Topic: People
Letters
Written on August 24, 2021 at 3:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we have a Heads Up from Barnaby Zall about the RHNA Annual Picnic… After careful consideration, on Saturday, August 21, the Board of Directors of the Roche Harbor Neighborhood Association voted unanimously to cancel its 2021 Labor Day Isthmus Potluck Picnic, originally scheduled for Sept. 4. RHNA is a charity Continue Reading
Artist Celebrates San Juan Island Beaches with “The Jeweled Shore” Exhibition at Friday Harbor Atelier
Written on August 23, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Artist Shannon Borg — with guest artists Julia Wayne and Wendy Smith — presents an art installation of paintings, fiber art, jewelry and more, with an outdoor reception on Friday, August 27, 4:00 — 7:00pm “Our island beaches are powerful, mysterious, and beautiful places, where we go to reflect, celebrate, and heal,” says Shannon. Continue Reading
Appraisal Day and Auction at SJIMA — Mark Your Calendar Now
Written on August 20, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever wonder how much a piece of art you have is worth? Now is your opportunity to find out! Specialists in the Jewelry and Fine Art-Departments from Bonhams auction house will be on location at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art to answer the probing question, “How much is this family heirloom or estate sale Continue Reading
Letters
Written on August 18, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning we have this letter from Dr. Mark Fishout… The summer of 1940 saw the Battle of Britain, the aerial conflict between the Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe, reach its apex. When in this speech Churchill stated ‘Never in the field of human conflict was so much Continue Reading
Town Administrator Duncan Wilson Receives WCMA 2021 Excellence Award
Written on August 17, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town is pleased to announce that Town Administrator Duncan Wilson was presented the 2021 Excellence Award from the Washington City Management Association (WCMA). This annual award recognizes the outstanding administrator or manager who has enhanced the effectiveness of local elected officials and consistently initiated creative and successful programs. The award was presented August 12, Continue Reading
Birdwatching at the Sculpture Park
Written on August 16, 2021 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Wednesday, August 18th, you’re invited to join Phil Green at the San Juan Island’s Sculpture Park for a morning of birdwatching, from 8:00 to 10:00 am. Dress appropriately and don’t forget your binoculars!
Anonymous Donor to Match the Match for PADs during the SJI Virtual County Fair
Written on August 12, 2021 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Between August 18 and August 22, the San Juan Island Community Foundation has pledged to match up to a thousand dollars given to PADs, the first program in North America to train dogs to detect an odor associated with Parkinson’s Disease. This great news was followed by a good-hearted anonymous donor who pledged to match Continue Reading
Coffee & Cocktails with Friends of the San Juans
Written on August 11, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Q&A with Friends’ Staff at the Virtual County Fair We are all ready for some new connections and opportunities. Through the Virtual Fair, you have an opportunity to connect with Friends of the San Juans’ staff, ask questions, and hear the passion that drives their mission. Join the virtual couch for Q&A sessions with Friends staff: Continue Reading

Letters
Written on August 24, 2021 at 3:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we have a Heads Up from Barnaby Zall about the RHNA Annual Picnic… After careful consideration, on Saturday, August 21, the Board of Directors of the Roche Harbor Neighborhood Association voted unanimously to cancel its 2021 Labor Day Isthmus Potluck Picnic, originally scheduled for Sept. 4. RHNA is a charity Continue Reading

Artist Celebrates San Juan Island Beaches with “The Jeweled Shore” Exhibition at Friday Harbor Atelier
Written on August 23, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Artist Shannon Borg — with guest artists Julia Wayne and Wendy Smith — presents an art installation of paintings, fiber art, jewelry and more, with an outdoor reception on Friday, August 27, 4:00 — 7:00pm “Our island beaches are powerful, mysterious, and beautiful places, where we go to reflect, celebrate, and heal,” says Shannon. Continue Reading

Appraisal Day and Auction at SJIMA — Mark Your Calendar Now
Written on August 20, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever wonder how much a piece of art you have is worth? Now is your opportunity to find out! Specialists in the Jewelry and Fine Art-Departments from Bonhams auction house will be on location at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art to answer the probing question, “How much is this family heirloom or estate sale Continue Reading

Letters
Written on August 18, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning we have this letter from Dr. Mark Fishout… The summer of 1940 saw the Battle of Britain, the aerial conflict between the Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe, reach its apex. When in this speech Churchill stated ‘Never in the field of human conflict was so much Continue Reading

Town Administrator Duncan Wilson Receives WCMA 2021 Excellence Award
Written on August 17, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town is pleased to announce that Town Administrator Duncan Wilson was presented the 2021 Excellence Award from the Washington City Management Association (WCMA). This annual award recognizes the outstanding administrator or manager who has enhanced the effectiveness of local elected officials and consistently initiated creative and successful programs. The award was presented August 12, Continue Reading

Birdwatching at the Sculpture Park
Written on August 16, 2021 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Wednesday, August 18th, you’re invited to join Phil Green at the San Juan Island’s Sculpture Park for a morning of birdwatching, from 8:00 to 10:00 am. Dress appropriately and don’t forget your binoculars!

Anonymous Donor to Match the Match for PADs during the SJI Virtual County Fair
Written on August 12, 2021 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Between August 18 and August 22, the San Juan Island Community Foundation has pledged to match up to a thousand dollars given to PADs, the first program in North America to train dogs to detect an odor associated with Parkinson’s Disease. This great news was followed by a good-hearted anonymous donor who pledged to match Continue Reading

Coffee & Cocktails with Friends of the San Juans
Written on August 11, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Q&A with Friends’ Staff at the Virtual County Fair We are all ready for some new connections and opportunities. Through the Virtual Fair, you have an opportunity to connect with Friends of the San Juans’ staff, ask questions, and hear the passion that drives their mission. Join the virtual couch for Q&A sessions with Friends staff: Continue Reading