Topic: Recreation
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
Island Rec’s Winter Break School’s Out Camp
Written on November 23, 2019 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Are you looking for somewhere for your kids to be during their winter break from school? Our Winter Break Camp will provide structured, themed activities for your Kindergarteners-5th Graders in two day sessions at Friday Harbor Elementary School. We will operate camp in the following two-day sessions with the following themes December 26th & 27th (Survive the Wild), Continue Reading
Construction Work Means Temporary Trail Closure
Written on November 11, 2019 at 7:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude – Construction of the new American Camp Visitor Center is under way and it is expected to continue through August 2020. In addition to the new building there will be improvements to the parking area, a new access road from farther east along Cattle Point Road, and some ADA pathways in the Continue Reading
Pickleball at the Fairgrounds
Written on November 6, 2019 at 6:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This notice is being published again with corrected information… Join us in the sport that is sweeping the nation! Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It has simple rules that make is accessible to a wide range of age ranges and skill levels. The sport was invented Continue Reading
Land Bank Wants to Hear from You!
Written on November 6, 2019 at 8:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is seeking input as they develop a Stewardship and Management Plan for Zylstra Lake Preserve. To start the process, there will be a public scoping meeting on Thursday, November 7th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Brickworks. Land Bank staff will share the results of resource assessments, including ecological, habitat and agriculture, followed with the Continue Reading
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Written on October 29, 2019 at 8:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Halloween fun at Islanders Bank Islanders Bank employees carved and decorated these pumpkins and then bank customers voted on the winner from each Islanders Bank branch (Friday Harbor, Lopez and Orcas). The bank’s board of directors selected the overall winning pumpkin (above), carved by Samantha Berkseth. Click below to see the larger versions of these Continue Reading
Lily Presentation
Written on October 29, 2019 at 8:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dianna Gibson, owner of B&D Lilies in Port Townsend, is coming to Friday Harbor Tuesday, November 5th for a presentation on lilies and lily culture at the monthly meeting of the San Juan Island Garden Club. B&D Lilies is a family owned and operated farm specializing in garden-tested bulbs for over 35 years. Known for Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count
Written on October 28, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Note: it’s a little earlier this year… Saturday, December 14, 2019 From Christmas Bird Hunts to Christmas Bird Counts –119 Years of Counting In 1900 ornithologist Frank Chapman along with other conservationists were disturbed at the slaughter of birds in the annual holiday event called the “side hunt”. The team that shot the most birds Continue Reading
Island Lights Festival
Written on October 24, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Winterfest begins November 30th with the Island Lights Festival 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 Continue Reading
Welcome to Clay
Written on October 24, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Learn the art of clay with Alchemy Art instructor, Glenn Hendrick. Glenn will guide you through the introductory process with a little bit of talk and lots of hands on time for creating a successful clay vessel. These vessel can be used for a potted plant, a jewelry holder, a personalized cup, or simple home Continue Reading
FHES Halloween Parade
Written on October 23, 2019 at 11:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Elementary School’s annual Halloween Parade is coming up on Thursday October 31 at 9:30am. The parade travels from the elementary school to Argyle Ave to Spring Street, past King’s Market, across the street and back to the school. Students should be dressed for cool fall weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Costumes should Continue Reading
Island Rec – Teen Halloween Party
Written on October 22, 2019 at 7:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
When the ghouls come out this year, we’ll be ready for them! Put on a costume, grab your friends, and head over to Paradise Lanes for Island Rec’s annual Teen Halloween Party, There will be free bowling, pizza, Halloween candy, and DJ Doug will be dropping the beats. Prizes will be awarded for best Continue Reading
Bingo Night Fundraiser
Written on October 18, 2019 at 8:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bingo Night is this Saturday October 19th at 5:00 at San Juan Brewery, 410 A Street, Friday Harbor. Great bingo prizes and a live auction. All proceeds go to help complete the John O. Linde Park Baseball Field.
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
Island Rec’s Winter Break School’s Out Camp
Written on November 23, 2019 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Are you looking for somewhere for your kids to be during their winter break from school? Our Winter Break Camp will provide structured, themed activities for your Kindergarteners-5th Graders in two day sessions at Friday Harbor Elementary School. We will operate camp in the following two-day sessions with the following themes December 26th & 27th (Survive the Wild), Continue Reading
Construction Work Means Temporary Trail Closure
Written on November 11, 2019 at 7:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude – Construction of the new American Camp Visitor Center is under way and it is expected to continue through August 2020. In addition to the new building there will be improvements to the parking area, a new access road from farther east along Cattle Point Road, and some ADA pathways in the Continue Reading
Pickleball at the Fairgrounds
Written on November 6, 2019 at 6:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This notice is being published again with corrected information… Join us in the sport that is sweeping the nation! Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It has simple rules that make is accessible to a wide range of age ranges and skill levels. The sport was invented Continue Reading
Land Bank Wants to Hear from You!
Written on November 6, 2019 at 8:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is seeking input as they develop a Stewardship and Management Plan for Zylstra Lake Preserve. To start the process, there will be a public scoping meeting on Thursday, November 7th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Brickworks. Land Bank staff will share the results of resource assessments, including ecological, habitat and agriculture, followed with the Continue Reading
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Written on October 29, 2019 at 8:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Halloween fun at Islanders Bank Islanders Bank employees carved and decorated these pumpkins and then bank customers voted on the winner from each Islanders Bank branch (Friday Harbor, Lopez and Orcas). The bank’s board of directors selected the overall winning pumpkin (above), carved by Samantha Berkseth. Click below to see the larger versions of these Continue Reading
Lily Presentation
Written on October 29, 2019 at 8:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dianna Gibson, owner of B&D Lilies in Port Townsend, is coming to Friday Harbor Tuesday, November 5th for a presentation on lilies and lily culture at the monthly meeting of the San Juan Island Garden Club. B&D Lilies is a family owned and operated farm specializing in garden-tested bulbs for over 35 years. Known for Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count
Written on October 28, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Note: it’s a little earlier this year… Saturday, December 14, 2019 From Christmas Bird Hunts to Christmas Bird Counts –119 Years of Counting In 1900 ornithologist Frank Chapman along with other conservationists were disturbed at the slaughter of birds in the annual holiday event called the “side hunt”. The team that shot the most birds Continue Reading
Island Lights Festival
Written on October 24, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Winterfest begins November 30th with the Island Lights Festival 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 Continue Reading
Welcome to Clay
Written on October 24, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Learn the art of clay with Alchemy Art instructor, Glenn Hendrick. Glenn will guide you through the introductory process with a little bit of talk and lots of hands on time for creating a successful clay vessel. These vessel can be used for a potted plant, a jewelry holder, a personalized cup, or simple home Continue Reading
FHES Halloween Parade
Written on October 23, 2019 at 11:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Elementary School’s annual Halloween Parade is coming up on Thursday October 31 at 9:30am. The parade travels from the elementary school to Argyle Ave to Spring Street, past King’s Market, across the street and back to the school. Students should be dressed for cool fall weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Costumes should Continue Reading
Island Rec – Teen Halloween Party
Written on October 22, 2019 at 7:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
When the ghouls come out this year, we’ll be ready for them! Put on a costume, grab your friends, and head over to Paradise Lanes for Island Rec’s annual Teen Halloween Party, There will be free bowling, pizza, Halloween candy, and DJ Doug will be dropping the beats. Prizes will be awarded for best Continue Reading
Bingo Night Fundraiser
Written on October 18, 2019 at 8:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bingo Night is this Saturday October 19th at 5:00 at San Juan Brewery, 410 A Street, Friday Harbor. Great bingo prizes and a live auction. All proceeds go to help complete the John O. Linde Park Baseball Field.