Topic: Recreation
4th of July Parade Theme Announced
Written on May 1, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the theme for the 2019 4th of July Parade in Friday Harbor: “Parade of Stars”, past and present… The event has been rated one of the top 10 small town 4th of July celebrations in the USA. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Continue Reading
Children’s Festival – I Am Super this Saturday!
Written on April 30, 2019 at 3:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce the 29th Annual Children’s Festival this Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Community organizations that you know and love will be providing all kinds of creative and hands-on activities. Children will have the opportunity to unleash their inner super hero with crafted masks, capes, and arm bands! Island Rec is Continue Reading
Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year we have over two thousand organic vegetable starts and perennials, all lovingly grown and nurtured by San Juan County Master Gardeners. We’ve sold out quickly in previous years and didn’t want that to happen again! But do come early to the Mullis Center, Saturday May 11th at 9am. We have a few special Continue Reading
Opening Day Boat Parade
Written on April 27, 2019 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from yacht club member Chris Reed… All are invited to the Friday Harbor waterfront at 2:15pm on Sunday, May 5th, for the island’s annual Opening Day Boat Parade – visualize a 4th of July parade on the water. The parade can best be viewed from Spring Street Landing and adjoining waterfront locations. Continue Reading
Hitting ‘Em Outta the Park
Written on April 24, 2019 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
At last week’s FHHS Lady Wolverines softball game at Darrington, senior Thea Seitz hit not just one, but two home runs in the 2nd inning! Two grand slams over the fence. Bases were loaded both times, giving Thea 8 RBI’s in one inning! Very impressive. The team went on to win the game 26-6, improving Continue Reading
Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race
Written on April 18, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is very excited to announce the fourth running of the now famous Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race on Sunday, May 19. This is a classic old-fashioned ‘gravity’ race where people run their homemade, non-motorized contraptions down Grover Street by the elementary school. The racing categories are ages 5-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-adult. There Continue Reading
Temporary Skate Park Closure
Written on April 17, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Skate Park at the fairgrounds is getting a new fence. The park will be closed beginning April 19 for approximately 2 weeks. Island Rec apologizes for the inconvenience. Questions? Please Call (360)378-4953
Spring Riot Workshop
Written on April 15, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join florist Siri Thorson in exploring the intersection of Dutch Master opulence and contemporary floral design. Working with local and organically grown spring blooms, students will create a modern centerpiece inspired by the still life painters of the 17th and 18th century. Basic principles of foam-free floral design using a flower frog will be covered, Continue Reading
Island Rec – Messy Me
Written on April 15, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Messy Me returns for even more sensory-engaging fun! We’ll play around in the elementary school gym with different sensory bins filled with mediums such as water, kinetic sand, and slime! Meet us April 26th from 2:30-4pm, this activity is free and is meant for children ages 2 to 5 and their chaperones. For more information, Continue Reading
Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Written on April 13, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you thought looking for Easter eggs was kid stuff, try finding one in the dark! Bring a flashlight and a basket and join us at this special egg hunt just for teens. Beach Bonfire after. Find a Golden egg and win a gift card! Friday April 19th from 8:30-9:30pm at Jackson Beach, for grades Continue Reading
28th Annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour
Written on April 10, 2019 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Save the Date: June 1st and 2nd, 2019 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm be one of the hundreds who attend this year’s annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour This will be the largest, most exciting and fun-filled island event yet! Expect to find lots and lots of new studios for 2019 with 22 Continue Reading
Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on April 9, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tour de Family – Friday Harbor is the Third Annual family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec. We have a trike/scooter route, a safe ‘first biker’ route, and an adventure route for those wanting a safe and easy open road ride. It is located Continue Reading
Island Rec Table Tennis Tournament Winners
Written on April 9, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to first place Marcus Lum of Mount Vernon, second place Joe Kantor of Anacortes, and third place San Juan Island local Roger Paul for being big winners in the 8th Annual Table Tennis Tournament this weekend in our Singles bracket. In our Doubles tournament, Joe Kantor and Hiroshi Kakaki of team Paddle Pals took Continue Reading
Safe on the Rocks 5k
Written on April 3, 2019 at 5:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Safe San Juans wants to remind you of this event coming up this weekend… Join us on April 6th for the SAFE San Juans’ third annual Safe on the Rocks 5k. This is in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This well-lit fun run and walk will feature glow sticks, glow paint and Continue Reading
Jackson Beach Easter Egg Hunt
Written on April 3, 2019 at 9:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands’ Firefighter Association Hosts Annual Jackson Beach Easter Egg Hunt The San Juan Islands’ Firefighter Association will again host the annual Jackson Beach Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m. The egg hunt is free but we are seeking donations to the San Juan Island Food Bank (money or Continue Reading
Welcome to the 2019 WSU San Juan County Master Gardener Interns
Written on April 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to the 28 community members who completed 60 hours of classroom and online training on vegetable and fruit gardening, use of native plants, forestry, ornamentals and landscape gardening, composting, plant problem diagnosis, pest control and integrated pest management, soils and more to become WSU Master Gardener Interns. As Interns, volunteers contribute 50 hours of Continue Reading
Trappist Ale Tasting
Written on April 1, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you from Richard and Sherri at San Juan Bistro (formerly San Juan Island Cheese)… San Juan Bistro invites you to join us for a Trappist Ale Tasting on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 5:00-7:00. Enjoy and learn about four Trappist ales and enjoy specially paired appetizers. Why Trappist Ales? Besides the tradition Continue Reading
Safe on the Rocks 5k
Written on March 27, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us on April 6th for the SAFE San Juans’ third annual Safe on the Rocks 5k. This is in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This well-lit fun run and walk will feature glow sticks, glow paint and a post-race event with music, snacks, and more. SAFE on the Rocks will have Continue Reading
Table Tennis Tournament
Written on March 26, 2019 at 8:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is hosting our 8th annual Table Tennis Tournament for ages 14 and up. We have some fun, new prizes this year from Mi Casita, House of Jerky, Ernie’s Cafe and more for singles and doubles brackets. Double elimination play. Our early fee of $31 expires March 28th, $36 thereafter. $5 extra for playing Continue Reading
Rain Shadow Gardening
Written on March 26, 2019 at 8:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – San Juan Island Garden Club invites you to celebrate spring with Ciscoe Morris – Great Plants for Rain Shadow Gardening. Wednesday, April 3rd, at 7:00 pm at Brickworks. Tickets are $15.00 and will be available March 18th at Browne’s Garden Center, Ace Hardware, Griffin Bay Books and Roche Harbor Store. (proceeds fund Continue Reading
Mindful Minis
Written on March 25, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you are looking for a fun and screen-free way to occupy some of your 3-6 year old’s time this coming spring break, look no further than Mindful Minis! This exciting new program encourages physical and emotional awareness through activities like animal poses, belly breathing, and acting out the weather. Kids will ‘get their Continue Reading
Last Call for Children’s Festival Poster Contest and Activity Providers
Written on March 21, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
“I am Super” This is our last call to help us out in designing our poster for Children’s Festival! Kids of all ages are invited to submit poster designs that incorporate this year’s super hero festival theme. Artwork must be submitted on an official entry form which can be obtained at Island Rec’s office or Continue Reading
4th of July Parade Theme Announced
Written on May 1, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the theme for the 2019 4th of July Parade in Friday Harbor: “Parade of Stars”, past and present… The event has been rated one of the top 10 small town 4th of July celebrations in the USA. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Continue Reading
Children’s Festival – I Am Super this Saturday!
Written on April 30, 2019 at 3:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce the 29th Annual Children’s Festival this Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Community organizations that you know and love will be providing all kinds of creative and hands-on activities. Children will have the opportunity to unleash their inner super hero with crafted masks, capes, and arm bands! Island Rec is Continue Reading
Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year we have over two thousand organic vegetable starts and perennials, all lovingly grown and nurtured by San Juan County Master Gardeners. We’ve sold out quickly in previous years and didn’t want that to happen again! But do come early to the Mullis Center, Saturday May 11th at 9am. We have a few special Continue Reading
Opening Day Boat Parade
Written on April 27, 2019 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from yacht club member Chris Reed… All are invited to the Friday Harbor waterfront at 2:15pm on Sunday, May 5th, for the island’s annual Opening Day Boat Parade – visualize a 4th of July parade on the water. The parade can best be viewed from Spring Street Landing and adjoining waterfront locations. Continue Reading
Hitting ‘Em Outta the Park
Written on April 24, 2019 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
At last week’s FHHS Lady Wolverines softball game at Darrington, senior Thea Seitz hit not just one, but two home runs in the 2nd inning! Two grand slams over the fence. Bases were loaded both times, giving Thea 8 RBI’s in one inning! Very impressive. The team went on to win the game 26-6, improving Continue Reading
Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race
Written on April 18, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is very excited to announce the fourth running of the now famous Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race on Sunday, May 19. This is a classic old-fashioned ‘gravity’ race where people run their homemade, non-motorized contraptions down Grover Street by the elementary school. The racing categories are ages 5-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-adult. There Continue Reading
Temporary Skate Park Closure
Written on April 17, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Skate Park at the fairgrounds is getting a new fence. The park will be closed beginning April 19 for approximately 2 weeks. Island Rec apologizes for the inconvenience. Questions? Please Call (360)378-4953
Spring Riot Workshop
Written on April 15, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join florist Siri Thorson in exploring the intersection of Dutch Master opulence and contemporary floral design. Working with local and organically grown spring blooms, students will create a modern centerpiece inspired by the still life painters of the 17th and 18th century. Basic principles of foam-free floral design using a flower frog will be covered, Continue Reading
Island Rec – Messy Me
Written on April 15, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Messy Me returns for even more sensory-engaging fun! We’ll play around in the elementary school gym with different sensory bins filled with mediums such as water, kinetic sand, and slime! Meet us April 26th from 2:30-4pm, this activity is free and is meant for children ages 2 to 5 and their chaperones. For more information, Continue Reading
Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Written on April 13, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you thought looking for Easter eggs was kid stuff, try finding one in the dark! Bring a flashlight and a basket and join us at this special egg hunt just for teens. Beach Bonfire after. Find a Golden egg and win a gift card! Friday April 19th from 8:30-9:30pm at Jackson Beach, for grades Continue Reading
28th Annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour
Written on April 10, 2019 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Save the Date: June 1st and 2nd, 2019 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm be one of the hundreds who attend this year’s annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour This will be the largest, most exciting and fun-filled island event yet! Expect to find lots and lots of new studios for 2019 with 22 Continue Reading
Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on April 9, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tour de Family – Friday Harbor is the Third Annual family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec. We have a trike/scooter route, a safe ‘first biker’ route, and an adventure route for those wanting a safe and easy open road ride. It is located Continue Reading
Island Rec Table Tennis Tournament Winners
Written on April 9, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to first place Marcus Lum of Mount Vernon, second place Joe Kantor of Anacortes, and third place San Juan Island local Roger Paul for being big winners in the 8th Annual Table Tennis Tournament this weekend in our Singles bracket. In our Doubles tournament, Joe Kantor and Hiroshi Kakaki of team Paddle Pals took Continue Reading
Safe on the Rocks 5k
Written on April 3, 2019 at 5:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Safe San Juans wants to remind you of this event coming up this weekend… Join us on April 6th for the SAFE San Juans’ third annual Safe on the Rocks 5k. This is in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This well-lit fun run and walk will feature glow sticks, glow paint and Continue Reading
Jackson Beach Easter Egg Hunt
Written on April 3, 2019 at 9:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands’ Firefighter Association Hosts Annual Jackson Beach Easter Egg Hunt The San Juan Islands’ Firefighter Association will again host the annual Jackson Beach Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m. The egg hunt is free but we are seeking donations to the San Juan Island Food Bank (money or Continue Reading
Welcome to the 2019 WSU San Juan County Master Gardener Interns
Written on April 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to the 28 community members who completed 60 hours of classroom and online training on vegetable and fruit gardening, use of native plants, forestry, ornamentals and landscape gardening, composting, plant problem diagnosis, pest control and integrated pest management, soils and more to become WSU Master Gardener Interns. As Interns, volunteers contribute 50 hours of Continue Reading
Trappist Ale Tasting
Written on April 1, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you from Richard and Sherri at San Juan Bistro (formerly San Juan Island Cheese)… San Juan Bistro invites you to join us for a Trappist Ale Tasting on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 5:00-7:00. Enjoy and learn about four Trappist ales and enjoy specially paired appetizers. Why Trappist Ales? Besides the tradition Continue Reading
Safe on the Rocks 5k
Written on March 27, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us on April 6th for the SAFE San Juans’ third annual Safe on the Rocks 5k. This is in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This well-lit fun run and walk will feature glow sticks, glow paint and a post-race event with music, snacks, and more. SAFE on the Rocks will have Continue Reading
Table Tennis Tournament
Written on March 26, 2019 at 8:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is hosting our 8th annual Table Tennis Tournament for ages 14 and up. We have some fun, new prizes this year from Mi Casita, House of Jerky, Ernie’s Cafe and more for singles and doubles brackets. Double elimination play. Our early fee of $31 expires March 28th, $36 thereafter. $5 extra for playing Continue Reading
Rain Shadow Gardening
Written on March 26, 2019 at 8:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – San Juan Island Garden Club invites you to celebrate spring with Ciscoe Morris – Great Plants for Rain Shadow Gardening. Wednesday, April 3rd, at 7:00 pm at Brickworks. Tickets are $15.00 and will be available March 18th at Browne’s Garden Center, Ace Hardware, Griffin Bay Books and Roche Harbor Store. (proceeds fund Continue Reading
Mindful Minis
Written on March 25, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you are looking for a fun and screen-free way to occupy some of your 3-6 year old’s time this coming spring break, look no further than Mindful Minis! This exciting new program encourages physical and emotional awareness through activities like animal poses, belly breathing, and acting out the weather. Kids will ‘get their Continue Reading
Last Call for Children’s Festival Poster Contest and Activity Providers
Written on March 21, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
“I am Super” This is our last call to help us out in designing our poster for Children’s Festival! Kids of all ages are invited to submit poster designs that incorporate this year’s super hero festival theme. Artwork must be submitted on an official entry form which can be obtained at Island Rec’s office or Continue Reading