Topic: Education
EDC Offers FREE Tax Workshop
Written on November 9, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In partnership with the Washington State Department of Revenue, the San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Monday, November 13, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. This fact-filled workshop helps business owners learn about Washington State taxes that apply to their businesses. In this workshop, participants will get Continue Reading
Special Preview Tonight
Written on November 2, 2017 at 11:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival officially starts tomorrow, Friday November 3rd, but they are having a FREE preview tonight at 5:30 pm at San Juan Community Theatre. Check out the Angst: Breaking the Stigma Around Anxiety screening and virtual reality experience for high school and middle school students, parents and teachers. Angst takes an in-depth Continue Reading
Day of the Dead Remembrance
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us at the Whale Museum on Wednesday November 1st at 3:00 pm as we honor the lives and commemorate the deaths of passed Southern Resident orcas. Come and share your memories of departed whales who are gone but never forgotten. The Whale Museum helps keep the legacies of these whales alive through its Continue Reading
Free Construction Training
Written on October 27, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC to offer free Construction Basics training The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction basics this winter, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Kiwanis, Islanders Bank, the San Juan County Builders’ Association, Orcas Excavators and Island Excavating. The course will be taught at Orcas Island High Continue Reading
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Debbi Fincher, SJIPC Media Recently, the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition offered an 8 hour training course on Youth Mental Health First Aid, a public education program, sponsored by a Project Aware grant with the Northwest Education Services District (NWESD). Our trainers, Dana King and Joyce Wells, used simulations and role-playing to demonstrate how to Continue Reading
Free “Adventures in Boating” Safety Class
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Island Detachment is offering a free “Adventures in Boating” course on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the fire station located at 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required and admission is free. Everyone wishing to learn or share their safe Continue Reading
EDC offers Get Paid workshop
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Success in getting paid is critical to any business. When an entrepreneur’s business is not set up to get paid successfully, or when clients neglect to pay – on time, or at all – operations can slow down, jeopardizing the business itself. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) to learn more about Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on October 23, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s finally here! The first Community Dinner of the school year will be on Wednesday, October 25th from 5:30 – 7:30 in the High School Commons. It has been an exciting year so far with some great changes to the program. The Food for Thought Program has now taken over the classroom! Liz Varvaro is Continue Reading
Owen Goes on a Damcation
Written on October 22, 2017 at 11:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Owen loved a film seen at the FHFF- He is now a Dam Enthusiast…at 5 years old. Beloved Friday Harbor Film Festival just got better. A story of success! by Theresa Simendinger John Hamilton, manager is too busy with two full restaurants during the FHFF to go to see the 2 films that Cask N Continue Reading
Schools Foundation Phone-A-Thon
Written on October 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, it’s Barbara Bevens writing to urge you to donate to the Public Schools Foundation… Please give generously when the Public Schools Foundation calls you. Every penny counts toward books, supplies and classroom items that aren’t normally covered by school district funds. As you all know money is tight since Continue Reading
Healthy Eating Webinar
Written on October 14, 2017 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Healthy eating webinar: Make mealtimes a piece of cake Do you have little ones in your family who are finicky eaters? Do mealtimes often turn into battles that begin with kiddos taking negotiated bites, and end with parents holding up a white flag and surrendering in complete exhaustion? If this scenario sounds all-too familiar, help Continue Reading
National Friends of Libraries Week
Written on October 12, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Friends of the Library organization will be celebrating the National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21. Many activities and special events will be available during the week. We will be kicking-off our annual membership drive for 2018 week and the membership forms will be available at the special FOL table in Continue Reading
Women in Conversation
Written on October 11, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Oak Boesky in a monthly, facilitated conversation to deepen your connection to your life’s purpose. The focus will be on re-discovering what you love and move in ever-widening circles to find greater purpose and meaning in your connections with others, in community, or in your ‘work’ in the world. Oak is a doctoral candidate Continue Reading
Paideia Says Thanks!
Written on October 11, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paideia Classical School’s Board of Directors, Staff, Students & Families would like to thank The Honeywell Charitable Fund of The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region for their generous donation to our Scholarship Fund and Teacher Professional Development Program. Paideia is a private school in Friday Harbor offering an excellent classical education for Kindergarten Continue Reading
Letter from SJ Public Schools Foundation
Written on October 10, 2017 at 9:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Rich Meenan… The leaves are changing, the kids are back in school, and the fall fundraising campaign of the San Juan Public Schools Foundation (SJPSF) is underway. Non-profit and all volunteers, the SJPSF has a simple mission: support K-12 public education on San Continue Reading
Looking for Financial Aid for College?
Written on October 10, 2017 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is pleased to announce its participation again this year in the “College Goal Washington” event on Saturday, October 21 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm at SVC’s Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses. College Goal Washington is a program that helps students and families complete the FAFSA or WASFA (Free Application for Federal Continue Reading
EDC Offers FREE Tax Workshop
Written on November 9, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In partnership with the Washington State Department of Revenue, the San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Monday, November 13, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. This fact-filled workshop helps business owners learn about Washington State taxes that apply to their businesses. In this workshop, participants will get Continue Reading
Special Preview Tonight
Written on November 2, 2017 at 11:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival officially starts tomorrow, Friday November 3rd, but they are having a FREE preview tonight at 5:30 pm at San Juan Community Theatre. Check out the Angst: Breaking the Stigma Around Anxiety screening and virtual reality experience for high school and middle school students, parents and teachers. Angst takes an in-depth Continue Reading
Day of the Dead Remembrance
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us at the Whale Museum on Wednesday November 1st at 3:00 pm as we honor the lives and commemorate the deaths of passed Southern Resident orcas. Come and share your memories of departed whales who are gone but never forgotten. The Whale Museum helps keep the legacies of these whales alive through its Continue Reading
Free Construction Training
Written on October 27, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC to offer free Construction Basics training The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction basics this winter, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Kiwanis, Islanders Bank, the San Juan County Builders’ Association, Orcas Excavators and Island Excavating. The course will be taught at Orcas Island High Continue Reading
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Debbi Fincher, SJIPC Media Recently, the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition offered an 8 hour training course on Youth Mental Health First Aid, a public education program, sponsored by a Project Aware grant with the Northwest Education Services District (NWESD). Our trainers, Dana King and Joyce Wells, used simulations and role-playing to demonstrate how to Continue Reading
Free “Adventures in Boating” Safety Class
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Island Detachment is offering a free “Adventures in Boating” course on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the fire station located at 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required and admission is free. Everyone wishing to learn or share their safe Continue Reading
EDC offers Get Paid workshop
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Success in getting paid is critical to any business. When an entrepreneur’s business is not set up to get paid successfully, or when clients neglect to pay – on time, or at all – operations can slow down, jeopardizing the business itself. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) to learn more about Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on October 23, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s finally here! The first Community Dinner of the school year will be on Wednesday, October 25th from 5:30 – 7:30 in the High School Commons. It has been an exciting year so far with some great changes to the program. The Food for Thought Program has now taken over the classroom! Liz Varvaro is Continue Reading
Owen Goes on a Damcation
Written on October 22, 2017 at 11:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Owen loved a film seen at the FHFF- He is now a Dam Enthusiast…at 5 years old. Beloved Friday Harbor Film Festival just got better. A story of success! by Theresa Simendinger John Hamilton, manager is too busy with two full restaurants during the FHFF to go to see the 2 films that Cask N Continue Reading
Schools Foundation Phone-A-Thon
Written on October 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, it’s Barbara Bevens writing to urge you to donate to the Public Schools Foundation… Please give generously when the Public Schools Foundation calls you. Every penny counts toward books, supplies and classroom items that aren’t normally covered by school district funds. As you all know money is tight since Continue Reading
Healthy Eating Webinar
Written on October 14, 2017 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Healthy eating webinar: Make mealtimes a piece of cake Do you have little ones in your family who are finicky eaters? Do mealtimes often turn into battles that begin with kiddos taking negotiated bites, and end with parents holding up a white flag and surrendering in complete exhaustion? If this scenario sounds all-too familiar, help Continue Reading
National Friends of Libraries Week
Written on October 12, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Friends of the Library organization will be celebrating the National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21. Many activities and special events will be available during the week. We will be kicking-off our annual membership drive for 2018 week and the membership forms will be available at the special FOL table in Continue Reading
Women in Conversation
Written on October 11, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Oak Boesky in a monthly, facilitated conversation to deepen your connection to your life’s purpose. The focus will be on re-discovering what you love and move in ever-widening circles to find greater purpose and meaning in your connections with others, in community, or in your ‘work’ in the world. Oak is a doctoral candidate Continue Reading
Paideia Says Thanks!
Written on October 11, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paideia Classical School’s Board of Directors, Staff, Students & Families would like to thank The Honeywell Charitable Fund of The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region for their generous donation to our Scholarship Fund and Teacher Professional Development Program. Paideia is a private school in Friday Harbor offering an excellent classical education for Kindergarten Continue Reading
Letter from SJ Public Schools Foundation
Written on October 10, 2017 at 9:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Rich Meenan… The leaves are changing, the kids are back in school, and the fall fundraising campaign of the San Juan Public Schools Foundation (SJPSF) is underway. Non-profit and all volunteers, the SJPSF has a simple mission: support K-12 public education on San Continue Reading
Looking for Financial Aid for College?
Written on October 10, 2017 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is pleased to announce its participation again this year in the “College Goal Washington” event on Saturday, October 21 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm at SVC’s Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses. College Goal Washington is a program that helps students and families complete the FAFSA or WASFA (Free Application for Federal Continue Reading