Topic: Recreation
Access to Mount Grant Preserve Confirmed
Written on October 10, 2019 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A judge has confirmed public access to the 180-acre Mount Grant Preserve. This means that the 180-acre Preserve will remain open to the public from West Valley Road on San Juan Island. Some signage will be necessary to show alternative access to the 70-acre property that adjoins the preserve. The court ruling came in response Continue Reading
Pajama Musical Hour
Written on October 7, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join children’s musician Nancy Stewart for an evening “Under the Stars” with stories, silliness, and sing-alongs for the San Juan Island Library’s annual Pajama Storytime. Nancy Stewart is an award-winning musician and the creator of SingWithOurKids.com, an early literacy online resource for caregivers. The Pajama Musical Hour is on Friday, October 11th and begins at Continue Reading
30th Annual Children’s Festival Committee Members Needed
Written on October 7, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Plans are just beginning for the Annual San Juan Island Children’s Festival scheduled for May 2, 2020. We are needing people willing to work as a team, committed to creating this fun filled festival dedicated to celebrating children! The Children’s Festival attracts over 1,200 people and is in its 30th year as a hallmark event Continue Reading
Studio JAMM Grand Opening: There’s a new studio in town
Written on October 3, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us as Studio JAMM celebrates it’s Grand Opening this Saturday, October 5th, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Located at 15 Second Street N. in Friday Harbor. “J.A.M.M.” is to remind us “Just Add Music & Movement”. The joyful JAMM concept was brought to life this summer by studio owner Cathi Nett. Cathi has Continue Reading
Island Rec: Touch-a-Truck
Written on October 3, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
School’s out early on Friday, October 11th, so grab your pals and come explore rigs of all shapes and sizes at Island Rec’s annual Touch-a-Truck event! We will be at the Friday Harbor Elementary School playground again this year, from 11am-12:30pm. Kiwanis will be there in their K-Boose providing free hot dogs. Don’t miss out Continue Reading
Annual Gardening Workshop
Written on October 2, 2019 at 10:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need Help Managing “Watchable Wildlife” in Your Garden? Leave this class with a better understanding of how to manage deer and other mammals in your gardens. The San Juan County Master Gardeners are pleased to welcome Dave Pehling, retired WSU Extension Zoologist. Dave will discuss integrated pest management, deterring pests by understanding their needs for, Continue Reading
Call for Trailblazers!
Written on October 2, 2019 at 10:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Starting THIS WEEKEND, Oct 5 & 6, your Land Bank stewards will kick off trail work on the new mountain bike trail on Mount Grant. This is a great opportunity for high school students to earn volunteer hours for a SJI Service Scholarship, so be sure to pass on the call for volunteers to any Continue Reading
Island Rec Adult Drop-in Programs
Written on October 1, 2019 at 9:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec’s evening drop-in programs begin this week at Turnbull Gym. Now that it’s getting cooler outside, join us for some indoor fitness. Beginning 09/30/2019 at Turnbull Gym: Monday 7:30-9:30pm – Ping Pong & Pickleball Tuesdays – 7:30-9:30pm – Basketball Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm –Badminton & Ping Pong Thursdays – 7:30-9:30pm – Pickleball &Volleyball All participants must Continue Reading
Fall Afternoon in the Park
Written on September 27, 2019 at 9:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Louise Dustrude shares this photo of a beautiful fall afternoon at John O. Linde Community Park. Thanks for sharing mom!
Park Announces Closure of American Camp Visitor Center
Written on September 25, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park announces its closure of the American Camp Visitor Center effective, September 23rd, 2019. The closing of the visitor center is in preparation of the construction of a new, permanent facility on the site. A double-wide trailer has served the park and millions of visitors over 42 years, and a Continue Reading
Food and Art for the Fall Family Art Days at SJIMA
Written on September 24, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Families of all ages can explore making art of, or with food! The San Juan Islands Museum of Art‘s (SJIMA) Fall Family Art Days begin Saturday, September 28, from noon to 5:00 pm, at 540 Spring Street. The classes are upstairs on the second floor. Children and their family members create entertaining and interesting projects Continue Reading
Messy Me
Written on September 19, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec – Messy Me Do you have a tactile toddler who just wants to touch everything? Here’s their chance to explore to their heart’s content! Messy Me returns on Friday, September 27, from 2-3:30pm at the Friday Harbor Elementary School gym. There will be sensory bins filled with all sorts of interesting textures and Continue Reading
Island Rec – Back to Fitness
Written on September 13, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Casey Wade and Morgan Johnston, Tuesdays and Thursdays this Fall for a 6 week, back to fitness boot camp at John O. Linde Community Park. This class runs from September 24 – October 31st, 8:20-9:10am. We will focus on body-weight workouts, and meeting you wherever you’re at in your fitness journey. All Abilities and Continue Reading
Fall Open House Saturday at Zylstra Lake Preserve
Written on September 7, 2019 at 6:04 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Saturday, September 7, the San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust board members and staff are hosting another open house at the preserve from 10am until 4pm. Walk the preserve, hear what we’ve learned from some our ecological assessments – including wildlife, wetlands, and water quality – AND share your vision! Directions: Continue Reading
Island Rec- Fall Youth Dance Classes
Written on September 6, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This fall Island Rec is offering 2 new dance classes taught by Rachelle Radonski! Rachelle has been teaching tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and lyrical dance for 24 years. She has also designed multiple programs for organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA. Her passion and love of teaching makes her Continue Reading
Island Senior: Ongoing Classes and Groups at the Mullis Center
Written on August 31, 2019 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Even while we cherish our late summer days there is a twist to the seasons this time of year. Kids head back to school and while I’ve been out of school for a long time I still feel the Continue Reading
Fall Open House at Zylstra Lake Preserve
Written on August 29, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust board members and staff are hosting another open house at the preserve where you can walk the preserve, hear what we’ve learned from our ecological assessments – including wildlife, wetlands, and water quality – AND share your vision! Saturday, September 7th from 10am to Continue Reading
September Native Plant Sales from the Salish Seeds Project
Written on August 29, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase locally grown wildflowers native to San Juan County! The Land Bank is hosting three sales in September featuring native plants produced by the Salish Seeds Project. Nursery gates will open to the public September 8th on San Juan Island, with pop-up sales Sept. 21 on Lopez and Sept. Continue Reading
Hosted Excursion
Written on August 29, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Whatcom Dahlia Society Show and Garden Spot Nursery Dahlias are easy to grow. There is a huge range of colors and forms and they can be enjoyed in abundance from mid-July until the first frost. They come in all colors of the Rainbow and are FUN! The Annual Dahlia Show, open to the public and Continue Reading
Photographic Shenanigans
Written on August 28, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude The library booth at the Fair was the scene of some photographic shenanigans for four days last week. Beth Helstien, the library’s outreach and volunteer coordinator, snapped photos of fairgoers and then used the Green Screen Wizard app to fit their faces into pictures on the covers of well known books. Continue Reading
Cub Scouts Join Night
Written on August 28, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come and join the Cub Scouts! When: this Thursday evening 6:30 pm to 8 pm Where: in the basement of the American Legion Post on First Street Who: boys and girls grades K-5 Why: to bond with your child in a structured and safe character building environment Contact Unit Commissioner Eric Stone for more details Continue Reading
New Island Rec Swim Class
Written on August 26, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering a new installment of swim lessons this fall for various ages and skill levels. Our featured class is: All Swim (Ages 6+). The only prerequisite of this class is a desire to be a better swimmer. Multiple instructors take your child to the next level. There is structured time for water Continue Reading
Access to Mount Grant Preserve Confirmed
Written on October 10, 2019 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A judge has confirmed public access to the 180-acre Mount Grant Preserve. This means that the 180-acre Preserve will remain open to the public from West Valley Road on San Juan Island. Some signage will be necessary to show alternative access to the 70-acre property that adjoins the preserve. The court ruling came in response Continue Reading
Pajama Musical Hour
Written on October 7, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join children’s musician Nancy Stewart for an evening “Under the Stars” with stories, silliness, and sing-alongs for the San Juan Island Library’s annual Pajama Storytime. Nancy Stewart is an award-winning musician and the creator of SingWithOurKids.com, an early literacy online resource for caregivers. The Pajama Musical Hour is on Friday, October 11th and begins at Continue Reading
30th Annual Children’s Festival Committee Members Needed
Written on October 7, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Plans are just beginning for the Annual San Juan Island Children’s Festival scheduled for May 2, 2020. We are needing people willing to work as a team, committed to creating this fun filled festival dedicated to celebrating children! The Children’s Festival attracts over 1,200 people and is in its 30th year as a hallmark event Continue Reading
Studio JAMM Grand Opening: There’s a new studio in town
Written on October 3, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us as Studio JAMM celebrates it’s Grand Opening this Saturday, October 5th, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Located at 15 Second Street N. in Friday Harbor. “J.A.M.M.” is to remind us “Just Add Music & Movement”. The joyful JAMM concept was brought to life this summer by studio owner Cathi Nett. Cathi has Continue Reading
Island Rec: Touch-a-Truck
Written on October 3, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
School’s out early on Friday, October 11th, so grab your pals and come explore rigs of all shapes and sizes at Island Rec’s annual Touch-a-Truck event! We will be at the Friday Harbor Elementary School playground again this year, from 11am-12:30pm. Kiwanis will be there in their K-Boose providing free hot dogs. Don’t miss out Continue Reading
Annual Gardening Workshop
Written on October 2, 2019 at 10:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need Help Managing “Watchable Wildlife” in Your Garden? Leave this class with a better understanding of how to manage deer and other mammals in your gardens. The San Juan County Master Gardeners are pleased to welcome Dave Pehling, retired WSU Extension Zoologist. Dave will discuss integrated pest management, deterring pests by understanding their needs for, Continue Reading
Call for Trailblazers!
Written on October 2, 2019 at 10:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Starting THIS WEEKEND, Oct 5 & 6, your Land Bank stewards will kick off trail work on the new mountain bike trail on Mount Grant. This is a great opportunity for high school students to earn volunteer hours for a SJI Service Scholarship, so be sure to pass on the call for volunteers to any Continue Reading
Island Rec Adult Drop-in Programs
Written on October 1, 2019 at 9:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec’s evening drop-in programs begin this week at Turnbull Gym. Now that it’s getting cooler outside, join us for some indoor fitness. Beginning 09/30/2019 at Turnbull Gym: Monday 7:30-9:30pm – Ping Pong & Pickleball Tuesdays – 7:30-9:30pm – Basketball Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm –Badminton & Ping Pong Thursdays – 7:30-9:30pm – Pickleball &Volleyball All participants must Continue Reading
Fall Afternoon in the Park
Written on September 27, 2019 at 9:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Louise Dustrude shares this photo of a beautiful fall afternoon at John O. Linde Community Park. Thanks for sharing mom!
Park Announces Closure of American Camp Visitor Center
Written on September 25, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park announces its closure of the American Camp Visitor Center effective, September 23rd, 2019. The closing of the visitor center is in preparation of the construction of a new, permanent facility on the site. A double-wide trailer has served the park and millions of visitors over 42 years, and a Continue Reading
Food and Art for the Fall Family Art Days at SJIMA
Written on September 24, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Families of all ages can explore making art of, or with food! The San Juan Islands Museum of Art‘s (SJIMA) Fall Family Art Days begin Saturday, September 28, from noon to 5:00 pm, at 540 Spring Street. The classes are upstairs on the second floor. Children and their family members create entertaining and interesting projects Continue Reading
Messy Me
Written on September 19, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec – Messy Me Do you have a tactile toddler who just wants to touch everything? Here’s their chance to explore to their heart’s content! Messy Me returns on Friday, September 27, from 2-3:30pm at the Friday Harbor Elementary School gym. There will be sensory bins filled with all sorts of interesting textures and Continue Reading
Island Rec – Back to Fitness
Written on September 13, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Casey Wade and Morgan Johnston, Tuesdays and Thursdays this Fall for a 6 week, back to fitness boot camp at John O. Linde Community Park. This class runs from September 24 – October 31st, 8:20-9:10am. We will focus on body-weight workouts, and meeting you wherever you’re at in your fitness journey. All Abilities and Continue Reading
Fall Open House Saturday at Zylstra Lake Preserve
Written on September 7, 2019 at 6:04 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Saturday, September 7, the San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust board members and staff are hosting another open house at the preserve from 10am until 4pm. Walk the preserve, hear what we’ve learned from some our ecological assessments – including wildlife, wetlands, and water quality – AND share your vision! Directions: Continue Reading
Island Rec- Fall Youth Dance Classes
Written on September 6, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This fall Island Rec is offering 2 new dance classes taught by Rachelle Radonski! Rachelle has been teaching tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and lyrical dance for 24 years. She has also designed multiple programs for organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA. Her passion and love of teaching makes her Continue Reading
Island Senior: Ongoing Classes and Groups at the Mullis Center
Written on August 31, 2019 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Even while we cherish our late summer days there is a twist to the seasons this time of year. Kids head back to school and while I’ve been out of school for a long time I still feel the Continue Reading
Fall Open House at Zylstra Lake Preserve
Written on August 29, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust board members and staff are hosting another open house at the preserve where you can walk the preserve, hear what we’ve learned from our ecological assessments – including wildlife, wetlands, and water quality – AND share your vision! Saturday, September 7th from 10am to Continue Reading
September Native Plant Sales from the Salish Seeds Project
Written on August 29, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase locally grown wildflowers native to San Juan County! The Land Bank is hosting three sales in September featuring native plants produced by the Salish Seeds Project. Nursery gates will open to the public September 8th on San Juan Island, with pop-up sales Sept. 21 on Lopez and Sept. Continue Reading
Hosted Excursion
Written on August 29, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Whatcom Dahlia Society Show and Garden Spot Nursery Dahlias are easy to grow. There is a huge range of colors and forms and they can be enjoyed in abundance from mid-July until the first frost. They come in all colors of the Rainbow and are FUN! The Annual Dahlia Show, open to the public and Continue Reading
Photographic Shenanigans
Written on August 28, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude The library booth at the Fair was the scene of some photographic shenanigans for four days last week. Beth Helstien, the library’s outreach and volunteer coordinator, snapped photos of fairgoers and then used the Green Screen Wizard app to fit their faces into pictures on the covers of well known books. Continue Reading
Cub Scouts Join Night
Written on August 28, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come and join the Cub Scouts! When: this Thursday evening 6:30 pm to 8 pm Where: in the basement of the American Legion Post on First Street Who: boys and girls grades K-5 Why: to bond with your child in a structured and safe character building environment Contact Unit Commissioner Eric Stone for more details Continue Reading
New Island Rec Swim Class
Written on August 26, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering a new installment of swim lessons this fall for various ages and skill levels. Our featured class is: All Swim (Ages 6+). The only prerequisite of this class is a desire to be a better swimmer. Multiple instructors take your child to the next level. There is structured time for water Continue Reading