Topic: Community
CT Recycling Meeting
Written on September 14, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, here’s an invitation from Frank Penwell… For those who have showed an interest or concern regarding CT recycling, there is an open meeting scheduled, and anyone can attend. I want to thank all of you for your interest in Community Treasures / CT Recycling. A lot of you have Continue Reading
County Council Candidate Forum
Written on September 14, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 will host a San Juan County Council Candidates Forum on Wednesday, September 21st beginning at 5:00pm at the Grange Hall (152 1st St, Friday Harbor). The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. The questions will be focused on those issues of importance to San Juan Island Grange #966’s membership: Continue Reading
Discover San Juan Island 2016 Prize Drawing Winners
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Discover San Juan Island 2016 is a wrap! The San Juan Island National Historical Park, San Juan County Land Bank, and San Juan Island Library are happy to report the summer-long adventure a success, handing out over 350 discovery kits to islanders and visitors alike. On Friday, September 9th, three lucky adventurers’ names were chosen Continue Reading
Embrace
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shelly Van Skyhawk shares this invitation with you… Negative body image and body shame is something that affects so many people, particularly women. Studies show that the average woman spends 30 years of her life on a diet. This does not include the time she spends between dieting. A recent poll revealed that 91% of Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Medical Teams International Dental Van is coming back to the Mullis Center on Friday, October 7th and Saturday October 8th. Fish For Teeth is sponsoring this clinic to provide dental care for anyone who is financially unable to afford it. Applications can be picked up at: SJ County Health Department, The Family Resource Center Continue Reading
Roche Harbor Salmon Derby
Written on September 11, 2016 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Entry forms are available for the next Roche Harbor Salmon Derby. Here’s a note from Debbie about how you can get registered… Here we go! Please find the link below for the entry form for the 2017 Roche Harbor Salmon Classic! Some of our anglers have already signed up and a reminder that this SOLD OUT for 2016 Continue Reading
LWV SJs to Host Meeting on Moderating
Written on September 10, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans is pleased to bring Diane Berreth, professional moderator and facilitator, from Orcas Island to present a program “Moderating Election (and other) Panels, Forums and Debates” at its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Island Public Library. This Continue Reading
Learn the Dance!
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s nearing time for another Thrill the World dance. Krista Strutz shares this heads-up… Initial preparations are starting for another Thriller event, and I’d love it if you could put a shout out about dance lessons on the Update. The actual event will happen at Brickworks on Saturday, October 29th at 2:30 – the Official Continue Reading
SJC Farm Tours
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
See what’s behind the barn doors at the 2016 San Juan County Farm Tours! Tours offer a unique opportunity to visit three dozen farms, shellfish hatcheries, and value added businesses on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands. Tickets are now on sale at this site. Tour dates are September 24-25th on San Juan Island, October Continue Reading
In Remembrance of 9/11
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer of SJI Fire/Rescue shares this announcment… Lest We Forget, the combined Emergency Services, elected officials, and veterans of San Juan Island will hold a short service in memory of all those who responded to the call that went out in New York City , Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania on the Continue Reading
Barn Sale
Written on September 8, 2016 at 3:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag today – Gloria Bentzen writes to let you know there will be a huge barn sale, (the barn is full to the brim), out on Mitchell Bay Road, just off West Valley Road. Truly a great sale. Saturday, September 10th. Head out there and look for the signs (there will be a Continue Reading
A Big Thank You from the Fair!
Written on September 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
To all of those in San Juan County – exhibitors, volunteers, vendors, & entertainers – the San Juan County Fair Board and Fair staff give you a standing ovation! Be sure to check out the Fair website for a “Best of 2016” highlight list including Best of Show, Best of Class, and Special Award winners Continue Reading
Nancy DeVaux Retiring
Written on September 3, 2016 at 9:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy DeVaux announces her retirement from the San Juan Community Home Trust After 11 years of service as the Executive Director of the San Juan Community Home Trust, Nancy DeVaux has announced that she will retire on June 1, 2017. During her time with the Home Trust, Nancy led the organization through the new construction Continue Reading
Last Weekend for Discover San Juan Island Scavenger Hunt
Written on September 3, 2016 at 9:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reminder – this is the LAST weekend to obtain wood block rubbings for the Discover San Juan Island guidebook. Participants who have obtained at least nine tile rubbings should return the guidebook to the library by Tuesday, September 6th, to be eligible for the September 9th prize drawing. Three lucky adventurers have a chance to win a Continue Reading
Wine Tasting and Art Auction
Written on September 2, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor will host a Wine Tasting and Art Auction, Friday September 16 at Brickworks from 5:30 to 8:30. The event will include a silent and live auction of donated and original artworks as well as the unveiling of five private label wines; featuring artist labels by San Juan Island Continue Reading
TEDxSanJuanIsland
Written on September 2, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
TEDxSanJuanIsland returns on Saturday, September 17th for a second installment of inspiration, collaboration, and ideas worth spreading. This year’s theme – ‘Quality of Life’ – focuses on ideas that have made a lasting contribution to the betterment of society. Speakers at the forefront of fields such as science, health, technology, art and education will present ideas Continue Reading
CT Recycling Meeting
Written on September 14, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, here’s an invitation from Frank Penwell… For those who have showed an interest or concern regarding CT recycling, there is an open meeting scheduled, and anyone can attend. I want to thank all of you for your interest in Community Treasures / CT Recycling. A lot of you have Continue Reading
County Council Candidate Forum
Written on September 14, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 will host a San Juan County Council Candidates Forum on Wednesday, September 21st beginning at 5:00pm at the Grange Hall (152 1st St, Friday Harbor). The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. The questions will be focused on those issues of importance to San Juan Island Grange #966’s membership: Continue Reading
Discover San Juan Island 2016 Prize Drawing Winners
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Discover San Juan Island 2016 is a wrap! The San Juan Island National Historical Park, San Juan County Land Bank, and San Juan Island Library are happy to report the summer-long adventure a success, handing out over 350 discovery kits to islanders and visitors alike. On Friday, September 9th, three lucky adventurers’ names were chosen Continue Reading
Embrace
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shelly Van Skyhawk shares this invitation with you… Negative body image and body shame is something that affects so many people, particularly women. Studies show that the average woman spends 30 years of her life on a diet. This does not include the time she spends between dieting. A recent poll revealed that 91% of Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Medical Teams International Dental Van is coming back to the Mullis Center on Friday, October 7th and Saturday October 8th. Fish For Teeth is sponsoring this clinic to provide dental care for anyone who is financially unable to afford it. Applications can be picked up at: SJ County Health Department, The Family Resource Center Continue Reading
Roche Harbor Salmon Derby
Written on September 11, 2016 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Entry forms are available for the next Roche Harbor Salmon Derby. Here’s a note from Debbie about how you can get registered… Here we go! Please find the link below for the entry form for the 2017 Roche Harbor Salmon Classic! Some of our anglers have already signed up and a reminder that this SOLD OUT for 2016 Continue Reading
LWV SJs to Host Meeting on Moderating
Written on September 10, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans is pleased to bring Diane Berreth, professional moderator and facilitator, from Orcas Island to present a program “Moderating Election (and other) Panels, Forums and Debates” at its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Island Public Library. This Continue Reading
Learn the Dance!
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s nearing time for another Thrill the World dance. Krista Strutz shares this heads-up… Initial preparations are starting for another Thriller event, and I’d love it if you could put a shout out about dance lessons on the Update. The actual event will happen at Brickworks on Saturday, October 29th at 2:30 – the Official Continue Reading
SJC Farm Tours
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
See what’s behind the barn doors at the 2016 San Juan County Farm Tours! Tours offer a unique opportunity to visit three dozen farms, shellfish hatcheries, and value added businesses on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands. Tickets are now on sale at this site. Tour dates are September 24-25th on San Juan Island, October Continue Reading
In Remembrance of 9/11
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer of SJI Fire/Rescue shares this announcment… Lest We Forget, the combined Emergency Services, elected officials, and veterans of San Juan Island will hold a short service in memory of all those who responded to the call that went out in New York City , Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania on the Continue Reading
Barn Sale
Written on September 8, 2016 at 3:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag today – Gloria Bentzen writes to let you know there will be a huge barn sale, (the barn is full to the brim), out on Mitchell Bay Road, just off West Valley Road. Truly a great sale. Saturday, September 10th. Head out there and look for the signs (there will be a Continue Reading
A Big Thank You from the Fair!
Written on September 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
To all of those in San Juan County – exhibitors, volunteers, vendors, & entertainers – the San Juan County Fair Board and Fair staff give you a standing ovation! Be sure to check out the Fair website for a “Best of 2016” highlight list including Best of Show, Best of Class, and Special Award winners Continue Reading
Nancy DeVaux Retiring
Written on September 3, 2016 at 9:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy DeVaux announces her retirement from the San Juan Community Home Trust After 11 years of service as the Executive Director of the San Juan Community Home Trust, Nancy DeVaux has announced that she will retire on June 1, 2017. During her time with the Home Trust, Nancy led the organization through the new construction Continue Reading
Last Weekend for Discover San Juan Island Scavenger Hunt
Written on September 3, 2016 at 9:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reminder – this is the LAST weekend to obtain wood block rubbings for the Discover San Juan Island guidebook. Participants who have obtained at least nine tile rubbings should return the guidebook to the library by Tuesday, September 6th, to be eligible for the September 9th prize drawing. Three lucky adventurers have a chance to win a Continue Reading
Wine Tasting and Art Auction
Written on September 2, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor will host a Wine Tasting and Art Auction, Friday September 16 at Brickworks from 5:30 to 8:30. The event will include a silent and live auction of donated and original artworks as well as the unveiling of five private label wines; featuring artist labels by San Juan Island Continue Reading
TEDxSanJuanIsland
Written on September 2, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
TEDxSanJuanIsland returns on Saturday, September 17th for a second installment of inspiration, collaboration, and ideas worth spreading. This year’s theme – ‘Quality of Life’ – focuses on ideas that have made a lasting contribution to the betterment of society. Speakers at the forefront of fields such as science, health, technology, art and education will present ideas Continue Reading