Topic: Community
Island Neighbors
Written on February 9, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Family Resource Center has launched Island Neighbors, a volunteer based community outreach program. This program is designed to offer support and companionship to isolated seniors and persons with disabilities who are living independently but need extra help to sustain a healthier quality of life. Involvement with Island Neighbors can initiate meaningful Continue Reading
OPALCO News
Written on February 8, 2017 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Seeks Candidates For Board Election New Member Elections & Governance Committee Named The 2017 OPALCO Board election cycle is now open and nominations for board candidates in District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Spieden islands) are being accepted. At the January meeting of the Board of Directors, the new member Elections & Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit 2017
Written on February 7, 2017 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A dynamic opportunity for networking and learning about farming & food systems Orcas Island, February 10 – 12 Join fellow farmers, regional experts, and local food and farm advocates this February 10th through 12th for two-and-a-half days of education, inspiration, and camaraderie at beautiful YMCA Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. The theme for this year’s Continue Reading
RESIST at American Camp
Written on February 3, 2017 at 8:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Judy Chovan shares some thoughts and thanks for the gathering at American Camp last Thursday… On Thursday, 02 February 2017, 150+ people came together at American Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park to create a human sign to spell out our commitment to RESIST the dangerous and misguided environmental policies of the current administration. Continue Reading
Diaper Drive
Written on February 2, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Safe Harbor Insurance is hosting a diaper drive to benefit the Family Resource Center, and we need your help spreading the word! The FRC is in need of disposable diapers and Pull-Ups of all sizes. We’re collecting them at the Safe Harbor office, 772 Mullis St., now through the end of March.
Invitation to RESIST
Written on February 2, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation from Judy Chovan… We are gathering at 3:30 this Thursday, February 2nd at American Camp HQ to walk out to Golden Point. We plan to spell out “RESIST” in human letters. We need lots of bodies. The more bodies – the bigger the letters. We hope to have huuuuge letters. Bob is Continue Reading
Island Rec – Father Daughter Dance
Written on January 31, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tickets are on sale for Island Rec’s 12th Annual Father Daughter Dance – a special occasion for girls of all ages to get dressed up and spend quality time with their dads, granddads, or other male role-models. Treat your darling daughters to a special night out with music, dancing, and delicious appetizers & desserts! Girls receive Continue Reading
Firefighters Honored for Service in 2016
Written on January 24, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Firefighter Mark Wagner and Lieutenant Erin Graham received San Juan Island Fire Department’s highest awards Saturday night when the department celebrated the 2016 contributions of its members. The firefighters and support members were honored for their dedicated service at the annual awards banquet, which was held at Downriggers Restaurant. The annual event is presented by the Continue Reading
Emergency Services Drill at FHHS
Written on January 24, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A comprehensive Emergency Services drill will be enacted at Friday Harbor High School on Saturday February 4, 2017, from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. This exercise is being developed through the cooperative efforts of the San Juan Island EMS, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, San Juan Island Fire and Rescue, Peace Island Medical Center, Continue Reading
Knowledge Bowl 2017
Written on January 23, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 23rd annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Monday, February 6, at the Community Theatre. Our fabulous Friday Harbor Jazz Band will begin performing at 6:30 and the FH High School PTA will be offering baked treats in the lobby before and during the event. The competition begins at 7 PM. Teams consist of the Continue Reading
Women’s March Friday Harbor
Written on January 21, 2017 at 4:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There was a very large turnout for the Women’s March in Friday Harbor today. Men, women, children, babies and dogs marched in support of the Women’s March on Washington D.C. and hundreds of other similar marches across the country and around the world. Estimates put the number of participants at 1,500 to 1,800 hundred. Pretty good for Continue Reading
Islanders for Safe Shipping
Written on January 21, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over 150 people came to San Juan County Park on MLK day to oppose the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline project. If the pipeline is allowed as proceed as proposed it will increase the tanker shipping in Haro Straits from 5 tankers a month to 34 tankers and three barges per month. This increase in Continue Reading
Bits & Spurs Says Thanks!
Written on January 20, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Ballman shares this news from the local 4-H horse club “Bits & Spurs”… Thanks to a generous donation from Islanders Bank and the helpful assistance of Alexandra Sherlock, Bits & Spurs was able to purchase new 4-H club hoodies which you will be able to see them wearing when they ride at the fair. Continue Reading
Home Trust Board Orientation
Written on January 19, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust held its New Board Member Orientation on Saturday, January 14th. The purpose of the meeting was both to inform new members of our Mission, History and Responsibilities, and to bring all of us to a similar level of understanding of the nuts and bolts of Home Trust operations. All Continue Reading
Women’s March on Friday Harbor
Written on January 17, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the kitchen to the streets: these heels and pearls are made for walking… Residents of the San Juan Islands are coming together to support human rights and the environment in our county and our country. A community march is planned for Saturday, January 21st at 12:00pm noon. This march is in conjunction with the Continue Reading
Chair Yoga at the Mullis Center
Written on January 17, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Peggy Sue McRae shares this story… On Friday I went to the chair yoga class at the Mullis Center. Chair yoga is a gentle alternative to getting-down-on-the-floor yoga. Whether you have physical limitations or would like to learn yoga that you can do at your desk, chair yoga offers yoga’s benefits without the strain. Teaching the class Continue Reading
Island Neighbors
Written on February 9, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Family Resource Center has launched Island Neighbors, a volunteer based community outreach program. This program is designed to offer support and companionship to isolated seniors and persons with disabilities who are living independently but need extra help to sustain a healthier quality of life. Involvement with Island Neighbors can initiate meaningful Continue Reading
OPALCO News
Written on February 8, 2017 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Seeks Candidates For Board Election New Member Elections & Governance Committee Named The 2017 OPALCO Board election cycle is now open and nominations for board candidates in District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Spieden islands) are being accepted. At the January meeting of the Board of Directors, the new member Elections & Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit 2017
Written on February 7, 2017 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A dynamic opportunity for networking and learning about farming & food systems Orcas Island, February 10 – 12 Join fellow farmers, regional experts, and local food and farm advocates this February 10th through 12th for two-and-a-half days of education, inspiration, and camaraderie at beautiful YMCA Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. The theme for this year’s Continue Reading
RESIST at American Camp
Written on February 3, 2017 at 8:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Judy Chovan shares some thoughts and thanks for the gathering at American Camp last Thursday… On Thursday, 02 February 2017, 150+ people came together at American Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park to create a human sign to spell out our commitment to RESIST the dangerous and misguided environmental policies of the current administration. Continue Reading
Diaper Drive
Written on February 2, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Safe Harbor Insurance is hosting a diaper drive to benefit the Family Resource Center, and we need your help spreading the word! The FRC is in need of disposable diapers and Pull-Ups of all sizes. We’re collecting them at the Safe Harbor office, 772 Mullis St., now through the end of March.
Invitation to RESIST
Written on February 2, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation from Judy Chovan… We are gathering at 3:30 this Thursday, February 2nd at American Camp HQ to walk out to Golden Point. We plan to spell out “RESIST” in human letters. We need lots of bodies. The more bodies – the bigger the letters. We hope to have huuuuge letters. Bob is Continue Reading
Island Rec – Father Daughter Dance
Written on January 31, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tickets are on sale for Island Rec’s 12th Annual Father Daughter Dance – a special occasion for girls of all ages to get dressed up and spend quality time with their dads, granddads, or other male role-models. Treat your darling daughters to a special night out with music, dancing, and delicious appetizers & desserts! Girls receive Continue Reading
Firefighters Honored for Service in 2016
Written on January 24, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Firefighter Mark Wagner and Lieutenant Erin Graham received San Juan Island Fire Department’s highest awards Saturday night when the department celebrated the 2016 contributions of its members. The firefighters and support members were honored for their dedicated service at the annual awards banquet, which was held at Downriggers Restaurant. The annual event is presented by the Continue Reading
Emergency Services Drill at FHHS
Written on January 24, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A comprehensive Emergency Services drill will be enacted at Friday Harbor High School on Saturday February 4, 2017, from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. This exercise is being developed through the cooperative efforts of the San Juan Island EMS, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, San Juan Island Fire and Rescue, Peace Island Medical Center, Continue Reading
Knowledge Bowl 2017
Written on January 23, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 23rd annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Monday, February 6, at the Community Theatre. Our fabulous Friday Harbor Jazz Band will begin performing at 6:30 and the FH High School PTA will be offering baked treats in the lobby before and during the event. The competition begins at 7 PM. Teams consist of the Continue Reading
Women’s March Friday Harbor
Written on January 21, 2017 at 4:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There was a very large turnout for the Women’s March in Friday Harbor today. Men, women, children, babies and dogs marched in support of the Women’s March on Washington D.C. and hundreds of other similar marches across the country and around the world. Estimates put the number of participants at 1,500 to 1,800 hundred. Pretty good for Continue Reading
Islanders for Safe Shipping
Written on January 21, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over 150 people came to San Juan County Park on MLK day to oppose the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline project. If the pipeline is allowed as proceed as proposed it will increase the tanker shipping in Haro Straits from 5 tankers a month to 34 tankers and three barges per month. This increase in Continue Reading
Bits & Spurs Says Thanks!
Written on January 20, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Ballman shares this news from the local 4-H horse club “Bits & Spurs”… Thanks to a generous donation from Islanders Bank and the helpful assistance of Alexandra Sherlock, Bits & Spurs was able to purchase new 4-H club hoodies which you will be able to see them wearing when they ride at the fair. Continue Reading
Home Trust Board Orientation
Written on January 19, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust held its New Board Member Orientation on Saturday, January 14th. The purpose of the meeting was both to inform new members of our Mission, History and Responsibilities, and to bring all of us to a similar level of understanding of the nuts and bolts of Home Trust operations. All Continue Reading
Women’s March on Friday Harbor
Written on January 17, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the kitchen to the streets: these heels and pearls are made for walking… Residents of the San Juan Islands are coming together to support human rights and the environment in our county and our country. A community march is planned for Saturday, January 21st at 12:00pm noon. This march is in conjunction with the Continue Reading
Chair Yoga at the Mullis Center
Written on January 17, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Peggy Sue McRae shares this story… On Friday I went to the chair yoga class at the Mullis Center. Chair yoga is a gentle alternative to getting-down-on-the-floor yoga. Whether you have physical limitations or would like to learn yoga that you can do at your desk, chair yoga offers yoga’s benefits without the strain. Teaching the class Continue Reading