Topic: Recreation
Island Rec – Teen Halloween Party
Written on October 26, 2021 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
When the ghouls come out this year, we’ll be ready for them! A night of fun awaits you at Island Rec’s annual Teen Halloween Party! This year’s party will be held just outside of the Fairgrounds Building, with live music performed by Pilots in Training, a costume contest, escape room, pizza and more! Prizes will Continue Reading
Island Rec – Girls and Boys Basketball Leagues
Written on October 23, 2021 at 10:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is time to register for Island Rec Girls and Boys Basketball Leagues, open to all kids in grades 2 through 8! The focus of this league is development and improvement of individual and team skills. Previous basketball experience is not required. All games are played on Island, Sundays in Turnbull Gym. Boy’s basketball: Register Continue Reading
POP UP StoryWalk™
Written on October 23, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Zylstra Lake Trail Loop at Zylstra Lake Preserve, San Juan Island Take a reading adventure this Fall! Now through the month of November, the San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Island Library are hosting a Pop Up StoryWalk™ at Zylstra Lake Preserve featuring Thor Hanson’s Bartholomew Quill: A Crow’s Quest to Know Who’s Continue Reading
Halloween Costume Sale
Written on October 22, 2021 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Looking for a last-minute Halloween costume? Or just need some fun, new pieces for your wardrobe? Or perhaps you loved a costume you saw on stage and now want it for yourself! Well, look no further! The San Juan Community Theatre costume shop is getting cleaned out and we are selling tons of costumes, vintage Continue Reading
Fall Art for Fun is Back
Written on October 18, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss these entertaining and creative classes by Kristen Douglas-Seitz at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). Art for Fun is a delightful two-hour art party set in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere. It is a great way to enjoy a night out on your own, celebrate a birthday, share a date night or Continue Reading
State Asking for Public Comments on Recreation
Written on October 15, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
OLYMPIA–Washington State’s Recreation and Conservation Office is asking people to help determine how funding should be spent by taking a survey about what kind of outdoor recreation they do. The State is updating its statewide recreation and conservation plan, which includes a state trails plan, to unlock grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Continue Reading
Adaptive Gardening for Lifelong Pleasure
Written on October 5, 2021 at 10:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Master Gardeners welcome keynote speaker Toni Gattone to the Annual Gardening Workshop Series. Toni’s presentation, The Lifelong Gardener, provides gardeners of all ages and abilities unique strategies so we can continue gardening as we age, even when our bodies say “No!” Her “garden smarter, not harder” approach offers practical, how-to information to allow Continue Reading
2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest
Written on September 23, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Library are sponsoring the 2nd annual Scarecrow Contest for the month of October. The scarecrows are to be registered with the Chamber and in place between October 8th and 15th. Please click here for the registration form. The scarecrows will be displayed around Continue Reading
San Juan Island National Historical Park Hit with Vandalism
Written on September 21, 2021 at 9:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor, WA – On September 4, 2021 unknown individuals damaged public lands and destroyed public property at the American Camp Unit of San Juan Island National Historical Park. The park needs your help to identify and apprehend these lawbreakers. Any tips will be treated as confidential. The damage to the park was extensive including Continue Reading
First Street Pocket Park
Written on September 20, 2021 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Construction will begin on Monday, September 20, 2021. Construction for the First Street Pocket Park at the corner of Court and First Streets (near the San Juan Island Grange and American Legion) is about to begin. Work will include demolition of existing sidewalk, upgrade of existing sewer service line, installation of a new fire hydrant Continue Reading
Need A Washington State Boating Education Card?
Written on September 14, 2021 at 9:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sign up for an upcoming, on-line U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Course Bellingham, Wash. – This fall, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Bellingham and San Juan Islands Flotilla is providing boaters on-line, Washington State Basic Boater Education Course. All Washington state residents must carry a Boater Education Card while on the water operating a power-boat greater Continue Reading
News from NPS
Written on September 13, 2021 at 9:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings! I am writing to keep you informed about the accessibility planning process at San Juan Island National Historical Park. Our Self-Evaluation Transition Plan is still available for comment until the end of September 2021 at this link. We also will be hosting an open house to explain the planning process and answer questions from Continue Reading
After-school Sailing Club and Race Team to start Tuesday Sept. 21st
Written on September 11, 2021 at 9:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sailing Club will be back on the water at Jackson Beach soon! Middle- and high-school students with and without sailing experience are invited to come sail one- and two-person sailboats on Griffin Bay. The SJI Sailing Foundation will be launching two new RS Fevas – super fun to sail two-handed boats — the first boats Continue Reading
San Juan County Fire Districts Approve Recreational Fires
Written on September 11, 2021 at 9:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
With changing weather conditions, as of Friday September 10, 2021, the San Juan County Fire Districts are allowing recreational fires including charcoal, wood burning, and recreational campfires. Permit Burning is still banned and not allowed until further notice. If you have a recreational fire, always remain present and have water available. When you are finished, Continue Reading
Camas Club Sprouts a New Website for Island Backyard Restorationists
Written on September 9, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The recently formed Camas Club launches a website https://camas.club created for and by islanders to connect with other backyard habitat enthusiasts. It is a place where native habitat aficionados can ask questions, share resources, organize seed swaps, and more. By exchanging information about aspects such as restoration techniques, lessons learned, trusted sources of native plant Continue Reading
Final Call For Film Submissions for Friday Harbor Film Festival
Written on September 6, 2021 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dateline: Friday Harbor, WA – Friday Harbor Film Festival is now scheduling feature documentaries and short films to be shown during the Livestream Festival October 14-17 and the On-Demand Festival October 18-24. While FHFF has many excellent submissions, there is room for more. The final date for submissions is September 20. If you are an Continue Reading
Island Rec – Teen Halloween Party
Written on October 26, 2021 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
When the ghouls come out this year, we’ll be ready for them! A night of fun awaits you at Island Rec’s annual Teen Halloween Party! This year’s party will be held just outside of the Fairgrounds Building, with live music performed by Pilots in Training, a costume contest, escape room, pizza and more! Prizes will Continue Reading
Island Rec – Girls and Boys Basketball Leagues
Written on October 23, 2021 at 10:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is time to register for Island Rec Girls and Boys Basketball Leagues, open to all kids in grades 2 through 8! The focus of this league is development and improvement of individual and team skills. Previous basketball experience is not required. All games are played on Island, Sundays in Turnbull Gym. Boy’s basketball: Register Continue Reading
POP UP StoryWalk™
Written on October 23, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Zylstra Lake Trail Loop at Zylstra Lake Preserve, San Juan Island Take a reading adventure this Fall! Now through the month of November, the San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Island Library are hosting a Pop Up StoryWalk™ at Zylstra Lake Preserve featuring Thor Hanson’s Bartholomew Quill: A Crow’s Quest to Know Who’s Continue Reading
Halloween Costume Sale
Written on October 22, 2021 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Looking for a last-minute Halloween costume? Or just need some fun, new pieces for your wardrobe? Or perhaps you loved a costume you saw on stage and now want it for yourself! Well, look no further! The San Juan Community Theatre costume shop is getting cleaned out and we are selling tons of costumes, vintage Continue Reading
Fall Art for Fun is Back
Written on October 18, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss these entertaining and creative classes by Kristen Douglas-Seitz at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). Art for Fun is a delightful two-hour art party set in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere. It is a great way to enjoy a night out on your own, celebrate a birthday, share a date night or Continue Reading
State Asking for Public Comments on Recreation
Written on October 15, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
OLYMPIA–Washington State’s Recreation and Conservation Office is asking people to help determine how funding should be spent by taking a survey about what kind of outdoor recreation they do. The State is updating its statewide recreation and conservation plan, which includes a state trails plan, to unlock grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Continue Reading
Adaptive Gardening for Lifelong Pleasure
Written on October 5, 2021 at 10:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Master Gardeners welcome keynote speaker Toni Gattone to the Annual Gardening Workshop Series. Toni’s presentation, The Lifelong Gardener, provides gardeners of all ages and abilities unique strategies so we can continue gardening as we age, even when our bodies say “No!” Her “garden smarter, not harder” approach offers practical, how-to information to allow Continue Reading
2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest
Written on September 23, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Library are sponsoring the 2nd annual Scarecrow Contest for the month of October. The scarecrows are to be registered with the Chamber and in place between October 8th and 15th. Please click here for the registration form. The scarecrows will be displayed around Continue Reading
San Juan Island National Historical Park Hit with Vandalism
Written on September 21, 2021 at 9:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor, WA – On September 4, 2021 unknown individuals damaged public lands and destroyed public property at the American Camp Unit of San Juan Island National Historical Park. The park needs your help to identify and apprehend these lawbreakers. Any tips will be treated as confidential. The damage to the park was extensive including Continue Reading
First Street Pocket Park
Written on September 20, 2021 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Construction will begin on Monday, September 20, 2021. Construction for the First Street Pocket Park at the corner of Court and First Streets (near the San Juan Island Grange and American Legion) is about to begin. Work will include demolition of existing sidewalk, upgrade of existing sewer service line, installation of a new fire hydrant Continue Reading
Need A Washington State Boating Education Card?
Written on September 14, 2021 at 9:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sign up for an upcoming, on-line U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Course Bellingham, Wash. – This fall, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Bellingham and San Juan Islands Flotilla is providing boaters on-line, Washington State Basic Boater Education Course. All Washington state residents must carry a Boater Education Card while on the water operating a power-boat greater Continue Reading
News from NPS
Written on September 13, 2021 at 9:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings! I am writing to keep you informed about the accessibility planning process at San Juan Island National Historical Park. Our Self-Evaluation Transition Plan is still available for comment until the end of September 2021 at this link. We also will be hosting an open house to explain the planning process and answer questions from Continue Reading
After-school Sailing Club and Race Team to start Tuesday Sept. 21st
Written on September 11, 2021 at 9:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sailing Club will be back on the water at Jackson Beach soon! Middle- and high-school students with and without sailing experience are invited to come sail one- and two-person sailboats on Griffin Bay. The SJI Sailing Foundation will be launching two new RS Fevas – super fun to sail two-handed boats — the first boats Continue Reading
San Juan County Fire Districts Approve Recreational Fires
Written on September 11, 2021 at 9:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
With changing weather conditions, as of Friday September 10, 2021, the San Juan County Fire Districts are allowing recreational fires including charcoal, wood burning, and recreational campfires. Permit Burning is still banned and not allowed until further notice. If you have a recreational fire, always remain present and have water available. When you are finished, Continue Reading
Camas Club Sprouts a New Website for Island Backyard Restorationists
Written on September 9, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The recently formed Camas Club launches a website https://camas.club created for and by islanders to connect with other backyard habitat enthusiasts. It is a place where native habitat aficionados can ask questions, share resources, organize seed swaps, and more. By exchanging information about aspects such as restoration techniques, lessons learned, trusted sources of native plant Continue Reading
Final Call For Film Submissions for Friday Harbor Film Festival
Written on September 6, 2021 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dateline: Friday Harbor, WA – Friday Harbor Film Festival is now scheduling feature documentaries and short films to be shown during the Livestream Festival October 14-17 and the On-Demand Festival October 18-24. While FHFF has many excellent submissions, there is room for more. The final date for submissions is September 20. If you are an Continue Reading