Topic: Community
Fourth of July Parade
Written on July 4, 2017 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Click any image below for photos of the parade…
New Mobile Pie Booth
Written on July 2, 2017 at 9:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
That’s the old booth above. Come see the new Mobile Pie Booth at the 4h of July Parade. The Friday Harbor Elementary School’s beloved Pie Booth has been rebuilt! The idea for the original Pie Booth was created by FHES parents in the early 1990’s and has become the longest running fundraiser at the school. Continue Reading
Come Join The Parade!
Written on June 30, 2017 at 4:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Walk with the Friday Harbor Film Festival family in the Friday Harbor Fourth of July Parade. Celebrate the 4th of July and help promote the 5th Annual Film Festival, which is coming up this November 3-5, 2017. The parade theme is “America… All that We Share”, so be sure to wear something red, white Continue Reading
Safe Shippers in the Parade
Written on June 30, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Safe Shippers (aka “Orca Protectors”), Get ready to march in solidarity for the orcas in the Friday Harbor 4th of July Parade! Safe Shippers will be joined by 15 other local organizations who care about the protection of our Southern Resident Killer Whales and our shared Salish Sea home. Let’s show how much we Continue Reading
Kiwanis at the Pig War Picnic
Written on June 26, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come and enjoy our annual tradition of an old-fashioned 4th of July with the Friday Harbor Kiwanis Club at the Pig War Picnic. There will be plenty of activities, live music, and the best BBQ pulled pork sandwiches you can find. Join over 2,000 of your friends at the Historical Museum grounds, 405 Price Street, Continue Reading
July 4th Parade Highlights
Written on June 24, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, Town of Friday Harbor and King’s Market, are proud to present the 2017 Independence Day Parade. As a thrilling start to the event, two Kenmore Air Express caravan planes will fly directly over the parade route to welcome the crowd. Joining our celebration will be the UW Husky Continue Reading
BEE a Prepper!
Written on June 24, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Kathleen Commins BEE at the Food Preservation Booth during the San Juan County Fair Okay, so you don’t think the world is about to end. But, what about earthquakes, severe storms, long term electrical outages, ferry disruptions, economic collapse, coronal mass ejections, and zombie apocalypse!? Food preservation has long been a way to survive Continue Reading
Fiesta 2017 ticket sales open
Written on June 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tickets are now available for a memorable Brickworks community dinner catered by Liz Varvaro (On Island Thyme) and Chef Andy Radizialowski, a no-host bar and lively music by the acclaimed Los Bambinos. Dinner tickets are $35 each (under 18 years just $15) and can be purchased at the Community Home Trust office On Argyle Street Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Fireworks
Written on June 22, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
2017 Friday Harbor Fireworks Press Release Information Thanks to a generous matching grant from Kings Market and lodging tax funds from the Town of Friday Harbor, the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce has once again commissioned local talent, Nick Gislason with the Lopez Community Fireworks, to design, setup, and fire the 2017 Friday Harbor Continue Reading
June EMT of the Month
Written on June 22, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kaitlyn Johnson, Public Information Officer for San Juan Island EMS shares this announcement… Francis Smith is a senior EMT. He has been with the agency for 12 years, and was a District 3 fire captain for 17 years. Smith is currently organizing a cardiac event response team of Cape San Juan and Cattle Point residents Continue Reading
Windermere Helps Out
Written on June 13, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Windermere was at it once again on Friday, doing their annual landscaping and clean-up for the Mullis Community Senior Center. Weeding, sweeping, trimming and general tidying up was done by Daryl Grazia, Rebecca Hughes, Samantha Bryner, Pat O’Day, Tamara Weaver, Susan Schirmer, Annete Schaffer, Jacoba Porter, Zita Sandmeyer and Gary Franklin. Every year since 1984, Continue Reading
FIESTA!
Written on June 12, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust invites you to join us at the Brickworks for our 5th annual Fiesta San Juan, Sunday, July 16th from 4:30pm to 9pm. We are serving up Margaritas, Food, and Music for your enjoyment, Dancing for some fun and exercise, and Live and “Chance” Auction items to satisfy your wish Continue Reading
Got an Old Computer Lying Around?
Written on June 12, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Does your organization or business have computers to donate? We can also use computers that need new hard drives or Wi-Fi adapters, and working printers are also appreciated! Your benefits: your data will be safely removed, you won’t have to deal with disposal of the unit (and they won’t end up in a landfill), and Continue Reading
LEOs Gift to ISL
Written on May 31, 2017 at 11:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
BJ Brandli, advisor of the high school LEO Club, presents Island Stage Left’s co-founder Helen Machin-Smith with a $500 check. “The student members of our LEO Club have grown up with Island Stage Left’s summertime performances of “Shakespeare Under the Stars” and felt very strongly about giving this gift to the theater.” Island Stage Left Continue Reading
Library Art Show
Written on May 31, 2017 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Getting There! is Half the Fun. San Juan Island Library Art Show Saturday, June 17 10:00 am – noon Bring your ready-to-hang Getting There art to the library for the community to enjoy. The art can be about travel and transport, or a personal experience, or your definition of the topic. All media are welcome Continue Reading
Memorial Day Ceremony
Written on May 29, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Memorial Day, Monday May 29th at 10:00 am, view the Traditional Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. The American Legion Post 163 commemorates the service men and women who have served the nation in various branches of the military with this authentic small town parade and ceremony. Sponsored by American Legion Post 163.
Fourth of July Parade
Written on July 4, 2017 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Click any image below for photos of the parade…
New Mobile Pie Booth
Written on July 2, 2017 at 9:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
That’s the old booth above. Come see the new Mobile Pie Booth at the 4h of July Parade. The Friday Harbor Elementary School’s beloved Pie Booth has been rebuilt! The idea for the original Pie Booth was created by FHES parents in the early 1990’s and has become the longest running fundraiser at the school. Continue Reading
Come Join The Parade!
Written on June 30, 2017 at 4:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Walk with the Friday Harbor Film Festival family in the Friday Harbor Fourth of July Parade. Celebrate the 4th of July and help promote the 5th Annual Film Festival, which is coming up this November 3-5, 2017. The parade theme is “America… All that We Share”, so be sure to wear something red, white Continue Reading
Safe Shippers in the Parade
Written on June 30, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Safe Shippers (aka “Orca Protectors”), Get ready to march in solidarity for the orcas in the Friday Harbor 4th of July Parade! Safe Shippers will be joined by 15 other local organizations who care about the protection of our Southern Resident Killer Whales and our shared Salish Sea home. Let’s show how much we Continue Reading
Kiwanis at the Pig War Picnic
Written on June 26, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come and enjoy our annual tradition of an old-fashioned 4th of July with the Friday Harbor Kiwanis Club at the Pig War Picnic. There will be plenty of activities, live music, and the best BBQ pulled pork sandwiches you can find. Join over 2,000 of your friends at the Historical Museum grounds, 405 Price Street, Continue Reading
July 4th Parade Highlights
Written on June 24, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, Town of Friday Harbor and King’s Market, are proud to present the 2017 Independence Day Parade. As a thrilling start to the event, two Kenmore Air Express caravan planes will fly directly over the parade route to welcome the crowd. Joining our celebration will be the UW Husky Continue Reading
BEE a Prepper!
Written on June 24, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Kathleen Commins BEE at the Food Preservation Booth during the San Juan County Fair Okay, so you don’t think the world is about to end. But, what about earthquakes, severe storms, long term electrical outages, ferry disruptions, economic collapse, coronal mass ejections, and zombie apocalypse!? Food preservation has long been a way to survive Continue Reading
Fiesta 2017 ticket sales open
Written on June 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tickets are now available for a memorable Brickworks community dinner catered by Liz Varvaro (On Island Thyme) and Chef Andy Radizialowski, a no-host bar and lively music by the acclaimed Los Bambinos. Dinner tickets are $35 each (under 18 years just $15) and can be purchased at the Community Home Trust office On Argyle Street Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Fireworks
Written on June 22, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
2017 Friday Harbor Fireworks Press Release Information Thanks to a generous matching grant from Kings Market and lodging tax funds from the Town of Friday Harbor, the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce has once again commissioned local talent, Nick Gislason with the Lopez Community Fireworks, to design, setup, and fire the 2017 Friday Harbor Continue Reading
June EMT of the Month
Written on June 22, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kaitlyn Johnson, Public Information Officer for San Juan Island EMS shares this announcement… Francis Smith is a senior EMT. He has been with the agency for 12 years, and was a District 3 fire captain for 17 years. Smith is currently organizing a cardiac event response team of Cape San Juan and Cattle Point residents Continue Reading
Windermere Helps Out
Written on June 13, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Windermere was at it once again on Friday, doing their annual landscaping and clean-up for the Mullis Community Senior Center. Weeding, sweeping, trimming and general tidying up was done by Daryl Grazia, Rebecca Hughes, Samantha Bryner, Pat O’Day, Tamara Weaver, Susan Schirmer, Annete Schaffer, Jacoba Porter, Zita Sandmeyer and Gary Franklin. Every year since 1984, Continue Reading
FIESTA!
Written on June 12, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust invites you to join us at the Brickworks for our 5th annual Fiesta San Juan, Sunday, July 16th from 4:30pm to 9pm. We are serving up Margaritas, Food, and Music for your enjoyment, Dancing for some fun and exercise, and Live and “Chance” Auction items to satisfy your wish Continue Reading
Got an Old Computer Lying Around?
Written on June 12, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Does your organization or business have computers to donate? We can also use computers that need new hard drives or Wi-Fi adapters, and working printers are also appreciated! Your benefits: your data will be safely removed, you won’t have to deal with disposal of the unit (and they won’t end up in a landfill), and Continue Reading
LEOs Gift to ISL
Written on May 31, 2017 at 11:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
BJ Brandli, advisor of the high school LEO Club, presents Island Stage Left’s co-founder Helen Machin-Smith with a $500 check. “The student members of our LEO Club have grown up with Island Stage Left’s summertime performances of “Shakespeare Under the Stars” and felt very strongly about giving this gift to the theater.” Island Stage Left Continue Reading
Library Art Show
Written on May 31, 2017 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Getting There! is Half the Fun. San Juan Island Library Art Show Saturday, June 17 10:00 am – noon Bring your ready-to-hang Getting There art to the library for the community to enjoy. The art can be about travel and transport, or a personal experience, or your definition of the topic. All media are welcome Continue Reading
Memorial Day Ceremony
Written on May 29, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Memorial Day, Monday May 29th at 10:00 am, view the Traditional Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. The American Legion Post 163 commemorates the service men and women who have served the nation in various branches of the military with this authentic small town parade and ceremony. Sponsored by American Legion Post 163.