Topic: Recreation
Fourth of July Parade Street Closures and Detours
Written on June 28, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Parking and vehicle access on Spring Street will be restricted during the 2018 Fourth of July Parade from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (depending on the exact start of the parade.) The Parade will start at the corner of Marguerite and Spring Street, travel down Spring Street to First Street, and end at the Continue Reading
Registration open for 2018 Pod Nods at The Whale Museum
Written on June 27, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return this summer to The Whale Museum! These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11 and will be held on the following Fridays: July 13 August 10 August 24 Pod Nods are led by Museum Educators with assistance from other adult professionals. Youth participants Continue Reading
Libraries Rock!
Written on June 27, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Library Announces 2018 Bookmark Contest Winners The San Juan Island Library is delighted to announce the winners of the 2018 bookmark contest. The bookmark contest is held annually to help kick off the library’s summer reading program, which officially started on Thursday, June 14. The summer reading program is free and open Continue Reading
Island Rec Soccer Camps
Written on June 21, 2018 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
This summer Island Rec will be offering two youth soccer camps: Western Washington University Summer Soccer Camp and Summer Soccer Technical Training with Coach Van. Click to see dates, times and details about each camp…
The Land Bank Says Thank You!
Written on June 19, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders, thank you for “Getting Outdoors” and joining the Land Bank at our Zylstra Lake Preserve Open House last weekend. The response was incredible, with almost 200 visitors over the six-hour event, and on a busy June Saturday to boot! It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the property and to hear the community’s positive Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn
Written on June 19, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is very excited to announce the 2018 Music on the Lawn Summer Concert Series. This long-standing concert series is on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:15, located at the San Juan Historical Museum, which is at 405 Price Street. It is a perfect time to grab a blanket or bring a chair and have a Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on June 18, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Climbing Mt. Finlayson , Bill Severson will take us on one of his favorite hikes. There is a steep section, however Bill will take a slow pace and speculate along the way on who the mountain was named after and how high they thought it was at the time. Saturday June 23, 1-4 pm Terrain Continue Reading
Salish Solstice Festival
Written on June 17, 2018 at 6:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come celebrate the longest day of the year and the start of a new event at the Fairgrounds. It’s the Salish Solstice Festival at the San Juan County Fairgrounds on Thursday, June 21st from 5:00pm – 10:00pm. Bring a blanket, your folding chairs, and your picnic basket and ring in the solstice. Artisan vendors on site to Continue Reading
Orca Sing 2018
Written on June 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern Resident orcas. This year’s event is the 19th annual and will take place on Saturday, June 23, beginning at 7 p.m. This year, Fred West and Seattle’s City Cantabile Choir will Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Fireworks
Written on June 15, 2018 at 10:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from SJI Chamber Director Becki Day… Thanks to a generous matching grant from Kings Market and lodging tax funds from the Town of Friday Harbor, the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce has once again commissioned local talent and pyrotechnical director, Nick Gislason, a fifth generation San Juan Islander, with the Lopez Continue Reading
Summer Sailing for all Ages
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec sailing classes happen every summer in cooperation with the San Juan Sailing Foundation. Basic, Basic Teen & Adult, Intermediate, and Double Handed Sloop happen at Percich Pond on Wold Road, and at Jackson’s Beach. Participants will learn to rig, tack, jibe, recover from a capsize and other basic skills while sailing solo in Continue Reading
Parade Applications Now Available
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Applications Available For Friday Harbor’s 4th Of July Parade– Prize Money Encourages Themed Entries! The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that applications are available for the 2018 4th of July Parade in downtown Friday Harbor. Participants are encouraged to sign up early due to limited parade space and time considerations. The Chamber Continue Reading
National Get Outdoors Day: Zylstra Lake Preserve Open House
Written on June 7, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Doug McCutchen of the SJC Land Bank… Hey Island(s) Friends – the Land Bank and Preservation Trust are hosting an open house at Zylstra Lake this Saturday from 10a-4pm. This is an opportunity to come walk through the property and more importantly ask questions AND provide feedback to the two organizations Continue Reading
Art Just For Fun-Try It!
Written on June 4, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Art For Fun classes at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor have begun for the summer. Especially designed for those who think they can’t paint or just want to have fun, talented instructor, Kristen Abramson, leads the classes with attention to every student. Art for Fun is a two-hour, Continue Reading
SJC Fair Entertainment Line Up Announced
Written on June 4, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
There is entertainment for everyone at this year’s San Juan County Fair – all ages and all genres. Headline Entertainment: The San Juan County Fair is excited to announce the entertainment for 2018. This year includes a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee – Alan White of YES and John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band fame Continue Reading
Spectacular Sorticulture
Written on June 3, 2018 at 3:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Garden Club will be hosting another excursion next week. Sorticulture unites art and the garden in a celebration of creative outdoor living. Over 100 artists and nurseries gather to showcase distinctive hand-crafted garden art and unique plants to transform your backyard. Learn tips and tricks from top regional gardening experts. Date: Continue Reading
Fourth of July Parade Street Closures and Detours
Written on June 28, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Parking and vehicle access on Spring Street will be restricted during the 2018 Fourth of July Parade from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (depending on the exact start of the parade.) The Parade will start at the corner of Marguerite and Spring Street, travel down Spring Street to First Street, and end at the Continue Reading
Registration open for 2018 Pod Nods at The Whale Museum
Written on June 27, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return this summer to The Whale Museum! These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11 and will be held on the following Fridays: July 13 August 10 August 24 Pod Nods are led by Museum Educators with assistance from other adult professionals. Youth participants Continue Reading
Libraries Rock!
Written on June 27, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Library Announces 2018 Bookmark Contest Winners The San Juan Island Library is delighted to announce the winners of the 2018 bookmark contest. The bookmark contest is held annually to help kick off the library’s summer reading program, which officially started on Thursday, June 14. The summer reading program is free and open Continue Reading
Island Rec Soccer Camps
Written on June 21, 2018 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
This summer Island Rec will be offering two youth soccer camps: Western Washington University Summer Soccer Camp and Summer Soccer Technical Training with Coach Van. Click to see dates, times and details about each camp…
The Land Bank Says Thank You!
Written on June 19, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders, thank you for “Getting Outdoors” and joining the Land Bank at our Zylstra Lake Preserve Open House last weekend. The response was incredible, with almost 200 visitors over the six-hour event, and on a busy June Saturday to boot! It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the property and to hear the community’s positive Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn
Written on June 19, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is very excited to announce the 2018 Music on the Lawn Summer Concert Series. This long-standing concert series is on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:15, located at the San Juan Historical Museum, which is at 405 Price Street. It is a perfect time to grab a blanket or bring a chair and have a Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on June 18, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Climbing Mt. Finlayson , Bill Severson will take us on one of his favorite hikes. There is a steep section, however Bill will take a slow pace and speculate along the way on who the mountain was named after and how high they thought it was at the time. Saturday June 23, 1-4 pm Terrain Continue Reading
Salish Solstice Festival
Written on June 17, 2018 at 6:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come celebrate the longest day of the year and the start of a new event at the Fairgrounds. It’s the Salish Solstice Festival at the San Juan County Fairgrounds on Thursday, June 21st from 5:00pm – 10:00pm. Bring a blanket, your folding chairs, and your picnic basket and ring in the solstice. Artisan vendors on site to Continue Reading
Orca Sing 2018
Written on June 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern Resident orcas. This year’s event is the 19th annual and will take place on Saturday, June 23, beginning at 7 p.m. This year, Fred West and Seattle’s City Cantabile Choir will Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Fireworks
Written on June 15, 2018 at 10:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from SJI Chamber Director Becki Day… Thanks to a generous matching grant from Kings Market and lodging tax funds from the Town of Friday Harbor, the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce has once again commissioned local talent and pyrotechnical director, Nick Gislason, a fifth generation San Juan Islander, with the Lopez Continue Reading
Summer Sailing for all Ages
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec sailing classes happen every summer in cooperation with the San Juan Sailing Foundation. Basic, Basic Teen & Adult, Intermediate, and Double Handed Sloop happen at Percich Pond on Wold Road, and at Jackson’s Beach. Participants will learn to rig, tack, jibe, recover from a capsize and other basic skills while sailing solo in Continue Reading
Parade Applications Now Available
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Applications Available For Friday Harbor’s 4th Of July Parade– Prize Money Encourages Themed Entries! The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that applications are available for the 2018 4th of July Parade in downtown Friday Harbor. Participants are encouraged to sign up early due to limited parade space and time considerations. The Chamber Continue Reading
National Get Outdoors Day: Zylstra Lake Preserve Open House
Written on June 7, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Doug McCutchen of the SJC Land Bank… Hey Island(s) Friends – the Land Bank and Preservation Trust are hosting an open house at Zylstra Lake this Saturday from 10a-4pm. This is an opportunity to come walk through the property and more importantly ask questions AND provide feedback to the two organizations Continue Reading
Art Just For Fun-Try It!
Written on June 4, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Art For Fun classes at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor have begun for the summer. Especially designed for those who think they can’t paint or just want to have fun, talented instructor, Kristen Abramson, leads the classes with attention to every student. Art for Fun is a two-hour, Continue Reading
SJC Fair Entertainment Line Up Announced
Written on June 4, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
There is entertainment for everyone at this year’s San Juan County Fair – all ages and all genres. Headline Entertainment: The San Juan County Fair is excited to announce the entertainment for 2018. This year includes a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee – Alan White of YES and John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band fame Continue Reading
Spectacular Sorticulture
Written on June 3, 2018 at 3:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Garden Club will be hosting another excursion next week. Sorticulture unites art and the garden in a celebration of creative outdoor living. Over 100 artists and nurseries gather to showcase distinctive hand-crafted garden art and unique plants to transform your backyard. Learn tips and tricks from top regional gardening experts. Date: Continue Reading