Topic: Education
$8k Contribution to Local Non-profits from Amerigroup Washington
Written on April 27, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release contributed by Amerigroup Washington… San Juan County Non Profit Organizations, Amerigroup Washington Help Address Residents’ Health Needs $8,000 contribution supports innovative programs aimed at helping improve the health of local residents Everyday countless organizations in San Juan County work to improve the health of our communities and empower residents Continue Reading
Got Job!
Written on April 26, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych of Northwest Workforce Council shares this reminder with you… Did you know that many of the good jobs in our county are never advertised? There are a number of employers looking for dependable workers right now. Are you looking for a job? If so, call the Career Center to find out how we Continue Reading
Annual Meeting & Luncheon for LWV
Written on April 25, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Joe Gaydos to be Keynote Speaker The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be holding their annual meeting on May 9th at Vinny’s restaurant from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dr. Joe Gaydos of SeaDoc Society will be the keynote speaker, giving a presentation on the impact of increased energy exports Continue Reading
EDC 7th Annual Economics Luncheon
Written on April 24, 2016 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC presents 7th Annual Economics Luncheon with Noted Business Leader, Economists Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for the 7th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, held at Brickworks on Friday, June 17th from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The EDC’s annual economics luncheon explores recent data on trends in the economy, and potential Continue Reading
“History Lives Here”, May 2016
Written on April 22, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Every May the Town of Friday Harbor, the Islands’ historical museums, organizations and local businesses pull out the stops to celebrate local history. This year the month-long calendar of events kicks off with some great events you won’t want to miss! Click here to see the flyer with all the events. For more event information Continue Reading
Mayor Lacher Proclaims May is EDS Awareness Month
Written on April 21, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Affected Friday Harbor Residents See Promise in Educational Promotion This month is “Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month” on San Juan Island, thanks to last week’s proclamation made by Mayor Carrie Lacher. The proclamation comes as due relief to the Washingtonians who struggle through each day coping with the effects of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Lacher agreed to Continue Reading
Educational Programs for Boaters
Written on April 21, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands offer a vast playground for boaters, kayakers, divers and anyone wishing to be on or near the water. The San Juan County Sheriff and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are working together to make these activities as safe as possible for both adults and children. On April 30 from 9 AM to 5 PM Continue Reading
Bumbleblitz
Written on April 20, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bumbleblitz: Four years of Bumble Bee Ecology in the Pacific Northwest Bombus occidentalis used to be the most common bumble bee species in the Pacific Northwest. By the mid-1990s it had become one of the rarest, inspiring a surge in bumble bee surveys in the region. Recent studies show the bumble bee’s population re-emerging where Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on April 20, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring is in bloom and it’s a perfect time to enjoy the wildflowers of Mount Grant with San Juan Preservation Trust’s Kathleen Foley. Kathleen will be pointing out flowers as she leads us on a hike up the mountain. She will also discuss the future trail potential of this spectacular destination. Dogs on leash are Continue Reading
Not Pot Day
Written on April 19, 2016 at 7:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition shares this notice with you… Recently, Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed April 20th to be Talk to Your Kids about NOT using Marijuana Day, as you may know, the pro-pot culture has often referred to 4.20 as “Weed Day”. We would like to change that conversation with our young people and give them Continue Reading
Fragile Waters Opens on Earth Day
Written on April 19, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fragile Waters, a traveling fine art photography exhibition, opens Saturday, April 23, Earth Day weekend, and will run through September 5, Labor Day, 2016 at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA), Friday Harbor, Washington. Fragile Waters is a powerful aesthetic and environmental statement, blending inspiring black-and- white photography by three renowned photographers; Ansel Continue Reading
Paideia Open House
Written on April 19, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard they’re having an open house at Paideia Classical School today. Here’s what they’re saying… Drop in and see what our wonderful little school is all about! Tour the classrooms, visit with the staff and school families, learn about our curriculum and enjoy a free hot dog and chips!
The Conscientious Projector
Written on April 18, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rob Simpson shares these thoughts as the Conscientious Projector Film Series comes to a close… Hello Discerning Islanders, Today (Monday April 18) brings to a close Conscientious Projector as a monthly series. Over the last five years we’ve seen so many pieces of the puzzle, that it is a real challenge to put the pieces together. And even Continue Reading
Call for Children’s Festival Activity Providers
Written on April 18, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is still recruiting for local organizations that would like to participate in the 26th Annual Children’s Festival by hosting an activity. In keeping with this year’s festival theme – Nature’s Wonderland – activity providers will be joined by the likes of The Rotary, Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec, SJI Library, Children’s House Montessori Continue Reading
Fragile Waters
Written on April 17, 2016 at 9:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming up next weekend, Fragile Waters calls attention to water, our most critical resource, presenting iconic work of three renowned photographers and lifelong environmentalists: Ansel Adams, Ernest H. Brooks II, and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly. The 117 black-and-white photographs present a powerful collective statement. These artists communicate the beauty and vitality of water. The exhibition was curated Continue Reading
Garden Club Hosted Excursion: Olympic Peninsula
Written on April 14, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Garden Club will host an overnight excursion to the Olympic Peninsula next month. The tour will include a visit to Heronswood, a botanical garden of unparalleled beauty. We will also look in on Far Reaches Farm. This farm is plant obsessed having display gardens with a plant or two you have Continue Reading
Business Startup 101 Workshop
Written on April 11, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Entrepreneurs are invited to attend the San Juan County Economic Development Council’s upcoming FREE half-day workshop entitled “Business Startup 101” on Thursday, May 5th. Participants will learn the building blocks of starting a successful business from experts in the legal, accounting and banking fields. The half-day event will be led by local attorneys Peter Goddu Continue Reading
EDC Pricing Workshop
Written on April 10, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE business workshop on pricing products & services The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop on pricing of products & services for small business owners and entrepreneurs on Lopez Island, Tuesday, May 3rd from 12-2pm at the Lopez Island Fire Department meeting room. Advance registration is required. Pricing Continue Reading
Dining for Scholars Thanks You
Written on April 8, 2016 at 2:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Island Neighbors, On behalf of the San Juan Island Service Scholarship board I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out on March 31st to support our annual Dining for Scholars event. It was wonderful to see so many community minded friends and families dining out to support the Continue Reading
Bicycle Repair Workshop
Written on April 8, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec – Bicycle Roadside Repair Workshop Spring is upon us and now is the time to tune-up your bike. The deadline is fast approaching for Island Rec’s Bike Repair Class. The class is on Saturday, April 23rd , from 9:00 to 12:30. This will be held at Spring Street International School in their campus courtyard. Continue Reading
$8k Contribution to Local Non-profits from Amerigroup Washington
Written on April 27, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release contributed by Amerigroup Washington… San Juan County Non Profit Organizations, Amerigroup Washington Help Address Residents’ Health Needs $8,000 contribution supports innovative programs aimed at helping improve the health of local residents Everyday countless organizations in San Juan County work to improve the health of our communities and empower residents Continue Reading
Got Job!
Written on April 26, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych of Northwest Workforce Council shares this reminder with you… Did you know that many of the good jobs in our county are never advertised? There are a number of employers looking for dependable workers right now. Are you looking for a job? If so, call the Career Center to find out how we Continue Reading
Annual Meeting & Luncheon for LWV
Written on April 25, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Joe Gaydos to be Keynote Speaker The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be holding their annual meeting on May 9th at Vinny’s restaurant from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dr. Joe Gaydos of SeaDoc Society will be the keynote speaker, giving a presentation on the impact of increased energy exports Continue Reading
EDC 7th Annual Economics Luncheon
Written on April 24, 2016 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC presents 7th Annual Economics Luncheon with Noted Business Leader, Economists Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for the 7th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, held at Brickworks on Friday, June 17th from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The EDC’s annual economics luncheon explores recent data on trends in the economy, and potential Continue Reading
“History Lives Here”, May 2016
Written on April 22, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Every May the Town of Friday Harbor, the Islands’ historical museums, organizations and local businesses pull out the stops to celebrate local history. This year the month-long calendar of events kicks off with some great events you won’t want to miss! Click here to see the flyer with all the events. For more event information Continue Reading
Mayor Lacher Proclaims May is EDS Awareness Month
Written on April 21, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Affected Friday Harbor Residents See Promise in Educational Promotion This month is “Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month” on San Juan Island, thanks to last week’s proclamation made by Mayor Carrie Lacher. The proclamation comes as due relief to the Washingtonians who struggle through each day coping with the effects of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Lacher agreed to Continue Reading
Educational Programs for Boaters
Written on April 21, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands offer a vast playground for boaters, kayakers, divers and anyone wishing to be on or near the water. The San Juan County Sheriff and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are working together to make these activities as safe as possible for both adults and children. On April 30 from 9 AM to 5 PM Continue Reading
Bumbleblitz
Written on April 20, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bumbleblitz: Four years of Bumble Bee Ecology in the Pacific Northwest Bombus occidentalis used to be the most common bumble bee species in the Pacific Northwest. By the mid-1990s it had become one of the rarest, inspiring a surge in bumble bee surveys in the region. Recent studies show the bumble bee’s population re-emerging where Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on April 20, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring is in bloom and it’s a perfect time to enjoy the wildflowers of Mount Grant with San Juan Preservation Trust’s Kathleen Foley. Kathleen will be pointing out flowers as she leads us on a hike up the mountain. She will also discuss the future trail potential of this spectacular destination. Dogs on leash are Continue Reading
Not Pot Day
Written on April 19, 2016 at 7:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition shares this notice with you… Recently, Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed April 20th to be Talk to Your Kids about NOT using Marijuana Day, as you may know, the pro-pot culture has often referred to 4.20 as “Weed Day”. We would like to change that conversation with our young people and give them Continue Reading
Fragile Waters Opens on Earth Day
Written on April 19, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fragile Waters, a traveling fine art photography exhibition, opens Saturday, April 23, Earth Day weekend, and will run through September 5, Labor Day, 2016 at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA), Friday Harbor, Washington. Fragile Waters is a powerful aesthetic and environmental statement, blending inspiring black-and- white photography by three renowned photographers; Ansel Continue Reading
Paideia Open House
Written on April 19, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard they’re having an open house at Paideia Classical School today. Here’s what they’re saying… Drop in and see what our wonderful little school is all about! Tour the classrooms, visit with the staff and school families, learn about our curriculum and enjoy a free hot dog and chips!
The Conscientious Projector
Written on April 18, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rob Simpson shares these thoughts as the Conscientious Projector Film Series comes to a close… Hello Discerning Islanders, Today (Monday April 18) brings to a close Conscientious Projector as a monthly series. Over the last five years we’ve seen so many pieces of the puzzle, that it is a real challenge to put the pieces together. And even Continue Reading
Call for Children’s Festival Activity Providers
Written on April 18, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is still recruiting for local organizations that would like to participate in the 26th Annual Children’s Festival by hosting an activity. In keeping with this year’s festival theme – Nature’s Wonderland – activity providers will be joined by the likes of The Rotary, Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec, SJI Library, Children’s House Montessori Continue Reading
Fragile Waters
Written on April 17, 2016 at 9:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming up next weekend, Fragile Waters calls attention to water, our most critical resource, presenting iconic work of three renowned photographers and lifelong environmentalists: Ansel Adams, Ernest H. Brooks II, and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly. The 117 black-and-white photographs present a powerful collective statement. These artists communicate the beauty and vitality of water. The exhibition was curated Continue Reading
Garden Club Hosted Excursion: Olympic Peninsula
Written on April 14, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Garden Club will host an overnight excursion to the Olympic Peninsula next month. The tour will include a visit to Heronswood, a botanical garden of unparalleled beauty. We will also look in on Far Reaches Farm. This farm is plant obsessed having display gardens with a plant or two you have Continue Reading
Business Startup 101 Workshop
Written on April 11, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Entrepreneurs are invited to attend the San Juan County Economic Development Council’s upcoming FREE half-day workshop entitled “Business Startup 101” on Thursday, May 5th. Participants will learn the building blocks of starting a successful business from experts in the legal, accounting and banking fields. The half-day event will be led by local attorneys Peter Goddu Continue Reading
EDC Pricing Workshop
Written on April 10, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE business workshop on pricing products & services The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop on pricing of products & services for small business owners and entrepreneurs on Lopez Island, Tuesday, May 3rd from 12-2pm at the Lopez Island Fire Department meeting room. Advance registration is required. Pricing Continue Reading
Dining for Scholars Thanks You
Written on April 8, 2016 at 2:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Island Neighbors, On behalf of the San Juan Island Service Scholarship board I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out on March 31st to support our annual Dining for Scholars event. It was wonderful to see so many community minded friends and families dining out to support the Continue Reading
Bicycle Repair Workshop
Written on April 8, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec – Bicycle Roadside Repair Workshop Spring is upon us and now is the time to tune-up your bike. The deadline is fast approaching for Island Rec’s Bike Repair Class. The class is on Saturday, April 23rd , from 9:00 to 12:30. This will be held at Spring Street International School in their campus courtyard. Continue Reading