Topic: Recreation
Local Students Celebrate Poetry Month
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Island National Historical Park, along with students from Stillpoint School and Spring Street International School, celebrate the “Year of the Bird” for National Poetry Month. Beginning April 1st, the Land Bank’s Westside Lake trail loop at Limekiln Preserve will feature bird-inspired poems written by students Continue Reading
SJI Lifestyle Video Series
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another entry in her San Juan Islands Lifestyle Video Series. This one is about the San Juan Island Yacht Club Fishing Derby.
Grange Open House, Art Contest, and Creative Writing Open Mic
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all artists, poets, writers, and makers, of ALL AGES… San Juan Island Grange 966 is hosting an art, craft, and photography contest, as well as a creative writing open mic, at our 2018 Open House! Join us at the San Juan Island Grange (152 1st St) Wednesday, April 11th for a spring celebration of Continue Reading
Beginning Marimba Class
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
New spring session begins April 5. Classes will be held every Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:00 for a 10 week session. No musical experience necessary. It’s a fun, group experience – learning to play happy, rhythmic music on various sizes of marimbas. Make new friends and learn something new this Spring. Call or email for Continue Reading
Fair Booths Filling Up Fast!
Written on March 17, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thinking about having a booth at the San Juan County Fair this year? Booth spaces are filling up faster than ever before so act now! This year’s Fair dates are August 15th – 18th with the Fair theme of “Rockin the Salish Sea” highlighting aquaculture, Salish sea conservation, and of course great (Rockin’) music! For Continue Reading
Crown Jewel Wilderness
Written on March 16, 2018 at 6:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Crown Jewel Wilderness: Creating North Cascades National Park by Lauren Danner Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library invite all the park’s aficionados to attend a book talk and slide show with author Lauren Danner at the Library on Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 pm. If you spend time in the park or simply Continue Reading
Easter is coming!
Written on March 15, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Egg dyeing will take place at Station 31 on Friday, March 30, at 5PM. All community members, young and old, are invited to join in the fun and creativity. The Easter egg hunt will be Sunday, April 1, at 1PM at Jackson’s Beach. Over 1,500 dyed eggs will be hidden, along with plastic eggs Continue Reading
Cooking with Stephanie
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tired of spending money on take-out when you’re pressed for time? Join Stephanie Prima on Saturday, April 14th, 11:00am-2:00pm and learn how to cook quick, healthy meals without recipes. In this class you’ll learn key skills to whip up nutritious, scrumptious meals in your own home – the kind you need to get on the Continue Reading
Call for Fair Performers
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fair calls for local performer applications! Calling all performers for the 2018 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted. Performers from the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. The 2018 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 15th-18th at the San Juan County Continue Reading
Comments Sought on Mount Grant Preserve DRAFT Management Plan
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is inviting public comment on the Mount Grant Preserve DRAFT Management Plan and will hold a public meeting on Monday, March 26th at Brickworks from 5:30 to 6:30pm. We value public input in helping guide the long term care of our County’s conservation areas. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn Continue Reading
Experience Spain with Skagit Valley College in Spring 2019
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sign up for the trip of a lifetime as three Skagit Valley College professors lead a study-abroad immersion learning opportunity in Spanish art, music, language, and culture on March 21-29, 2019. Intended for students as well as lifelong learners of all ages, the 9-day adventure will take you to Barcelona, Madrid, and an optional excursion Continue Reading
Drive-Ins at the Fairgrounds are back this May!
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2018 line-up is here! Three drive-in movies are scheduled at the San Juan County Fairgrounds this summer, mark your calendars! Friday May 18th – The Neverending Story Friday June 15th – The Creature from the Black Lagoon Friday July 13th – Grease Plan an outing with your family, friends, or your special someone and Continue Reading
Senior vs Staff Basketball
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this year’s Senior vs Staff Basketball game Friday March 9th! This hilarious event is a full evening’s worth of fun including: shooting contests raffles for firewood and soil raffle for a weekend stay in a condo in Glacier Washington near Mt Baker dessert auction throwing your friends and family in “jail” a dinner Continue Reading
Starry Starry Night
Written on March 2, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Children’s Festival 2018 Theme & Poster Contest Mark your calendars, folks! San Juan Island’s 28th Annual Children’s Festival is happening Saturday, May 5th, 2018. Island Rec needs your help to design the poster for this year’s Children’s Festival! Kids of all ages are invited to submit poster designs that incorporate this year’s festival theme: Starry Continue Reading
Winter Birds Boat Trip
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Friends of the San Juans and birding experts on a special winter birds boat trip on Saturday, March 10 from 10 am – 2 pm. With just 8 people aboard, this tour will be intimate and informed and provide in-depth knowledge about seasonal wildlife in the San Juans. Peter Cavanagh, NASA researcher, University of Washington professor, Continue Reading
Native Plant Sale and Expo
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Master Gardeners Native Plant Sale & Conservation District Expo Pre-order your plants now! Orders are due March 12th. Order early for best selection, as quantities are limited and often sell out before the sale date. This year’s selections include 18 species of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs and perennials like the ever-popular Red Flowering Currant Continue Reading
Local Students Celebrate Poetry Month
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Island National Historical Park, along with students from Stillpoint School and Spring Street International School, celebrate the “Year of the Bird” for National Poetry Month. Beginning April 1st, the Land Bank’s Westside Lake trail loop at Limekiln Preserve will feature bird-inspired poems written by students Continue Reading
SJI Lifestyle Video Series
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another entry in her San Juan Islands Lifestyle Video Series. This one is about the San Juan Island Yacht Club Fishing Derby.
Grange Open House, Art Contest, and Creative Writing Open Mic
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all artists, poets, writers, and makers, of ALL AGES… San Juan Island Grange 966 is hosting an art, craft, and photography contest, as well as a creative writing open mic, at our 2018 Open House! Join us at the San Juan Island Grange (152 1st St) Wednesday, April 11th for a spring celebration of Continue Reading
Beginning Marimba Class
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
New spring session begins April 5. Classes will be held every Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:00 for a 10 week session. No musical experience necessary. It’s a fun, group experience – learning to play happy, rhythmic music on various sizes of marimbas. Make new friends and learn something new this Spring. Call or email for Continue Reading
Fair Booths Filling Up Fast!
Written on March 17, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thinking about having a booth at the San Juan County Fair this year? Booth spaces are filling up faster than ever before so act now! This year’s Fair dates are August 15th – 18th with the Fair theme of “Rockin the Salish Sea” highlighting aquaculture, Salish sea conservation, and of course great (Rockin’) music! For Continue Reading
Crown Jewel Wilderness
Written on March 16, 2018 at 6:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Crown Jewel Wilderness: Creating North Cascades National Park by Lauren Danner Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library invite all the park’s aficionados to attend a book talk and slide show with author Lauren Danner at the Library on Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 pm. If you spend time in the park or simply Continue Reading
Easter is coming!
Written on March 15, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Egg dyeing will take place at Station 31 on Friday, March 30, at 5PM. All community members, young and old, are invited to join in the fun and creativity. The Easter egg hunt will be Sunday, April 1, at 1PM at Jackson’s Beach. Over 1,500 dyed eggs will be hidden, along with plastic eggs Continue Reading
Cooking with Stephanie
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tired of spending money on take-out when you’re pressed for time? Join Stephanie Prima on Saturday, April 14th, 11:00am-2:00pm and learn how to cook quick, healthy meals without recipes. In this class you’ll learn key skills to whip up nutritious, scrumptious meals in your own home – the kind you need to get on the Continue Reading
Call for Fair Performers
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fair calls for local performer applications! Calling all performers for the 2018 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted. Performers from the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. The 2018 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 15th-18th at the San Juan County Continue Reading
Comments Sought on Mount Grant Preserve DRAFT Management Plan
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is inviting public comment on the Mount Grant Preserve DRAFT Management Plan and will hold a public meeting on Monday, March 26th at Brickworks from 5:30 to 6:30pm. We value public input in helping guide the long term care of our County’s conservation areas. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn Continue Reading
Experience Spain with Skagit Valley College in Spring 2019
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sign up for the trip of a lifetime as three Skagit Valley College professors lead a study-abroad immersion learning opportunity in Spanish art, music, language, and culture on March 21-29, 2019. Intended for students as well as lifelong learners of all ages, the 9-day adventure will take you to Barcelona, Madrid, and an optional excursion Continue Reading
Drive-Ins at the Fairgrounds are back this May!
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2018 line-up is here! Three drive-in movies are scheduled at the San Juan County Fairgrounds this summer, mark your calendars! Friday May 18th – The Neverending Story Friday June 15th – The Creature from the Black Lagoon Friday July 13th – Grease Plan an outing with your family, friends, or your special someone and Continue Reading
Senior vs Staff Basketball
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this year’s Senior vs Staff Basketball game Friday March 9th! This hilarious event is a full evening’s worth of fun including: shooting contests raffles for firewood and soil raffle for a weekend stay in a condo in Glacier Washington near Mt Baker dessert auction throwing your friends and family in “jail” a dinner Continue Reading
Starry Starry Night
Written on March 2, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Children’s Festival 2018 Theme & Poster Contest Mark your calendars, folks! San Juan Island’s 28th Annual Children’s Festival is happening Saturday, May 5th, 2018. Island Rec needs your help to design the poster for this year’s Children’s Festival! Kids of all ages are invited to submit poster designs that incorporate this year’s festival theme: Starry Continue Reading
Winter Birds Boat Trip
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Friends of the San Juans and birding experts on a special winter birds boat trip on Saturday, March 10 from 10 am – 2 pm. With just 8 people aboard, this tour will be intimate and informed and provide in-depth knowledge about seasonal wildlife in the San Juans. Peter Cavanagh, NASA researcher, University of Washington professor, Continue Reading
Native Plant Sale and Expo
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Master Gardeners Native Plant Sale & Conservation District Expo Pre-order your plants now! Orders are due March 12th. Order early for best selection, as quantities are limited and often sell out before the sale date. This year’s selections include 18 species of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs and perennials like the ever-popular Red Flowering Currant Continue Reading