Topic: Education
Island Rec – Fall Virtual Lego Camps
Written on September 18, 2020 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has 2 Great LEGO camp options for you this season! The first, tap into your imagination from the comfort of your own home with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor and simple pieces from your own LEGO collection — all while connecting virtually with other young LEGO engineers. Students will explore their Continue Reading
Food for Thought
Written on September 10, 2020 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School District’s Food for Thought Program is back at it! Though most of the staff was furloughed, Chef Andy, Ashley Spendiff and Kerri Starr are working hard to provide healthful FROM SCRATCH meals to all children in San Juan County ages 1–18 FOR FREE. Check out the school website for current menu options Continue Reading
Outdoor Kid Pods Forming at Alchemy Art Center
Written on September 10, 2020 at 8:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy’s Kid Pods are perfect for children and young people who want to learn, explore, and be creative- outdoors and in person! Alchemy is signing up groups of 4–5 kids on a rolling basis for personalized outdoor creative programming that includes ceramics, printmaking, drawing, t‑shirt decoration, games, nature exploration, and more. Classes take place once per Continue Reading
SVC is Here for You
Written on September 9, 2020 at 10:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College’s Worker Retraining program covers tuition, books, and school-related fees to help those who are Unemployed. Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that we are offering you new options for Fall Quarter taught by our trained, experienced online instructors. Classes start Tuesday, September 22 and registration is going on now. Are you unemployed Continue Reading
Soroptimists Give $10,000 in Educational Awards
Written on September 1, 2020 at 2:34 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce its 2020 educational award winners. The Live Your Dream Award, a worldwide signature Soroptimist program, is given to a woman who is the primary wage earner in her household and enrolled in an undergraduate degree or vocational skills program. This year’s recipient is Maricela Lomeli. Maricela Continue Reading
Salish Sea Ballet Reopening For Classes September 8
Written on August 27, 2020 at 10:55 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s time to register for fall dance classes! Salish Sea Ballet is offering small group in-person classes as well as virtual classes on Zoom. Our studio is spacious, well-ventilated, and follows COVID-19 protocols for safety and sanitization. We are excited to offer classes for dancers ages 3 and up. Check out our class schedule online, Continue Reading
The Whale Museum Reopens
Written on August 26, 2020 at 8:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From The Whale Museum… After over 5 months of being closed, we got word that the Governor is allowing museums to open in Phase 2 (8–2020)! The Exhibit Hall and Gift Shop are open daily 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. We are diligently following every rule put in place by the Health Department and Washington Continue Reading
Griffin Bay School Virtual Fair Grant Opportunity
Written on August 14, 2020 at 10:28 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Island School District would like to thank the San Juan Community Foundation for the annual “Fair matching grant” in support of our community! We are grateful to be included in this year’s “line up” of worthy causes that help our community stay strong and healthy. SJISD is asking for support for the K‑12 Continue Reading

Island Rec – Fall Virtual Lego Camps
Written on September 18, 2020 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has 2 Great LEGO camp options for you this season! The first, tap into your imagination from the comfort of your own home with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor and simple pieces from your own LEGO collection — all while connecting virtually with other young LEGO engineers. Students will explore their Continue Reading

Food for Thought
Written on September 10, 2020 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School District’s Food for Thought Program is back at it! Though most of the staff was furloughed, Chef Andy, Ashley Spendiff and Kerri Starr are working hard to provide healthful FROM SCRATCH meals to all children in San Juan County ages 1–18 FOR FREE. Check out the school website for current menu options Continue Reading

Outdoor Kid Pods Forming at Alchemy Art Center
Written on September 10, 2020 at 8:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy’s Kid Pods are perfect for children and young people who want to learn, explore, and be creative- outdoors and in person! Alchemy is signing up groups of 4–5 kids on a rolling basis for personalized outdoor creative programming that includes ceramics, printmaking, drawing, t‑shirt decoration, games, nature exploration, and more. Classes take place once per Continue Reading

SVC is Here for You
Written on September 9, 2020 at 10:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College’s Worker Retraining program covers tuition, books, and school-related fees to help those who are Unemployed. Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that we are offering you new options for Fall Quarter taught by our trained, experienced online instructors. Classes start Tuesday, September 22 and registration is going on now. Are you unemployed Continue Reading

Soroptimists Give $10,000 in Educational Awards
Written on September 1, 2020 at 2:34 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce its 2020 educational award winners. The Live Your Dream Award, a worldwide signature Soroptimist program, is given to a woman who is the primary wage earner in her household and enrolled in an undergraduate degree or vocational skills program. This year’s recipient is Maricela Lomeli. Maricela Continue Reading

Salish Sea Ballet Reopening For Classes September 8
Written on August 27, 2020 at 10:55 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s time to register for fall dance classes! Salish Sea Ballet is offering small group in-person classes as well as virtual classes on Zoom. Our studio is spacious, well-ventilated, and follows COVID-19 protocols for safety and sanitization. We are excited to offer classes for dancers ages 3 and up. Check out our class schedule online, Continue Reading

The Whale Museum Reopens
Written on August 26, 2020 at 8:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From The Whale Museum… After over 5 months of being closed, we got word that the Governor is allowing museums to open in Phase 2 (8–2020)! The Exhibit Hall and Gift Shop are open daily 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. We are diligently following every rule put in place by the Health Department and Washington Continue Reading

Griffin Bay School Virtual Fair Grant Opportunity
Written on August 14, 2020 at 10:28 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Island School District would like to thank the San Juan Community Foundation for the annual “Fair matching grant” in support of our community! We are grateful to be included in this year’s “line up” of worthy causes that help our community stay strong and healthy. SJISD is asking for support for the K‑12 Continue Reading