Topic: Health & Wellness
Compassion Fatigue Roundtable Offers Support
Written on September 25, 2017 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s time for conversation, support and connection concerning issues surrounding compassion fatigue in the helping professions, and for family and volunteer caregivers. Together, we will review self-care strategies that aid in building resiliency, diminishing feelings of loss and grief, and move us along on our healing Hero’s Journey. The Compassion Fatigue Roundtable is hosted by Continue Reading
Save The Life Care Center
Written on September 21, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Community Members, One of San Juan County’s few nursing homes needs our help! Urgent Community Issue: As many of you have already heard, The Life Care Center corporation has announced that they will be closing The Life Care Center of the San Juans on November 15, two months from now. What can residents, family Continue Reading
United Way Day of Caring
Written on September 19, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers are Needed for United Way of San Juan County Day of Caring: Saturday, September 23 Day of Caring touches lives. United Way of San Juan County and our partner organizations will be hosting our annual Day of Caring Volunteer Event on Saturday, September 23, 2017 on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Islands. San Juan Continue Reading
Fall is Flu Clinic Time
Written on September 16, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot! San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering the following flu vaccine clinics: By appointment: Call 360-378-4474 to schedule San Juan Health & Community Services | 145 Rhone St, Friday Harbor September 20, 2017 1:00pm – 4:30pm October 11, 2017 1:00pm Continue Reading
The Bike Life!
Written on September 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Lions Club is pleased to announce their first annual fundraiser island bike ride: Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew! The Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew will take place on Saturday, September 23rd, starting at 9:00 am. The community is invited to buy a breakfast served by our own island Cutthroat Pirates at 8am at the Fairgrounds and Continue Reading
Life Care Center Closing
Written on September 15, 2017 at 2:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
<Note: This story has been updated to include a link to a press release at the end of the article> Residents of the Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands (LCCSJI) received notice that the facility will be closing its doors effective November 30, 2017 due to considerable lack of demand. The facility has Continue Reading
Island Rec – Zumba Gold
Written on September 15, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
New from Island Rec! for Ages 55+, Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves of Zumba at a lower intensity. The design of the class introduces easy to follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth
Written on September 14, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish for Teeth brings free mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor Islanders unable to afford dental care can receive it for free thanks to the local nonprofit Fish for Teeth on Friday, Oct. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 7. “Many volunteers and local businesses work as a team to bring this service to those who cannot Continue Reading
Dance for Charity
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dance Workshop 2 “Dance for Charity” 8 Week Beginning Ballet Program FREE for Teens and Adults Lina Downes, Director of Dance Workshop 2 and strong supporter of World Vision, a nondenominational Washington based charity aid organization, is combining her passion for teaching with her commitment to service by offering a program to teens and adults Continue Reading
Is Your Dirt Healthy and Happy?
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know there are over 30 different soil types in San Juan County? Soils can differ over even a small landscape in physical, chemical, and biological properties, impacting what, when, and how we grow, and whether our efforts are successful. Fortunately, we can alter many soil properties to our benefit. Knowing what’s in your Continue Reading
Island Senior: A Clear Message to Get Moving
Written on September 10, 2017 at 10:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If like me, you work (and play) at a computer, if you spend even more sitting time driving (luckily we do not have long commutes here on the island), or watching television, you are being warned. Especially as we get older, we need to move more or be at risk for a host of diseases Continue Reading
Air Quality Alert Extended Until Noon Thursday
Written on September 6, 2017 at 4:52 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s still pretty smokey… …AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY… The Air Quality ALERT issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology remains in effect until 12 PM PDT Thursday. Smoke from wildfires across the region will continue to linger over Western Washington through at least Thursday morning. Expect the air quality to remain unhealthy Continue Reading
Holy Smokes! Air Quality Alert Issued Through 5 pm Wednesday
Written on September 5, 2017 at 2:08 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
The mountains are definitely not out today. My photo of False Bay without the Olympics may look like a sepia toned antique but that is the real color and the photo was taken this morning. Due to regional wildfires we are once again experiencing smokey air. Here is the Air Quality Alert from the National Continue Reading
Amateur Radio Technician Test
Written on August 31, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s amateur radio volunteers form a critical communications link between islands and to the mainland in the event of a major emergency or outage. The San Juan County Amateur Radio Society (www.sjcars.org) is hosting a training in Friday Harbor to prepare islanders to take the Amateur Technician test. This certification allows islanders to Continue Reading
Samish Indian Nation Map Honored
Written on August 30, 2017 at 7:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Samish Indian Nation Marine Debris Clean Up Map Honored by Esri Storytelling with Maps Contest 2nd place honor awarded in conservation, environment, and sustainability category Anacortes, Washington – Aug. 30, 2017 – The Samish Indian Nation announced today that its map tracking marine debris clean up in the tribe’s traditional territory has been honored with Continue Reading
Community Lifesavers
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
To date in 2017 the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) listed San Juan County in the top tier of cardiac arrest save rates, well above the national average at 50%. This year, San Juan Emergency Medical Services’ Outreach and Education Program has taught 708 individuals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillation (CPR/AED). Numbers steadily Continue Reading
Help with Cynthia’s Parkinson’s
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Aaron D’Errico… My Mother, Cynthia , is a lifelong ability advocate and the epitome of altruism. She is a champion of helping others, both before and since I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age one, soon after becoming a massage therapist to help me and so many more in the process. Continue Reading
An Evening with Mike Cohen
Written on August 28, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Re)Connecting with Nature: An Evening with Mike Cohen How can we cultivate connection with nature in a time when we’ve never been so separated? How can we work to re-unify humanity with the life of the Earth? Mike Cohen- scientist, counselor, applied ecopsychologist, traditional musician, and naturalist- believes it can be done through the conscientious Continue Reading
Huskies Shout Out to Quincy
Written on August 22, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Several members of the UW Huskies Football team give a shout out to local islander Quincy Vague, a FHHS student who was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Check out the Huskies at this link. And you can donate to Quincy’s Go Fund Me account here.
Know Your Island Walk
Written on August 22, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor pathways: Tim Dustrude, town resident, Photographer and Editor, will lead us through some of the neighborhood pathways in downtown Friday Harbor. Tim walks and bikes whenever he can and will tell us about his passion for making Friday Harbor a more walkable place. Saturday August 26, from 1-4 pm. Meet at the Fairgrounds. Continue Reading
Time for back-to-school immunizations
Written on August 18, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Department of Health and San Juan County Health and Community Services are urging parents and guardians to make sure their kids’ immunizations are up to date before heading back to school this fall. Last school year (2016-2017), 85 percent of kindergartners in Washington State were completely immunized. This school year’s goal is Continue Reading
Flash Mob
Written on August 17, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi San Juan Update, We are hoping you could share this video, to help get the word out to those interested in supporting our youth’s healthy messages. Hope to see you at the fair! Thank you! Debbi Fincher San Juan Island Prevention Coalition
Compassion Fatigue Roundtable Offers Support
Written on September 25, 2017 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s time for conversation, support and connection concerning issues surrounding compassion fatigue in the helping professions, and for family and volunteer caregivers. Together, we will review self-care strategies that aid in building resiliency, diminishing feelings of loss and grief, and move us along on our healing Hero’s Journey. The Compassion Fatigue Roundtable is hosted by Continue Reading
Save The Life Care Center
Written on September 21, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Community Members, One of San Juan County’s few nursing homes needs our help! Urgent Community Issue: As many of you have already heard, The Life Care Center corporation has announced that they will be closing The Life Care Center of the San Juans on November 15, two months from now. What can residents, family Continue Reading
United Way Day of Caring
Written on September 19, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers are Needed for United Way of San Juan County Day of Caring: Saturday, September 23 Day of Caring touches lives. United Way of San Juan County and our partner organizations will be hosting our annual Day of Caring Volunteer Event on Saturday, September 23, 2017 on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Islands. San Juan Continue Reading
Fall is Flu Clinic Time
Written on September 16, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot! San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering the following flu vaccine clinics: By appointment: Call 360-378-4474 to schedule San Juan Health & Community Services | 145 Rhone St, Friday Harbor September 20, 2017 1:00pm – 4:30pm October 11, 2017 1:00pm Continue Reading
The Bike Life!
Written on September 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Lions Club is pleased to announce their first annual fundraiser island bike ride: Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew! The Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew will take place on Saturday, September 23rd, starting at 9:00 am. The community is invited to buy a breakfast served by our own island Cutthroat Pirates at 8am at the Fairgrounds and Continue Reading
Life Care Center Closing
Written on September 15, 2017 at 2:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
<Note: This story has been updated to include a link to a press release at the end of the article> Residents of the Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands (LCCSJI) received notice that the facility will be closing its doors effective November 30, 2017 due to considerable lack of demand. The facility has Continue Reading
Island Rec – Zumba Gold
Written on September 15, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
New from Island Rec! for Ages 55+, Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves of Zumba at a lower intensity. The design of the class introduces easy to follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth
Written on September 14, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish for Teeth brings free mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor Islanders unable to afford dental care can receive it for free thanks to the local nonprofit Fish for Teeth on Friday, Oct. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 7. “Many volunteers and local businesses work as a team to bring this service to those who cannot Continue Reading
Dance for Charity
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dance Workshop 2 “Dance for Charity” 8 Week Beginning Ballet Program FREE for Teens and Adults Lina Downes, Director of Dance Workshop 2 and strong supporter of World Vision, a nondenominational Washington based charity aid organization, is combining her passion for teaching with her commitment to service by offering a program to teens and adults Continue Reading
Is Your Dirt Healthy and Happy?
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know there are over 30 different soil types in San Juan County? Soils can differ over even a small landscape in physical, chemical, and biological properties, impacting what, when, and how we grow, and whether our efforts are successful. Fortunately, we can alter many soil properties to our benefit. Knowing what’s in your Continue Reading
Island Senior: A Clear Message to Get Moving
Written on September 10, 2017 at 10:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If like me, you work (and play) at a computer, if you spend even more sitting time driving (luckily we do not have long commutes here on the island), or watching television, you are being warned. Especially as we get older, we need to move more or be at risk for a host of diseases Continue Reading
Air Quality Alert Extended Until Noon Thursday
Written on September 6, 2017 at 4:52 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s still pretty smokey… …AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY… The Air Quality ALERT issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology remains in effect until 12 PM PDT Thursday. Smoke from wildfires across the region will continue to linger over Western Washington through at least Thursday morning. Expect the air quality to remain unhealthy Continue Reading
Holy Smokes! Air Quality Alert Issued Through 5 pm Wednesday
Written on September 5, 2017 at 2:08 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
The mountains are definitely not out today. My photo of False Bay without the Olympics may look like a sepia toned antique but that is the real color and the photo was taken this morning. Due to regional wildfires we are once again experiencing smokey air. Here is the Air Quality Alert from the National Continue Reading
Amateur Radio Technician Test
Written on August 31, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s amateur radio volunteers form a critical communications link between islands and to the mainland in the event of a major emergency or outage. The San Juan County Amateur Radio Society (www.sjcars.org) is hosting a training in Friday Harbor to prepare islanders to take the Amateur Technician test. This certification allows islanders to Continue Reading
Samish Indian Nation Map Honored
Written on August 30, 2017 at 7:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Samish Indian Nation Marine Debris Clean Up Map Honored by Esri Storytelling with Maps Contest 2nd place honor awarded in conservation, environment, and sustainability category Anacortes, Washington – Aug. 30, 2017 – The Samish Indian Nation announced today that its map tracking marine debris clean up in the tribe’s traditional territory has been honored with Continue Reading
Community Lifesavers
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
To date in 2017 the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) listed San Juan County in the top tier of cardiac arrest save rates, well above the national average at 50%. This year, San Juan Emergency Medical Services’ Outreach and Education Program has taught 708 individuals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillation (CPR/AED). Numbers steadily Continue Reading
Help with Cynthia’s Parkinson’s
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Aaron D’Errico… My Mother, Cynthia , is a lifelong ability advocate and the epitome of altruism. She is a champion of helping others, both before and since I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age one, soon after becoming a massage therapist to help me and so many more in the process. Continue Reading
An Evening with Mike Cohen
Written on August 28, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Re)Connecting with Nature: An Evening with Mike Cohen How can we cultivate connection with nature in a time when we’ve never been so separated? How can we work to re-unify humanity with the life of the Earth? Mike Cohen- scientist, counselor, applied ecopsychologist, traditional musician, and naturalist- believes it can be done through the conscientious Continue Reading
Huskies Shout Out to Quincy
Written on August 22, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Several members of the UW Huskies Football team give a shout out to local islander Quincy Vague, a FHHS student who was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Check out the Huskies at this link. And you can donate to Quincy’s Go Fund Me account here.
Know Your Island Walk
Written on August 22, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor pathways: Tim Dustrude, town resident, Photographer and Editor, will lead us through some of the neighborhood pathways in downtown Friday Harbor. Tim walks and bikes whenever he can and will tell us about his passion for making Friday Harbor a more walkable place. Saturday August 26, from 1-4 pm. Meet at the Fairgrounds. Continue Reading
Time for back-to-school immunizations
Written on August 18, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Department of Health and San Juan County Health and Community Services are urging parents and guardians to make sure their kids’ immunizations are up to date before heading back to school this fall. Last school year (2016-2017), 85 percent of kindergartners in Washington State were completely immunized. This school year’s goal is Continue Reading
Flash Mob
Written on August 17, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi San Juan Update, We are hoping you could share this video, to help get the word out to those interested in supporting our youth’s healthy messages. Hope to see you at the fair! Thank you! Debbi Fincher San Juan Island Prevention Coalition