Topic: Community
Shelter Drill To Be Held In Friday Harbor
Written on October 21, 2017 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Submitted by the San Juan Island Unit of the American Red Cross. If you respond to disasters in the news with the question “What can I do?” you might consider being a volunteer in the San Juan Island unit of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross will hold a Shelter Drill November 4th from Continue Reading
Sophia and Camp Kesem
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Alum Does Good You remember Sophia Dillery? FHHS graduate of 2015? She’s now attending Seattle University in her junior year in the nursing program going for a bachelor’s degree. She is also the Co-Alumni, Marketing, and Public Relations Coordinator for the Seattle U chapter of Camp Kesem. Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven Continue Reading
USCG Auxiliary Meets with Community Leaders
Written on October 19, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chuck Dalldorf of the Coast Guard Auxiliary shares this news release… U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Island Detachment Meeting Brings the Coast Guard and San Juan Islands Community Leaders Together for Increased Boating Safety At a meeting of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s San Juan Island Detachment last week in Friday Harbor, San Juan Continue Reading
Island Senior: Time to Vote At The Mullis Center
Written on October 18, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It is time once again to vote on board members for the Mullis Center Operations Committee. These are the people who partner with Senior Services, plan events and fun activities, keep the lights on, and keep the building busy and beautiful. There are five positions open each for a three-year term. Ballots are included in Continue Reading
Annual Nut Sale
Written on October 17, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Fusare writes to let you know about the Presbyterian Church ladies group Mary Martha Circle annual nut sale. You can contact her directly at (360) 317-6592 to place your orders. Or, order forms are also available at the Presbyterian Church. Orders need to be placed by October 30, 2017, so the sooner the better.
Help the Frightmare Happen This Year
Written on October 16, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Feel like helping make the haunted house at the Fairgrounds happen this year? Here are some ways you can help… Debbi Fincher writes: Here we go! Haunted House Happenings… MONDAY, Oct. 16th New time! 12noon-10pm We move the decorations from Sound Storage, back by the library, over to the fairgrounds. If you have an hour Continue Reading
The Sciences to a Peaceful Mind
Written on October 14, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rob Simpson invites you to the next Conscientious Projector series… Isn’t it about time we focused on some good news? This coming Monday, Oct. 16, 7:00 PM, Library Side Door, at our October Conscientious Festival, we will begin exploring pathways to a quiet mind from the view point of the latest scientific research. Sages through Continue Reading
What’s Happening
Written on October 13, 2017 at 6:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a few things going on around town… News from the Port: The Port of Friday Harbor is soliciting proposals from qualified parties to lease and operate a shipyard in part or whole. For more information please view the full RFP on the Port of Friday Harbor’s website at http://www.portfridayharbor.org/shipyardrfp/ From the Hospital District: Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Anna Lisa Lindstrum
Written on October 13, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
We support Anna Lisa Lindstrum for election as commissioner of Public Hospital District #1 because of the perspective she would bring to health care issues on our island. A 17 year island resident, she has experience in health care and in business as current general manager at Duck Soup. Her goals are to work for Continue Reading
Frightmare Help Needed
Written on October 12, 2017 at 8:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Debbi Fincher at the SJI Prevention Coalition… We are at it again! And we know It takes a Village to put on a community Haunted House! It’s actually fun when you do it with others! And, we’ll try to have some snacks on hand, too. Thank you for considering (and hopefully) Continue Reading
National Friends of Libraries Week
Written on October 12, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Friends of the Library organization will be celebrating the National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21. Many activities and special events will be available during the week. We will be kicking-off our annual membership drive for 2018 week and the membership forms will be available at the special FOL table in Continue Reading
Blood Drive at Mullis Center Wednesday October 11
Written on October 8, 2017 at 6:01 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
You can help Las Vegas shooting victims. On Monday morning, Bloodworks Northwest communicated with United Blood Services in Las Vegas to offer emergency blood components to treat those injured in the horrific shooting Sunday night. UBS advised that while their immediate hospital requirements are being met, additional supplies will be needed. We expect to be Continue Reading
Rotary Donates Locally and Internationally
Written on October 8, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club of San Juan Island recently presented checks to the recipients of proceeds from their 11th annual Concours d’Elegance held on august 27th at the San Juan Vineyards. This event was co-sponsored with the Sports Car Club of San Juan Islands. John Lackey of Hospice San Juan, Jennifer Armstrong of Family Resource Center, Continue Reading
Green Home Tour – San Juan Island
Written on October 6, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2017 Green Home Tour is here! Join us at the San Juan Grange in Friday Harbor for an introduction to Green Building Technology, Networking and Green Talks! Then hop into one of our Electric Vehicles for a guided tour of some of San Juan Island’s greenest homes! Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10:00 am Continue Reading
October is National Co-op Month!
Written on October 6, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Co-ops in the San Juan Islands are teaming up to celebrate National Co-op month. OPALCO, San Juan Island Food Co-op and Orcas Food Co-op are all hosting member appreciation events this month to celebrate the benefits of co-ops. As member-owned and member-controlled businesses, cooperatives commit to meeting the needs of their members and building stronger Continue Reading
Port Looks to Fill Open Commission Position
Written on October 6, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor has posted a notice requesting letters of interest for the open Commission position. http://www.portfridayharbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Commissioner-Recruitment-Notice.pdf http://www.portfridayharbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Topics-to-consider.pdf Both documents can be found on our website at: http://www.portfridayharbor.org/port-district-1-commissioner-recruitment-notice/
Shelter Drill To Be Held In Friday Harbor
Written on October 21, 2017 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Submitted by the San Juan Island Unit of the American Red Cross. If you respond to disasters in the news with the question “What can I do?” you might consider being a volunteer in the San Juan Island unit of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross will hold a Shelter Drill November 4th from Continue Reading
Sophia and Camp Kesem
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Alum Does Good You remember Sophia Dillery? FHHS graduate of 2015? She’s now attending Seattle University in her junior year in the nursing program going for a bachelor’s degree. She is also the Co-Alumni, Marketing, and Public Relations Coordinator for the Seattle U chapter of Camp Kesem. Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven Continue Reading
USCG Auxiliary Meets with Community Leaders
Written on October 19, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chuck Dalldorf of the Coast Guard Auxiliary shares this news release… U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Island Detachment Meeting Brings the Coast Guard and San Juan Islands Community Leaders Together for Increased Boating Safety At a meeting of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s San Juan Island Detachment last week in Friday Harbor, San Juan Continue Reading
Island Senior: Time to Vote At The Mullis Center
Written on October 18, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It is time once again to vote on board members for the Mullis Center Operations Committee. These are the people who partner with Senior Services, plan events and fun activities, keep the lights on, and keep the building busy and beautiful. There are five positions open each for a three-year term. Ballots are included in Continue Reading
Annual Nut Sale
Written on October 17, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Fusare writes to let you know about the Presbyterian Church ladies group Mary Martha Circle annual nut sale. You can contact her directly at (360) 317-6592 to place your orders. Or, order forms are also available at the Presbyterian Church. Orders need to be placed by October 30, 2017, so the sooner the better.
Help the Frightmare Happen This Year
Written on October 16, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Feel like helping make the haunted house at the Fairgrounds happen this year? Here are some ways you can help… Debbi Fincher writes: Here we go! Haunted House Happenings… MONDAY, Oct. 16th New time! 12noon-10pm We move the decorations from Sound Storage, back by the library, over to the fairgrounds. If you have an hour Continue Reading
The Sciences to a Peaceful Mind
Written on October 14, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rob Simpson invites you to the next Conscientious Projector series… Isn’t it about time we focused on some good news? This coming Monday, Oct. 16, 7:00 PM, Library Side Door, at our October Conscientious Festival, we will begin exploring pathways to a quiet mind from the view point of the latest scientific research. Sages through Continue Reading
What’s Happening
Written on October 13, 2017 at 6:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a few things going on around town… News from the Port: The Port of Friday Harbor is soliciting proposals from qualified parties to lease and operate a shipyard in part or whole. For more information please view the full RFP on the Port of Friday Harbor’s website at http://www.portfridayharbor.org/shipyardrfp/ From the Hospital District: Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Anna Lisa Lindstrum
Written on October 13, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
We support Anna Lisa Lindstrum for election as commissioner of Public Hospital District #1 because of the perspective she would bring to health care issues on our island. A 17 year island resident, she has experience in health care and in business as current general manager at Duck Soup. Her goals are to work for Continue Reading
Frightmare Help Needed
Written on October 12, 2017 at 8:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Debbi Fincher at the SJI Prevention Coalition… We are at it again! And we know It takes a Village to put on a community Haunted House! It’s actually fun when you do it with others! And, we’ll try to have some snacks on hand, too. Thank you for considering (and hopefully) Continue Reading
National Friends of Libraries Week
Written on October 12, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Friends of the Library organization will be celebrating the National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21. Many activities and special events will be available during the week. We will be kicking-off our annual membership drive for 2018 week and the membership forms will be available at the special FOL table in Continue Reading
Blood Drive at Mullis Center Wednesday October 11
Written on October 8, 2017 at 6:01 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
You can help Las Vegas shooting victims. On Monday morning, Bloodworks Northwest communicated with United Blood Services in Las Vegas to offer emergency blood components to treat those injured in the horrific shooting Sunday night. UBS advised that while their immediate hospital requirements are being met, additional supplies will be needed. We expect to be Continue Reading
Rotary Donates Locally and Internationally
Written on October 8, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club of San Juan Island recently presented checks to the recipients of proceeds from their 11th annual Concours d’Elegance held on august 27th at the San Juan Vineyards. This event was co-sponsored with the Sports Car Club of San Juan Islands. John Lackey of Hospice San Juan, Jennifer Armstrong of Family Resource Center, Continue Reading
Green Home Tour – San Juan Island
Written on October 6, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2017 Green Home Tour is here! Join us at the San Juan Grange in Friday Harbor for an introduction to Green Building Technology, Networking and Green Talks! Then hop into one of our Electric Vehicles for a guided tour of some of San Juan Island’s greenest homes! Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10:00 am Continue Reading
October is National Co-op Month!
Written on October 6, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Co-ops in the San Juan Islands are teaming up to celebrate National Co-op month. OPALCO, San Juan Island Food Co-op and Orcas Food Co-op are all hosting member appreciation events this month to celebrate the benefits of co-ops. As member-owned and member-controlled businesses, cooperatives commit to meeting the needs of their members and building stronger Continue Reading
Port Looks to Fill Open Commission Position
Written on October 6, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor has posted a notice requesting letters of interest for the open Commission position. http://www.portfridayharbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Commissioner-Recruitment-Notice.pdf http://www.portfridayharbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Topics-to-consider.pdf Both documents can be found on our website at: http://www.portfridayharbor.org/port-district-1-commissioner-recruitment-notice/