Topic: Education
Food Web Picnic
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juans is excited to hold a family-friendly Food Web Picnic on Tuesday, August 30, at Jackson’s Beach on San Juan Island from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. At the event, children will explore the animal habitats at and around Jackson Beach and will earn their Coastal Food Web Investigator badge. Participants can Continue Reading
Orca Friendly Products at Ace!
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pacific Whale Watch Association and Ace Hardware stores in Anacortes and Friday Harbor, WA Launch “Orca Friendly Products” Ace is the place for… saving orcas! In a unique partnership, Ace Hardware is partnering with the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) in helping its customers find “Orca Friendly” products in its stores. The pilot project will Continue Reading
A Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members This summer my family and friends visited San Juan Island. Their visit reminded me how important it is to nurture the genius and greatness in everyone. Every moment I spent with them, I learned something new, an acronym, a Spanish word, or how much smarter they are Continue Reading
Friday Harbor School of Massage
Written on July 11, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Richard Davenport, owner of Lavendera Massage, is happy to announce the opening of the new Friday Harbor School of Massage. The Washington State Board of Massage and the Workforce Training Board approved the curriculum and catalog for the new school last Friday. Friday Harbor School of Massage is officially a state approved school for training Continue Reading
Don Ehlen’s Insect Safari
Written on July 11, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Presented by the San Juan Island Library, Come see Don Ehlen’s Insect Safari, held Wednesday, July 13 on the grounds of Friday Harbor Elementary School. Showtime begins at 1:30 PM. Learn about the amazing world of insects. View Don Ehlen’s collection of preserved and living specimens, including millipedes, a stick insect, and giant cockroaches. Please bring Continue Reading
The Actor’s Toolbox
Written on July 7, 2016 at 9:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spots are still available for The Actor’s Toolbox, a two-week Theatre Arts for Kids workshop led by Amanda Smith at San Juan Community Theatre. It starts Monday, July 11 with classes Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 pm at the Theatre. Youth ages 12 to 18 will discover the tools of the actor; namely Continue Reading
Letter from Family Resource Center
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the San Juan Update mailbag… Dear Editor, We all look forward to summer, but it’s easy to forget that it can be a time of stress for young families. Many parents are working long hours while school is out and their childcare options may be limited. United Way of San Juan County recognizes the Continue Reading
Cultural Access Washington
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
You are invited to listen to a presentation by D. David Brown Interim Executive Director of Cultural Access Washington on July 8th. The meeting will be held from noon – 1:30 in the Legislative Hearing Room of the County Council Offices (55 Second Street across from the County Court House). The time has been picked Continue Reading
Preschool Openings Available
Written on June 26, 2016 at 8:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from St. David’s in the mailbag this morning… Just a brief note to let folks know that, although our third session of Camp Curiosity is full, we still have a few openings in our Morning Preschool program this fall for children from 3-5 years of age. Our curriculum engages children in active Continue Reading
Historical Scavenger Hunt
Written on June 25, 2016 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Historical Scavenger Hunt Here’s a fun way to explore San Juan Island this summer, and perhaps win a cool prize for your family at the same time! San Juan Historical Society and Museum, in partnership with Ernie’s Café, is sponsoring a Historical Scavenger Hunt, with the prize winners being drawn on October 1, Continue Reading
Community Foundation Awards Scholarships
Written on June 24, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Community Foundation Awards $187,500 in College Scholarships for 2016/2017 Friday Harbor: June 22, 2016 Twelve graduating seniors from Friday Harbor High School’s Class of 2016 were awarded scholarships for the 2015/2016 academic year from three different funds held at the San Juan Island Community Foundation: Inskeep Legacy Scholarship Fund Uma Hu – Continue Reading
Adventures in the Origins of Biodiversity
Written on June 24, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Paul Illg Distinguished Lectureship Public Lecture – Monday, July 11 The Paul Illg Distinguished Lectureship will present another outstanding speaker in 2016. I am pleased to announce the 18th annual Illg Distinguished Lecturer will be Dr. Todd Oakley who is an evolutionary biologist and professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Continue Reading
Meet & Greet Author Event
Written on June 24, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you have children or family members with allergies and you’re finding it hard to keep meals interesting and tasty, then stop in Griffin Bay Bookstore on Monday, June 27, 2:00—4:00 pm and talk with Seattle author, Stepanie Policar, about her new cookbook: Kids Eat Free. You’ll find out how to manage dietary restrictions, yet Continue Reading
Beginner Swim Lessons
Written on June 15, 2016 at 4:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the Update mailbag today we find a note from Amy Wynn at SJI Fitness… I am so excited to be teaching beginner swim lessons this summer with Susan Williamson at San Juan Fitness. We’ve designed a program for beginners of 5 half-hour lessons, Monday through Friday. We’ve noticed in the past how quickly children progress when they have Continue Reading
A Letter from the Superintendent
Written on June 14, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Update from San Juan Island School District Superintendent Greetings Community Members, This month, sixty-four seniors received their high school diploma as they crossed the stage and graduated from Friday Harbor High School. Congratulations!! We hope your future is full of joy and infinite possibilities! We are proud of your accomplishments! As I have stated before Continue Reading
The “A Team” and Ballot Processing
Written on June 14, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the sixth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. If you’ve visited the Elections office around Election Day, you may have seen a group of people sitting around the table in Continue Reading
Help out Purple & Gold
Written on June 11, 2016 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder – you can still volunteer to help with the SJ Fitness / Lakedale / King’s Market Triathlon and Marathon this year and help out Purple and Gold at the same time! Every year, Purple and Gold receives a stipend from SJ Fitness for coordinating volunteers for these events. Purple and Gold, a Continue Reading
IMA Presents “Antarctica: Ross Island and the Future of the McMurdo Sound Region”
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
A multimedia presentation by documentary and adventure photographer Alasdair Turner Join photographer Alasdair Turner for an exploration of Antarctica’s McMurdo Sound Region at BRICKWORKS, June 30, at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are available online, at the museum or at the door. TICKETS: Members $12, Non-members $15, Students $8. From vast ice to the historic huts left Continue Reading
Wanted: Sailing Instructor
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On the hunt for a sailing instructor… Island Rec is still on the lookout for a head sailing instructor…. With classes beginning July 5th, we are starting to feel the pinch. Our sailing classes, which take place at Percich Pond and Jackson Beach, have been happening in partnership with the San Juan Island Sailing Foundation Continue Reading
New WSU Extension Director
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s gonna be a Meet & Greet Open House to welcome new WSU Extension Director, Dr. Brook Brouwer, next Tuesday at Brickworks from Noon to 2pm.
Community Dinner and Student Exhibitions
Written on June 8, 2016 at 6:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is happening tonight at the high school. Community Dinner. Student Community Project Presentations. Jazz Band Performance. STEM Center Demo and Art Walkabout. Come and see what the students have been up to and enjoy some good food and music at the same time. On the menu: House-smoked Pulled Pork BBQ Chicken Legs Slow-cooked Baked Continue Reading
An Intertidal Walk
Written on June 7, 2016 at 2:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Discover Deadman Bay on Dad’s Day: An Intertidal Walk Dr. Erika Iyengar, of Muhlenberg College and long-time researcher at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, returns to help kick-off summer break on the Westside exploring the intertidal zone. Spend the morning among an amazing diversity of spineless animals (invertebrates) and learn how they feed, reproduce, and interact Continue Reading
Food Web Picnic
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juans is excited to hold a family-friendly Food Web Picnic on Tuesday, August 30, at Jackson’s Beach on San Juan Island from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. At the event, children will explore the animal habitats at and around Jackson Beach and will earn their Coastal Food Web Investigator badge. Participants can Continue Reading
Orca Friendly Products at Ace!
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pacific Whale Watch Association and Ace Hardware stores in Anacortes and Friday Harbor, WA Launch “Orca Friendly Products” Ace is the place for… saving orcas! In a unique partnership, Ace Hardware is partnering with the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) in helping its customers find “Orca Friendly” products in its stores. The pilot project will Continue Reading
A Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members This summer my family and friends visited San Juan Island. Their visit reminded me how important it is to nurture the genius and greatness in everyone. Every moment I spent with them, I learned something new, an acronym, a Spanish word, or how much smarter they are Continue Reading
Friday Harbor School of Massage
Written on July 11, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Richard Davenport, owner of Lavendera Massage, is happy to announce the opening of the new Friday Harbor School of Massage. The Washington State Board of Massage and the Workforce Training Board approved the curriculum and catalog for the new school last Friday. Friday Harbor School of Massage is officially a state approved school for training Continue Reading
Don Ehlen’s Insect Safari
Written on July 11, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Presented by the San Juan Island Library, Come see Don Ehlen’s Insect Safari, held Wednesday, July 13 on the grounds of Friday Harbor Elementary School. Showtime begins at 1:30 PM. Learn about the amazing world of insects. View Don Ehlen’s collection of preserved and living specimens, including millipedes, a stick insect, and giant cockroaches. Please bring Continue Reading
The Actor’s Toolbox
Written on July 7, 2016 at 9:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spots are still available for The Actor’s Toolbox, a two-week Theatre Arts for Kids workshop led by Amanda Smith at San Juan Community Theatre. It starts Monday, July 11 with classes Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 pm at the Theatre. Youth ages 12 to 18 will discover the tools of the actor; namely Continue Reading
Letter from Family Resource Center
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the San Juan Update mailbag… Dear Editor, We all look forward to summer, but it’s easy to forget that it can be a time of stress for young families. Many parents are working long hours while school is out and their childcare options may be limited. United Way of San Juan County recognizes the Continue Reading
Cultural Access Washington
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
You are invited to listen to a presentation by D. David Brown Interim Executive Director of Cultural Access Washington on July 8th. The meeting will be held from noon – 1:30 in the Legislative Hearing Room of the County Council Offices (55 Second Street across from the County Court House). The time has been picked Continue Reading
Preschool Openings Available
Written on June 26, 2016 at 8:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from St. David’s in the mailbag this morning… Just a brief note to let folks know that, although our third session of Camp Curiosity is full, we still have a few openings in our Morning Preschool program this fall for children from 3-5 years of age. Our curriculum engages children in active Continue Reading
Historical Scavenger Hunt
Written on June 25, 2016 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Historical Scavenger Hunt Here’s a fun way to explore San Juan Island this summer, and perhaps win a cool prize for your family at the same time! San Juan Historical Society and Museum, in partnership with Ernie’s Café, is sponsoring a Historical Scavenger Hunt, with the prize winners being drawn on October 1, Continue Reading
Community Foundation Awards Scholarships
Written on June 24, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Community Foundation Awards $187,500 in College Scholarships for 2016/2017 Friday Harbor: June 22, 2016 Twelve graduating seniors from Friday Harbor High School’s Class of 2016 were awarded scholarships for the 2015/2016 academic year from three different funds held at the San Juan Island Community Foundation: Inskeep Legacy Scholarship Fund Uma Hu – Continue Reading
Adventures in the Origins of Biodiversity
Written on June 24, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Paul Illg Distinguished Lectureship Public Lecture – Monday, July 11 The Paul Illg Distinguished Lectureship will present another outstanding speaker in 2016. I am pleased to announce the 18th annual Illg Distinguished Lecturer will be Dr. Todd Oakley who is an evolutionary biologist and professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Continue Reading
Meet & Greet Author Event
Written on June 24, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you have children or family members with allergies and you’re finding it hard to keep meals interesting and tasty, then stop in Griffin Bay Bookstore on Monday, June 27, 2:00—4:00 pm and talk with Seattle author, Stepanie Policar, about her new cookbook: Kids Eat Free. You’ll find out how to manage dietary restrictions, yet Continue Reading
Beginner Swim Lessons
Written on June 15, 2016 at 4:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the Update mailbag today we find a note from Amy Wynn at SJI Fitness… I am so excited to be teaching beginner swim lessons this summer with Susan Williamson at San Juan Fitness. We’ve designed a program for beginners of 5 half-hour lessons, Monday through Friday. We’ve noticed in the past how quickly children progress when they have Continue Reading
A Letter from the Superintendent
Written on June 14, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Update from San Juan Island School District Superintendent Greetings Community Members, This month, sixty-four seniors received their high school diploma as they crossed the stage and graduated from Friday Harbor High School. Congratulations!! We hope your future is full of joy and infinite possibilities! We are proud of your accomplishments! As I have stated before Continue Reading
The “A Team” and Ballot Processing
Written on June 14, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the sixth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. If you’ve visited the Elections office around Election Day, you may have seen a group of people sitting around the table in Continue Reading
Help out Purple & Gold
Written on June 11, 2016 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder – you can still volunteer to help with the SJ Fitness / Lakedale / King’s Market Triathlon and Marathon this year and help out Purple and Gold at the same time! Every year, Purple and Gold receives a stipend from SJ Fitness for coordinating volunteers for these events. Purple and Gold, a Continue Reading
IMA Presents “Antarctica: Ross Island and the Future of the McMurdo Sound Region”
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
A multimedia presentation by documentary and adventure photographer Alasdair Turner Join photographer Alasdair Turner for an exploration of Antarctica’s McMurdo Sound Region at BRICKWORKS, June 30, at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are available online, at the museum or at the door. TICKETS: Members $12, Non-members $15, Students $8. From vast ice to the historic huts left Continue Reading
Wanted: Sailing Instructor
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On the hunt for a sailing instructor… Island Rec is still on the lookout for a head sailing instructor…. With classes beginning July 5th, we are starting to feel the pinch. Our sailing classes, which take place at Percich Pond and Jackson Beach, have been happening in partnership with the San Juan Island Sailing Foundation Continue Reading
New WSU Extension Director
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s gonna be a Meet & Greet Open House to welcome new WSU Extension Director, Dr. Brook Brouwer, next Tuesday at Brickworks from Noon to 2pm.
Community Dinner and Student Exhibitions
Written on June 8, 2016 at 6:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is happening tonight at the high school. Community Dinner. Student Community Project Presentations. Jazz Band Performance. STEM Center Demo and Art Walkabout. Come and see what the students have been up to and enjoy some good food and music at the same time. On the menu: House-smoked Pulled Pork BBQ Chicken Legs Slow-cooked Baked Continue Reading
An Intertidal Walk
Written on June 7, 2016 at 2:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Discover Deadman Bay on Dad’s Day: An Intertidal Walk Dr. Erika Iyengar, of Muhlenberg College and long-time researcher at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, returns to help kick-off summer break on the Westside exploring the intertidal zone. Spend the morning among an amazing diversity of spineless animals (invertebrates) and learn how they feed, reproduce, and interact Continue Reading