Topic: Community
WPPA Honors Ahrenius
Written on November 19, 2017 at 7:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington Public Ports Association awarded Life Membership to Mike Ahrenius at their Annual Meeting in Seattle on November 17th. The plaque reads: “In Recognition of an Outstanding Contribution to the Programs, Purposes and Objectives of the Washington Public Ports Association LIFE MEMBERSHIP is hereby presented to Mike Ahrenius in appreciation of his service to Continue Reading
Island Lights Festival
Written on November 17, 2017 at 1:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the upcoming Island Lights Festival on Friday December 1st in Friday Harbor. Again, we are partnering with Brickworks, the Whale Museum, Island Rec and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild for a fun filled evening for the whole family. Festivities will begin with holiday Continue Reading
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Written on November 17, 2017 at 12:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
If you’re looking for a special way to celebrate and give thanks, join us at the Mullis Center for a good old-fashioned community Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day. You can show up any time between 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM to enjoy a traditional turkey feast. This is a time of the year when more Continue Reading
Love in a Time of Fear
Written on November 16, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This invitation is shared with you from St. David’s Church… Love in a Time of Fear: Recognizing Muslims as our Neighbors Muslims in the United States have often been subject to racism, xenophobia and scapegoating behaviors and attitudes. The human dignity and human rights of Muslims are often not respected. Since December 2015, Love in Continue Reading
Thank a Vet!
Written on November 10, 2017 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marie DiCristina shares this report on Veteran’s Day assemblies at the schools… Thursday morning Friday Harbor Elementary School and Friday Harbor High School held assemblies honoring Veterans and Veterans Day. Several local vets attended. The High School band provided wonderful musical tributes including playing the anthems of the various military branches. The delightful children of Continue Reading
Wanted: Day Park Volunteers!
Written on November 8, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair department is inviting community members to become day park volunteers (opportunities available on different islands). Volunteers can participate in weekly monitoring and/or light litter pick-up, and are invited to participate in occasional work parties for special projects/landscaping. Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities are appreciated, but not required. Continue Reading
FANS Carnival Coming Soon
Written on November 6, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
FANS, (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) will hold their annual children’s carnival at the SJC fairgrounds this Saturday, November 11th from 11:00-2:00p.m. The carnival has become a fun annual event for Island families. This year we will once again have our famous cakewalk. The cakewalk has been our most popular booth over the years Continue Reading
Women’s Fund Awards $8,000
Written on November 3, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Women’s Fund awards another $8,000 in grants to local non-profits The San Juan Island Women’s Fund is a pooled donor-advised fund of the San Juan Island Community Foundation. For nearly 15 years, more than 100 local women have pooled their annual membership fee of $100 or more to fund local non-profit projects. In October, 6 Continue Reading
Island Senior: Support for Family Caregivers
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
November is National Family Caregivers month and a time to acknowledge those among us who, whether it is for an aging parent, injured spouse, or a sick child are caring for loved ones every day and around the clock. You probably do not have to think very hard to come up with someone you know Continue Reading
Halloween
Written on October 31, 2017 at 3:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s Halloween in Friday Harbor and you know what that means… Yup! Kids on parade! Click on the images below to see who all you recognize. But it’s not only kids – after the parade you’ll see photos of adults around town who got into the halloween spirit as well. Enjoy!
Invitation to Thanksgiving Dinner
Written on October 30, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanksgiving is always a great time to gather and celebrate all the wonderful things we have to be grateful for. YOU are invited to be a part of the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mullis Center on Thanksgiving Day. Please consider being a part of this special community event. You can participate by bringing Continue Reading
Orcas Village Park and Ride Grand Opening!
Written on October 26, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County will hold a grand opening at 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 31st 2017 for the Orcas Village Park and Ride. The opening will be on site, located at 105 Orcas Hill Road. The Orcas Village Park and Ride will be open to the public, free of charge, the day after the grand opening Continue Reading
Get Involved, with Soroptimists
Written on October 25, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is inviting potential new members to an activity at to the San Juan Library on Wednesday, November 1st from 6:30-8:30 PM. The purpose of the event is two-fold: for people to learn more about the Soroptimist organization, and to have a fun social time, working together to support one of Continue Reading
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Debbi Fincher, SJIPC Media Recently, the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition offered an 8 hour training course on Youth Mental Health First Aid, a public education program, sponsored by a Project Aware grant with the Northwest Education Services District (NWESD). Our trainers, Dana King and Joyce Wells, used simulations and role-playing to demonstrate how to Continue Reading
PIMC named ‘Community Health Leader’
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center earns Gold Award PIMC named ‘Community Health Leader’ by WSHA The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) named PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center a 2017 Community Health Leadership Gold Award Winner for the medical center’s innovative integrated mental health program. PeaceHealth Peace Island’s behavioral health care program was developed in response Continue Reading
Donate to United Way
Written on October 23, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Does your organization or business have computers to donate? United Way SJC has donated over 25 computers to people who can’t afford to buy them, and we need more to meet the need. We can also use computers that need new hard drives or Wi-Fi adapters, and working printers are also appreciated! Your benefits: your Continue Reading
WPPA Honors Ahrenius
Written on November 19, 2017 at 7:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington Public Ports Association awarded Life Membership to Mike Ahrenius at their Annual Meeting in Seattle on November 17th. The plaque reads: “In Recognition of an Outstanding Contribution to the Programs, Purposes and Objectives of the Washington Public Ports Association LIFE MEMBERSHIP is hereby presented to Mike Ahrenius in appreciation of his service to Continue Reading
Island Lights Festival
Written on November 17, 2017 at 1:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the upcoming Island Lights Festival on Friday December 1st in Friday Harbor. Again, we are partnering with Brickworks, the Whale Museum, Island Rec and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild for a fun filled evening for the whole family. Festivities will begin with holiday Continue Reading
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Written on November 17, 2017 at 12:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
If you’re looking for a special way to celebrate and give thanks, join us at the Mullis Center for a good old-fashioned community Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day. You can show up any time between 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM to enjoy a traditional turkey feast. This is a time of the year when more Continue Reading
Love in a Time of Fear
Written on November 16, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This invitation is shared with you from St. David’s Church… Love in a Time of Fear: Recognizing Muslims as our Neighbors Muslims in the United States have often been subject to racism, xenophobia and scapegoating behaviors and attitudes. The human dignity and human rights of Muslims are often not respected. Since December 2015, Love in Continue Reading
Thank a Vet!
Written on November 10, 2017 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marie DiCristina shares this report on Veteran’s Day assemblies at the schools… Thursday morning Friday Harbor Elementary School and Friday Harbor High School held assemblies honoring Veterans and Veterans Day. Several local vets attended. The High School band provided wonderful musical tributes including playing the anthems of the various military branches. The delightful children of Continue Reading
Wanted: Day Park Volunteers!
Written on November 8, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair department is inviting community members to become day park volunteers (opportunities available on different islands). Volunteers can participate in weekly monitoring and/or light litter pick-up, and are invited to participate in occasional work parties for special projects/landscaping. Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities are appreciated, but not required. Continue Reading
FANS Carnival Coming Soon
Written on November 6, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
FANS, (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) will hold their annual children’s carnival at the SJC fairgrounds this Saturday, November 11th from 11:00-2:00p.m. The carnival has become a fun annual event for Island families. This year we will once again have our famous cakewalk. The cakewalk has been our most popular booth over the years Continue Reading
Women’s Fund Awards $8,000
Written on November 3, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Women’s Fund awards another $8,000 in grants to local non-profits The San Juan Island Women’s Fund is a pooled donor-advised fund of the San Juan Island Community Foundation. For nearly 15 years, more than 100 local women have pooled their annual membership fee of $100 or more to fund local non-profit projects. In October, 6 Continue Reading
Island Senior: Support for Family Caregivers
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
November is National Family Caregivers month and a time to acknowledge those among us who, whether it is for an aging parent, injured spouse, or a sick child are caring for loved ones every day and around the clock. You probably do not have to think very hard to come up with someone you know Continue Reading
Halloween
Written on October 31, 2017 at 3:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s Halloween in Friday Harbor and you know what that means… Yup! Kids on parade! Click on the images below to see who all you recognize. But it’s not only kids – after the parade you’ll see photos of adults around town who got into the halloween spirit as well. Enjoy!
Invitation to Thanksgiving Dinner
Written on October 30, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanksgiving is always a great time to gather and celebrate all the wonderful things we have to be grateful for. YOU are invited to be a part of the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mullis Center on Thanksgiving Day. Please consider being a part of this special community event. You can participate by bringing Continue Reading
Orcas Village Park and Ride Grand Opening!
Written on October 26, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County will hold a grand opening at 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 31st 2017 for the Orcas Village Park and Ride. The opening will be on site, located at 105 Orcas Hill Road. The Orcas Village Park and Ride will be open to the public, free of charge, the day after the grand opening Continue Reading
Get Involved, with Soroptimists
Written on October 25, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is inviting potential new members to an activity at to the San Juan Library on Wednesday, November 1st from 6:30-8:30 PM. The purpose of the event is two-fold: for people to learn more about the Soroptimist organization, and to have a fun social time, working together to support one of Continue Reading
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Debbi Fincher, SJIPC Media Recently, the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition offered an 8 hour training course on Youth Mental Health First Aid, a public education program, sponsored by a Project Aware grant with the Northwest Education Services District (NWESD). Our trainers, Dana King and Joyce Wells, used simulations and role-playing to demonstrate how to Continue Reading
PIMC named ‘Community Health Leader’
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center earns Gold Award PIMC named ‘Community Health Leader’ by WSHA The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) named PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center a 2017 Community Health Leadership Gold Award Winner for the medical center’s innovative integrated mental health program. PeaceHealth Peace Island’s behavioral health care program was developed in response Continue Reading
Donate to United Way
Written on October 23, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Does your organization or business have computers to donate? United Way SJC has donated over 25 computers to people who can’t afford to buy them, and we need more to meet the need. We can also use computers that need new hard drives or Wi-Fi adapters, and working printers are also appreciated! Your benefits: your Continue Reading