Topic: Entertainment
Come Play Summer Bingo with Soroptimists
Written on June 23, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bingo comes back to Friday Harbor! On both Saturday, June 25 and July 2 Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor again will hold Bingo at the Mullis Center. Doors open at 1:30 PM and play will begin at 2 PM. The games will be sponsored by Friday Harbor Electric and by Vacation Doorways. This is a Continue Reading
Retro Rocket
Written on June 22, 2016 at 5:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Retro Rocket returns to The Rumor Mill stage Wednesday, June 22 at 7:00 pm with their collection of R’n’B, Motown, and Rock hits to celebrate the release of Rob’s CD project titled “Return from Never Was”. Retro Rocket will also be performing a few tunes from the new CD.
Summer Celebration and Benefit
Written on June 19, 2016 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s a summer celebration and benefit with the Plutons Organ Trio – Ready for something super cool to celebrate the start of Summer?!! Get into the social season, sunshine groove with some soul food & music! The Plutons Organ Trio from Portland will be making a special appearance at Brickworks. Be prepared to party, bring Continue Reading
Island Writers at the Fair!
Written on June 18, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling All Island Writers for the San Juan County Fair! Do you enjoy writing poetry, short fiction, or creative nonfiction? How about writing for children, or writing about the Fair theme? Writers of all ages are welcome to submit original, unpublished works. While the limit of entries is 4 entries per person, your imagination is Continue Reading
OIFF’s SFP Winners
Written on June 17, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island Film Festival’s Short Film Project Announces Winners Three films featuring the San Juan Islands will be screened at the 3rd annual Orcas Island Film Festival, October 7th – 10th Orcas Island, WA … The Orcas Island Film Festival announces three winning scripts to be produced this summer, exploring the San Juan Archipelago and Continue Reading
Seahawks Mascot and Drumline to Appear in FH Parade
Written on June 17, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seattle Seahawk Mascot Blitz And Blue Thunder Drumline Join 2016 Independence Day Parade The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the nationally recognized Friday Harbor Independence Day Parade, is proud to announce the return of ever popular Seattle Seahawk mascot Blitz for the 2016 event. This year Blitz will be joined by the Continue Reading
It’s Dance Happy Time Again
Written on June 16, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enjoy the annual dance show/recital with fabulous routines from ages 3 through Adult in Creative, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Mexican Dancing, and more! Lots of fun and a guaranteed great time! Saturday, June 18 at 7:00 pm at the San Juan Community Theatre Tickets are $8/Adults and $5/Students/Children. Festival tickets can only be purchased at the Continue Reading
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on June 15, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll of the Summer Film Series shares this note with you… Only one more week until the curtain goes up for the Tuesday Night Film Series at the Community Theatre! Beginning June 21st at 7:30 pm (please note time change!!), we will screen an independent movie beginning in the Whittier. The films have been Continue Reading
Americana through Music and Art at SJCT June 24
Written on June 14, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ragtime, blues and Americana pianist Scott Kirby showcases a multi-media stage performance at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. Main Street Souvenirs features live piano music, a spoken narrative, and a video presentation—all in celebration of the American heartland. The visual “projected” dimension of the program will accompany both the Continue Reading
Author Event at the Library
Written on June 13, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are collaborating to introduce readers and history buffs to La Conner author, Ashley Sweeney, and her debut novel Eliza Waite on Saturday, June 18, 7:00 pm at the Library. Set in the San Juan Islands in 1898, Eliza Waite recounts the story of a disenfranchised woman Continue Reading
Legion Trivia Champs
Written on June 11, 2016 at 10:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Tuesday, June 6, team Clever Onez clenched the title of Team Trivia Champions for the 2016 season of monthly trivia games at American Legion Post 163. The other five teams congratulated the new champions who were awarded the coveted “Post 163 Trivia Champion” caps as well as a large batch of homemade brownies for Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds: TOP GUN
Written on June 10, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Top Gun is flyin’ into the Drive-In this Friday, June 10th. Head on up to the Fairgrounds and enjoy this classic 80’s flick. Parking opens at 8:00pm, and the movie starts just after 9:15 pm. $5/person, or $20 for a family of five. Age 5 and under, FREE!
Orca Sing 2016
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orca Sing 2016, June 25 at Lime Kiln Point State Park, 7 p.m. Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern Resident orcas. This year’s event is the 17th annual and will take place on Saturday, June 25, beginning at Continue Reading
Take Flight Tonight
Written on June 8, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s one more photo from Spring Street School’s production of Tumbleweed People in No-Man’s Land, playing at San Juan Community Theatre, tonight and tomorrow night at 6:00 pm. “Come and support some of the hardest working kids you’ll ever see, on or off island.”
Tumbleweed People in No Man’s Land
Written on June 5, 2016 at 10:14 am, by Update Staff
Spring Street International School invites you to… Come enjoy a night of hip-hop, bluegrass tap dancin’ in the original play Tumbleweed People in No Man’s Land; premiering on June 6th at 6:00 pm in the Wittier Theatre at SJ Community Theatre. Admission is free and donations are gratefully accepted. This original play written by Spring Continue Reading
4-H Horse Show
Written on June 5, 2016 at 10:12 am, by Update Staff
The Orcas Trailblazers 4-H Horse Show is June 25 & 26 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Performance will be both days and gaming will happen Saturday night. The forms are on the SJC 4-H website at sanjuan.wsu.edu under leader & member resources or contact Lorena Stankevich at 376-7048 or lstankevich [@] yahoo.com. The summer Continue Reading
Come Play Summer Bingo with Soroptimists
Written on June 23, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bingo comes back to Friday Harbor! On both Saturday, June 25 and July 2 Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor again will hold Bingo at the Mullis Center. Doors open at 1:30 PM and play will begin at 2 PM. The games will be sponsored by Friday Harbor Electric and by Vacation Doorways. This is a Continue Reading
Retro Rocket
Written on June 22, 2016 at 5:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Retro Rocket returns to The Rumor Mill stage Wednesday, June 22 at 7:00 pm with their collection of R’n’B, Motown, and Rock hits to celebrate the release of Rob’s CD project titled “Return from Never Was”. Retro Rocket will also be performing a few tunes from the new CD.
Summer Celebration and Benefit
Written on June 19, 2016 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s a summer celebration and benefit with the Plutons Organ Trio – Ready for something super cool to celebrate the start of Summer?!! Get into the social season, sunshine groove with some soul food & music! The Plutons Organ Trio from Portland will be making a special appearance at Brickworks. Be prepared to party, bring Continue Reading
Island Writers at the Fair!
Written on June 18, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling All Island Writers for the San Juan County Fair! Do you enjoy writing poetry, short fiction, or creative nonfiction? How about writing for children, or writing about the Fair theme? Writers of all ages are welcome to submit original, unpublished works. While the limit of entries is 4 entries per person, your imagination is Continue Reading
OIFF’s SFP Winners
Written on June 17, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island Film Festival’s Short Film Project Announces Winners Three films featuring the San Juan Islands will be screened at the 3rd annual Orcas Island Film Festival, October 7th – 10th Orcas Island, WA … The Orcas Island Film Festival announces three winning scripts to be produced this summer, exploring the San Juan Archipelago and Continue Reading
Seahawks Mascot and Drumline to Appear in FH Parade
Written on June 17, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seattle Seahawk Mascot Blitz And Blue Thunder Drumline Join 2016 Independence Day Parade The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the nationally recognized Friday Harbor Independence Day Parade, is proud to announce the return of ever popular Seattle Seahawk mascot Blitz for the 2016 event. This year Blitz will be joined by the Continue Reading
It’s Dance Happy Time Again
Written on June 16, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enjoy the annual dance show/recital with fabulous routines from ages 3 through Adult in Creative, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Mexican Dancing, and more! Lots of fun and a guaranteed great time! Saturday, June 18 at 7:00 pm at the San Juan Community Theatre Tickets are $8/Adults and $5/Students/Children. Festival tickets can only be purchased at the Continue Reading
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on June 15, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll of the Summer Film Series shares this note with you… Only one more week until the curtain goes up for the Tuesday Night Film Series at the Community Theatre! Beginning June 21st at 7:30 pm (please note time change!!), we will screen an independent movie beginning in the Whittier. The films have been Continue Reading
Americana through Music and Art at SJCT June 24
Written on June 14, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ragtime, blues and Americana pianist Scott Kirby showcases a multi-media stage performance at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. Main Street Souvenirs features live piano music, a spoken narrative, and a video presentation—all in celebration of the American heartland. The visual “projected” dimension of the program will accompany both the Continue Reading
Author Event at the Library
Written on June 13, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are collaborating to introduce readers and history buffs to La Conner author, Ashley Sweeney, and her debut novel Eliza Waite on Saturday, June 18, 7:00 pm at the Library. Set in the San Juan Islands in 1898, Eliza Waite recounts the story of a disenfranchised woman Continue Reading
Legion Trivia Champs
Written on June 11, 2016 at 10:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Tuesday, June 6, team Clever Onez clenched the title of Team Trivia Champions for the 2016 season of monthly trivia games at American Legion Post 163. The other five teams congratulated the new champions who were awarded the coveted “Post 163 Trivia Champion” caps as well as a large batch of homemade brownies for Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds: TOP GUN
Written on June 10, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Top Gun is flyin’ into the Drive-In this Friday, June 10th. Head on up to the Fairgrounds and enjoy this classic 80’s flick. Parking opens at 8:00pm, and the movie starts just after 9:15 pm. $5/person, or $20 for a family of five. Age 5 and under, FREE!
Orca Sing 2016
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orca Sing 2016, June 25 at Lime Kiln Point State Park, 7 p.m. Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern Resident orcas. This year’s event is the 17th annual and will take place on Saturday, June 25, beginning at Continue Reading
Take Flight Tonight
Written on June 8, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s one more photo from Spring Street School’s production of Tumbleweed People in No-Man’s Land, playing at San Juan Community Theatre, tonight and tomorrow night at 6:00 pm. “Come and support some of the hardest working kids you’ll ever see, on or off island.”
Tumbleweed People in No Man’s Land
Written on June 5, 2016 at 10:14 am, by Update Staff
Spring Street International School invites you to… Come enjoy a night of hip-hop, bluegrass tap dancin’ in the original play Tumbleweed People in No Man’s Land; premiering on June 6th at 6:00 pm in the Wittier Theatre at SJ Community Theatre. Admission is free and donations are gratefully accepted. This original play written by Spring Continue Reading
4-H Horse Show
Written on June 5, 2016 at 10:12 am, by Update Staff
The Orcas Trailblazers 4-H Horse Show is June 25 & 26 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Performance will be both days and gaming will happen Saturday night. The forms are on the SJC 4-H website at sanjuan.wsu.edu under leader & member resources or contact Lorena Stankevich at 376-7048 or lstankevich [@] yahoo.com. The summer Continue Reading