Posted March 19, 2014 at 5:39 am by Tim Dustrude
Chef Daniel Van Hamersfeld of Van Go Pizza – Update photo
Forgot to mention yesterday that in the upcoming fundraiser for Jessica Oldwyn Saturday at Brickworks, Van Go’s Pizza is providing all the food for the barn dance.
Daniel is giving them a screamin’ deal on take & bake pizzas so they can feed everyone and still hopefully make some profit money for Jess.
Posted March 19, 2014 at 5:03 am by Tim Dustrude
Just got this heads up from CenturyLink:
Scheduled routine maintenance of NoaNet fiber could affect CenturyLink customers
NoaNet, a nonprofit broadband provider, will perform scheduled routine maintenance of its fiber in the San Juan Islands on March 19. During this scheduled maintenance, CenturyLink customers may experience up to a two-hour service disruption affecting Internet and long distance dialing. However, 911 and interisland dialing will not be affected.
Good news – it’s in the wee small hours when most of us will be asleep anyway…
Posted March 18, 2014 at 1:04 pm by Tim Dustrude
Run Ladies Run is happening on Saturday, March 22nd. And don’t forget, this year, Run Ladies Run is sponsoring Jessica Oldwyn in her fight with Brain Cancer. As you probably know, Jessica is an island native, now living in Seattle. She was diagnosed with Brain Cancer 4 years ago. Read more about that and what RLR is doing on her behalf at the Run Ladies Run website.
Both the 10k and the Half-Marathon start at 9:30 a.m. at Brickworks and both finish at Brickworks as well.
Packet pickup is Friday March 21st at Haley’s from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
And as far as the Barn Dance Fundraiser, Jess’ sister Courtney has the lowdown on that:
Jess will be here to do the 10k on Saturday morning along with all of the other Run Ladies Run gals. That evening we will be having a big barn dance with food, drinks & music. This event is family friendly & is open to all islanders, not just the runners. Jess and her husband Danny are really excited to see lots of friends and be able to thank our island community in person for all of their support! Entry to the dance is by donation. All of the proceeds from the barn dance go directly to the Jessica Oldwyn Fund at Islanders Bank to help with the cost of her treatments.
The Barn Dance will be at Brickworks from 5:00 to 10:00 PM. So break out your cowboy boots, come on down & get ready to dance!!
This family friendly event is open to all islanders & friends as well as all of you lady walker/runners!
Posted March 18, 2014 at 5:56 am by Tim Dustrude
Just got the news from Morgan over at Island Rec…
Congratulations to Roger Paul, John Entermann of Anacortes, Tony Fyrqvist , and Jock Warren for being big winners in the 3rd Annual Table Tennis Tournament this weekend in each of their Divisions. Daniel Farber of Anacortes took Second place in the tight final game against Roger. Roger won the tournament two years ago, 2012 also. Thanks to everyone who participated and made it happen. Thanks to Pablitos, Mi Casita, Van Go’s Pizza and Golden Triangle for Prizes. For more information call 378-4953 or visit www.islandrec.org
Posted March 18, 2014 at 5:54 am by Tim Dustrude
Louise Dustrude does some bird watching from the new blind on the Westside Lake Trail – John Dustrude photo
Meet Land Steward Doug McCutchen of the San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Island Audubon bird watcher extraordinaire Barb Jensen to walk and see the new bird watching blind on the Land Bank Preserve on Westside Road. Meet and park at the pull-off on the east side of Westside Road, .7mi. north of the main entrance to Lime Kiln Point State Park. Length is 1 mi. Rating is easy. Terrain is wooded path. No dogs please; dogs and birds do not mix! Rain or shine.
Information: sanjuanislandtrails.org
Saturday March 22, 2014, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Posted March 18, 2014 at 5:40 am by Tim Dustrude
Suzie has another workshop coming up in April. Here’s her introduction to it…
What Does It Take To Live An Authentic Life? – Contributed photo
Do you most often express ego-story or authentic nature? What is “Ego” exactly? What are the benefits of living more authentically, and what prevents you from doing so? In an upcoming workshop led by Suzie Thomas, you will have the opportunity to explore these questions, utilizing meditation, teaching pieces, group dialogue, Q&A, and focused inquiry into your personal experience.
The workshop will be held in a private residence on San Juan Island Saturday April 12th, 2014, from Noon to 4:00 pm. Cost is $40. Due to limited space, there is only room for 12 maximum. To reserve a seat, please pre-register and pre-pay.
To register or with questions, please contact Suzie on her cell phone (206) 406-3085 or via email at:
suziethomas [.] journeys [@] gmail [.] com
Posted March 18, 2014 at 5:36 am by Tim Dustrude
Just heard from Tammy over at Paideia Classical School that they’re having an open house next weekend… It’s Sunday, March 23rd from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at 265 Price St.
Here’s their flyer or call 378-8322 for more info.
Posted March 17, 2014 at 6:48 pm by Tim Dustrude
Mr. Gibbs is this week’s Pet of the Week – Click for larger image
Everyone who meets Mr. Gibbs immediately falls in love with him! He is a 6-year old wire-haired Dachshund / Corgi mix with a great personality and so much love to give. Mr. Gibbs lost his family and home due to foreclosure and would really appreciate feeling loved and safe again. He gets along well with cats and other dogs and has a very calm, quiet demeanor. Do you have room in your home and heart for 12 pounds of unconditional love? Get in touch with the Shelter.
Posted March 17, 2014 at 5:48 am by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Hobbes with this week’s update and Jim Maya with the photo…
Stellar Sea Lions keeping those noses up! – Click for larger image – Jim Maya photo
Capt. Jack & Mate Andy and the crew on the inter-island ferry Hiyu reported that the T49A’s (transient orcas) showed up Friday afternoon right outside Friday Harbor! And they stayed in the area for around 3 hours feeding on seals and porpoise…
It’s been a beautiful week to be on the water, that’s for sure! The week started off with transient orcas known as the T18’s and T19B (Old Floppy Fin). The T49A’s were also spotted on the West-Side by Jim Maya. There are four orcas in both of these groups. Gray whales are being seen down in the Sound and around Everette. Green Point is the place to be when it comes to sea lions and wonderful brightly colored Harlequin ducks… Other wildlife being seen are seals, harbor porpoise, very playful Dall’s porpoise, eagles and tons of seabirds. Our southern resident orca pods are most likely still off-shore. Check out the PWWA and the SJIVB websites to see who’s running trips. Cheers from the PWWA.
Capt. Hobbes Buchanan
San Juan Island Whale & Wildlife Tours & Water Taxi Services
Posted March 17, 2014 at 5:42 am by Tim Dustrude
Spring Break School’s Out Camp, April 7th thru 11th – Contributed photo
Kids and Parents! Are you looking for a fun and convenient childcare option during spring break? Island Rec is offering a fun-filled day-camp for K-6th graders. Our staff is designing an enriching camp experience including fun games & activities, crafts, swimming, beach trips, and lots more!
School’s Out Camp will run Monday through Friday, April 7th-11th at Friday Harbor Elementary School. Camp hours are from 8:30am to 3:30pm daily with optional extended hours from 3:30pm to 5:30pm each evening. Children must have a current STAR application on file and may enroll for specific days or for the full 5-day session.
Space is limited for this program and parents are strongly encouraged to register early. Sign up before March 21st and save with an early fee discount. Scholarships are available for those on the free or reduced lunch program. Sign up today!
To register, or for more information on camp fees and scholarships, please call 378-4953 or visit www.islandrec.org.
Posted March 17, 2014 at 5:30 am by Tim Dustrude
Watch a Movie:
Black Wave: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez
Screenings of this award-winning documentary about the Exxon Valdez oil spill Tuesday night at the Grange –
• San Juan Island: Tuesday, March 18 • 7:00 pm • San Juan Island Grange
Sponsored by Friday Harbor Film Festival. Admission is by donation.
Click here for Trailer and more info.
Posted March 17, 2014 at 4:51 am by Tim Dustrude
Readers Theatre at SJCT March 18 and 19
San Juan Community Theatre’s On Book! Readers Theatre series features Christopher Durang’s comical Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gubelman Theatre.
The Tony Award-winning play features middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia who live in the family home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Named for characters in plays by Anton Chekhov, Vanya and Sonia have not had to grow up. Neither has a job, and money is provided by their sister Masha, who is a movie star, who owns the house and pays the bills. Vanya (who is gay) and Sonia (who is forever reminding everyone that she is adopted) spend their days doing nothing, bemoaning their rather Chekovian lot in life. Their world is turned upside down when Masha returns home bringing her much younger dimwitted lover, Spike.
The reading is directed by Joy Van Camp.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with festival seating. Admission is free.
For more information on the series and other Theatre events, visit www.sjctheatre.org
Posted March 16, 2014 at 10:30 pm by Tim Dustrude
Monday afternoon, March 17, 5:30 at the SJI Yacht Club. Meeting agenda as follows:
1. Citizen comments/requests: For items not on the agenda citizens can make a brief presentation and ask the Commission to schedule a topic for discussion at a future meeting.
2. Regular Business
A. Approve minutes for March 5, 2014 Special Commission meeting (Note: Minutes are kept at the Port Office and on the Port’s website: portfridayharbor.org).
B. Approve vouchers and payroll.
Update on Spring Street Landing
3. Action Items:
A. Approve RFP for marketing Services
B. Approve design changes to SSL Building
C. Approve BC & J Architects Task Order for design development of SSL Building
D. Approve Draft Waterfront Master Plan
4. Discussion Items:
5. Port Director Reports:
6. Port Commissioner Issues and Committee Reports:
7. Additional citizen comments/requests.
8. Adjourn
Posted March 16, 2014 at 6:10 am by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Summer Arts Fair is the largest and longest-running art extravaganza on the islands. Held the third weekend in July, we block off Court Street with rows of white tents where talented artists show and sell their wares to the sounds of fun local music wafting over the courthouse lawn. Buy a lunch from one of the food vendors and have a picnic on the lawn before exploring the fantastic pottery, textiles, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, soaps, furniture, hammocks and so much more. Each artist is on site at their booth and ready to answer your questions.
Island Rec leads the always-anticipated Chalk It Up event, where kids of all ages decorate the courthouse sidewalks. Creative Passions Craft Supply House has a children’s crafts tent where all kinds of fun summer souvenirs are created with the help of crafter-extraordinaire Bonnie Turman.
Yummy desserts and a fabulous musical lineup complete the day with lively marimba, country, folk, local rock n roll. You won’t want to miss this one: The Summer Arts Fair is the most anticipated art festival of the year!
(Make your hotel reservations early!)
Sponsored by the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce.
For an art or food vendor application, email:
Rebecca [@] SanJuanIsland [.] org
or call 360 378 5240 or drop by the Chamber office at 135 Spring Street in Friday Harbor. Application deadline is May 1.
Posted March 15, 2014 at 6:26 am by Tim Dustrude
Kevin from the Historical Museum shares this news about the Leos helping out …
Morgan and Ashton Timmons and Griffin Cuomo use some muscle power – Contributed photo
Hi Tim,
I wanted to pass along a note to recognize the hard work of the San Juan LEO Club. Recently, they helped us at the San Juan Historical Museum to move a portion of our agricultural collection to an offsite storage location, as we proceed in the development of our new Museum of History and Industry (MHI). In the process, they learned a bit of history about some interesting relics of the past.
The volunteers made quick work of the pizza – Contributed photo
The kids pulled together and truly made a difference and were rewarded for their hard work with pizza and the feeling of doing a good deed!
Thank you San Juan LEOS!
Kevin Loftus, Executive Director
San Juan Historical Museum
sjmuseum.org
historicsanjuans.org
Posted March 15, 2014 at 5:56 am by Tim Dustrude
Please join us at our next meeting March 27, 2014 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM in the meeting room at Earth Box Motel and Spa on Spring Street in Friday Harbor. Open to all interested.
Music, Food, Games, Family Fun, Art and Cancer? Yes! BIG, fun upcoming event benefiting the fight against cancer; Relay for Life
Annually, teams of volunteers have performed fundraisers, right here on San Juan Island, and have raised thousands of dollars to put towards cancer research. Teams like Herbs Tavern and Friday Harbor High School have served food, sold items and walked miles for donations funding Relay for Life. This year it will be held Sept. 27 – 28 at the Fairgrounds
Help us in the planning process for the community’s Relay For Life event. This event supports the mission of the American Cancer Society to save lives by helping people stay well, get well, finding cures and fighting back against cancer. The meeting is open to everyone.
Join a team or create a team of your own. Help by volunteering. Contact us at:
geoff [.] weatherbie [@] cancer [.] org
or phone (425) 404-2228 and ask for Geoff.