Topic: Health & Wellness
Island Rec Board Vacancy
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Park & Recreation Commission Vacancy San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, a junior taxing district on San Juan Island seeks to appoint a new person to its board to fill the position vacated by Commissioner Tracy Roberson’s resignation. The appointment to the Board will run until the November 2017 election. Persons 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
Safe San Juans Events
Written on October 18, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out the information below about two very important community events coming up this week, hosted by SAFE San Juans: Friday, October 21st, 12:00 noon – Silent Witness Campaign Vigil: You may have already noticed the Silent Witness silhouettes on the lawn of the legislative building, across from the courthouse. This display is meant to Continue Reading
Can Dogs Detect Parkinson’s?
Written on October 14, 2016 at 4:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Local Dogs Make the Grade in Parkinson’s Detection Project Dog trainer Lisa Holt, with a team of volunteers, recently completed a pilot study designed to determine whether dogs can be trained to detect Parkinson’s Disease and in doing so contribute to early detection of a debilitating and costly disease. The answer seems to be a Continue Reading
Part Two of October Windstorms: Coming Soon!
Written on October 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
We woke to the pleasant observation this morning that our first storm of the series has materialized as a normal windstorm in the islands. The Outage Center at the Opalco website is thankfully free of outage reports. The big question remains, “what will Storm 2 bring”? The latest Weather Service forecast says Storm 2 may Continue Reading
Trio Of Major Storms Headed To WA, Prepare Now!
Written on October 12, 2016 at 2:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from the SJC Dept. of Emergency Management… The National Weather Service is forecasting a series of very powerful storms is headed our way, starting with heavy rain on Wednesday night. The NWS models forecast a 1 in 3 chance that this could be a “worst case scenario leading to a historical windstorm for Continue Reading
First European Green Crab in Washington’s Salish Sea
Written on October 11, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Sylvia Yamada and Craig Staude “Sylvia, I think we caught one!” Craig Staude shouted excitedly as he and his team of volunteers opened a baited trap in a tidal channel near the sculpture park at Roche Harbor on August 30th. Sure enough, the 74-millimeter-wide male was the first live European green crab ever caught Continue Reading
Hip Hop Hooray!
Written on October 8, 2016 at 11:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Chloe Klein… I am teaching a family friendly Hip Hop class to benefit Beyond Type1, to help my amazing friend Henry Jensen raise money toward his goal! Sunday, October 16th at 2pm at the Grange. Come dance with us and if you are unable to join in person, PLEASE donate Continue Reading
Dental Van, YES – Fish, Tacos NO
Written on October 7, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Fish Taco Eaters: Fish for Teeth is sponsoring the MTI Mobile Dental Van on San Juan Island October 7 – 8, this Friday and Saturday. The ToothMobile’s arrival is usually paired with the Taco Team making fabulous fish tacos, but due to scheduling conflicts the Taco Team is sitting this one out; we’ll all Continue Reading
Annual Medicare Forum
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Medicare enrollment is from October 15 through December 7 Learn about Medicare basics, Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans Come to see us and we’ll help you compare plans and options for 2017 Date: October 26, 2016 Time: 2:00pm Place: Mullis Center For more info or an appointment with Curt VanHyning or Pat VanSkyhawk, call 360-370-5188 Hosted by: Island Continue Reading
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and SAFE San Juans (formerly DVSAS) has created several great opportunities to come together as a community, actively create conversation, honor those who have suffered from such violence, and become empowered to take action in fostering an island environment characterized by respect for others, equal access to resources, and Continue Reading
Fundraiser for Nikkie
Written on October 3, 2016 at 11:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Huge Community Fundraiser for local mom recently diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer Islanders are being asked to come out this Saturday evening, October 8 to support long time Friday Harbor resident Nicole Harling in her fight against “Bertha” – the nickname she has given her Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. “I am completely blown Continue Reading
Fireside Chats
Written on September 30, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth’s Fireside Chats cover health and wellness topics PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center launches its fall series of Fireside Chats on Thursday, Oct. 13, with the topic “Total Wellness: How body and mind work together for better health outcomes.” The chat, led by Gary Waters, MSW, Ed.S., DBH, is from 4 to 5 p.m. in Continue Reading
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center offers flu shots for $25
Written on September 29, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Flu season is right around the corner. Don’t let the bug get you. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering flu shots for $25. This flat fee is for either the quadrivalent flu vaccine, which protects against four flu viruses, or the high-dose vaccine for those over 65. To make an appointment for a flu Continue Reading
Deobrat Mishra In Concert
Written on September 28, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fundraising Music Tour The DAYA Foundation and Benares Academy of Indian Classical Music present the venerable Deobrat Mishra for an evening of sacred music and sangha. Deobrat Mishra is a world touring Indian Classical sitarist in the traditional style of Benares Gharana. He is also the director of the non-profit organization Academy of Indian Classical Continue Reading
October is Domestic Violence Action Month
Written on September 28, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join SAFE San Juans (formerly DVSAS) at our public events: Walk among the Silent Witnesses on the Courthouse Lawn. Each witness represents a man, woman, or child killed in Washington this year by a family member or partner. Visit our book display at the San Juan Island Library during the first week of October. Stand Continue Reading
Island Rec Board Vacancy
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Park & Recreation Commission Vacancy San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, a junior taxing district on San Juan Island seeks to appoint a new person to its board to fill the position vacated by Commissioner Tracy Roberson’s resignation. The appointment to the Board will run until the November 2017 election. Persons 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
Safe San Juans Events
Written on October 18, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out the information below about two very important community events coming up this week, hosted by SAFE San Juans: Friday, October 21st, 12:00 noon – Silent Witness Campaign Vigil: You may have already noticed the Silent Witness silhouettes on the lawn of the legislative building, across from the courthouse. This display is meant to Continue Reading
Can Dogs Detect Parkinson’s?
Written on October 14, 2016 at 4:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Local Dogs Make the Grade in Parkinson’s Detection Project Dog trainer Lisa Holt, with a team of volunteers, recently completed a pilot study designed to determine whether dogs can be trained to detect Parkinson’s Disease and in doing so contribute to early detection of a debilitating and costly disease. The answer seems to be a Continue Reading
Part Two of October Windstorms: Coming Soon!
Written on October 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
We woke to the pleasant observation this morning that our first storm of the series has materialized as a normal windstorm in the islands. The Outage Center at the Opalco website is thankfully free of outage reports. The big question remains, “what will Storm 2 bring”? The latest Weather Service forecast says Storm 2 may Continue Reading
Trio Of Major Storms Headed To WA, Prepare Now!
Written on October 12, 2016 at 2:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from the SJC Dept. of Emergency Management… The National Weather Service is forecasting a series of very powerful storms is headed our way, starting with heavy rain on Wednesday night. The NWS models forecast a 1 in 3 chance that this could be a “worst case scenario leading to a historical windstorm for Continue Reading
First European Green Crab in Washington’s Salish Sea
Written on October 11, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Sylvia Yamada and Craig Staude “Sylvia, I think we caught one!” Craig Staude shouted excitedly as he and his team of volunteers opened a baited trap in a tidal channel near the sculpture park at Roche Harbor on August 30th. Sure enough, the 74-millimeter-wide male was the first live European green crab ever caught Continue Reading
Hip Hop Hooray!
Written on October 8, 2016 at 11:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Chloe Klein… I am teaching a family friendly Hip Hop class to benefit Beyond Type1, to help my amazing friend Henry Jensen raise money toward his goal! Sunday, October 16th at 2pm at the Grange. Come dance with us and if you are unable to join in person, PLEASE donate Continue Reading
Dental Van, YES – Fish, Tacos NO
Written on October 7, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Fish Taco Eaters: Fish for Teeth is sponsoring the MTI Mobile Dental Van on San Juan Island October 7 – 8, this Friday and Saturday. The ToothMobile’s arrival is usually paired with the Taco Team making fabulous fish tacos, but due to scheduling conflicts the Taco Team is sitting this one out; we’ll all Continue Reading
Annual Medicare Forum
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Medicare enrollment is from October 15 through December 7 Learn about Medicare basics, Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans Come to see us and we’ll help you compare plans and options for 2017 Date: October 26, 2016 Time: 2:00pm Place: Mullis Center For more info or an appointment with Curt VanHyning or Pat VanSkyhawk, call 360-370-5188 Hosted by: Island Continue Reading
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and SAFE San Juans (formerly DVSAS) has created several great opportunities to come together as a community, actively create conversation, honor those who have suffered from such violence, and become empowered to take action in fostering an island environment characterized by respect for others, equal access to resources, and Continue Reading
Fundraiser for Nikkie
Written on October 3, 2016 at 11:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Huge Community Fundraiser for local mom recently diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer Islanders are being asked to come out this Saturday evening, October 8 to support long time Friday Harbor resident Nicole Harling in her fight against “Bertha” – the nickname she has given her Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. “I am completely blown Continue Reading
Fireside Chats
Written on September 30, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth’s Fireside Chats cover health and wellness topics PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center launches its fall series of Fireside Chats on Thursday, Oct. 13, with the topic “Total Wellness: How body and mind work together for better health outcomes.” The chat, led by Gary Waters, MSW, Ed.S., DBH, is from 4 to 5 p.m. in Continue Reading
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center offers flu shots for $25
Written on September 29, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Flu season is right around the corner. Don’t let the bug get you. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering flu shots for $25. This flat fee is for either the quadrivalent flu vaccine, which protects against four flu viruses, or the high-dose vaccine for those over 65. To make an appointment for a flu Continue Reading
Deobrat Mishra In Concert
Written on September 28, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fundraising Music Tour The DAYA Foundation and Benares Academy of Indian Classical Music present the venerable Deobrat Mishra for an evening of sacred music and sangha. Deobrat Mishra is a world touring Indian Classical sitarist in the traditional style of Benares Gharana. He is also the director of the non-profit organization Academy of Indian Classical Continue Reading
October is Domestic Violence Action Month
Written on September 28, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join SAFE San Juans (formerly DVSAS) at our public events: Walk among the Silent Witnesses on the Courthouse Lawn. Each witness represents a man, woman, or child killed in Washington this year by a family member or partner. Visit our book display at the San Juan Island Library during the first week of October. Stand Continue Reading