Topic: Education
Seaweed Ramble
Written on May 29, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering a one-day class that will visit and traverse the intertidal seaweed flora at Cattle Point. Dr. Ryan Drum will lead the day’s excursion to attempt to identify all of the different seaweeds encountered! Dr. Drum is a Waldron Islander of 40 years and has a PhD in Botany. He has Continue Reading
Open Enrollment at Skagit Valley College
Written on May 28, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
You belong here! Open Enrollment for all students is going on now for Summer and Fall quarters at Skagit Valley College. Summer classes start July 1 and Fall classes start September 24. Begin your college experience with us and save money on tuition by studying close to home. Or, start your new career with training Continue Reading
School Board Meeting
Written on May 28, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday May 29, 2019, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm in the high school library. 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 Continue Reading
Disc Golf Community Project
Written on May 22, 2019 at 11:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soma Andrews and Jaden Jones are part of the community projects class at Friday Harbor High School. Their project is improving the course at the Roche Harbor Disc Golf Course by clearing fairways, filling potholes, and creating a brochure to advertise for the course. As part of the project, hey wrote the following short article Continue Reading
Evaluators Needed For Community Projects
Written on May 21, 2019 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jenny Wilson shares this request with you… The Community Service-Learning Projects class at Friday Harbor High School is a chance for juniors to explore their passions and strengths by designing a project with a community partner that addresses a need in the community. By designing and completing a meaningful project it is hoped that students Continue Reading
FHHS Aerospace Team Invited to World Finals for International Space Settlement Design
Written on May 17, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design Team has just received results from the qualifying round of the International Space Settlement Design Competition. Based on the judges’ evaluation of our work, Friday Harbor produced one of the top four design proposals in North America and are now invited to the World Finals held at NASA’s Continue Reading
Alchemy Art Center Launches Artist in Residence Program
Written on May 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This June, Alchemy Art Center is launching their brand new Artists in Residence program with print maker Katy Collier and photographer Tess Malijenovsky. Katy and Tess will be residing and working at Alchemy, as well as teaching weekly classes and weekend workshops. Katy Collier is an accomplished artist and instructor based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Continue Reading
Home Trust Outreach Ornaments and 11th Grade Community Projects
Written on May 14, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Home Trust member Charlene (Chary) Caren was brainstorming what to do for this year’s home trust outreach when she hit upon the idea of little wooden ornaments in the shapes of their houses – 12 different ones based on real homes in their 3 neighborhoods: Sun Rise I, Sun Rise II and Continue Reading
Sky Dome Planetarium
Written on May 13, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come check out the stars and constellations with the SkyDome Planetarium, at the Friday Harbor Elementary School gym on Friday, May 17 at 6:30 pm. Inside an inflatable planetarium, a SkyDome educator will lead you on a journey through space. All ages welcome- children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register at the Library Continue Reading
Journey of the Soul – Life, Death and Beyond
Written on May 13, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The positive aspects of change Coming soon to Mullis Center: A program to educate people about the importance and positive aspects of aging and dying. We believe in honoring an individual’s right to a peaceful passing. This workshop will provide the knowledge and tools for you to make sound choices in life. It will refresh Continue Reading
Youth Heritage Project
Written on May 9, 2019 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an educational and recreational opportunity for high school aged youth and teachers… It’s the Youth Heritage Project (YHP) – an annual multi-day heritage field school that engages participants by connecting them to historic, cultural, and natural resources in Washington. YHP engages students hands-on as they expand their knowledge about historic preservation and develop an Continue Reading
A Photographic Journey: Climate and Antarctica
Written on May 6, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Thursday, May 9, 2019, 5:30 pm, at Brickworks (150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor), photographer, filmmaker, former NASA researcher, bird expert, and Lopezian Peter Cavanagh will present a photographic journey of a voyage along the Scotia Arc to Antarctica. Come learn more about the vast polar desert, its amazing wildlife, and how changes in climate Continue Reading
Downtown Downtime
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Help support higher education – win a gift basket, valued at $500 that includes gift certificates for food, relaxation AND entertainment! Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. We’ll be selling raffle tickets at the next Saturday Farmers Market on May 4th. They’ll also be available for purchase during business hours at Deer Continue Reading
FHHS Visual Art Students Win Big
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Click any of the images above to enlarge) Friday Harbor High School art students dominated the Northwest Educational Service District 189 Regional Art Competition in Anacortes. During the awards ceremony on Friday March 15th our students won 4 out of the 8 top awards, and earned $4,000 in art scholarships. Winning half of the total Continue Reading
Running Start Info Night
Written on April 29, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College to Host “Running Start” info night If you are an academically motivated high school junior or senior, Running Start may be of interest to you and your family! The Running Start program at Skagit Valley College/San Juan Center offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to Continue Reading
Beyond the War on Invasive Species with author Tao Orion
Written on April 29, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Grange invites you to this upcoming meal and lecture… Join us May 9 for a thoughtful discussion of how we can approach gardening, farming, forestry, and land management with a more nuanced understanding of invasive species. How can we mimic nature in managing the overabundance of a particular species? Part of the San Juan Continue Reading
SJISD Board Of Directors Appoints Board Member For Vacancy
Written on April 29, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last Wednesday evening, April 24, 2019, the Board of Directors of San Juan Island School District swore in appointee Brian Moore to fill the position #5 unexpired term vacated by Jack McKenna until the election in November, 2019. Mr. Moore accepted the position. His responsibilities on the Board of Directors began immediately. If Mr. Continue Reading
Fill Up the Fund
Written on April 26, 2019 at 8:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – today’s the day to go fill your tank at IPS… On Friday, April 26th Island Petroleum Services (IPS) will donate 50 cents per gallon sold on this day to San Juan Island Service Scholarship, similar to the Dining for Scholars fundraiser event. AND – the Interact student service club will host a Continue Reading
Last Community Dinner of the Season
Written on April 25, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro of the FHHS Food for Thought program shares this announcement… Greetings Community Dinner Guests! Next Wednesday, May 1st will be the last Community Dinner of the 2018-19 School Year! Join us from 5:30-7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons for a MEXICAN FEAST! Meals are $15 for Adults and $7 for Children Continue Reading
Tap Into the Power of Dragons!
Written on April 25, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Find Your Calm. Find Your Center. Find Your Power. For those seeking that elusive ‘more,’ join us in Shaman Style 5 Dragons Qigong. It begins on Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, May 2 through June 27 at Friday Harbor Dance Studio. This is an ancient Chinese mind/body technique to enhance the body’s bio-energy system for Continue Reading
Tai Ji Quan: Moving For Better Balance
Written on April 24, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seniors and People with Balance Disorders CAN Stay Active Summer is coming – you’ll want to be as active as you can. Don’t let shaky balance or fear of falling stop you. Train now to stay active with Tai Ji Quan: Moving For Better Balance (TJQMBB). Foundation 1A session runs Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 – Continue Reading
Living in the Future’s Past
Written on April 22, 2019 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Can looking at evolution help us predict the future of humanity?” – Jeff Bridges Friday Harbor Film Festival invites you to a free screening of the award winning documentary, Living in the Future’s Past narrated by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm at Brickworks. In this beautifully photographed tour Continue Reading
Seaweed Ramble
Written on May 29, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering a one-day class that will visit and traverse the intertidal seaweed flora at Cattle Point. Dr. Ryan Drum will lead the day’s excursion to attempt to identify all of the different seaweeds encountered! Dr. Drum is a Waldron Islander of 40 years and has a PhD in Botany. He has Continue Reading
Open Enrollment at Skagit Valley College
Written on May 28, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
You belong here! Open Enrollment for all students is going on now for Summer and Fall quarters at Skagit Valley College. Summer classes start July 1 and Fall classes start September 24. Begin your college experience with us and save money on tuition by studying close to home. Or, start your new career with training Continue Reading
School Board Meeting
Written on May 28, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday May 29, 2019, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm in the high school library. 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 Continue Reading
Disc Golf Community Project
Written on May 22, 2019 at 11:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soma Andrews and Jaden Jones are part of the community projects class at Friday Harbor High School. Their project is improving the course at the Roche Harbor Disc Golf Course by clearing fairways, filling potholes, and creating a brochure to advertise for the course. As part of the project, hey wrote the following short article Continue Reading
Evaluators Needed For Community Projects
Written on May 21, 2019 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jenny Wilson shares this request with you… The Community Service-Learning Projects class at Friday Harbor High School is a chance for juniors to explore their passions and strengths by designing a project with a community partner that addresses a need in the community. By designing and completing a meaningful project it is hoped that students Continue Reading
FHHS Aerospace Team Invited to World Finals for International Space Settlement Design
Written on May 17, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design Team has just received results from the qualifying round of the International Space Settlement Design Competition. Based on the judges’ evaluation of our work, Friday Harbor produced one of the top four design proposals in North America and are now invited to the World Finals held at NASA’s Continue Reading
Alchemy Art Center Launches Artist in Residence Program
Written on May 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This June, Alchemy Art Center is launching their brand new Artists in Residence program with print maker Katy Collier and photographer Tess Malijenovsky. Katy and Tess will be residing and working at Alchemy, as well as teaching weekly classes and weekend workshops. Katy Collier is an accomplished artist and instructor based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Continue Reading
Home Trust Outreach Ornaments and 11th Grade Community Projects
Written on May 14, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Home Trust member Charlene (Chary) Caren was brainstorming what to do for this year’s home trust outreach when she hit upon the idea of little wooden ornaments in the shapes of their houses – 12 different ones based on real homes in their 3 neighborhoods: Sun Rise I, Sun Rise II and Continue Reading
Sky Dome Planetarium
Written on May 13, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come check out the stars and constellations with the SkyDome Planetarium, at the Friday Harbor Elementary School gym on Friday, May 17 at 6:30 pm. Inside an inflatable planetarium, a SkyDome educator will lead you on a journey through space. All ages welcome- children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register at the Library Continue Reading
Journey of the Soul – Life, Death and Beyond
Written on May 13, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The positive aspects of change Coming soon to Mullis Center: A program to educate people about the importance and positive aspects of aging and dying. We believe in honoring an individual’s right to a peaceful passing. This workshop will provide the knowledge and tools for you to make sound choices in life. It will refresh Continue Reading
Youth Heritage Project
Written on May 9, 2019 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an educational and recreational opportunity for high school aged youth and teachers… It’s the Youth Heritage Project (YHP) – an annual multi-day heritage field school that engages participants by connecting them to historic, cultural, and natural resources in Washington. YHP engages students hands-on as they expand their knowledge about historic preservation and develop an Continue Reading
A Photographic Journey: Climate and Antarctica
Written on May 6, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Thursday, May 9, 2019, 5:30 pm, at Brickworks (150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor), photographer, filmmaker, former NASA researcher, bird expert, and Lopezian Peter Cavanagh will present a photographic journey of a voyage along the Scotia Arc to Antarctica. Come learn more about the vast polar desert, its amazing wildlife, and how changes in climate Continue Reading
Downtown Downtime
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Help support higher education – win a gift basket, valued at $500 that includes gift certificates for food, relaxation AND entertainment! Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. We’ll be selling raffle tickets at the next Saturday Farmers Market on May 4th. They’ll also be available for purchase during business hours at Deer Continue Reading
FHHS Visual Art Students Win Big
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Click any of the images above to enlarge) Friday Harbor High School art students dominated the Northwest Educational Service District 189 Regional Art Competition in Anacortes. During the awards ceremony on Friday March 15th our students won 4 out of the 8 top awards, and earned $4,000 in art scholarships. Winning half of the total Continue Reading
Running Start Info Night
Written on April 29, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College to Host “Running Start” info night If you are an academically motivated high school junior or senior, Running Start may be of interest to you and your family! The Running Start program at Skagit Valley College/San Juan Center offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to Continue Reading
Beyond the War on Invasive Species with author Tao Orion
Written on April 29, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Grange invites you to this upcoming meal and lecture… Join us May 9 for a thoughtful discussion of how we can approach gardening, farming, forestry, and land management with a more nuanced understanding of invasive species. How can we mimic nature in managing the overabundance of a particular species? Part of the San Juan Continue Reading
SJISD Board Of Directors Appoints Board Member For Vacancy
Written on April 29, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last Wednesday evening, April 24, 2019, the Board of Directors of San Juan Island School District swore in appointee Brian Moore to fill the position #5 unexpired term vacated by Jack McKenna until the election in November, 2019. Mr. Moore accepted the position. His responsibilities on the Board of Directors began immediately. If Mr. Continue Reading
Fill Up the Fund
Written on April 26, 2019 at 8:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – today’s the day to go fill your tank at IPS… On Friday, April 26th Island Petroleum Services (IPS) will donate 50 cents per gallon sold on this day to San Juan Island Service Scholarship, similar to the Dining for Scholars fundraiser event. AND – the Interact student service club will host a Continue Reading
Last Community Dinner of the Season
Written on April 25, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro of the FHHS Food for Thought program shares this announcement… Greetings Community Dinner Guests! Next Wednesday, May 1st will be the last Community Dinner of the 2018-19 School Year! Join us from 5:30-7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons for a MEXICAN FEAST! Meals are $15 for Adults and $7 for Children Continue Reading
Tap Into the Power of Dragons!
Written on April 25, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Find Your Calm. Find Your Center. Find Your Power. For those seeking that elusive ‘more,’ join us in Shaman Style 5 Dragons Qigong. It begins on Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, May 2 through June 27 at Friday Harbor Dance Studio. This is an ancient Chinese mind/body technique to enhance the body’s bio-energy system for Continue Reading
Tai Ji Quan: Moving For Better Balance
Written on April 24, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seniors and People with Balance Disorders CAN Stay Active Summer is coming – you’ll want to be as active as you can. Don’t let shaky balance or fear of falling stop you. Train now to stay active with Tai Ji Quan: Moving For Better Balance (TJQMBB). Foundation 1A session runs Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 – Continue Reading
Living in the Future’s Past
Written on April 22, 2019 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Can looking at evolution help us predict the future of humanity?” – Jeff Bridges Friday Harbor Film Festival invites you to a free screening of the award winning documentary, Living in the Future’s Past narrated by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm at Brickworks. In this beautifully photographed tour Continue Reading