Topic: Community
Holiday Gathering at English Camp
Written on November 23, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, San Juan Island National Historical Park will be holding a Holiday Social at the English Camp Barracks on December 10th from noon until 2:00 pm. All park friends, volunteers and the public are invited to gather to celebrate the holiday season and coming new year. Please bring some of your favorite cookies or Continue Reading
Shop San Juan Island
Written on November 22, 2016 at 4:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
During the off-peak season, shopping on-island during the holidays is a powerful way for residents to invest in our local economy. The San Juan Islands Insider app and Instagram are great tools that help our local businesses engage and reward their customers throughout the entire year. Friday, November 25th is the start of the San Continue Reading
American Camp Visitor Center to Close for Part of Winter Season
Written on November 22, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Staffing shortages and mandatory furloughs will force the park to temporarily close the American Camp visitor center this winter for about six and one half weeks, from December 17, 2016 until February 1, 2017. The English Camp visitor center is also currently closed for the season. However, the park grounds at both the American Camp Continue Reading
Don’t Dine Alone on Thanksgiving!
Written on November 21, 2016 at 4:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Wait! Before you open that can of chicken noodle soup… Consider this, you are invited to join us for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mullis Center. It’s like Thanksgiving dinner with the family, a big giant community family. Enjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner menu plus connect with old friends and make new friends at the Continue Reading
Flea & Craft Market
Written on November 21, 2016 at 8:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars, the last Flea Market of 2016 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds is coming up on Saturday, December 10th from 9am-Noon. From jewelry and handmade goods to yard tools and… This is the place to find it! Got some items you’d like to sell? Booth space is just $15 with application available on Continue Reading
Hope Wanted
Written on November 20, 2016 at 10:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Young Spring Street School writers speak up. Louis Prussack from Spring Street School invites you to this special event on Wednesday: Dear Families and Friends, Next Wednesday, Kate Small’s students will be doing a reading at the Presbyterian Church across the street from Spring Street School. I would urge you to attend. Not just because Continue Reading
Old-Fashioned Christmas Market
Written on November 20, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The First Annual Brickworks Old-Fashioned Christmas Market Lights up winter on December 3rd and 4th in Friday Harbor Step back in time to a magical European-style Christmas Market on December 3rd and 4th, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. The historic Brickworks barn will glow with sparkling lights illuminating an island crafts market with local food vendors, farm produce, Continue Reading
12th Annual Thanksgiving Morning Turkey Trot
Written on November 18, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
An Island Tradition Family 5K Fun Run, Trot, Walk or Stroll! Start: On Price Street at Friday Harbor Suites When: Thursday, November 24 8:00 – 9:30 am Registration starts at 8:00, event starts at 9:00 am, rain or shine (more fun in the rain! or Snow!) Who: You, and Bring Your Friends and Relatives Why: To burn off a few Continue Reading
Fireside Chat
Written on November 18, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family caregiver support offered in gathering at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, in conjunction with San Juan County Department of Health & Community Services, Mullis Community Senior Center and Peace Island Volunteers, invites family caregivers to participate in a Fireside Chat on Monday, November 21st, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on November 18, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the November issue of Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… Wow… it seems like we were just talking about our busy summer and here we are with the holidays right around the corner. The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Continue Reading
Holiday Wreaths!
Written on November 17, 2016 at 4:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seniors will be outside Lowe Construction—across the street from Brickworks during The Farmers Market – Saturday November 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm selling holiday wreaths. Don’t miss out! The proceeds support Grad Night, so come out and get your wreath and support a good cause.
Island Artisan Holiday Market
Written on November 16, 2016 at 4:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Artisan Lauren Jawer gives a bit of background and invites you to this popular island event… In Dr. Suess’, Horton Hears A Who, a world exists within a world that only Horton can hear with his attuned elephant ears. On our tender SJI their exists a low profile group that works year round in Continue Reading
Town of Friday Harbor seeks artists’ proposals for park bench sculptures
Written on November 16, 2016 at 10:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is accepting proposals for a park bench wildlife sculpture project sponsored by the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). The artwork is to be located at, on, or in association with an existing park bench at one of three locations on Spring Street. The selected artwork will be available for sale Continue Reading
Holidays with the Island Carolers
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
We’ve shined up our jingle bells, found some new tunes, polished up some old ones and put together a fun collection of holiday songs for you this year. We represent no organization and we are not collecting donations. As we’ve done for many years, The Island Carolers are offering to bring the spirit of the Continue Reading
FANS Carnival at Fairgrounds November 19
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family fun thrills return to the San Juan County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fifth annual FANS Carnival (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) features some two dozen activity/game booths, the popular “cake walk,” and inflatable experiences (the 18-foot-tall “Monster Truck Slide” and 35-foot-tall “Pirate’s Revenge Obstacle Course”). Continue Reading
NEW! Outage Map Online
Written on November 14, 2016 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from OPALCO… Access to real-time info and updates as outages occur OPALCO’s outage management system map is now available online for updates and member information about planned – and unplanned – outages. After hours, outage calls and updates are managed by our partner CRC, a cooperative call center that serves rural electric Continue Reading
Holiday Gathering at English Camp
Written on November 23, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, San Juan Island National Historical Park will be holding a Holiday Social at the English Camp Barracks on December 10th from noon until 2:00 pm. All park friends, volunteers and the public are invited to gather to celebrate the holiday season and coming new year. Please bring some of your favorite cookies or Continue Reading
Shop San Juan Island
Written on November 22, 2016 at 4:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
During the off-peak season, shopping on-island during the holidays is a powerful way for residents to invest in our local economy. The San Juan Islands Insider app and Instagram are great tools that help our local businesses engage and reward their customers throughout the entire year. Friday, November 25th is the start of the San Continue Reading
American Camp Visitor Center to Close for Part of Winter Season
Written on November 22, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Staffing shortages and mandatory furloughs will force the park to temporarily close the American Camp visitor center this winter for about six and one half weeks, from December 17, 2016 until February 1, 2017. The English Camp visitor center is also currently closed for the season. However, the park grounds at both the American Camp Continue Reading
Don’t Dine Alone on Thanksgiving!
Written on November 21, 2016 at 4:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Wait! Before you open that can of chicken noodle soup… Consider this, you are invited to join us for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mullis Center. It’s like Thanksgiving dinner with the family, a big giant community family. Enjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner menu plus connect with old friends and make new friends at the Continue Reading
Flea & Craft Market
Written on November 21, 2016 at 8:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars, the last Flea Market of 2016 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds is coming up on Saturday, December 10th from 9am-Noon. From jewelry and handmade goods to yard tools and… This is the place to find it! Got some items you’d like to sell? Booth space is just $15 with application available on Continue Reading
Hope Wanted
Written on November 20, 2016 at 10:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Young Spring Street School writers speak up. Louis Prussack from Spring Street School invites you to this special event on Wednesday: Dear Families and Friends, Next Wednesday, Kate Small’s students will be doing a reading at the Presbyterian Church across the street from Spring Street School. I would urge you to attend. Not just because Continue Reading
Old-Fashioned Christmas Market
Written on November 20, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The First Annual Brickworks Old-Fashioned Christmas Market Lights up winter on December 3rd and 4th in Friday Harbor Step back in time to a magical European-style Christmas Market on December 3rd and 4th, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. The historic Brickworks barn will glow with sparkling lights illuminating an island crafts market with local food vendors, farm produce, Continue Reading
12th Annual Thanksgiving Morning Turkey Trot
Written on November 18, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
An Island Tradition Family 5K Fun Run, Trot, Walk or Stroll! Start: On Price Street at Friday Harbor Suites When: Thursday, November 24 8:00 – 9:30 am Registration starts at 8:00, event starts at 9:00 am, rain or shine (more fun in the rain! or Snow!) Who: You, and Bring Your Friends and Relatives Why: To burn off a few Continue Reading
Fireside Chat
Written on November 18, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family caregiver support offered in gathering at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, in conjunction with San Juan County Department of Health & Community Services, Mullis Community Senior Center and Peace Island Volunteers, invites family caregivers to participate in a Fireside Chat on Monday, November 21st, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on November 18, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the November issue of Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… Wow… it seems like we were just talking about our busy summer and here we are with the holidays right around the corner. The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Continue Reading
Holiday Wreaths!
Written on November 17, 2016 at 4:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seniors will be outside Lowe Construction—across the street from Brickworks during The Farmers Market – Saturday November 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm selling holiday wreaths. Don’t miss out! The proceeds support Grad Night, so come out and get your wreath and support a good cause.
Island Artisan Holiday Market
Written on November 16, 2016 at 4:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Artisan Lauren Jawer gives a bit of background and invites you to this popular island event… In Dr. Suess’, Horton Hears A Who, a world exists within a world that only Horton can hear with his attuned elephant ears. On our tender SJI their exists a low profile group that works year round in Continue Reading
Town of Friday Harbor seeks artists’ proposals for park bench sculptures
Written on November 16, 2016 at 10:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is accepting proposals for a park bench wildlife sculpture project sponsored by the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). The artwork is to be located at, on, or in association with an existing park bench at one of three locations on Spring Street. The selected artwork will be available for sale Continue Reading
Holidays with the Island Carolers
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
We’ve shined up our jingle bells, found some new tunes, polished up some old ones and put together a fun collection of holiday songs for you this year. We represent no organization and we are not collecting donations. As we’ve done for many years, The Island Carolers are offering to bring the spirit of the Continue Reading
FANS Carnival at Fairgrounds November 19
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family fun thrills return to the San Juan County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fifth annual FANS Carnival (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) features some two dozen activity/game booths, the popular “cake walk,” and inflatable experiences (the 18-foot-tall “Monster Truck Slide” and 35-foot-tall “Pirate’s Revenge Obstacle Course”). Continue Reading
NEW! Outage Map Online
Written on November 14, 2016 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from OPALCO… Access to real-time info and updates as outages occur OPALCO’s outage management system map is now available online for updates and member information about planned – and unplanned – outages. After hours, outage calls and updates are managed by our partner CRC, a cooperative call center that serves rural electric Continue Reading