Topic: Education
Spill: A Book Launch and Author Reading
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library Present SPILL by Dave Anderson In Spill, author Dave Anderson imagines what might happen if a container ship grounds off Stuart Island, and a spill of bunker fuel rapidly spreads in the Salish Sea. If you’ve ever worried about such a disaster, then join Dave Anderson for a Continue Reading
Workshops on Board Practices
Written on August 22, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC and the San Juan Island Community Foundation partner with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington Secretary of State to offer workshops on board practices The San Juan County Economic Development Council EDC and the San Juan Island Community Foundation have partnered with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington Secretary of State to offer workshops on excellent Continue Reading
Letter From Animal Protection Society
Written on August 21, 2016 at 2:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, Last week during our county fair the temperature here on the island rose to well over 80 degrees several days in a row. Sadly, those of us working at the Animal Protection Society booth were notified on four separate occasions that people had parked their cars in the lots across the street from Continue Reading
Bees in the Backyard
Written on August 20, 2016 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych has another heads-up for you… It is going to be a sweet day at the fair on Saturday! In the Food Preservation Booth we have two very special guest speakers. At 1:30 PM Dr. Burke Gossom will talk about Backyard Bee Keeping. All sorts of fruit and vegetables are pollinated by honey bees, such Continue Reading
NPS Founder’s Day Event
Written on August 19, 2016 at 12:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Coast Salish Dedications during National Park Service Founder’s Day Event San Juan Island National Historical Park will host Washington Coast Salish Tribes and First Nations Thursday, August 25, 2016 during the National Park Service Founder’s Day celebration. Members of Lummi and Saanich nations will dedicate two canoes, two Salmon Story Boards and a Reef Net Captain Totem Pole to 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
Spill: A Book Launch and Author Reading
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library Present SPILL by Dave Anderson In Spill, author Dave Anderson imagines what might happen if a container ship grounds off Stuart Island, and a spill of bunker fuel rapidly spreads in the Salish Sea. If you’ve ever worried about such a disaster, then join Dave Anderson for a Continue Reading
Workshops on Board Practices
Written on August 22, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC and the San Juan Island Community Foundation partner with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington Secretary of State to offer workshops on board practices The San Juan County Economic Development Council EDC and the San Juan Island Community Foundation have partnered with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington Secretary of State to offer workshops on excellent Continue Reading
Letter From Animal Protection Society
Written on August 21, 2016 at 2:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, Last week during our county fair the temperature here on the island rose to well over 80 degrees several days in a row. Sadly, those of us working at the Animal Protection Society booth were notified on four separate occasions that people had parked their cars in the lots across the street from Continue Reading
Bees in the Backyard
Written on August 20, 2016 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych has another heads-up for you… It is going to be a sweet day at the fair on Saturday! In the Food Preservation Booth we have two very special guest speakers. At 1:30 PM Dr. Burke Gossom will talk about Backyard Bee Keeping. All sorts of fruit and vegetables are pollinated by honey bees, such Continue Reading
NPS Founder’s Day Event
Written on August 19, 2016 at 12:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Coast Salish Dedications during National Park Service Founder’s Day Event San Juan Island National Historical Park will host Washington Coast Salish Tribes and First Nations Thursday, August 25, 2016 during the National Park Service Founder’s Day celebration. Members of Lummi and Saanich nations will dedicate two canoes, two Salmon Story Boards and a Reef Net Captain Totem Pole to 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