Posted April 28, 2015 at 5:39 am by Tim Dustrude
You are invited to an Open House for Paideia Classical School on Tuesday, April 28 from 4:00-6:30 PM at 265 Price Street, Friday Harbor.
Come meet our teachers, tour the classrooms, chat with board members and other Paideia families, and have a hot dog on us. All are welcome.
Paideia Classical School is a Christian school serving grades K through 8th. For more information, call the school at 378-8322, visit our Facebook page, or look us up online at www.paideiaclassicalschool.com.
Posted April 28, 2015 at 5:25 am by Tim Dustrude
Scott from Island Inn invites you to the job fair they’ll be holding next week. Here he is with the details…
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Hello Tim,
Just INN case you haven’t heard: The Island Inn at 123 West (the #1 hotel INN Friday Harbor also voted BEST in the Northwest) is hosting a job fair on Monday, May 4th!
The Inn’s team members will be on hand from 4pm – 6pm with some light refreshments to meet and greet candidates who’d like to get INN on one of the job opportunities that the Inn has available!
We recommend that INNterested folks dress for success and complete an application online before the fair or scoop one up from our welcome room on Front Street to complete and bring with them. Continue Reading
Posted April 28, 2015 at 5:18 am by Tim Dustrude
Letter to the Editor: Thank You United Way of San Juan County
United Way of San Juan County is an amazingly helpful organization that supports many needed programs on our islands, that would otherwise go unfunded.
Primary Intervention Program (PIP), also known as the Special Pal Program, is one of the programs supported by United Way. This program is based out of Friday Harbor Elementary School and is designed to help each student have the most successful learning experience possible by encouraging healthy self-image and positive social skills.
PIP staff and trained volunteers help students in the primary grades with these goals. So far this year, over 50 students have participated in the program. This school program would not be possible without the significant financial support from United Way. During a time when state funding for education and other services has been inconsistent, United Way has stepped in to save many essential and deserving programs, like PIP. I encourage the community to continue its support of United Way. Thank You!
Sincerely,
Amara Zee and Teresa Tilton
PIP Coordinators
Posted April 27, 2015 at 5:55 am by Tim Dustrude
Gordon Steele has better things to do than shop for groceries, so it’s best to get in and out as quickly as possible – John Stimpson photo
A 96th birthday celebration for Gordon Steele will be held at the Village at the Harbour, 543 Spring Street on Sunday, May 3rd from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. It is a ‘Come and Go’ event.
Gordon Steele – Mary Kalbert photo
‘To the Moon and Beyond’ is a historical journey that begins with photos and personal memorabilia from the 1920’s through the founding of and international acclaim of Luxel Corporation.
This presentation showcases Steele’s life and scientific contributions ranging from the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to the electroluminescent lighting aboard the Apollo Lunar Module to the “best white-light images of the sun” from Space Lab 2.
There is much more. Stop by the Village to honor Gordon Nevins Steele, an island smart guy, scientist, inventor, builder, roller coaster phenom and San Juan County Fair zucchini racer extraordinaire.
Gordon Steel – Contributed photo
Posted April 27, 2015 at 5:45 am by Tim Dustrude
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Again this year – home grown vegetable starts from your local master gardeners – tomatoes, peppers, squashes, cucumbers, brassicas, herbs.
Come fill your garden from this large selection of varieties that will thrive in our climate. Also perennials dug from master gardeners’ flower beds, all potted up for you to stick into the ground at your home, and a selection of natives as well.
This annual event has become a popular tradition here on San Juan Island, so get there early to grab your favorites before we start selling out!
Posted April 27, 2015 at 5:43 am by Tim Dustrude
Reese is this week’s Pet of the Week – Traci Walter photo
Hello! I’m Reese and I’m fairly certain you have never seen a more beautiful dog than ME! I’m a mature gal of about 7 and I love, love, love people!
What I love most of all, though is food! That’s right – I’m a foodie! I love it so much, I need to be on a little bit of a diet, to keep me healthy and trim. (Swimsuit season is just around the corner, you know.)
I get along great with other dogs and I even like cats. You should stop by the animal shelter and meet me! Bring me a snack!
Animal Shelter
111 Shelter Road
(360) 378-2158
Posted April 27, 2015 at 5:40 am by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Museum of Art presents Cardboard Camp for Kids with Brook Meinhardt
May 23 and 24 from Noon to 4 pm. both days
Ages 7 to 12
A Cardboard Kid Monster – Contributed photo
Cardboard Camp is an opportunity to explore corrugated cardboard at length. Students will learn about the many things we can do with this ordinary material by creating various projects such as self portraits and more. We’ll touch on some basic anatomy, color theory and perspective in this compact Cardboard Camp !
ALL of the cardboard we use is from local island businesses – absolutely EVERYTHING was saved from the dump! Kids should wear clothing that can get a bit messy with glue, paint and oil pastels. All they need to bring is a snack (we take a snack break at the half way point) and a positive attitude !
Brook Meinhardt – Contributed photo
About the teacher:
For most of her career, Brook Meinhardt has been a freelance illustrator specializing in portraits of celebrities and politicians for major newspapers and magazines. She works in mixed media, constructing three-dimensional portraits, primarily from cardboard and wood. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, New York Times, New York Times Sunday Magazine, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, TIME magazine, and Wall Street Journal amongst many others. Her commercial clients include The Gap, Microsoft, MTV, Pottery Barn, Old Navy, Barney’s New York, and Sephora. Continue Reading
Posted April 27, 2015 at 5:38 am by Tim Dustrude
A Saloon near the Friday Harbor waterfront. This building is still standing today – San Juan Island Visitor’s Bureau photo
Smugglers, Phantoms and Tombstones
“History Lives Here” – National Historic Preservation Month in the San Juan Islands is all about breathing a little life back into history during the month of May. It’s easy. It’s time to enjoy guided walking tours, local history talks and other special events that portray the past as long-time islanders lived and remember it. And, a ghost or two may even be encountered in a hallway or cemetery along the way. There’s a LOT going on… Continue Reading
Posted April 27, 2015 at 5:13 am by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Lopez Island, on Tuesday, May 5th from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Advance registration is required.
The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, a management consultant for over a decade.
As part of the workshop, McCafferty will cover business financing, discuss a variety of financing options and will provide a reality check for those considering a new or expanded business venture. He will be available for one-on-one consultation after the workshop.
Participants in the workshop will leave with the resources and support they need to create a business plan including a realistic financial plan. In addition, McCafferty will cover current federal and Washington State tax incentive programs for small businesses.
Details: Tuesday, May 5th from 8-11 a.m. at the Lopez Island Library. Advance registration is required; please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: [email protected].
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County. We believe a strong economy builds a strong community. The EDC works to build an environment that helps business owners create jobs. We serve business: linking organizations and resources, providing valuable information, rendering assistance and advocating for an improved island business environment.
Posted April 27, 2015 at 5:04 am by Tim Dustrude
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Spring is springing and the birds are singing. Mother’s day is just around the corner and Island Rec has the perfect post-Mother’s Day activity or gift idea.
The San Juan Island Garden Club is teaming up with Island Rec to offer a Hanging Flower Basket Class, Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 to 12:00.
Located at the Family Park in the Fairgrounds, you will get step-by-step instruction on planting a 12” flower basket, and take it home with you afterwards! Better yet, have her to enjoy it together with a friend or family member.
The Garden Club will have all the materials needed to put together a beautiful flower basket. Ages 16+, preregistration of $65 before May 7, scholarships available.
www.IslandRec.org, call 360-378-4953, or visit our office at 580 Guard St. Monday – Friday 1-5pm.
Posted April 26, 2015 at 7:21 pm by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health Officials report that tests performed on a patient on San Juan Island have ruled out measles. The test were performed and analyzed at the State Public Health Laboratory in Shoreline on samples from a patient who was reported Tuesday, April 21st as having a rash, fever and other symptoms that suggested measles.
Health & Community Services Director Mark Tompkins reported that as soon as a physician on San Juan Island reported the possible case to the health department, public health officials took precautionary steps to prevent the potential spread of an infectious disease. The movements of the person exhibiting the symptoms were traced and steps were taken to determine who could have been exposed during the presumed contagious period, and to determine their immunity to measles.
“The businesses and the employees we worked with were extremely cooperative and spent a tremendous amount of time and effort to make sure the community was protected,” said Joanne Runyan, Public Health Nurse. “It is reassuring to have that kind of response, and we are grateful for their help.”
The results and analysis of tests performed by the Washington state lab were returned late Friday afternoon. The conclusion, “This was a rash illness, but not measles. Work continues to determine the cause of the illness” said San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James.
Posted April 26, 2015 at 6:34 pm by Tim Dustrude
You are invited to an Open House for Paideia Classical School on Tuesday, April 28 from 4:00-6:30 PM at 265 Price Street, Friday Harbor.
Come meet our teachers, tour the classrooms, chat with board members and other Paideia families, and have a hot dog on us. All are welcome.
Paideia Classical School is a Christian school serving grades K through 8th. For more information, call the school at 378-8322, visit our Facebook page, or look us up online at www.paideiaclassicalschool.com.
Posted April 26, 2015 at 10:56 am by Tim Dustrude
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Skip Mother’s day brunch – take your mama out for dinner and dancing!
FHES and FHMS PTA’s are joining forces for a fundraising event featuring the music stylings of The Chameleons!
Mark Gardner will be there to take your prom photo and we’ll have lots of fun little events and door prizes throughout the evening.
Bring your dollars for beer and wine and balloon pop auction items! Tickets are $25/pp. Prom Facebook Page.
Posted April 26, 2015 at 5:33 am by Tim Dustrude
Animal Shelter to Host Second Annual Dodie Gann Memorial Dog Walk
A Jaime Ellsworth painting
The 2nd Annual Dodie Gann Memorial Dog Walk will take place May 30 at 11:00 at Skagit Valley Community College, 221 Weber Way in Friday Harbor. Dogs and their people will enjoy a one mile round trip walk from the college to the animal shelter. Afterwards, participants will enjoy a Pet-Lover’s Fair, featuring lunch and refreshments by Cynthia’s of Course.
Participants are urged to gather sponsors for the event, with all proceeds going to the Animal Shelter. The three people who raise the most money in sponsorships will be awarded prizes. The first place prize is a Microsoft Surface Tablet.
Those who wish to participate can pick up a registration/sponsorship form at the animal shelter, 111 Shelter Road or at participating retailers, including:
Dodie Gann, who passed away in 2013 was one of the original founders of The Animal Protection Society.
Posted April 26, 2015 at 5:17 am by Tim Dustrude
Teddy Bear clip art copyright by Bobbie Peachey
It’s coming up in just a couple of weeks…
CATS’ annual Teddy Bear Picnic returns to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, May 9th.
The FREE event from noon to 2:00 in the patio garden and Gubelman Theatre features fun activities for kids, a special show, and of course – teddy bears!
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Posted April 25, 2015 at 11:26 am by Tim Dustrude
Here are some of the workshops coming up in May at the San Juan Co-op
Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 pm: “Scents and Sensibility” – An opportunity to find out what ingredients in cosmetics, body care and cleaning products could be harmful.
Saturday, May 9th at 1:00 pm: Learn about or refresh your memory in herbal health and wellbeing. Herbal blends and formulas will be discussed.
Saturday, May 16th at 1:00 pm: A presentation from our vendor, Brooke Melville, creator of Green Sprout Botanicals on all natural, preservative-free face and body care products.
Click here for more information on all of these workshops.