Check out this gorgeous sunrise photographed last week by Kevin Holmes!

Upright Channel Sunrise – Kevin Holmes photo – Click to enlarge

Jan Murphy shares this note with you about her recent workshop…
I’ve attached a photo of the Wild at Heart Studios Michael DeMeng Workshop we just had this weekend. The workshop was titled, “The Patron Saint of Found Objects”, and the instructor was Michael DeMeng, a well-known mixed-media assemblage artist.
The workshop was held at the Grange Sunday and Monday and it was AWESOME!

For upcoming workshops, folks can check out my site: www.wildatheartstudios.com.

Thanks!

Jan

Here’s a press release from FHHS teacher Jenny Wilson, via Maude Cumming…

Hi all – Thank you for your support in the past. Here we go again with a new school year and a new “batch” of Service-Learners! Please see the press release request from teacher Jenny Wilson below:

The FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin August 29th. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and local organizations. If you have a community improvement service project in mind, a fifteen minute in-class presentations time can be arranged on September 3rd, 4th or 5th, from 9:15 – 10:10. Please contact Jenny Wilson at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> for more information.
Thank you very much for your continuing support and interest in our students!
Jenny Wilson
FHHS Teacher
(360) 378-5215

Thanks again…we couldn’t do it without you.

Maude Cumming
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
San Juan Island School District
(360) 378-4133

How much have your grandparents passed on to you about your family’s heritage? How many generations would it take for your people to forget their past?

This week’s film tells the story of a lost culture and the work being done to recover it. Come out Tuesday, August 27 at 7 pm to view The Adventurers: A Story Told in Stone, the weekly documentary offering from the Friday Harbor Film Festival at the FHFF office (10 First St., next door to The Toy Box. Admission is by donation, including free popcorn. Seating is limited.

This film draws us into the world of the Polynesians of Raivavae in the Austral Islands and the Nuku Hiva on the Marquesas Islands. Edmundo Edwards (Pacific Islands Research and Education Institute) is working with island nations seeking out their lost and deliberately hidden civilization. The people know nothing of their past because following their discovery by Europeans, who brought missionaries and foreign diseases, 80% of the population died within a short period of time. Survivors were converted to Christianity, destroying the symbols of their religion. Now archaeologists are uncovering who these people had been for thousands of years.

3 Days Of Films You Won’t Want To Miss!
Tickets are now on sale for the exciting First Annual Friday Harbor Film Festival. Purchase from the San Juan Community Theatre box office in person (100 Second St.), by telephone at 360-378-3210 or on-line at http://www.sjctheatre.org/. Festival information is available at www.fhff.org.

In recognition of the thousands of public safety personnel that have been called to serve their city, state and country each and every day, Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed the week of August 25 – September 1, 2013 to be “Stand With Those Who Serve Week” in the state of Washington.

Washington’s public safety personnel from city, county, state, federal and military are often called to serve daily in a variety of ways throughout the great State of Washington. In many cases, their commitment extends well past a day at work and these same caring individuals are the coaches, mentors and leaders in their own communities.

Washington’s public safety agencies work collaboratively to safeguard life and property even in the face of personal harm on a daily basis. We would like the citizens of Washington State to take the time to show your support for the public safety community by letting them know that you “Stand With Those Who Serve”.

The San Juan Singers are throwing a picnic potluck on August 28th at the Brickworks between 5PM and 8PM. Anyone who has sung with the singers is invited, and should bring a potluck item to serve eight people. Spouses are invited. There will be a presentation about the future of the Singers after dinner. Please contact Kathy Dolsen at [email protected] for information, and/or RSVP.

Monday night, August 26th is a film that many of us have been waiting for: “SIRIUS….the Disclosure Project.”

Follow Dr. Stephen Greer on a lifelong quest to uncover the secrets behind the 60 year-old UFO blackout.

Frustrating yet exhilarating and hopeful….you won’t forget this film. The future is so close to looking bright. Come join us for this night of discovery.

Monday, 7:00 PM at the Library. Free popcorn and refreshments thanks to Friends of the Library.

Eddie Rivera July 10, 1960 – August 22, 2013

Eddie Rivera joined our island community in the summer of 2004 and we were all touched by being his friends. Those that knew Eddie enjoyed his enthusiasm for technology, long walks and felt his big generous heart.

Eddie participated in a wide variety of activities, whether you knew Eddie from trivia, volley ball, nature, technology, the dog park, hiking, traveling, your office, March Madness or just sharing a Guinness or glass of champagne, no matter what he was doing he filled up the room.

Please join us and his brothers in the celebration of his life on August 29 at the white farm house located at 75 Cattle Point Road. Potluck and beverages starting at 5:00 pm.

This is a belated thank you letter from me, your SJ Update editor Tim Dustrude, to everyone who helped out with the photo exhibit at the Fair this year…

I was the superintendent of the photography exhibit at the Fair this year and it was sometimes almost overwhelming – scheduling, planning, brainstorming, connecting, creating…  and having never done it before, it was like shooting in the dark. Luckily I was mentored in the beginning by Bob Stavers, the superintendent of the last 5 years, and I would like to acknowledge him and say “Thanks Bob!

But there was one big failure on my part and I would like to try to make up for that here. I failed to publicly acknowledge and thank all the volunteers and judges that worked so hard to make this happen. I could not have done it without them. So here they are in alphabetical order: Continue Reading

Here’s an some updated information on Sundays event:

It’s this Sunday at San Juan Vineyards: The Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of San Juan Island, will present the 7th annual Concours d’Elegance on August 25. All interesting cars and motorcycles are most welcome, and the featured marque for 2013 will be Ford performance cars, honoring the 50th anniversary of the Ford GT40.

While the theme of Sunday’s event is “Ford Performance Cars”, British car fans will find plenty to love or admire. This 2000 Caterham Superlight R will be joined by prized examples from Jaguar, MG, Lotus, DeLorean, and Mini.

Sunday’s schedule follows. There is no charge for spectators but a $10 donation is suggested. This year’s beneficiaries are Fish for Teeth, the Family Umbrella Group, and the Rotary International’s polio eradication project.

• 9:00 to 10:30 am – Open for Entrant Parking
• 9:00 to Noon Coffee, Muffins, Cookies, Water for sale
• 11:00 am Open for Spectators
• 12:00 to 2:00 pm Lunch Available; Wine will be sold in the pavilion
• 12:00 to 2:00 pm Music by the Argyle Street Jazz Band
• 2:00 pm Deadline for People’s Choice voting
• 2:30 pm Presentation of Awards
• 3:00 pm Concours Closed, Cars can be moved

Join us for a fun filled day of autos and motorcycles with people who love them.

The Concours is a charitable event; the beneficiaries for 2013 are Fish for Teeth, the Family Umbrella Group of San Juan Island, and the Rotary International Polio Eradication Project.

An important source of support is provided by our Sponsors: Barrier Porsche, Road Scholars, Lowe Construction, Printonyx and the San Juan Vineyards.

See the schedule and more information on their website at http://sanjuanconcours.org.

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This just in… Bad news and good news – Unfortunately, Kuba Tana had to cancel their 5:00 performance at the Art Market this afternoon due to a hand injury of one of their key players. Fortunately, local favorite, Teddy Deane, is stepping up to the plate to join us from 5-7pm……keyboard and vocals….lots of originals and favorites!

We also have classical guitarist, Oliver Strasser, playing from 3-5pm….plus, of course, a great variety of artists, massage, food and this week the Soroptimists, selling hats for one of their fundraisers!

Help us spread the word by sharing this info with your customers, email lists and Facebook friends.

Friday Harbor Art Market. Friday, August 23. 3-7 pm at Brickworks Plaza. Art Market contact: [email protected].

North Santiaum Deadfall by Steve Hill – Click for larger version

Come as you are to the reception for WM McCauley Gallery’s exhibition featuring Steve Hill and Janice Maple.

Steve’s striking pastels of landscapes and cityscapes have won numerous awards. He has shown and taught throughout the Northwest, East Coast, and internationally.

Untitled by Janice Maple – Click for larger version

San Juan Island’s Janice Maple presents her finely rendered studies of nature with their vibrant colors and precise brushwork.

Meet both artists, experience their new works, and enjoy some refreshments Saturday from 4 until 8pm. Remember, that’s the new gallery at 232 A St. across from Market Chef. Exhibit will run through September 20th.

Join Mike Vouri, Historian and Chief of Interpretation, San Juan Island National Historic Park, for this month’s Know Your Island Walk, to revisit the Fraser Homestead Trail. Learn new history of the Rossler Family.

Meet and park at American Camp Visitor Center. Length is 3.5 mi RT. Terrain is dirt trail. Rating is easy. Dogs on leashes are welcome.

Saturday, August 24, 1:00 – 4:00 pm  Rain or shine.

More info is on the San Juan Island Trails Committee website.

Margaret asked to have this posted again and with emphasis that grief support for all in our community is part of the mission of Hospice of San Juan and is open to everyone who has experienced a significant loss. No prior hospice affiliation is required.

Hospice of San Juan Grief Support Services is utilizing its grant from the San Juan Island Community Foundation (in partnership with Peace Health and The Women’s Fund) to continue their professionally facilitated grief support group. The Grief Support Group is offered free of charge to all participants and Lenore Bayuk will again facilitate the 8-week session beginning September 10, 2013.

Participants need not have been engaged with Hospice of San Juan to register. The sessions are offered free of charge but donations are accepted as part of their “pay it forward” campaign.

See this flyer for more info, (PDF) Contact Margaret Langlie or Madelyn Busse if you have questions!

Warm regards,

Margaret Langlie
mlanglie [@] goddulanglie [.] com
(360) 378-2181; (425) 466-6601

Madelyn Busse
(360) 375-6053
mbusse5 [@] aol [.] com

Here’s something fun that happened on Saturday, the last day of the 2013 SJC Fair. It was originally an idea of Zach and Debbi Fincher of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and their Rock Solid Youth Group. They organized it and got ahold of Julie Hagn and Michelle Mazzerella who choreographed the dance and got people to join in from the crowd and dance.

Add a few people shooting video and sending it to Dustrude Photography for production and we have a little video to share with you. Turn up the speakers and dance like no one’s watching!

Water by Randall Tipton & Stone by Tom Small – Click for larger version

There’s a new show opening at Waterworks Gallery and running August 24 through Sept 14:

• Tom Small – Recent Stone, wood and glass sculptures.
• Randall Tipton – Abstract landscape paintings

Tom Small’s recent sculptures worked in cast glass, basalt or wood convey the tactile nature of sculpture yet the designs resonate with elegance and simplicity. While complicated enough to demand our attention in finding the visual details.

Randall’s landscape paintings whether in acrylic or oil portray his love of the land, whether it is the coastline, the mountains or the woodlands. His portrayal, abstracted and seemingly unfinished, allows the viewer to see the landscape in a lighter way.

Each artist captures the spirit of the subject in their respective media with the details and marks, allowing the viewer to bring their own experience to the work.

Reception for the artists, Saturday August 24