Topic: Education
Winter Birds Boat Trip
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Friends of the San Juans and birding experts on a special winter birds boat trip on Saturday, March 10 from 10 am – 2 pm. With just 8 people aboard, this tour will be intimate and informed and provide in-depth knowledge about seasonal wildlife in the San Juans. Peter Cavanagh, NASA researcher, University of Washington professor, Continue Reading
Island Senior: Class Offered on Chronic Disease Self-Management
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Islanders will have a unique opportunity starting March 20; to take a six-week course at the Mullis Center designed to help people self-manage living with chronic disease. The course, supported here by the Northwest Regional Council and San Juan County, Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on February 23, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Teachers, Parents and Community Members: This letter is to provide meaning as to why am I looking to leave the San Juan Island School District. I have reached a time in my life that I feel the need for a change both personally and professionally. I am looking for a new challenge in Continue Reading
13th Annual Rotary Spelling Bee
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club of San Juan Island will hold its 13th annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, March 1st at 3:30 PM at the San Juan Community Theater. Doors open at 3:00 PM. This year’s spellers include students from Friday Harbor Elementary School, Friday Harbor Middle School, and Paideia Classical School. All island schools were invited Continue Reading
Nourdine Jensen Scholarship Applications Due March 9
Written on February 14, 2018 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program is accepting applications from high school sophomores and juniors of OPALCO member households. Up to five scholars will receive a $1,000 scholarship from OPALCO and the family of Nourdine Jensen, as well as an all-expenses paid trip to the Youth Rally, a co-op leadership camp, at the College Continue Reading
EDC to Offer Free Electrical Basics Training
Written on February 10, 2018 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in electrical basics this spring, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Kiwanis, Islanders Bank and Heritage Bank. The course will be taught at Orcas Island High School by Vocational Instructor Brett McFarland and others. The training will include core electrician skills, Continue Reading
Adventures in Boating Class
Written on February 7, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer the Washington Basic Boater Education Course on San Juan Island at Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center. Everyone wishing to learn or share their safe boating skills and review our local boating regulations is invited to attend. All Washington residents must carry a Boater Education Card while on Continue Reading
Pilot Ground School for Local Students
Written on January 31, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Monday night eight local students were given the opportunity to take a pilot ground school class compliments of Kathleen Bartholomew, who raised funds from local business people to provide scholarships for the class thru COVE. With the growing shortage of pilots in the country, she feels students should have the opportunity to explore aviation. Students Continue Reading
Love and Logic Workshop
Written on January 30, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Become a Love and Logic parent. Avoid power struggles with your kids. Make parenting fun and rewarding. This is a FREE six-week workshop being facilitated by Terra Holmgren, Friday Harbor Elementary School Counselor. Workshops will be held each Tuesday from February 27th through April 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Elementary School. Registration Continue Reading
Mission Blue
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” presents: “Mission Blue” – a film about legendary oceanographer, Sylvia Earle. She is on a personal mission to save our oceans. Mission Blue is part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, and part expose of an eco-disaster. The film deftly weaves her unique personal Continue Reading
Community Service Projects Wanted
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Request for Friday Harbor High School Community Service Projects The second semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class begins January 29th. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Announces Academic Honor Roll
Written on January 27, 2018 at 11:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
In support of student success, Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that the following students were placed on the Academic Honor Roll for Fall Quarter, 2017. To qualify, students must maintain a 3.75 or higher grade point average while carrying 12 or more credits. “We are very proud of the achievements of our Skagit Continue Reading
Staycation Gift Basket Raffle
Written on January 26, 2018 at 9:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Service Scholarship is raffling off a staycation gift basket at the last four high school basketball games. This basket of goodies could be yours! It includes an overnight stay at Roche Harbor Resort‘s Quarryman Hall and a $100 gift certificate to Duck Soup Restaurant! $5/ticket and sales start TODAY at the Friday Continue Reading
On An Acre Shy of Eternity
Written on January 26, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island author and photographer, Robert Dash, returns to San Juan Island to talk about his his gorgeous book, On An Acre Shy of Eternity, Micro Landscapes at the Edge at the San Juan Island Library on Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00 pm. You’ll get a glimpse of the foray he made into his own Continue Reading
Request for Friday Harbor High School Community Service Projects
Written on January 25, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The second semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin January 29th. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and local organizations. If you have a community Continue Reading
Knowledge Bowl 2018
Written on January 23, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time of year again! The 24th annual Knowledge Bowl will take place on Monday, February 5th at the San Juan Community Theatre. Sponsored by the San Juan Public Schools Foundation, this family fun event begins at 6:30 PM with the Friday Harbor High School Jazz Band. Teams made up of middle and high Continue Reading
Free Pruning Workshop at Dancing Seeds Farm
Written on January 23, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you have fruit trees or an interest in them? Would you like a better understanding of how to prune and care for them? Join the San Juan Island Grange for a field trip to Dancing Seeds Farm Sunday, January 28th, for a hands on pruning workshop lead by Greg Meyer and Keith Keyser. The Continue Reading
Intelligent Trees
Written on January 20, 2018 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know that trees talk, know family ties, and care for their young? The San Juan Island Library & The San Juan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society are presenting the film, Intelligent Trees on Saturday, January 27, 7:00 pm at the Library. Griffin Bay Bookstore will also be on hand to sell Peter Continue Reading
Yi Renâ Qigong Class at SVC
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders looking for an alternative approach to stress reduction and life-long vibrant health will be pleased to hear about the new class at Skagit Valley College (SVC) this Winter 2018 quarter. Randy Martin, SVC Director, is excited to bring in visiting qigong instructor, Jan Weedman, certified by the Institute of Qigong and Integrative Medicine (IQ&IM) Continue Reading
Letter from Gay Graham
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: My husband and I had a wonderful experience Wednesday, January 10th: we were a part of the SJIMA Art Excursions Program that took us to the Andrew Wyeth exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. Kudos are decidedly in Continue Reading
Island Women’s March
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fired Up! Ready to go! Island Women’s March invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will meet at the Friday Harbor Courthouse on 1st Street, next to the American Legion. Staging time will be at Noon and the march will start at 12:30. The Saturday Continue Reading
Special School Board Meeting
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday January 10, 2018, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm in the District Office. This is an open public meeting. All public comment, with the exception of public hearings on policy, budget or other specific items, will be heard during the Continue Reading
Winter Birds Boat Trip
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Friends of the San Juans and birding experts on a special winter birds boat trip on Saturday, March 10 from 10 am – 2 pm. With just 8 people aboard, this tour will be intimate and informed and provide in-depth knowledge about seasonal wildlife in the San Juans. Peter Cavanagh, NASA researcher, University of Washington professor, Continue Reading
Island Senior: Class Offered on Chronic Disease Self-Management
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Islanders will have a unique opportunity starting March 20; to take a six-week course at the Mullis Center designed to help people self-manage living with chronic disease. The course, supported here by the Northwest Regional Council and San Juan County, Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on February 23, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Teachers, Parents and Community Members: This letter is to provide meaning as to why am I looking to leave the San Juan Island School District. I have reached a time in my life that I feel the need for a change both personally and professionally. I am looking for a new challenge in Continue Reading
13th Annual Rotary Spelling Bee
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club of San Juan Island will hold its 13th annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, March 1st at 3:30 PM at the San Juan Community Theater. Doors open at 3:00 PM. This year’s spellers include students from Friday Harbor Elementary School, Friday Harbor Middle School, and Paideia Classical School. All island schools were invited Continue Reading
Nourdine Jensen Scholarship Applications Due March 9
Written on February 14, 2018 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program is accepting applications from high school sophomores and juniors of OPALCO member households. Up to five scholars will receive a $1,000 scholarship from OPALCO and the family of Nourdine Jensen, as well as an all-expenses paid trip to the Youth Rally, a co-op leadership camp, at the College Continue Reading
EDC to Offer Free Electrical Basics Training
Written on February 10, 2018 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in electrical basics this spring, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Kiwanis, Islanders Bank and Heritage Bank. The course will be taught at Orcas Island High School by Vocational Instructor Brett McFarland and others. The training will include core electrician skills, Continue Reading
Adventures in Boating Class
Written on February 7, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer the Washington Basic Boater Education Course on San Juan Island at Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center. Everyone wishing to learn or share their safe boating skills and review our local boating regulations is invited to attend. All Washington residents must carry a Boater Education Card while on Continue Reading
Pilot Ground School for Local Students
Written on January 31, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Monday night eight local students were given the opportunity to take a pilot ground school class compliments of Kathleen Bartholomew, who raised funds from local business people to provide scholarships for the class thru COVE. With the growing shortage of pilots in the country, she feels students should have the opportunity to explore aviation. Students Continue Reading
Love and Logic Workshop
Written on January 30, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Become a Love and Logic parent. Avoid power struggles with your kids. Make parenting fun and rewarding. This is a FREE six-week workshop being facilitated by Terra Holmgren, Friday Harbor Elementary School Counselor. Workshops will be held each Tuesday from February 27th through April 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Elementary School. Registration Continue Reading
Mission Blue
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” presents: “Mission Blue” – a film about legendary oceanographer, Sylvia Earle. She is on a personal mission to save our oceans. Mission Blue is part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, and part expose of an eco-disaster. The film deftly weaves her unique personal Continue Reading
Community Service Projects Wanted
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Request for Friday Harbor High School Community Service Projects The second semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class begins January 29th. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Announces Academic Honor Roll
Written on January 27, 2018 at 11:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
In support of student success, Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that the following students were placed on the Academic Honor Roll for Fall Quarter, 2017. To qualify, students must maintain a 3.75 or higher grade point average while carrying 12 or more credits. “We are very proud of the achievements of our Skagit Continue Reading
Staycation Gift Basket Raffle
Written on January 26, 2018 at 9:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Service Scholarship is raffling off a staycation gift basket at the last four high school basketball games. This basket of goodies could be yours! It includes an overnight stay at Roche Harbor Resort‘s Quarryman Hall and a $100 gift certificate to Duck Soup Restaurant! $5/ticket and sales start TODAY at the Friday Continue Reading
On An Acre Shy of Eternity
Written on January 26, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island author and photographer, Robert Dash, returns to San Juan Island to talk about his his gorgeous book, On An Acre Shy of Eternity, Micro Landscapes at the Edge at the San Juan Island Library on Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00 pm. You’ll get a glimpse of the foray he made into his own Continue Reading
Request for Friday Harbor High School Community Service Projects
Written on January 25, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The second semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin January 29th. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and local organizations. If you have a community Continue Reading
Knowledge Bowl 2018
Written on January 23, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time of year again! The 24th annual Knowledge Bowl will take place on Monday, February 5th at the San Juan Community Theatre. Sponsored by the San Juan Public Schools Foundation, this family fun event begins at 6:30 PM with the Friday Harbor High School Jazz Band. Teams made up of middle and high Continue Reading
Free Pruning Workshop at Dancing Seeds Farm
Written on January 23, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you have fruit trees or an interest in them? Would you like a better understanding of how to prune and care for them? Join the San Juan Island Grange for a field trip to Dancing Seeds Farm Sunday, January 28th, for a hands on pruning workshop lead by Greg Meyer and Keith Keyser. The Continue Reading
Intelligent Trees
Written on January 20, 2018 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know that trees talk, know family ties, and care for their young? The San Juan Island Library & The San Juan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society are presenting the film, Intelligent Trees on Saturday, January 27, 7:00 pm at the Library. Griffin Bay Bookstore will also be on hand to sell Peter Continue Reading
Yi Renâ Qigong Class at SVC
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders looking for an alternative approach to stress reduction and life-long vibrant health will be pleased to hear about the new class at Skagit Valley College (SVC) this Winter 2018 quarter. Randy Martin, SVC Director, is excited to bring in visiting qigong instructor, Jan Weedman, certified by the Institute of Qigong and Integrative Medicine (IQ&IM) Continue Reading
Letter from Gay Graham
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: My husband and I had a wonderful experience Wednesday, January 10th: we were a part of the SJIMA Art Excursions Program that took us to the Andrew Wyeth exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. Kudos are decidedly in Continue Reading
Island Women’s March
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fired Up! Ready to go! Island Women’s March invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will meet at the Friday Harbor Courthouse on 1st Street, next to the American Legion. Staging time will be at Noon and the march will start at 12:30. The Saturday Continue Reading
Special School Board Meeting
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday January 10, 2018, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm in the District Office. This is an open public meeting. All public comment, with the exception of public hearings on policy, budget or other specific items, will be heard during the Continue Reading