Topic: Education
Holiday Wreaths!
Written on November 17, 2016 at 4:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seniors will be outside Lowe Construction—across the street from Brickworks during The Farmers Market – Saturday November 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm selling holiday wreaths. Don’t miss out! The proceeds support Grad Night, so come out and get your wreath and support a good cause.
Writing for Business
Written on November 17, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on Writing for Business Effective business writing is not only a key tool, it defines one’s image as a business person or entrepreneur. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of Writing for Business, on Tuesday, November 22nd from 1-2:00 p.m. on San Juan Continue Reading
Island Artisan Holiday Market
Written on November 16, 2016 at 4:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Artisan Lauren Jawer gives a bit of background and invites you to this popular island event… In Dr. Suess’, Horton Hears A Who, a world exists within a world that only Horton can hear with his attuned elephant ears. On our tender SJI their exists a low profile group that works year round in Continue Reading
3-D Printing at the Library
Written on November 11, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In a world where doctors are printing new organs and prosthetics, the impact that 3-D printers are already having in our day-to-day lives is far-reaching. In keeping with the San Juan Island Library’s Mission to “pursue innovation in services and resources to meet the evolving needs of the Library and our patrons,” the Library strives Continue Reading
Drop-ins Welcome!
Written on November 11, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annie Adams’ Figure Drawing Studio at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art welcomes drop-ins during its 8 week run. The sessions are held on Mondays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. through December 12. Drop-in fee is $22 for each session. Participants need to bring their preferred art supplies. Call 360 378-0951 for more information.
Apply for the WSU SJC Master Gardener Program
Written on November 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hard working Master Gardeners tend and harvest vegetables for the the Friday Harbor Food Bank from the San Juan Island Master Garden Demonstration Garden. If you are interested in being a Master Gardener yourself, applications are being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over 60 Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Community Members Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Students, As I reflect on the past month, I am thankful for the opportunity to serve a generous and vibrant community. Last month, the San Juan Public Schools Foundation held its annual phone-a-thon. It was an honor to volunteer and call community members. The wonderful thing about the Continue Reading
UW Labs Tide Bites
Written on November 2, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Big fish, small pond: An atypical development strategy in a local fish species — no bones, all bulk! by Daniel Geldof Daniel recently finished his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington’s School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences. He attended Autumn quarter 2014 at FHL, and continued his research there through 2015. He visits the Continue Reading
LinkedIn Workshop
Written on October 30, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on LinkedIn for business and career development Many people have joined LinkedIn, but how can it be used for career enhancement and to generate business? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of LinkedIn for Business & Career Development, on Tuesday, November 8th Continue Reading
Prevention Coalition Survey
Written on October 28, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited by the SJI Prevention Coalition to take this anonymous survey… Dear San Juan Update, We do appreciate you sharing this with your readers. This is the 4th year we are offering our annual survey, which is offered by the State. The survey is anonymous, it gives the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition valuable insight Continue Reading
Kendra Pew Named as a “Commended Student”
Written on October 25, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Student Kendra Pew named as a “Commended Student” in the National Merit Scholarship Program Fred Woods, Principal of Friday Harbor High School, announced today that Kendra Pew has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), will Continue Reading
Remember to Vote!
Written on October 23, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
As almost everyone knows, there’s an important election coming up in November. The League of Women Voters of the San Juans would like to urge you to become the best informed voter you can be. Ballots are in the mail, and you should have already received your Voters’ Pamphlet. You can also go to the Continue Reading
Live Your Dream
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Apply Now for Soroptimist $4K Live Your Dream Award If you are a woman currently enrolled in a vocational or undergraduate program, and are the primary wage earner in your family, you may qualify for the Live Your Dream Award. The Live Your Dream Award is the signature project of Soroptimist International. This award helps Continue Reading
A Timely Forum on Medicare at the Mullis Center
Written on October 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
By Peggy Sue McRae – I turn 65 this year so I was very glad to hear about the free forum on Medicare that will be held at the Mullis Center on Wednesday, October 26. Even if you are not a medicare newbie like me, you may want to take this opportunity to get an Continue Reading
Draw the Figure
Written on October 17, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Draw the Figure” at San Juan Islands Museum of Art San Juan Islands Museum of Art is pleased to present a third session of “Draw the Figure” on Monday evenings from 5:30pm – 8:30pm for eight weeks, beginning October 24, 2016. This unique workshop will be facilitated by instructor, Annie Howell-Adams. Annie is a member Continue Reading
Become a Master Gardener
Written on October 14, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Looking for a fun way to get involved? Love problem solving? Interested in gardening? Apply now to become a WSU Master Gardener! Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over 60 hours of training, both in the classroom and on-line. The training Continue Reading
Holiday Wreaths!
Written on November 17, 2016 at 4:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seniors will be outside Lowe Construction—across the street from Brickworks during The Farmers Market – Saturday November 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm selling holiday wreaths. Don’t miss out! The proceeds support Grad Night, so come out and get your wreath and support a good cause.
Writing for Business
Written on November 17, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on Writing for Business Effective business writing is not only a key tool, it defines one’s image as a business person or entrepreneur. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of Writing for Business, on Tuesday, November 22nd from 1-2:00 p.m. on San Juan Continue Reading
Island Artisan Holiday Market
Written on November 16, 2016 at 4:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Artisan Lauren Jawer gives a bit of background and invites you to this popular island event… In Dr. Suess’, Horton Hears A Who, a world exists within a world that only Horton can hear with his attuned elephant ears. On our tender SJI their exists a low profile group that works year round in Continue Reading
3-D Printing at the Library
Written on November 11, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In a world where doctors are printing new organs and prosthetics, the impact that 3-D printers are already having in our day-to-day lives is far-reaching. In keeping with the San Juan Island Library’s Mission to “pursue innovation in services and resources to meet the evolving needs of the Library and our patrons,” the Library strives Continue Reading
Drop-ins Welcome!
Written on November 11, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annie Adams’ Figure Drawing Studio at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art welcomes drop-ins during its 8 week run. The sessions are held on Mondays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. through December 12. Drop-in fee is $22 for each session. Participants need to bring their preferred art supplies. Call 360 378-0951 for more information.
Apply for the WSU SJC Master Gardener Program
Written on November 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hard working Master Gardeners tend and harvest vegetables for the the Friday Harbor Food Bank from the San Juan Island Master Garden Demonstration Garden. If you are interested in being a Master Gardener yourself, applications are being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over 60 Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Community Members Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Students, As I reflect on the past month, I am thankful for the opportunity to serve a generous and vibrant community. Last month, the San Juan Public Schools Foundation held its annual phone-a-thon. It was an honor to volunteer and call community members. The wonderful thing about the Continue Reading
UW Labs Tide Bites
Written on November 2, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Big fish, small pond: An atypical development strategy in a local fish species — no bones, all bulk! by Daniel Geldof Daniel recently finished his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington’s School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences. He attended Autumn quarter 2014 at FHL, and continued his research there through 2015. He visits the Continue Reading
LinkedIn Workshop
Written on October 30, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on LinkedIn for business and career development Many people have joined LinkedIn, but how can it be used for career enhancement and to generate business? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of LinkedIn for Business & Career Development, on Tuesday, November 8th Continue Reading
Prevention Coalition Survey
Written on October 28, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited by the SJI Prevention Coalition to take this anonymous survey… Dear San Juan Update, We do appreciate you sharing this with your readers. This is the 4th year we are offering our annual survey, which is offered by the State. The survey is anonymous, it gives the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition valuable insight Continue Reading
Kendra Pew Named as a “Commended Student”
Written on October 25, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Student Kendra Pew named as a “Commended Student” in the National Merit Scholarship Program Fred Woods, Principal of Friday Harbor High School, announced today that Kendra Pew has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), will Continue Reading
Remember to Vote!
Written on October 23, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
As almost everyone knows, there’s an important election coming up in November. The League of Women Voters of the San Juans would like to urge you to become the best informed voter you can be. Ballots are in the mail, and you should have already received your Voters’ Pamphlet. You can also go to the Continue Reading
Live Your Dream
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Apply Now for Soroptimist $4K Live Your Dream Award If you are a woman currently enrolled in a vocational or undergraduate program, and are the primary wage earner in your family, you may qualify for the Live Your Dream Award. The Live Your Dream Award is the signature project of Soroptimist International. This award helps Continue Reading
A Timely Forum on Medicare at the Mullis Center
Written on October 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
By Peggy Sue McRae – I turn 65 this year so I was very glad to hear about the free forum on Medicare that will be held at the Mullis Center on Wednesday, October 26. Even if you are not a medicare newbie like me, you may want to take this opportunity to get an Continue Reading
Draw the Figure
Written on October 17, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Draw the Figure” at San Juan Islands Museum of Art San Juan Islands Museum of Art is pleased to present a third session of “Draw the Figure” on Monday evenings from 5:30pm – 8:30pm for eight weeks, beginning October 24, 2016. This unique workshop will be facilitated by instructor, Annie Howell-Adams. Annie is a member Continue Reading
Become a Master Gardener
Written on October 14, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Looking for a fun way to get involved? Love problem solving? Interested in gardening? Apply now to become a WSU Master Gardener! Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over 60 hours of training, both in the classroom and on-line. The training Continue Reading