Coming up….kids’ events to bring out the kid, in you.

Proud grandpa Matt Dollahite at Gallery San Juan shows Sam the picture he painted...of Sam!

Let’s see what the kids are up to….

• It’s one of the big contests of the year – and it’s NOW! Here’s more from Melina at the Library:

Design a Bookmark Contest

School-aged children on San Juan Island still have a chance to compete in the San Juan Island Library annual bookmark contest.  The deadline for the art contest in Sunday, May 30, when the library closes at 5:00 p.m. Students (grades K through 5) must submit their bookmark art on the theme “make a splash!” and use the entry forms available at the San Juan Island Library, Friday Harbor Elementary School and participating private island schools.

Winners will be announced June 17 and acknowledged at the opening of the library’s Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, June 23 at 1:30 p.m.  All entries will be displayed at the library through the month of June. Winning entries will receive a prize, and will be used as official bookmarks in the library throughout the year.

For more info, contact: Melina Lagios, Youth Services Librarian, mlagios (at) sjlib.org, 360-378-2798

Those are troop leaders Kim & Jill in the back row; the girls, from left to right are: Vida Wight, Jaclyn Domenich, Jayna Ott, Grace Pauls, Lucy Urbach, Allison Benz, Joely Loucks, Katy Kulseth, Jordyn McCutcheon

• Jill & Kim and the Brownies have news:

I wanted to share with you some news from Brownie Troop 52259 (above) from whom many islanders buy GS cookies and Thanksgiving pies every year.  After three years as Brownies, they are now officially Junior Girl Scouts, having “flown up” in a Bridging Ceremony held at Spirit Cove. The picture of them above is after receiving their new green uniform vests.

• Been going to these for the past fifteen years, and they’re always fun – Cathy Kromer & her crew have a lot of fun planned. Here’s the scoop:

Kids of All Ages!  It’s CARNIVAL Time!

Fun…friends…family…and making memories all come together at Friday Harbor Elementary School on Saturday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The third annual Spring Carnival-open to islanders and visitors alike-brings out the kids in all of us.

The FHES P.T.A. hosts a variety of activities, with each classroom setting up a game booth—from a cupcake walk and face painting to favorites like putt-putt golf and balloon darts.  Three huge “bouncy” inflatables will be set up and yummy treats will be for sale, such as snow cones, hamburgers and cotton candy.

Admission is free. Tickets will be for sale for food and games.  Proceeds benefit the P.T.A.

“This is a great way to spend a few hours with family and community, sharing in the wonderful spirit of this island,” said Carnival Coordinator Cathy Kromer.  “Plus, it raises some much needed money for our school.”

The carnival also features a petting zoo, the ever popular dunk tank and more….For more information, contact Cathy Kromer at 370-5315.

Alex working with the middle school band...

• Composer Alex Shapiro is in rehearsals with the Friday Harbor Middle School Band for the May 25 premiere of Paper Cut, commissioned for the American Composers Forum BandQuest series…this is way cool. Here’s more on Alex’s website.

And…have you heard her album Notes From the Kelp? I listen to it all the time, and I’ll bet you’d like it. You can hear it at the listening station at Island Studios or listen to & buy it on Alex’s site.

Julie Hagn (right) plays the delightful sprite just right all night in My Fair Lady, with Desi Whalen turning in a memorable turn as Eliza. This is the last weekend of the show's three week run.

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