Topic: Recreation
Children’s Festival Organizers Needed
Written on November 30, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Plans are just beginning for the San Juan Island Children’s Festival scheduled for May 6, 2017 and people willing to work as a team, committed to creating this fun filled festival dedicated to celebrating children are needed. The Children’s Festival attracts over 1,200 people and is in its 27th year as a hallmark event for San Continue Reading
NEW! Women’s Boxing for Fitness Classes at SJI Fitness
Written on November 30, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
BooBoo James and Shannon Miniken are now offering women’s boxing for fitness circuit training classes at San Juan Island Fitness. “These classes are for anyone, any fitness level, from the experienced athlete looking for a new challenge, to the woman who’s never done a push up,” said BooBoo James, who’s been teaching these classes for Continue Reading
SJCT Holiday Gala Event
Written on November 28, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s annual Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 3 brings island and theater friends together to embrace the joy of the holidays and help keep the Theatre thriving at the same time. The nonprofit theatre’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Festival features gourmet food, silent and live auctions and island entertainment. Continue Reading
FANS Say “Thanks!”
Written on November 26, 2016 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note of thanks from FANS President Kyle Loring regarding last week’s Carnival fundraiser… What a FANtastic outpouring of community support we had for our annual FANS Carnival on November 19 at the fairgrounds! The board of Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec would like to thank all of the families who attended the Continue Reading
Molbak’s Nursery Hosted Excursion
Written on November 24, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Molbak’s Nursery and Country Village Shops Twinkling lights and ducks along wandering paths. Boutique shops, chickens, carolers and a poinsettia tree. Sparkling décor, antiques, ornaments galore and a Santa Claus photo op. Plants and more plants both inside and out. Lunch amid unique foliage, tea with dessert samplers and pastry shops galore. Join us for Continue Reading
FHHS Girls Soccer Thanks Donors
Written on November 23, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paul Hopkins shares this note of thanks… It was a year of change. The Friday Harbor High School Wolverine Girls Soccer team enjoyed another successful season that included several changes. The biggest of which was a brand new field at the new John O. Linde Community Park (Carter Avenue ball fields). The field is much Continue Reading
Holiday Gathering at English Camp
Written on November 23, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, San Juan Island National Historical Park will be holding a Holiday Social at the English Camp Barracks on December 10th from noon until 2:00 pm. All park friends, volunteers and the public are invited to gather to celebrate the holiday season and coming new year. Please bring some of your favorite cookies or Continue Reading
American Camp Visitor Center to Close for Part of Winter Season
Written on November 22, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Staffing shortages and mandatory furloughs will force the park to temporarily close the American Camp visitor center this winter for about six and one half weeks, from December 17, 2016 until February 1, 2017. The English Camp visitor center is also currently closed for the season. However, the park grounds at both the American Camp Continue Reading
Don’t Dine Alone on Thanksgiving!
Written on November 21, 2016 at 4:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Wait! Before you open that can of chicken noodle soup… Consider this, you are invited to join us for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mullis Center. It’s like Thanksgiving dinner with the family, a big giant community family. Enjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner menu plus connect with old friends and make new friends at the Continue Reading
New Steps for American Camp Trail
Written on November 21, 2016 at 1:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The six-mile American Camp Trail (ACT) connecting Friday Harbor with the national park’s visitor center is a relatively easy walk for most people, but as it goes through a gully on airport property it has been difficult for some. So last Saturday, November 18, a crew of Trails volunteers led by Steve Ulvi built steps Continue Reading
Old-Fashioned Christmas Market
Written on November 20, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The First Annual Brickworks Old-Fashioned Christmas Market Lights up winter on December 3rd and 4th in Friday Harbor Step back in time to a magical European-style Christmas Market on December 3rd and 4th, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. The historic Brickworks barn will glow with sparkling lights illuminating an island crafts market with local food vendors, farm produce, Continue Reading
12th Annual Thanksgiving Morning Turkey Trot
Written on November 18, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
An Island Tradition Family 5K Fun Run, Trot, Walk or Stroll! Start: On Price Street at Friday Harbor Suites When: Thursday, November 24 8:00 – 9:30 am Registration starts at 8:00, event starts at 9:00 am, rain or shine (more fun in the rain! or Snow!) Who: You, and Bring Your Friends and Relatives Why: To burn off a few Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on November 18, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the November issue of Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… Wow… it seems like we were just talking about our busy summer and here we are with the holidays right around the corner. The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew!
Written on November 16, 2016 at 4:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You’ve got plenty of notice, so get this on your calendar now… The San Juan Lions Foundation in Friday Harbor is pleased to announce our next annual fundraising event: Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew, taking place on Saturday September 23, 2017. This event brings together visitors with local islanders on a fun biking tour of the island Continue Reading
FANS Carnival at Fairgrounds November 19
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family fun thrills return to the San Juan County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fifth annual FANS Carnival (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) features some two dozen activity/game booths, the popular “cake walk,” and inflatable experiences (the 18-foot-tall “Monster Truck Slide” and 35-foot-tall “Pirate’s Revenge Obstacle Course”). Continue Reading
Lifted: A Ski Movie for the Rest of Us
Written on November 15, 2016 at 4:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Doug McCutchen invites you to this event Wednesday evening at Brickworks… Hi everyone, Hope you can join us. It’s last minute as we just got permission to show this film. The film company, North40 Productions, is from my hometown Wenatchee, WA and the film has a special focus on Mission Ridge, the ski area located just twelve miles from Continue Reading
Signs Along the Way
Written on November 9, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Zine Launch and Reading at the Library with San Juan Writes Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library take special delight in presenting San Juan Writes, a group of 13 of our very own island writers reading from their inaugural anthology, Signs Along the Way, at the Library on Wednesday, November 9th, Continue Reading
3rd Annual Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event
Written on November 9, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opt outside for a leisurely morning stroll to the summit of Mount Grant Preserve, then savor some cider and 360-degree views before heading back down. Your friends, family, even your dog, will appreciate the opportunity to work off some of that Thanksgiving dinner before settling back into the couch for the afternoon bowl games. Friday, Continue Reading
Apply for the WSU SJC Master Gardener Program
Written on November 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hard working Master Gardeners tend and harvest vegetables for the the Friday Harbor Food Bank from the San Juan Island Master Garden Demonstration Garden. If you are interested in being a Master Gardener yourself, applications are being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over 60 Continue Reading
Winter Gate Hours in Effect on Mount Grant Preserve
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
As of November 1st, winter 2016-17 driving access to the summit of Mount Grant Preserve will be open, weather permitting,9am to 4pm, on the following dates: Thanksgiving – November 24 & 26 Christmas – December 25 New Years – January 1 Martin Luther King Day – January 15 President’s Day – February 19 Easter – Continue Reading
Grown Ups Like Halloween Too
Written on October 31, 2016 at 2:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You couldn’t go anywhere in town today without seeing someone in costume. Click to see some of the people I ran into today…
Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2016 at 12:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The 2016 FHES Halloween Parade went through town this morning in spite of the rain. And what a long parade it was! Click the link below to see 214 images – your child is probably in there somewhere…
Children’s Festival Organizers Needed
Written on November 30, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Plans are just beginning for the San Juan Island Children’s Festival scheduled for May 6, 2017 and people willing to work as a team, committed to creating this fun filled festival dedicated to celebrating children are needed. The Children’s Festival attracts over 1,200 people and is in its 27th year as a hallmark event for San Continue Reading
NEW! Women’s Boxing for Fitness Classes at SJI Fitness
Written on November 30, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
BooBoo James and Shannon Miniken are now offering women’s boxing for fitness circuit training classes at San Juan Island Fitness. “These classes are for anyone, any fitness level, from the experienced athlete looking for a new challenge, to the woman who’s never done a push up,” said BooBoo James, who’s been teaching these classes for Continue Reading
SJCT Holiday Gala Event
Written on November 28, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s annual Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 3 brings island and theater friends together to embrace the joy of the holidays and help keep the Theatre thriving at the same time. The nonprofit theatre’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Festival features gourmet food, silent and live auctions and island entertainment. Continue Reading
FANS Say “Thanks!”
Written on November 26, 2016 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note of thanks from FANS President Kyle Loring regarding last week’s Carnival fundraiser… What a FANtastic outpouring of community support we had for our annual FANS Carnival on November 19 at the fairgrounds! The board of Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec would like to thank all of the families who attended the Continue Reading
Molbak’s Nursery Hosted Excursion
Written on November 24, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Molbak’s Nursery and Country Village Shops Twinkling lights and ducks along wandering paths. Boutique shops, chickens, carolers and a poinsettia tree. Sparkling décor, antiques, ornaments galore and a Santa Claus photo op. Plants and more plants both inside and out. Lunch amid unique foliage, tea with dessert samplers and pastry shops galore. Join us for Continue Reading
FHHS Girls Soccer Thanks Donors
Written on November 23, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paul Hopkins shares this note of thanks… It was a year of change. The Friday Harbor High School Wolverine Girls Soccer team enjoyed another successful season that included several changes. The biggest of which was a brand new field at the new John O. Linde Community Park (Carter Avenue ball fields). The field is much Continue Reading
Holiday Gathering at English Camp
Written on November 23, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, San Juan Island National Historical Park will be holding a Holiday Social at the English Camp Barracks on December 10th from noon until 2:00 pm. All park friends, volunteers and the public are invited to gather to celebrate the holiday season and coming new year. Please bring some of your favorite cookies or Continue Reading
American Camp Visitor Center to Close for Part of Winter Season
Written on November 22, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Staffing shortages and mandatory furloughs will force the park to temporarily close the American Camp visitor center this winter for about six and one half weeks, from December 17, 2016 until February 1, 2017. The English Camp visitor center is also currently closed for the season. However, the park grounds at both the American Camp Continue Reading
Don’t Dine Alone on Thanksgiving!
Written on November 21, 2016 at 4:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Wait! Before you open that can of chicken noodle soup… Consider this, you are invited to join us for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mullis Center. It’s like Thanksgiving dinner with the family, a big giant community family. Enjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner menu plus connect with old friends and make new friends at the Continue Reading
New Steps for American Camp Trail
Written on November 21, 2016 at 1:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The six-mile American Camp Trail (ACT) connecting Friday Harbor with the national park’s visitor center is a relatively easy walk for most people, but as it goes through a gully on airport property it has been difficult for some. So last Saturday, November 18, a crew of Trails volunteers led by Steve Ulvi built steps Continue Reading
Old-Fashioned Christmas Market
Written on November 20, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The First Annual Brickworks Old-Fashioned Christmas Market Lights up winter on December 3rd and 4th in Friday Harbor Step back in time to a magical European-style Christmas Market on December 3rd and 4th, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. The historic Brickworks barn will glow with sparkling lights illuminating an island crafts market with local food vendors, farm produce, Continue Reading
12th Annual Thanksgiving Morning Turkey Trot
Written on November 18, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
An Island Tradition Family 5K Fun Run, Trot, Walk or Stroll! Start: On Price Street at Friday Harbor Suites When: Thursday, November 24 8:00 – 9:30 am Registration starts at 8:00, event starts at 9:00 am, rain or shine (more fun in the rain! or Snow!) Who: You, and Bring Your Friends and Relatives Why: To burn off a few Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on November 18, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the November issue of Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… Wow… it seems like we were just talking about our busy summer and here we are with the holidays right around the corner. The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew!
Written on November 16, 2016 at 4:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You’ve got plenty of notice, so get this on your calendar now… The San Juan Lions Foundation in Friday Harbor is pleased to announce our next annual fundraising event: Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew, taking place on Saturday September 23, 2017. This event brings together visitors with local islanders on a fun biking tour of the island Continue Reading
FANS Carnival at Fairgrounds November 19
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family fun thrills return to the San Juan County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fifth annual FANS Carnival (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) features some two dozen activity/game booths, the popular “cake walk,” and inflatable experiences (the 18-foot-tall “Monster Truck Slide” and 35-foot-tall “Pirate’s Revenge Obstacle Course”). Continue Reading
Lifted: A Ski Movie for the Rest of Us
Written on November 15, 2016 at 4:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Doug McCutchen invites you to this event Wednesday evening at Brickworks… Hi everyone, Hope you can join us. It’s last minute as we just got permission to show this film. The film company, North40 Productions, is from my hometown Wenatchee, WA and the film has a special focus on Mission Ridge, the ski area located just twelve miles from Continue Reading
Signs Along the Way
Written on November 9, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Zine Launch and Reading at the Library with San Juan Writes Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library take special delight in presenting San Juan Writes, a group of 13 of our very own island writers reading from their inaugural anthology, Signs Along the Way, at the Library on Wednesday, November 9th, Continue Reading
3rd Annual Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event
Written on November 9, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opt outside for a leisurely morning stroll to the summit of Mount Grant Preserve, then savor some cider and 360-degree views before heading back down. Your friends, family, even your dog, will appreciate the opportunity to work off some of that Thanksgiving dinner before settling back into the couch for the afternoon bowl games. Friday, Continue Reading
Apply for the WSU SJC Master Gardener Program
Written on November 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hard working Master Gardeners tend and harvest vegetables for the the Friday Harbor Food Bank from the San Juan Island Master Garden Demonstration Garden. If you are interested in being a Master Gardener yourself, applications are being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over 60 Continue Reading
Winter Gate Hours in Effect on Mount Grant Preserve
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
As of November 1st, winter 2016-17 driving access to the summit of Mount Grant Preserve will be open, weather permitting,9am to 4pm, on the following dates: Thanksgiving – November 24 & 26 Christmas – December 25 New Years – January 1 Martin Luther King Day – January 15 President’s Day – February 19 Easter – Continue Reading
Grown Ups Like Halloween Too
Written on October 31, 2016 at 2:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You couldn’t go anywhere in town today without seeing someone in costume. Click to see some of the people I ran into today…
Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2016 at 12:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The 2016 FHES Halloween Parade went through town this morning in spite of the rain. And what a long parade it was! Click the link below to see 214 images – your child is probably in there somewhere…