Full slate of Island Rec programs coming this summer

The folks at Island Rec have some details to share about their upcoming summer programming.

Island Rec has a variety of free programming this summer. Check out our website for additional information and registration. Every program is open to all ages.

Farmers Market Tie Dyeing

Saturday June 11
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Brickworks

Join us for some weekend fun and creativity. Island Rec will once again be setting up a free Arts & Crafts booth at the Farmers Market. The always popular tie dyeing will be on June 11. White t-shirts will be available at $5 each.

Pig War Picnic

Monday, July 4
After the Fourth of July parade
The lawn at the Catholic Church

Join us for some for some old-fashioned games at the annual Kiwanis Pig War Picnic.

Art in the Park with Alchemy Art Center

Sundays between July 3 and Aug. 7
John O. Linde Community Park

Join Alchemy Art Center and guest artists for fun and free community art days. Professional artists will lead an exciting roster of activities. Space is limited; register in advance to save your spot. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Each Sunday will have two timeslots offered to choose from: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• July 3 – Silly clay faces
• July 10 – Custom stamp-making: cards, patches, and stickers
• July 17 – Clay beads and charms
• July 24 – Indigo dyeing
• July 31 – Screen printing t-shirts
• Aug. 7 – Decoupage

Music on the Lawn

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
July 6, 13, 20, 27 and Aug 3, 10
San Juan Historical Museum

This is Island Rec’s free outdoor summer concert series. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic, and enjoy an evening of music on the lawn at the San Juan Historical Museum. FANS will offer treats and beverages for sale at each concert. Please, no pets or alcohol. Pack it in, pack it out.

Shaw Island Bike Ride

Sunday July 31
Depart Friday Harbor on the 11:35 a.m. ferry, return by 5:05 p.m.

Join Island Rec for a free summer ride on lovely, bike friendly Shaw Island. Take the ferry for free on your bikes and choose to ride either the several longer loop rides on the island or ride the easy two-mile fairly level, paved roads to the Shaw County Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon at the sandy beach.

An Island Rec ‘sag wagon’ will follow riders to make sure no flat tires or other issues stop anyone from getting to the park or back home. Everyone will meet at the Shaw ferry landing to review the map, route and check their gear and bikes. If you’ve never had the chance to check out Shaw Island, this is a great way to do so. No pre-registration required, just come with your helmets and bikes. All young riders must have a parent or guardian with them.

Please check islandrec.org in July for any potential ferry schedule changes for this event.

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