorporate this year’s festival theme: Starry Continue Reading
League of Women Voters Presentation
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
League of Women Voters presents meeting on threats and opportunities of the Salish Sea ecosystem The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host an informative meeting on threats to the future of the Salish Sea and efforts to protect it at 12:30 p.m., Monday, March 12 at the San Juan Island Library Continue Reading
Spring at the Historical Museum
Written on February 27, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello everyone! Just a quick note to update you on the upcoming events at the Museum; lots happening, lots of volunteers needed (as always): – Board of Trustees expanding in size: to accommodate the current demands on the Museum with projects, the Board will be expanding in size. We need 2-3 interested applicants for openings, Continue Reading
Planning a Garden this Summer
Written on February 27, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are planning a party just for you! Join the San Juan Island Garden Club members in sharing stories, problems, research, advice, questions, failures, triumphs and laughter during our Spring Planning Party. There will be drawings, “flower bingo”, demonstrations, sweet pea starts and what all. Browse catalogs and gardening magazines for new ideas. March 6th Continue Reading
The Chord of Longing
Written on February 26, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talks – Mother Felicitas Curti: The Chord of Longing In a reading co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Trails Committee, Mother Felicitas Curti will talk about her new book “The Chord of Longing: My Life as Atheist, Marxist, Mother, Nun” The book explores a musical scholar’s search for Continue Reading
MERT On Duty
Written on February 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Fire Department’s Major Emergency Response Team (MERT) is looking for volunteers to assist in our island’s welfare by collecting and coordinating the exchange of information during major emergencies, such as earthquakes. Although this may sound intimidating, the only requirements are living within walking distance of a fire station and not volunteering Continue Reading
March for Our Lives – Friday Harbor
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As a caring community that jumps at the chance to help those in need, we would like to make some time to reach out to the students from Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, by making them a banner to hang in the hallway of their school. We want to extend a hand as Continue Reading
Civic Campus Planning Project
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s Civic Campus Planning Project Over the years, the County has been looking towards a new Civic Campus to bring specific departments together in an effort to increase efficiencies, reduce operating costs, and provide better service to County residents. A new Campus could also provide increased inside and outside spaces for community use. Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Visitor Study
Written on February 20, 2018 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan Islands sponsored a study in 2017 to collect better information about use, impacts, visitors, and preferences for management. The study addresses several questions related to San Juan Islands tourism, public lands, and recreation areas. The goal is to describe visitor Continue Reading
Visitor Survey Findings now Available
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In late February 2018, consultants with Confluence Research and Consulting shared their findings from the 2017 surveys at a series of public presentations. We’d like to extend our thanks to all who participated in this process. It was delightful to see so many interested citizens attend these presentations. Those results are now available at http://www.sanjuanco.com/1391/San-Juan-Islands-Visitor-Study.
Call for Fair Performers
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fair calls for local performer applications! Calling all performers for the 2018 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted. Performers from the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. The 2018 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 15th-18th at the San Juan County Continue Reading
Letter from Deb Langhans
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s what’s in the SJ Update mailbag this morning… Greetings, Friends & Fellow Community Members, I’ve just learned about plans to rezone our old convalescent center into commercial property so pending buyers can replace it with a hotel. If you believe that providing for our local community’s needs–present & future—should take precedence over accommodating more Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for our Community Dinner on Wednesday, March 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons. $15 for Adults and $7 for Kids under 12 Proceeds support the Chef.0 and Food for Thought Program. Greek Menu Chicken Gyros – roasted chicken in soft pita bread with tzatziki and romaine lettuce Continue Reading
Fair Sponsorship Opportunities
Written on March 6, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you ever wondered about alternative ways to support the Fair? Maybe you would have liked to volunteer but have never had the time. Consider supporting the Fair by becoming a sponsor! If you consider sponsoring, your support earns you Fair sponsorship benefits (complimentary tickets and more!) and is tax deductible. Curious about what goes Continue Reading
Starry Starry Night
Written on March 2, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Children’s Festival 2018 Theme & Poster Contest Mark your calendars, folks! San Juan Island’s 28th Annual Children’s Festival is happening Saturday, May 5th, 2018. Island Rec needs your help to design the poster for this year’s Children’s Festival! Kids of all ages are invited to submit poster designs that incorporate this year’s festival theme: Starry Continue Reading
League of Women Voters Presentation
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
League of Women Voters presents meeting on threats and opportunities of the Salish Sea ecosystem The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host an informative meeting on threats to the future of the Salish Sea and efforts to protect it at 12:30 p.m., Monday, March 12 at the San Juan Island Library Continue Reading
Spring at the Historical Museum
Written on February 27, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello everyone! Just a quick note to update you on the upcoming events at the Museum; lots happening, lots of volunteers needed (as always): – Board of Trustees expanding in size: to accommodate the current demands on the Museum with projects, the Board will be expanding in size. We need 2-3 interested applicants for openings, Continue Reading
Planning a Garden this Summer
Written on February 27, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are planning a party just for you! Join the San Juan Island Garden Club members in sharing stories, problems, research, advice, questions, failures, triumphs and laughter during our Spring Planning Party. There will be drawings, “flower bingo”, demonstrations, sweet pea starts and what all. Browse catalogs and gardening magazines for new ideas. March 6th Continue Reading
The Chord of Longing
Written on February 26, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talks – Mother Felicitas Curti: The Chord of Longing In a reading co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Trails Committee, Mother Felicitas Curti will talk about her new book “The Chord of Longing: My Life as Atheist, Marxist, Mother, Nun” The book explores a musical scholar’s search for Continue Reading
MERT On Duty
Written on February 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Fire Department’s Major Emergency Response Team (MERT) is looking for volunteers to assist in our island’s welfare by collecting and coordinating the exchange of information during major emergencies, such as earthquakes. Although this may sound intimidating, the only requirements are living within walking distance of a fire station and not volunteering Continue Reading
March for Our Lives – Friday Harbor
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As a caring community that jumps at the chance to help those in need, we would like to make some time to reach out to the students from Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, by making them a banner to hang in the hallway of their school. We want to extend a hand as Continue Reading
Civic Campus Planning Project
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s Civic Campus Planning Project Over the years, the County has been looking towards a new Civic Campus to bring specific departments together in an effort to increase efficiencies, reduce operating costs, and provide better service to County residents. A new Campus could also provide increased inside and outside spaces for community use. Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Visitor Study
Written on February 20, 2018 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan Islands sponsored a study in 2017 to collect better information about use, impacts, visitors, and preferences for management. The study addresses several questions related to San Juan Islands tourism, public lands, and recreation areas. The goal is to describe visitor Continue Reading