Topic: Recreation
Lego Camp
Written on January 20, 2020 at 7:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jedi Engineering with LEGO The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi. Explore engineering principles as we construct the Ewok Village on Endor, fly through space on our X-Wings, and defend the Echo Base on Hoth. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire. An instructor from Continue Reading
Futsal
Written on January 18, 2020 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to announce that they are offering another installment of Futsal. Join Coach Randy Martin for skills work and games in this fast paced, dynamic indoor soccer game. Sessions are held Saturday afternoons at the Fair Building; February 1st – 29th for ages 8-18. Ages 8-10 play 11:00am-12:00 pm Ages 11-14 play Continue Reading
News from SJC Fairgrounds
Written on January 16, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
New year, new events! There will be a lot to look forward to in 2020 at the Fairgrounds, so mark your calendars and save the date! Join us for a day of real life fun in the Marie Boe Building with VR games brought to you by Heady Virtual Reality on Saturday, February 8th from Continue Reading
Third Saturday Contra Dance
Written on January 12, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Our caller this month is Amy Wimmer from Seattle. Amy and her husband Tom run the weekly dance at the Phinney Ridge Community Center, and Amy is a master at providing folks with a good time! The band this month is our own Spuds, who you’ve seen playing at the farmers market and other local Continue Reading
Economy, Environment and Health Benefit from Trails, Two New Studies Show
Written on January 10, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from the Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office… Executive Summary OLYMPIA–Trails contribute more than $8.2 billion to the state’s economy, according to companion studies released today by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. Done in collaboration with Washington Trails Association, Washington Bikes, and the University of Washington, the studies look at Continue Reading
New LEGO Club at the Library
Written on January 9, 2020 at 12:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know an elementary school child who loves building with LEGOS? We do! The San Juan Island Library and San Juan Island 4-H are happy to announce a special LEGO Club this winter for children in grades K-5th. The LEGO Club will meet weekly in the Library meeting room afterschool on Thursdays for six Continue Reading
Advance Camping Reservations for Year-Round Residents
Written on January 7, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Parks Camping Reservation Information for Year-Round Residents San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year ‘round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park for any dates in 2020. Continue Reading
Get Your Boater Education Card
Written on January 7, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Power Squadron will be offering “America’s Boating Course” at Skagit Valley College on 4 Sunday afternoons – January 12, 19, 26 and February 2nd from 1:00-4:00 PM. (note: the last class on Feb. 2nd (SuperBowl Sunday) can be rescheduled if the class desires). This is a basic comprehensive course covering all aspects Continue Reading
Resolution Run Results
Written on January 3, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec shares the race results for their 5th Annual Resolution Run 5k and Salish Splash… It was a great turn-out of 54 registered runners, the largest Resolution Run thus far! We had plenty of runners and walkers that enjoyed the good weather at Jackson Beach. A few brave participants jumped into the waters for Continue Reading
Swim Lessons
Written on December 31, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to offer another installment of Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness. The fun starts on Saturday, January 25th with Parent and Child (Ages 6 mo- 3 yrs) at 9:15-9:45 am, Beginner Skills (Ages 4+) at 9:55- 10:25 am, and Pre-K Water Play (ages 4-5) at 10:35-11:05 am. These Saturday classes will run Continue Reading
Letters
Written on December 26, 2019 at 8:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Cattle Point Estates Owners Association opposes BLM’s proposed changes to the San Juan Islands Monument. See their letter to the BLM below… To: Bureau of Land Management Director Re: San Juan Island National Monument RMP for Cattle Point , San Juan Island, WA From: Cattle Point Estates Owners Association PO Box 644 San Juan Continue Reading
Winter Update from your Conservation Land Bank
Written on December 18, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Channel Preserve, Lopez Lopez Preserve Steward, Amanda Wedow, hosted a public scoping meeting in early October. The event was widely attended with break-out discussions covering a variety of topics, including signage, and dogs. Incorporating comments heard at the meeting, as well those submitted over the public comment period that followed, Land Bank staff are now Continue Reading
Dona Wuthnow Resigns
Written on December 17, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude… After 23 years heading County Parks, and nearly half that long running the County Fair as well, Dona Wuthnow has decided she’s ready to start a new chapter. She’ll definitely stay on the island, she said, and she hopes to work in something natural resource conservation-related. She is passionate about parks Continue Reading
5th Annual Resolution Run and Salish Splash
Written on December 13, 2019 at 12:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sprint into a new decade with Island Rec at our Fifth Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10am start on Tuesday, January 1, 2020. This is a family and dog friendly fun run that travels from Jackson Beach to Mullis, into town, up Argyle and back to Jackson Beach. At 11:00am, join us Continue Reading
Change your luck on Friday, the 13th!
Written on December 12, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join Cotton Cotton Cotton, Island Studios and Friday Harbor Chocolates for our Friday the 13th Holiday Open House from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. We will be offering refreshments from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM along with special holiday pricing. Cotton Cotton Cotton will have a special sale – 25% off entire store (excluding Continue Reading
National Park Service Awards Technical Assistance Grant to Old Military Road Trail Committee
Written on December 5, 2019 at 11:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Formal planning will soon be underway on a long-distance San Juan Island trail thanks to a recently awarded grant from the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA). The island-based Old Military Road Trail committee is one of 40 recipients nationwide of the grant, which provides technical assistance for community-led recreation projects. Continue Reading
Flea and Craft Market
Written on December 3, 2019 at 11:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7th from 9am-1pm and join us at the Winter Flea & Craft Market at the Fairgrounds! The American Legion Auxiliary booth will be open for breakfast & lunch from 8:30am – 1:00pm and proceeds will go towards their scholarship fund, which is open to all seniors. Friday Harbor Middle Continue Reading
FANS Thanks Donors for Its $6,000 End-of-Year Donation to Island Rec
Written on November 28, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This December, FANS’ (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) generous donors helped the group contribute $6,000 to Island Rec, for a 2019 total of $12,000. These funds provide much needed support for Island Rec programs, parks and events, including Music on the Lawn, swimming lessons and vital scholarships to provide assistance for families, just to Continue Reading
Santa is on his way!
Written on November 28, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey Kids – Santa is coming to King’s Marine (upstairs from King’s Market). Come get your photo with him on Saturday, November 30 from 10am to 1pm. Santa will arrive at 10:00 am on a fire truck – Don’t miss it! Donations accepted – all proceeds go to the food bank.
Land Bank Volunteer Event
Written on November 26, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Taming Invasive Blackberry at Westside Preserve Work off some holiday calories with the Land Bank! Grab out of town guests, some gloves and water, and join Outreach Coordinator, Tanja Williamson, to clear invasive Himalayan blackberry along the trails of Westside Preserve. Friday, November 29th from 10 am to Noon at Westside Preserve, San Juan Island Continue Reading
Island Lights Festival
Written on November 26, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Island Lights Festival on November 30th. This kickoff event for the Friday Harbor Winterfest is on a Saturday this year so more families are able to attend. Once again the Chamber is partnering with Island Rec and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild. Continue Reading
Lego Camp
Written on January 20, 2020 at 7:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jedi Engineering with LEGO The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi. Explore engineering principles as we construct the Ewok Village on Endor, fly through space on our X-Wings, and defend the Echo Base on Hoth. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire. An instructor from Continue Reading
Futsal
Written on January 18, 2020 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to announce that they are offering another installment of Futsal. Join Coach Randy Martin for skills work and games in this fast paced, dynamic indoor soccer game. Sessions are held Saturday afternoons at the Fair Building; February 1st – 29th for ages 8-18. Ages 8-10 play 11:00am-12:00 pm Ages 11-14 play Continue Reading
News from SJC Fairgrounds
Written on January 16, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
New year, new events! There will be a lot to look forward to in 2020 at the Fairgrounds, so mark your calendars and save the date! Join us for a day of real life fun in the Marie Boe Building with VR games brought to you by Heady Virtual Reality on Saturday, February 8th from Continue Reading
Third Saturday Contra Dance
Written on January 12, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Our caller this month is Amy Wimmer from Seattle. Amy and her husband Tom run the weekly dance at the Phinney Ridge Community Center, and Amy is a master at providing folks with a good time! The band this month is our own Spuds, who you’ve seen playing at the farmers market and other local Continue Reading
Economy, Environment and Health Benefit from Trails, Two New Studies Show
Written on January 10, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from the Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office… Executive Summary OLYMPIA–Trails contribute more than $8.2 billion to the state’s economy, according to companion studies released today by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. Done in collaboration with Washington Trails Association, Washington Bikes, and the University of Washington, the studies look at Continue Reading
New LEGO Club at the Library
Written on January 9, 2020 at 12:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know an elementary school child who loves building with LEGOS? We do! The San Juan Island Library and San Juan Island 4-H are happy to announce a special LEGO Club this winter for children in grades K-5th. The LEGO Club will meet weekly in the Library meeting room afterschool on Thursdays for six Continue Reading
Advance Camping Reservations for Year-Round Residents
Written on January 7, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Parks Camping Reservation Information for Year-Round Residents San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year ‘round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park for any dates in 2020. Continue Reading
Get Your Boater Education Card
Written on January 7, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Power Squadron will be offering “America’s Boating Course” at Skagit Valley College on 4 Sunday afternoons – January 12, 19, 26 and February 2nd from 1:00-4:00 PM. (note: the last class on Feb. 2nd (SuperBowl Sunday) can be rescheduled if the class desires). This is a basic comprehensive course covering all aspects Continue Reading
Resolution Run Results
Written on January 3, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec shares the race results for their 5th Annual Resolution Run 5k and Salish Splash… It was a great turn-out of 54 registered runners, the largest Resolution Run thus far! We had plenty of runners and walkers that enjoyed the good weather at Jackson Beach. A few brave participants jumped into the waters for Continue Reading
Swim Lessons
Written on December 31, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to offer another installment of Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness. The fun starts on Saturday, January 25th with Parent and Child (Ages 6 mo- 3 yrs) at 9:15-9:45 am, Beginner Skills (Ages 4+) at 9:55- 10:25 am, and Pre-K Water Play (ages 4-5) at 10:35-11:05 am. These Saturday classes will run Continue Reading
Letters
Written on December 26, 2019 at 8:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Cattle Point Estates Owners Association opposes BLM’s proposed changes to the San Juan Islands Monument. See their letter to the BLM below… To: Bureau of Land Management Director Re: San Juan Island National Monument RMP for Cattle Point , San Juan Island, WA From: Cattle Point Estates Owners Association PO Box 644 San Juan Continue Reading
Winter Update from your Conservation Land Bank
Written on December 18, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Channel Preserve, Lopez Lopez Preserve Steward, Amanda Wedow, hosted a public scoping meeting in early October. The event was widely attended with break-out discussions covering a variety of topics, including signage, and dogs. Incorporating comments heard at the meeting, as well those submitted over the public comment period that followed, Land Bank staff are now Continue Reading
Dona Wuthnow Resigns
Written on December 17, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude… After 23 years heading County Parks, and nearly half that long running the County Fair as well, Dona Wuthnow has decided she’s ready to start a new chapter. She’ll definitely stay on the island, she said, and she hopes to work in something natural resource conservation-related. She is passionate about parks Continue Reading
5th Annual Resolution Run and Salish Splash
Written on December 13, 2019 at 12:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sprint into a new decade with Island Rec at our Fifth Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10am start on Tuesday, January 1, 2020. This is a family and dog friendly fun run that travels from Jackson Beach to Mullis, into town, up Argyle and back to Jackson Beach. At 11:00am, join us Continue Reading
Change your luck on Friday, the 13th!
Written on December 12, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join Cotton Cotton Cotton, Island Studios and Friday Harbor Chocolates for our Friday the 13th Holiday Open House from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. We will be offering refreshments from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM along with special holiday pricing. Cotton Cotton Cotton will have a special sale – 25% off entire store (excluding Continue Reading
National Park Service Awards Technical Assistance Grant to Old Military Road Trail Committee
Written on December 5, 2019 at 11:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Formal planning will soon be underway on a long-distance San Juan Island trail thanks to a recently awarded grant from the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA). The island-based Old Military Road Trail committee is one of 40 recipients nationwide of the grant, which provides technical assistance for community-led recreation projects. Continue Reading
Flea and Craft Market
Written on December 3, 2019 at 11:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7th from 9am-1pm and join us at the Winter Flea & Craft Market at the Fairgrounds! The American Legion Auxiliary booth will be open for breakfast & lunch from 8:30am – 1:00pm and proceeds will go towards their scholarship fund, which is open to all seniors. Friday Harbor Middle Continue Reading
FANS Thanks Donors for Its $6,000 End-of-Year Donation to Island Rec
Written on November 28, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This December, FANS’ (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) generous donors helped the group contribute $6,000 to Island Rec, for a 2019 total of $12,000. These funds provide much needed support for Island Rec programs, parks and events, including Music on the Lawn, swimming lessons and vital scholarships to provide assistance for families, just to Continue Reading
Santa is on his way!
Written on November 28, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey Kids – Santa is coming to King’s Marine (upstairs from King’s Market). Come get your photo with him on Saturday, November 30 from 10am to 1pm. Santa will arrive at 10:00 am on a fire truck – Don’t miss it! Donations accepted – all proceeds go to the food bank.
Land Bank Volunteer Event
Written on November 26, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Taming Invasive Blackberry at Westside Preserve Work off some holiday calories with the Land Bank! Grab out of town guests, some gloves and water, and join Outreach Coordinator, Tanja Williamson, to clear invasive Himalayan blackberry along the trails of Westside Preserve. Friday, November 29th from 10 am to Noon at Westside Preserve, San Juan Island Continue Reading
Island Lights Festival
Written on November 26, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Island Lights Festival on November 30th. This kickoff event for the Friday Harbor Winterfest is on a Saturday this year so more families are able to attend. Once again the Chamber is partnering with Island Rec and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild. Continue Reading