Topic: Community
Safe San Juans Events
Written on October 18, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out the information below about two very important community events coming up this week, hosted by SAFE San Juans: Friday, October 21st, 12:00 noon – Silent Witness Campaign Vigil: You may have already noticed the Silent Witness silhouettes on the lawn of the legislative building, across from the courthouse. This display is meant to Continue Reading
Flea Market Postponed
Written on October 14, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the weather advisory, the Flea Market that was originally scheduled for this Saturday, October 15th will now be held on October 22nd with the same hours, 9am-Noon. This will give our vendors another week to find even MORE items to sell AND it gives you an opportunity to sign up if you couldn’t make this weekend. For Continue Reading
Still Time To Prepare For Stormy Weather Ahead
Written on October 13, 2016 at 3:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dave Halloran with SJCDEM shares these thoughts before the storm… The National Weather Service has updated their forecast with the latest information available. They are forecasting with higher certainty that storm 1 of 2 this weekend will start early evening tonight the 13th with the strongest winds starting late in the evening and lasting into Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed!
Written on October 12, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival is looking for volunteers. Preparations for this year’s Friday Harbor Film Festival, to be held on November 4-5-6, are well underway. The Festival will feature a very exciting line-up of documentary films, as well as many special events that celebrate the art of filmmaking. There are numerous opportunities for volunteers to Continue Reading
Halloween Litter Pick-Up
Written on October 12, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Halloween litter pick-up on San Juan Island! Some participants in our annual spring Great Islands Clean-Up have suggested that we do another litter pick-up in the fall to spruce up our roadsides and beaches after summer’s outdoor activities have ended. Everyone can help. On Saturday, October 29, simply go outside and take a little walk, Continue Reading
United Way Seeks Grant Applicants
Written on October 12, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
United Way of San Juan County is inviting 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in Health, Education, and Income Stability to apply for a 2017 grant to make a difference in our island communities. Please go to our website, http://www.unitedway-sanjuancounty.org/ for more information, or email us at unitedwaysjc [@] rockisland.com for more information. Together we can make a Continue Reading
Cyber Security Seminar
Written on October 10, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders Bank is pleased to offer a FREE Community Seminar on Cyber Security. Date & Time: October 28th, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Location: Gubelman Room, SJI Community Theatre Topics covered will include: Cyber Threats Cyber Security Computer & Mobile Device security Safe internet browsing and social media use Tips for parents & kids This Continue Reading
Green Home Open House & Tour
Written on October 7, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us this Saturday for the San Juan Island Green Home Open House and Tour at the San Juan Grange 11:00 Open House: Booths and Speakers Everything you always wanted to know about making your home more energy efficient. 1:00 Green Home Tour If you are planning to come on the tour, please let us know. We are carpooling Continue Reading
1st Community Dinner of the School Year
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro shares this announcment… I am happy to announce our first Community Dinner of the 2016-17 School Year will be October 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 in the High School Commons! We will be presenting a Fall Harvest Menu featuring local produce. We have increased the Suggested Donations to $15 for Adults and $7 for Children under 12 years old to offset rising Continue Reading
Leadership San Juan Islands Seeks Cohort XIII
Written on October 5, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
2017 marks the 13th year of the Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) program, a local leadership training course that helps introduce islanders to the interconnecting “systems” that make up daily life throughout the county. During the sessions, participants meet with current leaders and professionals, discuss and interact over local issues, visit key locations throughout the Continue Reading
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and SAFE San Juans (formerly DVSAS) has created several great opportunities to come together as a community, actively create conversation, honor those who have suffered from such violence, and become empowered to take action in fostering an island environment characterized by respect for others, equal access to resources, and Continue Reading
Public Meetings Available online
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude With the advent of affordable live-streaming technology and a desire for increased transparency in government, San Juan County and Friday Harbor, like many other jurisdictions in the United States, have implemented video access in recent years. In a county like ours where many residents live on a different island from the county Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre seeks a Director for Development (PT). Cover letters and resumes should be sent to Bobby Ryan, executive director, by October 20. Position Description available upon request. [email protected], PO Box 1063, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Fundraiser for Nikkie
Written on October 3, 2016 at 11:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Huge Community Fundraiser for local mom recently diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer Islanders are being asked to come out this Saturday evening, October 8 to support long time Friday Harbor resident Nicole Harling in her fight against “Bertha” – the nickname she has given her Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. “I am completely blown Continue Reading
Letter from School Superintendent
Written on October 2, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members The fall season is here. School has been in session for a month and we are realizing the district’s new mission: To promote excellence, engaging every student, every day, through superior instruction, high expectations and academic content that is both challenging and individually relevant. I would like Continue Reading
Beautifying the Town
Written on September 30, 2016 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deborah Neff shares this note about volunteers doing good things last Saturday… Last Saturday a group of community volunteers participated in United Way San Juan County’s annual Day of Caring in Friday Harbor by helping to beautify the town. The work party pulled weeds at the Mullis Center and the Elementary School, planted trees by Continue Reading
Safe San Juans Events
Written on October 18, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out the information below about two very important community events coming up this week, hosted by SAFE San Juans: Friday, October 21st, 12:00 noon – Silent Witness Campaign Vigil: You may have already noticed the Silent Witness silhouettes on the lawn of the legislative building, across from the courthouse. This display is meant to Continue Reading
Flea Market Postponed
Written on October 14, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the weather advisory, the Flea Market that was originally scheduled for this Saturday, October 15th will now be held on October 22nd with the same hours, 9am-Noon. This will give our vendors another week to find even MORE items to sell AND it gives you an opportunity to sign up if you couldn’t make this weekend. For Continue Reading
Still Time To Prepare For Stormy Weather Ahead
Written on October 13, 2016 at 3:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dave Halloran with SJCDEM shares these thoughts before the storm… The National Weather Service has updated their forecast with the latest information available. They are forecasting with higher certainty that storm 1 of 2 this weekend will start early evening tonight the 13th with the strongest winds starting late in the evening and lasting into Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed!
Written on October 12, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival is looking for volunteers. Preparations for this year’s Friday Harbor Film Festival, to be held on November 4-5-6, are well underway. The Festival will feature a very exciting line-up of documentary films, as well as many special events that celebrate the art of filmmaking. There are numerous opportunities for volunteers to Continue Reading
Halloween Litter Pick-Up
Written on October 12, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Halloween litter pick-up on San Juan Island! Some participants in our annual spring Great Islands Clean-Up have suggested that we do another litter pick-up in the fall to spruce up our roadsides and beaches after summer’s outdoor activities have ended. Everyone can help. On Saturday, October 29, simply go outside and take a little walk, Continue Reading
United Way Seeks Grant Applicants
Written on October 12, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
United Way of San Juan County is inviting 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in Health, Education, and Income Stability to apply for a 2017 grant to make a difference in our island communities. Please go to our website, http://www.unitedway-sanjuancounty.org/ for more information, or email us at unitedwaysjc [@] rockisland.com for more information. Together we can make a Continue Reading
Cyber Security Seminar
Written on October 10, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders Bank is pleased to offer a FREE Community Seminar on Cyber Security. Date & Time: October 28th, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Location: Gubelman Room, SJI Community Theatre Topics covered will include: Cyber Threats Cyber Security Computer & Mobile Device security Safe internet browsing and social media use Tips for parents & kids This Continue Reading
Green Home Open House & Tour
Written on October 7, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us this Saturday for the San Juan Island Green Home Open House and Tour at the San Juan Grange 11:00 Open House: Booths and Speakers Everything you always wanted to know about making your home more energy efficient. 1:00 Green Home Tour If you are planning to come on the tour, please let us know. We are carpooling Continue Reading
1st Community Dinner of the School Year
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro shares this announcment… I am happy to announce our first Community Dinner of the 2016-17 School Year will be October 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 in the High School Commons! We will be presenting a Fall Harvest Menu featuring local produce. We have increased the Suggested Donations to $15 for Adults and $7 for Children under 12 years old to offset rising Continue Reading
Leadership San Juan Islands Seeks Cohort XIII
Written on October 5, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
2017 marks the 13th year of the Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) program, a local leadership training course that helps introduce islanders to the interconnecting “systems” that make up daily life throughout the county. During the sessions, participants meet with current leaders and professionals, discuss and interact over local issues, visit key locations throughout the Continue Reading
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and SAFE San Juans (formerly DVSAS) has created several great opportunities to come together as a community, actively create conversation, honor those who have suffered from such violence, and become empowered to take action in fostering an island environment characterized by respect for others, equal access to resources, and Continue Reading
Public Meetings Available online
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude With the advent of affordable live-streaming technology and a desire for increased transparency in government, San Juan County and Friday Harbor, like many other jurisdictions in the United States, have implemented video access in recent years. In a county like ours where many residents live on a different island from the county Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre seeks a Director for Development (PT). Cover letters and resumes should be sent to Bobby Ryan, executive director, by October 20. Position Description available upon request. [email protected], PO Box 1063, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Fundraiser for Nikkie
Written on October 3, 2016 at 11:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Huge Community Fundraiser for local mom recently diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer Islanders are being asked to come out this Saturday evening, October 8 to support long time Friday Harbor resident Nicole Harling in her fight against “Bertha” – the nickname she has given her Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. “I am completely blown Continue Reading
Letter from School Superintendent
Written on October 2, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members The fall season is here. School has been in session for a month and we are realizing the district’s new mission: To promote excellence, engaging every student, every day, through superior instruction, high expectations and academic content that is both challenging and individually relevant. I would like Continue Reading
Beautifying the Town
Written on September 30, 2016 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deborah Neff shares this note about volunteers doing good things last Saturday… Last Saturday a group of community volunteers participated in United Way San Juan County’s annual Day of Caring in Friday Harbor by helping to beautify the town. The work party pulled weeds at the Mullis Center and the Elementary School, planted trees by Continue Reading