Topic: Recreation
Mount Grant Geological Interpretive Walk
Written on August 30, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Explore the geology of Mount Grant Preserve! Local geologist, Julia Turney, will lead an interpretive walk up the Mount Grant access road, stopping to look at rock exposures and geologic features. Over the course of the walk, Julia will unearth the general geology of the San Juan Islands, the geologic history of Mount Grant Preserve, Continue Reading
8.8k Run Results
Written on August 28, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has posted complete 8.8k Run results if you want to see them – They are at www.islandrec.org/events Also, in the photo above is 14-year-old overall winner Chauncey Cox (Right, with 2 medals), and 11-year-old Sam Cox, who took second in his age group.
SJPT’s Island Dispatch
Written on August 27, 2016 at 9:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Extra, Extra! Read All About It! An e-version of the San Juan Preservation Trust’s August 2016 Island Dispatch newsletter is now live on the web. Click here to view it. Here’s a preview of what you’ll find: Guardians Forever: Monitoring SJPT’s 226 (and counting) conservation easements is a big job that we take very seriously. Plus, What Is a Continue Reading
Historic Sailing Vessel Visiting Friday Harbor
Written on August 26, 2016 at 2:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to celebrate the arrival of the ketch, Golden Rule, in Friday Harbor. She will be stopping over on her way from the Vancouver Wooden Boat Show to the Victoria Classic Boat Festival. Purchased by the Quakers in 1958, she gained international recognition for her attempt to sail into the nuclear test zone in Continue Reading
10th Annual Concours d’Elegance
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands and the Rotary Club of San Juan Island invite everyone to attend the tenth annual Concours d’Elegance at the San Juan Vineyards on Sunday, August 28 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The Concours is an exhibition of vintage and classic motor vehicles and will have Continue Reading
Flash Mob
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed the flash mob at this year’s fair, don’t despair. Debbi Fincher has you covered with this note and video of the event. Here she is with more on that… I thought I’d share with you the little video from this year’s Flash Mob at the Fair – DANCE 4 HEALTH by Continue Reading
Bees in the Backyard
Written on August 20, 2016 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych has another heads-up for you… It is going to be a sweet day at the fair on Saturday! In the Food Preservation Booth we have two very special guest speakers. At 1:30 PM Dr. Burke Gossom will talk about Backyard Bee Keeping. All sorts of fruit and vegetables are pollinated by honey bees, such Continue Reading
Mount Grant Road Closure
Written on August 20, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
No Driving Access on Mount Grant Preserve THIS Sunday, August 21st The road to the summit of Mount Grant Preserve will be closed this Sunday, August 21, 2016, due to San Juan County road work. For more information, contact the Land Bank at 378-4402.
NPS Founder’s Day Event
Written on August 19, 2016 at 12:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Coast Salish Dedications during National Park Service Founder’s Day Event San Juan Island National Historical Park will host Washington Coast Salish Tribes and First Nations Thursday, August 25, 2016 during the National Park Service Founder’s Day celebration. Members of Lummi and Saanich nations will dedicate two canoes, two Salmon Story Boards and a Reef Net Captain Totem Pole to Continue Reading
Best of Show
Written on August 19, 2016 at 10:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych shares this report from the Fair… FRANCINE SHAW was the Best of Show winner at the Food Preservation booth in the San Juan County Fair. Her canned green beans won the prize! On Friday at the fair, there are two jam and jelly People’s Choice awards at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Also Continue Reading
Food Web Picnic
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juans is excited to hold a family-friendly Food Web Picnic on Tuesday, August 30, at Jackson’s Beach on San Juan Island from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. At the event, children will explore the animal habitats at and around Jackson Beach and will earn their Coastal Food Web Investigator badge. Participants can Continue Reading
Video Tips with Merri Ann
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another in her island lifestyle tips video series. This time it’s about going to Splash in Victoria.
A Flash Mob
Written on August 18, 2016 at 12:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher of the SJI Prevention Coalition shares this heads-up with you… Hi FLASH MOB Fans, Dancers and/or Supporters! Our Rock Solid Youth of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition have done it again… A Flash Mob at the Fair! DANCE 4 HEALTH! We welcome you to join in, share the link with friends and Continue Reading
Photos of the Fair, Day One
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving SJ Update photographer Aaron Shepard was at the fair with camera in hand and has these photos to share from Day One at the Fair. Thank you Aaron!
It’s Entry Day!
Written on August 16, 2016 at 3:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Today is the day! Get your entries in to the Fair!
Fall Thriller Auditions July 24
Written on July 15, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Auditions are being held Sunday, July 24 for San Juan Community Theatre’s fall play that promises to ask Friday Harbor audiences: “Do you believe in ghosts?” Director Bobby Ryan will be casting the thriller, The Woman in Black, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt, from the book by Susan Hill. This play within a play highlights a Continue Reading
46th Annual Shaw Island Classic Race
Written on July 14, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sponsored by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, the 46th Annual Shaw Island Classic Sailboat Race will be held Saturday, August 6. All eligible boats and crews are invited to participate. The race starts from Friday Harbor and circumnavigates scenic Shaw Island in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction arriving back in Friday Harbor for a Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn
Written on July 13, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tonight, it’s the Crow Valley String Band and Brothers for Sale! – an inspiring family of four musicians: Rachel, Jim, Tashi and Kaj. Grounded in the family’s Celtic and Nordic roots, the Crow Valley String Band performs a remarkable variety of original and traditional tunes and songs from North America and the British Isles. This lively Continue Reading
2016 Fair Update
Written on July 8, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fair is getting near, about 40 days away! Planning is well underway with vendors, entertainers, and exhibitors all excited to showcase at the Fairgrounds from August 17th through the 20th (Wednesday-Saturday). This year’s Fair theme is “Barn and Raised in the Islands” with beautiful poster art by the talented Jill Bliss of San Juan Island. Continue Reading
They’re Moving In Already
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It seems it will be near the end of August before Downriggers Restaurant opens in their new location at Spring Street Landing, however there are 3 businesses downstairs that are open already and have been for about a week or so. San Juan Safaris / San Juan Outfitters is moved in and has added a coffee & snack Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn with the Henry James Band
Written on July 6, 2016 at 2:09 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The opening of the Music on the Lawn series begins tonight WEDNESDAY JULY 6 at 6:30 PM on the lawn at the Historical Museum, 405 Price Street. Brought to you by Island Rec! Come on out and support this wonderful event! Tonight it’s the Henry James Band – Old school and way cool. Blistering slide work Continue Reading
Winning Parade Entries Announced
Written on July 6, 2016 at 12:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are the winners in various categories for this year’s parade: $600 Best Use of Theme, Float – winner Islanders Bank $400 Best Use of Theme, Non-Float – Building Blocks Preschool $300 Best Use of Theme, Children/Youth – Julie and Gianni, “Animals of American Camp” $300 Judges Special Choice – Cutthroat Pirates $200 Best Costumed Group Continue Reading
Mount Grant Geological Interpretive Walk
Written on August 30, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Explore the geology of Mount Grant Preserve! Local geologist, Julia Turney, will lead an interpretive walk up the Mount Grant access road, stopping to look at rock exposures and geologic features. Over the course of the walk, Julia will unearth the general geology of the San Juan Islands, the geologic history of Mount Grant Preserve, Continue Reading
8.8k Run Results
Written on August 28, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has posted complete 8.8k Run results if you want to see them – They are at www.islandrec.org/events Also, in the photo above is 14-year-old overall winner Chauncey Cox (Right, with 2 medals), and 11-year-old Sam Cox, who took second in his age group.
SJPT’s Island Dispatch
Written on August 27, 2016 at 9:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Extra, Extra! Read All About It! An e-version of the San Juan Preservation Trust’s August 2016 Island Dispatch newsletter is now live on the web. Click here to view it. Here’s a preview of what you’ll find: Guardians Forever: Monitoring SJPT’s 226 (and counting) conservation easements is a big job that we take very seriously. Plus, What Is a Continue Reading
Historic Sailing Vessel Visiting Friday Harbor
Written on August 26, 2016 at 2:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to celebrate the arrival of the ketch, Golden Rule, in Friday Harbor. She will be stopping over on her way from the Vancouver Wooden Boat Show to the Victoria Classic Boat Festival. Purchased by the Quakers in 1958, she gained international recognition for her attempt to sail into the nuclear test zone in Continue Reading
10th Annual Concours d’Elegance
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands and the Rotary Club of San Juan Island invite everyone to attend the tenth annual Concours d’Elegance at the San Juan Vineyards on Sunday, August 28 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The Concours is an exhibition of vintage and classic motor vehicles and will have Continue Reading
Flash Mob
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed the flash mob at this year’s fair, don’t despair. Debbi Fincher has you covered with this note and video of the event. Here she is with more on that… I thought I’d share with you the little video from this year’s Flash Mob at the Fair – DANCE 4 HEALTH by Continue Reading
Bees in the Backyard
Written on August 20, 2016 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych has another heads-up for you… It is going to be a sweet day at the fair on Saturday! In the Food Preservation Booth we have two very special guest speakers. At 1:30 PM Dr. Burke Gossom will talk about Backyard Bee Keeping. All sorts of fruit and vegetables are pollinated by honey bees, such Continue Reading
Mount Grant Road Closure
Written on August 20, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
No Driving Access on Mount Grant Preserve THIS Sunday, August 21st The road to the summit of Mount Grant Preserve will be closed this Sunday, August 21, 2016, due to San Juan County road work. For more information, contact the Land Bank at 378-4402.
NPS Founder’s Day Event
Written on August 19, 2016 at 12:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Coast Salish Dedications during National Park Service Founder’s Day Event San Juan Island National Historical Park will host Washington Coast Salish Tribes and First Nations Thursday, August 25, 2016 during the National Park Service Founder’s Day celebration. Members of Lummi and Saanich nations will dedicate two canoes, two Salmon Story Boards and a Reef Net Captain Totem Pole to Continue Reading
Best of Show
Written on August 19, 2016 at 10:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych shares this report from the Fair… FRANCINE SHAW was the Best of Show winner at the Food Preservation booth in the San Juan County Fair. Her canned green beans won the prize! On Friday at the fair, there are two jam and jelly People’s Choice awards at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Also Continue Reading
Food Web Picnic
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juans is excited to hold a family-friendly Food Web Picnic on Tuesday, August 30, at Jackson’s Beach on San Juan Island from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. At the event, children will explore the animal habitats at and around Jackson Beach and will earn their Coastal Food Web Investigator badge. Participants can Continue Reading
Video Tips with Merri Ann
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another in her island lifestyle tips video series. This time it’s about going to Splash in Victoria.
A Flash Mob
Written on August 18, 2016 at 12:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher of the SJI Prevention Coalition shares this heads-up with you… Hi FLASH MOB Fans, Dancers and/or Supporters! Our Rock Solid Youth of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition have done it again… A Flash Mob at the Fair! DANCE 4 HEALTH! We welcome you to join in, share the link with friends and Continue Reading
Photos of the Fair, Day One
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving SJ Update photographer Aaron Shepard was at the fair with camera in hand and has these photos to share from Day One at the Fair. Thank you Aaron!
It’s Entry Day!
Written on August 16, 2016 at 3:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Today is the day! Get your entries in to the Fair!
Fall Thriller Auditions July 24
Written on July 15, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Auditions are being held Sunday, July 24 for San Juan Community Theatre’s fall play that promises to ask Friday Harbor audiences: “Do you believe in ghosts?” Director Bobby Ryan will be casting the thriller, The Woman in Black, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt, from the book by Susan Hill. This play within a play highlights a Continue Reading
46th Annual Shaw Island Classic Race
Written on July 14, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sponsored by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, the 46th Annual Shaw Island Classic Sailboat Race will be held Saturday, August 6. All eligible boats and crews are invited to participate. The race starts from Friday Harbor and circumnavigates scenic Shaw Island in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction arriving back in Friday Harbor for a Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn
Written on July 13, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tonight, it’s the Crow Valley String Band and Brothers for Sale! – an inspiring family of four musicians: Rachel, Jim, Tashi and Kaj. Grounded in the family’s Celtic and Nordic roots, the Crow Valley String Band performs a remarkable variety of original and traditional tunes and songs from North America and the British Isles. This lively Continue Reading
2016 Fair Update
Written on July 8, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fair is getting near, about 40 days away! Planning is well underway with vendors, entertainers, and exhibitors all excited to showcase at the Fairgrounds from August 17th through the 20th (Wednesday-Saturday). This year’s Fair theme is “Barn and Raised in the Islands” with beautiful poster art by the talented Jill Bliss of San Juan Island. Continue Reading
They’re Moving In Already
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It seems it will be near the end of August before Downriggers Restaurant opens in their new location at Spring Street Landing, however there are 3 businesses downstairs that are open already and have been for about a week or so. San Juan Safaris / San Juan Outfitters is moved in and has added a coffee & snack Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn with the Henry James Band
Written on July 6, 2016 at 2:09 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The opening of the Music on the Lawn series begins tonight WEDNESDAY JULY 6 at 6:30 PM on the lawn at the Historical Museum, 405 Price Street. Brought to you by Island Rec! Come on out and support this wonderful event! Tonight it’s the Henry James Band – Old school and way cool. Blistering slide work Continue Reading
Winning Parade Entries Announced
Written on July 6, 2016 at 12:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are the winners in various categories for this year’s parade: $600 Best Use of Theme, Float – winner Islanders Bank $400 Best Use of Theme, Non-Float – Building Blocks Preschool $300 Best Use of Theme, Children/Youth – Julie and Gianni, “Animals of American Camp” $300 Judges Special Choice – Cutthroat Pirates $200 Best Costumed Group Continue Reading