Topic: Health & Wellness
Fall Farm Parade
Written on September 27, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 2016 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade on Saturday October 1. Now in its sixth year, the parade will once again depart the fairgrounds onto Argyle at 2:30, travel down Argyle, Spring Street, turn left on First Street, and terminate at the Grange Hall. Anybody with Continue Reading
Fall is Flu Clinic Time
Written on September 24, 2016 at 5:33 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 influenza immunization clinics at their Friday Harbor office located at 145 Rhone Street on: September 30, 2016 1:00pm – 4:30pm October 7, 2016 1:00pm – 4:30pm October 18, 2016 4:00pm – 6:30pm Continue Reading
Raising A Philosophical Child
Written on September 21, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ellen Wilcox with San Juan County Health & Community Services invites you to this event… It is with great enthusiasm that I invite you all to a very special event on Tuesday September 27, to learn more about and celebrate a program which has been implemented in Friday Harbor Elementary school during the past year. The Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on September 20, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gilbert Venegas is one of the newest members of San Juan Island Fire & Rescue, but not really. He originally joined San Juan Island Fire & Rescue in 2010; moved off-island for a few years and as of February 2016, he is back to the department for good. This is Gilbert’s story in a nutshell: After Continue Reading
October Reset
Written on September 18, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
See how eating the colors of the rainbow can help you with a whole body detox and reset. Heather B. Munro will be hosting a 21-day wholistic cleanse and detox for all of the systems of your body using the teachings of Dr. Deanna Minich. Learn how different colors of food affect your different aspects, and how those Continue Reading
Drop-In Flu Clinics
Written on September 15, 2016 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Healthcare would like to announce their 2016 Drop-In Flu Clinic Schedule. Flu Clinics begin Wednesday, September 28th , 2:00 to 4:30. Walk in Clinics will run every Wednesday* in the month of October. Flu shots will be available by appointment only outside of our scheduled Walk in Clinic. San Juan Healthcare 689 Airport Center, Suite Continue Reading
Embrace
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shelly Van Skyhawk shares this invitation with you… Negative body image and body shame is something that affects so many people, particularly women. Studies show that the average woman spends 30 years of her life on a diet. This does not include the time she spends between dieting. A recent poll revealed that 91% of Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Medical Teams International Dental Van is coming back to the Mullis Center on Friday, October 7th and Saturday October 8th. Fish For Teeth is sponsoring this clinic to provide dental care for anyone who is financially unable to afford it. Applications can be picked up at: SJ County Health Department, The Family Resource Center Continue Reading
TEDxSanJuanIsland
Written on September 2, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
TEDxSanJuanIsland returns on Saturday, September 17th for a second installment of inspiration, collaboration, and ideas worth spreading. This year’s theme – ‘Quality of Life’ – focuses on ideas that have made a lasting contribution to the betterment of society. Speakers at the forefront of fields such as science, health, technology, art and education will present ideas Continue Reading
Nicole Harling Cancer Fund
Written on September 1, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Nikkie Harling is fighting cancer. She’s a 43 year old single mother of 2. You can donate to help them out financially through an account set up for her at Islander’s Bank or through this online GoFundMe Account.
Fire Danger “High”
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fire Risk Status “HIGH” – Only Recreational Fires Allowed Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has changed its fire risk status from “EXTREME” to “HIGH. This will limit burning to recreational fires only.
EMS – SJI Fire District
Written on August 29, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Because of a good deal of conversation during and since the recent EMS levy vote, the public hospital district board has asked a committee to study integration of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) with the San Juan Island Fire District. The EMS was a part of the Fire District until a few years ago, and Continue Reading
8.8k Run Results
Written on August 28, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has posted complete 8.8k Run results if you want to see them – They are at www.islandrec.org/events Also, in the photo above is 14-year-old overall winner Chauncey Cox (Right, with 2 medals), and 11-year-old Sam Cox, who took second in his age group.
Flash Mob
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed the flash mob at this year’s fair, don’t despair. Debbi Fincher has you covered with this note and video of the event. Here she is with more on that… I thought I’d share with you the little video from this year’s Flash Mob at the Fair – DANCE 4 HEALTH by Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Joan Byrne was a member of the first combined Town and District Structural Firefighter recruit class held in 2001. She was an active firefighter for ten years until she developed arthritis in her hands and felt that she was a safety hazard to her fellow fighters. So, she came out of the “hot zone” and 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
Fall Farm Parade
Written on September 27, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 2016 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade on Saturday October 1. Now in its sixth year, the parade will once again depart the fairgrounds onto Argyle at 2:30, travel down Argyle, Spring Street, turn left on First Street, and terminate at the Grange Hall. Anybody with Continue Reading
Fall is Flu Clinic Time
Written on September 24, 2016 at 5:33 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 influenza immunization clinics at their Friday Harbor office located at 145 Rhone Street on: September 30, 2016 1:00pm – 4:30pm October 7, 2016 1:00pm – 4:30pm October 18, 2016 4:00pm – 6:30pm Continue Reading
Raising A Philosophical Child
Written on September 21, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ellen Wilcox with San Juan County Health & Community Services invites you to this event… It is with great enthusiasm that I invite you all to a very special event on Tuesday September 27, to learn more about and celebrate a program which has been implemented in Friday Harbor Elementary school during the past year. The Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on September 20, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gilbert Venegas is one of the newest members of San Juan Island Fire & Rescue, but not really. He originally joined San Juan Island Fire & Rescue in 2010; moved off-island for a few years and as of February 2016, he is back to the department for good. This is Gilbert’s story in a nutshell: After Continue Reading
October Reset
Written on September 18, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
See how eating the colors of the rainbow can help you with a whole body detox and reset. Heather B. Munro will be hosting a 21-day wholistic cleanse and detox for all of the systems of your body using the teachings of Dr. Deanna Minich. Learn how different colors of food affect your different aspects, and how those Continue Reading
Drop-In Flu Clinics
Written on September 15, 2016 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Healthcare would like to announce their 2016 Drop-In Flu Clinic Schedule. Flu Clinics begin Wednesday, September 28th , 2:00 to 4:30. Walk in Clinics will run every Wednesday* in the month of October. Flu shots will be available by appointment only outside of our scheduled Walk in Clinic. San Juan Healthcare 689 Airport Center, Suite Continue Reading
Embrace
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shelly Van Skyhawk shares this invitation with you… Negative body image and body shame is something that affects so many people, particularly women. Studies show that the average woman spends 30 years of her life on a diet. This does not include the time she spends between dieting. A recent poll revealed that 91% of Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Medical Teams International Dental Van is coming back to the Mullis Center on Friday, October 7th and Saturday October 8th. Fish For Teeth is sponsoring this clinic to provide dental care for anyone who is financially unable to afford it. Applications can be picked up at: SJ County Health Department, The Family Resource Center Continue Reading
TEDxSanJuanIsland
Written on September 2, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
TEDxSanJuanIsland returns on Saturday, September 17th for a second installment of inspiration, collaboration, and ideas worth spreading. This year’s theme – ‘Quality of Life’ – focuses on ideas that have made a lasting contribution to the betterment of society. Speakers at the forefront of fields such as science, health, technology, art and education will present ideas Continue Reading
Nicole Harling Cancer Fund
Written on September 1, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Nikkie Harling is fighting cancer. She’s a 43 year old single mother of 2. You can donate to help them out financially through an account set up for her at Islander’s Bank or through this online GoFundMe Account.
Fire Danger “High”
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fire Risk Status “HIGH” – Only Recreational Fires Allowed Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has changed its fire risk status from “EXTREME” to “HIGH. This will limit burning to recreational fires only.
EMS – SJI Fire District
Written on August 29, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Because of a good deal of conversation during and since the recent EMS levy vote, the public hospital district board has asked a committee to study integration of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) with the San Juan Island Fire District. The EMS was a part of the Fire District until a few years ago, and Continue Reading
8.8k Run Results
Written on August 28, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has posted complete 8.8k Run results if you want to see them – They are at www.islandrec.org/events Also, in the photo above is 14-year-old overall winner Chauncey Cox (Right, with 2 medals), and 11-year-old Sam Cox, who took second in his age group.
Flash Mob
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed the flash mob at this year’s fair, don’t despair. Debbi Fincher has you covered with this note and video of the event. Here she is with more on that… I thought I’d share with you the little video from this year’s Flash Mob at the Fair – DANCE 4 HEALTH by Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Joan Byrne was a member of the first combined Town and District Structural Firefighter recruit class held in 2001. She was an active firefighter for ten years until she developed arthritis in her hands and felt that she was a safety hazard to her fellow fighters. So, she came out of the “hot zone” and 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