Topic: Community
Library Amnesty
Written on October 28, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Library Amnesty: Start the Coming Year with a Clean Slate at Your Library Patrons of the San Juan Island Library who have charges on their account for long overdue books will soon get a reprieve. Starting November 1, the library will offer a two month amnesty period. Overdue, undamaged materials — including books, DVDs, magazines and audiobooks Continue Reading
WSF Halloween Costume Contest
Written on October 28, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winners get a behind-the-scenes ferry tour on Monday It is the ferry captain’s job to get dressed in uniform every morning and take the wheel of one of the state’s 22 ferries. This Halloween is a day like any other for Washington State Ferries (WSF) captains, except they’re expecting a few witches, ghosts, goblins and Continue Reading
Prevention Coalition Survey
Written on October 28, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited by the SJI Prevention Coalition to take this anonymous survey… Dear San Juan Update, We do appreciate you sharing this with your readers. This is the 4th year we are offering our annual survey, which is offered by the State. The survey is anonymous, it gives the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition valuable insight Continue Reading
Preparing to Thrill
Written on October 26, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Zombies Around the World Unite to Thrill the World! Thrill The World Is An Annual Worldwide Simultaneous Dance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” For World Records and Charity. A Global Tribute To Michael Jackson. The Thrill The World Friday Harbor event is set for Saturday, October 29, 2016, from 2:30 – 3:15, at Brickworks being joined Continue Reading
San Juan County Candidates Forum
Written on October 26, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is from the League of Women Voters’ candidate forum on October 6th at The Grange. In case you missed it, here’s your chance to watch it at your leisure. It opens with Kevin Ranker and Daniel Miller, then at about the 46 minute mark it goes to Mark Henneman (Rick Larson was unable to Continue Reading
Water, Water Everywhere…
Written on October 26, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Water, Water Everywhere… Enough For Us To Drink? Is there enough fresh water in the San Juan Islands to support future growth? How can we preserve water resources? What is the potential for catchment and desalination? These questions are among those to be explored at a public meeting of the League of Women Voters of Continue Reading
Join now and be a Friend!
Written on October 26, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
From a Night at Hogwarts to Victorian corsets, armchair travel to Cat in the Hat, the Friends of the San Juan Island Library make it all possible. As a Friend of the San Juan Island Library, you will become an integral part of our Library family—helping us continue to provide outstanding programs and resources for Continue Reading
Changes To Opalco Election Process Approved
Written on October 25, 2016 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
No more voting on the ferry; Districts remain unchanged Full membership to vote if changes to districts or board make-up proposed After hearing from the membership at OPALCO open house events, the Board approved a number of the changes to the election process that were proposed by a volunteer Member Review Committee. Beginning in 2017, Continue Reading
SJC Council Declares First Responders Appreciation Day
Written on October 24, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
On October 20, Friday Harbor Grange #225 hosted a reception in honor of First Responders at the Mullis Center. All Sheriff Department, Fire Department and Emergency Services personnel were invited to attend. County Councilman Bob Jarman read a proclamation declaring October 20 as First Responders Appreciation Day: Whereas, San Juan County’s first responders include law Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on October 23, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer of SJI Fire/Rescue shares this month’s volunteer spotlight… Heather and Ken are one of several couples who are active in San Juan Island Island Fire & Rescue. Heather is a member of San Jan Island Fire & Rescue’s Major Emergency Response Team (MERT) and Ken is a Lieutenant firefighter, a Continue Reading
Island Rec Board Vacancy
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Park & Recreation Commission Vacancy San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, a junior taxing district on San Juan Island seeks to appoint a new person to its board to fill the position vacated by Commissioner Tracy Roberson’s resignation. The appointment to the Board will run until the November 2017 election. Persons Continue Reading
Live Your Dream
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Apply Now for Soroptimist $4K Live Your Dream Award If you are a woman currently enrolled in a vocational or undergraduate program, and are the primary wage earner in your family, you may qualify for the Live Your Dream Award. The Live Your Dream Award is the signature project of Soroptimist International. This award helps Continue Reading
Flea Market at the Fairgrounds
Written on October 21, 2016 at 12:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This is the market that was originally scheduled for last week, but was cancelled because of windstorm warnings… Saturday, October 22nd, 9:oo am to Noon in the Fairgrounds Main Building Rain or shine, there will be shopping at the Fairgrounds tomorrow! Crafts and Flea Market items, even a bake sale—you don’t want to miss this Continue Reading
Rotary Club Donates $13,600 to Local Charities
Written on October 20, 2016 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Rotary Club recently presented checks to the recipients of proceeds from their annual Concurs d’Elegance held on August 28th at the San Juan Vineyard. Mariluz Villa of Hospice and Jennifer Armstrong of Family Resource Center each received $6300. Hospice will direct the funds to 2 of their programs: Medical Equipment Lending Continue Reading
Spring Street Landing Nears Completion
Written on October 19, 2016 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor wraps up construction on the new waterfront building located at 10 Front Street Friday harbor, WA. The Port will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening ceremony Friday, October 28 at 2:00 p.m. The building replaces 1960’s construction that was destroyed by a fire in August of 2013. The state-of-the Continue Reading
A Timely Forum on Medicare at the Mullis Center
Written on October 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
By Peggy Sue McRae – I turn 65 this year so I was very glad to hear about the free forum on Medicare that will be held at the Mullis Center on Wednesday, October 26. Even if you are not a medicare newbie like me, you may want to take this opportunity to get an Continue Reading
Library Amnesty
Written on October 28, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Library Amnesty: Start the Coming Year with a Clean Slate at Your Library Patrons of the San Juan Island Library who have charges on their account for long overdue books will soon get a reprieve. Starting November 1, the library will offer a two month amnesty period. Overdue, undamaged materials — including books, DVDs, magazines and audiobooks Continue Reading
WSF Halloween Costume Contest
Written on October 28, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winners get a behind-the-scenes ferry tour on Monday It is the ferry captain’s job to get dressed in uniform every morning and take the wheel of one of the state’s 22 ferries. This Halloween is a day like any other for Washington State Ferries (WSF) captains, except they’re expecting a few witches, ghosts, goblins and Continue Reading
Prevention Coalition Survey
Written on October 28, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited by the SJI Prevention Coalition to take this anonymous survey… Dear San Juan Update, We do appreciate you sharing this with your readers. This is the 4th year we are offering our annual survey, which is offered by the State. The survey is anonymous, it gives the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition valuable insight Continue Reading
Preparing to Thrill
Written on October 26, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Zombies Around the World Unite to Thrill the World! Thrill The World Is An Annual Worldwide Simultaneous Dance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” For World Records and Charity. A Global Tribute To Michael Jackson. The Thrill The World Friday Harbor event is set for Saturday, October 29, 2016, from 2:30 – 3:15, at Brickworks being joined Continue Reading
San Juan County Candidates Forum
Written on October 26, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is from the League of Women Voters’ candidate forum on October 6th at The Grange. In case you missed it, here’s your chance to watch it at your leisure. It opens with Kevin Ranker and Daniel Miller, then at about the 46 minute mark it goes to Mark Henneman (Rick Larson was unable to Continue Reading
Water, Water Everywhere…
Written on October 26, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Water, Water Everywhere… Enough For Us To Drink? Is there enough fresh water in the San Juan Islands to support future growth? How can we preserve water resources? What is the potential for catchment and desalination? These questions are among those to be explored at a public meeting of the League of Women Voters of Continue Reading
Join now and be a Friend!
Written on October 26, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
From a Night at Hogwarts to Victorian corsets, armchair travel to Cat in the Hat, the Friends of the San Juan Island Library make it all possible. As a Friend of the San Juan Island Library, you will become an integral part of our Library family—helping us continue to provide outstanding programs and resources for Continue Reading
Changes To Opalco Election Process Approved
Written on October 25, 2016 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
No more voting on the ferry; Districts remain unchanged Full membership to vote if changes to districts or board make-up proposed After hearing from the membership at OPALCO open house events, the Board approved a number of the changes to the election process that were proposed by a volunteer Member Review Committee. Beginning in 2017, Continue Reading
SJC Council Declares First Responders Appreciation Day
Written on October 24, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
On October 20, Friday Harbor Grange #225 hosted a reception in honor of First Responders at the Mullis Center. All Sheriff Department, Fire Department and Emergency Services personnel were invited to attend. County Councilman Bob Jarman read a proclamation declaring October 20 as First Responders Appreciation Day: Whereas, San Juan County’s first responders include law Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on October 23, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer of SJI Fire/Rescue shares this month’s volunteer spotlight… Heather and Ken are one of several couples who are active in San Juan Island Island Fire & Rescue. Heather is a member of San Jan Island Fire & Rescue’s Major Emergency Response Team (MERT) and Ken is a Lieutenant firefighter, a Continue Reading
Island Rec Board Vacancy
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Park & Recreation Commission Vacancy San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, a junior taxing district on San Juan Island seeks to appoint a new person to its board to fill the position vacated by Commissioner Tracy Roberson’s resignation. The appointment to the Board will run until the November 2017 election. Persons Continue Reading
Live Your Dream
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Apply Now for Soroptimist $4K Live Your Dream Award If you are a woman currently enrolled in a vocational or undergraduate program, and are the primary wage earner in your family, you may qualify for the Live Your Dream Award. The Live Your Dream Award is the signature project of Soroptimist International. This award helps Continue Reading
Flea Market at the Fairgrounds
Written on October 21, 2016 at 12:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This is the market that was originally scheduled for last week, but was cancelled because of windstorm warnings… Saturday, October 22nd, 9:oo am to Noon in the Fairgrounds Main Building Rain or shine, there will be shopping at the Fairgrounds tomorrow! Crafts and Flea Market items, even a bake sale—you don’t want to miss this Continue Reading
Rotary Club Donates $13,600 to Local Charities
Written on October 20, 2016 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Rotary Club recently presented checks to the recipients of proceeds from their annual Concurs d’Elegance held on August 28th at the San Juan Vineyard. Mariluz Villa of Hospice and Jennifer Armstrong of Family Resource Center each received $6300. Hospice will direct the funds to 2 of their programs: Medical Equipment Lending Continue Reading
Spring Street Landing Nears Completion
Written on October 19, 2016 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor wraps up construction on the new waterfront building located at 10 Front Street Friday harbor, WA. The Port will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening ceremony Friday, October 28 at 2:00 p.m. The building replaces 1960’s construction that was destroyed by a fire in August of 2013. The state-of-the Continue Reading
A Timely Forum on Medicare at the Mullis Center
Written on October 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
By Peggy Sue McRae – I turn 65 this year so I was very glad to hear about the free forum on Medicare that will be held at the Mullis Center on Wednesday, October 26. Even if you are not a medicare newbie like me, you may want to take this opportunity to get an Continue Reading