Topic: Community
Apply to the FHAC
Written on November 11, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town accepting applications for open position on Friday Harbor Arts Commission. The Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC) is seeking one new member to fill a three-year position commencing January 1, 2017. The person filling this unpaid, volunteer position is expected to represent the interests of the Town, community and local artists and advise the Town Continue Reading
Women’s Fund 4th Quarter Ballot Results
Written on November 10, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Women’s Fund is a Pooled-Donor Advised Fund held at the San Juan Island Community Foundation. Together, we are able to award grants to local nonprofit organizations. In October, two proposals were made available for a vote of the full Women’s Fund membership. We voted with a resounding YES (96.36%) to award $3,000 to the Continue Reading
Save by Riding the RoundTowner
Written on November 9, 2016 at 2:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Curt VanHyning shares this note with you… While our county has no public transportation, the non-profit RoundTowner has been providing low-cost ($3) shuttle rides in Friday Harbor since 2013. The charity corporation was established to provide affordable transportation for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and the rural general public and has just surpassed the 5,000-ride Continue Reading
Position Available at Home Trust
Written on November 9, 2016 at 4:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust announces the opening of the application period for the position of Executive Director. The Home Trust is a 501(c)3 non profit organization devoted to developing and building homes for ownership by low and moderate income San Juan Islanders in Washington State. The complete job posting can be found at Continue Reading
Benefit Dinner for Karina
Written on November 8, 2016 at 4:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Community Benefit Dinner for Karina Serna Wednesday, Nov. 9th Mi Casita Restaurant 4:00pm -8:30pm Come join your fellow islanders and friends of the Serna Family and have a dinner to help Karina in her fight against breast cancer. All proceeds from dinners purchased will be donated to Karina’s medical fund.
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Community Members Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Students, As I reflect on the past month, I am thankful for the opportunity to serve a generous and vibrant community. Last month, the San Juan Public Schools Foundation held its annual phone-a-thon. It was an honor to volunteer and call community members. The wonderful thing about the Continue Reading
Home Trust Annual Meeting
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone feels good when giving back to their communities and there were lots of good feelings floating around at the Home Trust Annual Meeting on October 27th at the Grange! Members, supporters and interested islanders gathered for music, food, an update on the last year of activity, and the election of new board members. Teddy Continue Reading
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Written on November 4, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is November and our thoughts turn to gathering with friends and neighbors to share roast turkey, pumpkin pie and camaraderie. Last year just over 500 people shared in the fun and food at the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Would you like to participate? Consider yourself invited. If you would like to help out at the dinner Continue Reading
Gratitude for Oddfellows’ Volunteerism
Written on November 3, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Parks sends a HUGE THANK YOU to Oddfellows members Fred Klein, Robin Kucklick, David Turnoy, Eric Morris, and Larry Paluzzi for their work restoring the Village Green grass. Fred and Robin organized the project, taking advantage of a stretch of good weather after some significant rain. The group spent two days aerating, Continue Reading
Grown Ups Like Halloween Too
Written on October 31, 2016 at 2:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You couldn’t go anywhere in town today without seeing someone in costume. Click to see some of the people I ran into today…
Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2016 at 12:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The 2016 FHES Halloween Parade went through town this morning in spite of the rain. And what a long parade it was! Click the link below to see 214 images – your child is probably in there somewhere…
Hospice on San Juan Island
Written on October 31, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude Facing the end of life, most people would prefer to die at home surrounded by their loved ones rather than in a hospital hooked up to modern-day machinery. Hospice exists to help people make that choice. The official Medicare-affiliated Hospice of the Northwest, in Mt. Vernon, can provide pain medication. It offers Continue Reading
Garden Club Meeting Announcement
Written on October 30, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Featured speaker Kris Bayas will share a new look at worm bins and the compost-worm-casting connection for healthy plants and garden. Kris Bayas, a WSU Extension Master Composter and vermiculture advocate enthusiastically presents the advantages and possibilities of keeping an active worm bin to process compostable material into worm castings to keep your plants and garden in healthy robust growing condition. Continue Reading
Harvest Fest
Written on October 30, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you from Joe Gamez at Calvary San Juan… This Year’s Harvest Fest is on Monday October 31st from 4:00PM till 7:00PM. This year’s theme is, “It’s a Jungle Out There” and will be held at Calvary San Juan, 620 Guard Street. We have free food and deserts as well as fun carnival type games Continue Reading
Frightmare at the Fairgrounds
Written on October 29, 2016 at 5:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget, the last night for this event is tonight – Saturday, October 29th. Marie DiCristina and Kim Miller were there. Marie shares these thoughts and Kim shares these photos. Thanks for sharing you two… Hi Tim, I just left the most amazing display I’ve seen in a while. The Frightmare at the Fairgrounds is Continue Reading
Ribbon Cutting for SSL Building
Written on October 28, 2016 at 3:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The official ribbon cutting ceremony happened today at the Spring Street Landing building. A good crowd of about 100 or so people showed up to get a first glimpse of the inside of the new Downrigger’s Restaurant and also check out the businesses below. According to Debbie Rishel, Downrigger’s is planning to open for business Continue Reading
Apply to the FHAC
Written on November 11, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town accepting applications for open position on Friday Harbor Arts Commission. The Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC) is seeking one new member to fill a three-year position commencing January 1, 2017. The person filling this unpaid, volunteer position is expected to represent the interests of the Town, community and local artists and advise the Town Continue Reading
Women’s Fund 4th Quarter Ballot Results
Written on November 10, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Women’s Fund is a Pooled-Donor Advised Fund held at the San Juan Island Community Foundation. Together, we are able to award grants to local nonprofit organizations. In October, two proposals were made available for a vote of the full Women’s Fund membership. We voted with a resounding YES (96.36%) to award $3,000 to the Continue Reading
Save by Riding the RoundTowner
Written on November 9, 2016 at 2:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Curt VanHyning shares this note with you… While our county has no public transportation, the non-profit RoundTowner has been providing low-cost ($3) shuttle rides in Friday Harbor since 2013. The charity corporation was established to provide affordable transportation for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and the rural general public and has just surpassed the 5,000-ride Continue Reading
Position Available at Home Trust
Written on November 9, 2016 at 4:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust announces the opening of the application period for the position of Executive Director. The Home Trust is a 501(c)3 non profit organization devoted to developing and building homes for ownership by low and moderate income San Juan Islanders in Washington State. The complete job posting can be found at Continue Reading
Benefit Dinner for Karina
Written on November 8, 2016 at 4:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Community Benefit Dinner for Karina Serna Wednesday, Nov. 9th Mi Casita Restaurant 4:00pm -8:30pm Come join your fellow islanders and friends of the Serna Family and have a dinner to help Karina in her fight against breast cancer. All proceeds from dinners purchased will be donated to Karina’s medical fund.
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Community Members Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Students, As I reflect on the past month, I am thankful for the opportunity to serve a generous and vibrant community. Last month, the San Juan Public Schools Foundation held its annual phone-a-thon. It was an honor to volunteer and call community members. The wonderful thing about the Continue Reading
Home Trust Annual Meeting
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone feels good when giving back to their communities and there were lots of good feelings floating around at the Home Trust Annual Meeting on October 27th at the Grange! Members, supporters and interested islanders gathered for music, food, an update on the last year of activity, and the election of new board members. Teddy Continue Reading
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Written on November 4, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is November and our thoughts turn to gathering with friends and neighbors to share roast turkey, pumpkin pie and camaraderie. Last year just over 500 people shared in the fun and food at the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Would you like to participate? Consider yourself invited. If you would like to help out at the dinner Continue Reading
Gratitude for Oddfellows’ Volunteerism
Written on November 3, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Parks sends a HUGE THANK YOU to Oddfellows members Fred Klein, Robin Kucklick, David Turnoy, Eric Morris, and Larry Paluzzi for their work restoring the Village Green grass. Fred and Robin organized the project, taking advantage of a stretch of good weather after some significant rain. The group spent two days aerating, Continue Reading
Grown Ups Like Halloween Too
Written on October 31, 2016 at 2:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You couldn’t go anywhere in town today without seeing someone in costume. Click to see some of the people I ran into today…
Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2016 at 12:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The 2016 FHES Halloween Parade went through town this morning in spite of the rain. And what a long parade it was! Click the link below to see 214 images – your child is probably in there somewhere…
Hospice on San Juan Island
Written on October 31, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude Facing the end of life, most people would prefer to die at home surrounded by their loved ones rather than in a hospital hooked up to modern-day machinery. Hospice exists to help people make that choice. The official Medicare-affiliated Hospice of the Northwest, in Mt. Vernon, can provide pain medication. It offers Continue Reading
Garden Club Meeting Announcement
Written on October 30, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Featured speaker Kris Bayas will share a new look at worm bins and the compost-worm-casting connection for healthy plants and garden. Kris Bayas, a WSU Extension Master Composter and vermiculture advocate enthusiastically presents the advantages and possibilities of keeping an active worm bin to process compostable material into worm castings to keep your plants and garden in healthy robust growing condition. Continue Reading
Harvest Fest
Written on October 30, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you from Joe Gamez at Calvary San Juan… This Year’s Harvest Fest is on Monday October 31st from 4:00PM till 7:00PM. This year’s theme is, “It’s a Jungle Out There” and will be held at Calvary San Juan, 620 Guard Street. We have free food and deserts as well as fun carnival type games Continue Reading
Frightmare at the Fairgrounds
Written on October 29, 2016 at 5:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget, the last night for this event is tonight – Saturday, October 29th. Marie DiCristina and Kim Miller were there. Marie shares these thoughts and Kim shares these photos. Thanks for sharing you two… Hi Tim, I just left the most amazing display I’ve seen in a while. The Frightmare at the Fairgrounds is Continue Reading
Ribbon Cutting for SSL Building
Written on October 28, 2016 at 3:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The official ribbon cutting ceremony happened today at the Spring Street Landing building. A good crowd of about 100 or so people showed up to get a first glimpse of the inside of the new Downrigger’s Restaurant and also check out the businesses below. According to Debbie Rishel, Downrigger’s is planning to open for business Continue Reading