Topic: Education
Shoreline Landowner Workshop
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shoreline erosion management focus of free workshop Shoreline landowners of San Juan County communities are invited to attend a free workshop on shoreline erosion management from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at The Orcas Fire & Rescue Meeting Room, 45 Lavender Ln., Eastsound. The workshop is free but registration is requested by Continue Reading
Thank You United Way
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Teresa Tilton of FHES shares this thank you letter… Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of United Way of San Juan County. The Special Pal Program (P.I.P) is one of the programs available at Friday Harbor Elementary School designed to help each student have the most successful learning experience possible. P.I.P staff Continue Reading
Garden Club: Salish Seeds Project
Written on May 2, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us to hear Eliza describe the Salish Seeds Project which produces plants and seeds of native island wildflowers and grasses for local restoration projects. Learn how the seeds are collected, tended in the nursery, and eventually planted in restoration zones on preserves. It will be a fascinating and worthwhile program! At every San Continue Reading
Orcas Island and The Marshall Strawberry
Written on May 1, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a press release from our neighbors on Orcas Island… The Marshall Strawberry and the Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant legacy on Orcas Island were short-lived and shared succinctly intertwined legacies. Not everyone knows that what is now commonly referred to as the Artworks Building was originally the Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant and holds a special Continue Reading
Battle of the Bands
Written on April 30, 2016 at 10:43 am, by Brook Ashcraft
San Juan Update high school intern Brook Ashcraft shares this report on last week’s event at Brickworks… The witty and humble Eric Sable hosted the first annual Battle of the Bands at Brickworks on April 22nd. The event featured music by Monkeys Like Bananas, the FHHS Combo Band, Funksgiving, and others. There was dancing, a beat-box Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on April 29, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Community Dinner next Wednesday, May 4th! At the FHHS Commons from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Join us for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration (a day early)! The talented Ballet Folkloriko Monarca dancers will join us around 6:15! On the menu: Smoked Pork Carnitas– Applewood smoked pork shoulder Grilled Chicken Tacos– Draper Valley chicken thigh Beans– Slow simmered NW Continue Reading
6th Graders Presentation
Written on April 28, 2016 at 5:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
FHES 6th graders, in collaboration with the Kwiaht organization, will be hosting a Pollinator Celebration, a Honey Tasting and a Research Garden Dedication, onFriday, April 29th from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The Research Garden Dedication from the 6th graders to the supporting organizations of Kwiaht and San Juan Public Schools Foundation begins at 9:30. Also, a special Continue Reading
Washington Achievement Award for FHES
Written on April 28, 2016 at 4:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
SJI School District Superintendent Danna Diaz shares this letter to the community… Friday Harbor Elementary School receives the Washington Achievement Award Spring is here and we are having beautiful weather in Friday Harbor. Students and teachers are back from spring break and we are busy teaching and learning. On April 7, we received news that Continue Reading
Piano, Violin and Guitar
Written on April 27, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fred Yockers of Spring Street International School shares this invitation with you… Come see and hear Gavin Goodrich, Spring Street International School sophomore, and guest performers in a Concert of piano, violin and guitar music held in the Gubelman Theatre of the San Juan Community Theatre this Friday, April 29th at 7:00 pm. Admission is 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
Shoreline Landowner Workshop
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shoreline erosion management focus of free workshop Shoreline landowners of San Juan County communities are invited to attend a free workshop on shoreline erosion management from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at The Orcas Fire & Rescue Meeting Room, 45 Lavender Ln., Eastsound. The workshop is free but registration is requested by Continue Reading
Thank You United Way
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Teresa Tilton of FHES shares this thank you letter… Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of United Way of San Juan County. The Special Pal Program (P.I.P) is one of the programs available at Friday Harbor Elementary School designed to help each student have the most successful learning experience possible. P.I.P staff Continue Reading
Garden Club: Salish Seeds Project
Written on May 2, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us to hear Eliza describe the Salish Seeds Project which produces plants and seeds of native island wildflowers and grasses for local restoration projects. Learn how the seeds are collected, tended in the nursery, and eventually planted in restoration zones on preserves. It will be a fascinating and worthwhile program! At every San Continue Reading
Orcas Island and The Marshall Strawberry
Written on May 1, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a press release from our neighbors on Orcas Island… The Marshall Strawberry and the Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant legacy on Orcas Island were short-lived and shared succinctly intertwined legacies. Not everyone knows that what is now commonly referred to as the Artworks Building was originally the Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant and holds a special Continue Reading
Battle of the Bands
Written on April 30, 2016 at 10:43 am, by Brook Ashcraft
San Juan Update high school intern Brook Ashcraft shares this report on last week’s event at Brickworks… The witty and humble Eric Sable hosted the first annual Battle of the Bands at Brickworks on April 22nd. The event featured music by Monkeys Like Bananas, the FHHS Combo Band, Funksgiving, and others. There was dancing, a beat-box Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on April 29, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Community Dinner next Wednesday, May 4th! At the FHHS Commons from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Join us for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration (a day early)! The talented Ballet Folkloriko Monarca dancers will join us around 6:15! On the menu: Smoked Pork Carnitas– Applewood smoked pork shoulder Grilled Chicken Tacos– Draper Valley chicken thigh Beans– Slow simmered NW Continue Reading
6th Graders Presentation
Written on April 28, 2016 at 5:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
FHES 6th graders, in collaboration with the Kwiaht organization, will be hosting a Pollinator Celebration, a Honey Tasting and a Research Garden Dedication, onFriday, April 29th from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The Research Garden Dedication from the 6th graders to the supporting organizations of Kwiaht and San Juan Public Schools Foundation begins at 9:30. Also, a special Continue Reading
Washington Achievement Award for FHES
Written on April 28, 2016 at 4:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
SJI School District Superintendent Danna Diaz shares this letter to the community… Friday Harbor Elementary School receives the Washington Achievement Award Spring is here and we are having beautiful weather in Friday Harbor. Students and teachers are back from spring break and we are busy teaching and learning. On April 7, we received news that Continue Reading
Piano, Violin and Guitar
Written on April 27, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fred Yockers of Spring Street International School shares this invitation with you… Come see and hear Gavin Goodrich, Spring Street International School sophomore, and guest performers in a Concert of piano, violin and guitar music held in the Gubelman Theatre of the San Juan Community Theatre this Friday, April 29th at 7:00 pm. Admission is 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