Topic: Recreation
Silver Swan Ballet Classes
Written on October 2, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jeanne Peihl at Salish Sea Ballet in Friday Harbor will be delivering Silver Swans Ballet Classes. Silver Swans is a pilot project delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance, featuring branded ballet classes created specifically for people over 55 and taught exclusively by Silver Swans Licensees. Specially designed for mature dancers, classes help improve mobility, Continue Reading
Grow a Gardener
Written on September 28, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids of all ages LOVE to get in the dirt, for gardens are magical, fun, and full of surprises. It’s often where children first experience the wonders of science and the natural world. And beyond science and math, gardens teach patience, cooperation, the joy of learning, responsibility, respect for where we live, and that vegetables taste Continue Reading
Peru: Three Landscapes
Written on September 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talks: Theresa Simendinger Theresa will guide us through her three-part journey in Peru: life on the Amazon River with native peoples and pink dolphins; riding up the Andes to Inca Ruins and a 15th century town; and a flight over the Nasca Lines. Refreshments are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Continue Reading
Berries for Dessert!
Written on September 21, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you decided against growing berries because you think your garden isn’t big enough? Surprisingly, a relatively small area can yield plenty of strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries for delicious preserves and desserts. Join Dr. Lisa DeVetter, WSU Assistant Professor of Small Fruit Horticulture, at the San Juan County Master Gardeners Annual Gardening Workshop to learn Continue Reading
Forty-Three Pounder
Written on September 21, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Court Bell checks in to let us know the fish are still out there. Here’s Cal Ryan showing off the 43 pound King Salmon he and Court caught on Monday. They were fishing out of Snug Harbor in Open Bay. The season is open through September 30th. Thanks for sharing the photo, you two!
Thank You!
Written on September 20, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter of thanks from the Linde family… To Mayor pro tem Ghatan, Maddie Ovenell, Bill Cumming, SJI Park and Recreation District, SJI School District, FH Athletic Association, Don Galt, Inez Brown family, island neighbors and businesses who have given so generously of their time and Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk: Mitchell Hill
Written on September 19, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join David Harsh, retired from the National Park Service, and SJI Trails members on a beautiful deep-forest walk at Mitchell Hill. The route will take us over some of the community trail projects including puncheons built by volunteers with the NPS to protect the streams. Saturday September 23rd, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Distance: 3.5 miles Continue Reading
Music at the Brewery
Written on September 19, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Great food, great beer and live music on a Friday evening in Friday Harbor. Oh yeah! Daniel Day here personally inviting you to come out and have some fun with me on Friday, September 22nd at the San Juan Island Brewing Co. Music from 6 to 9 “ish”. I recommend the Porter. It’s amazing. Hope Continue Reading
The Bike Life!
Written on September 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Lions Club is pleased to announce their first annual fundraiser island bike ride: Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew! The Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew will take place on Saturday, September 23rd, starting at 9:00 am. The community is invited to buy a breakfast served by our own island Cutthroat Pirates at 8am at the Fairgrounds and Continue Reading
Coast Guard Auxiliary Completes 47 Free Vessel Safety Inspections
Written on September 15, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers from The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 13th Coast Guard District, Flotilla 11 San Juan Islands Detachment provided 47 boaters free vessel safety examinations on Saturday, Sept. 9 at Roche Harbor Marina on San Juan Island. The free vessel safety examinations were conducted on a rainy Saturday during the annual Ranger Tug Rendezvous at Continue Reading
Island Rec – Zumba Gold
Written on September 15, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
New from Island Rec! for Ages 55+, Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves of Zumba at a lower intensity. The design of the class introduces easy to follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare Continue Reading
Best of the 2017 Fair
Written on September 14, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Another great Fair that was truly “all the buzz”. A huge thank you and a round of applause to the many volunteers, exhibitors, performers, and sponsors that made another wonderful Fair possible. Check out the “Best Of” the Fair award listings and photo and reminisce on a buzzin’ good time at the 2017 Fair: http://www.sjcfair.org/p/fair-event/best-of-2017 Continue Reading
Dance for Charity
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dance Workshop 2 “Dance for Charity” 8 Week Beginning Ballet Program FREE for Teens and Adults Lina Downes, Director of Dance Workshop 2 and strong supporter of World Vision, a nondenominational Washington based charity aid organization, is combining her passion for teaching with her commitment to service by offering a program to teens and adults Continue Reading
John O. Linde Community Park Dedication
Written on September 12, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Park and Recreation District (Island Rec) and the Linde family invite you to attend the official dedication of John O. Linde Community Park on Saturday, September 16th at 4:30pm. The ceremony, which is open to the public, will begin at the front entrance of the park, followed by light refreshments at the Continue Reading
National Park Fire Restrictions
Written on September 1, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park Issues Fire Restrictions Friday Harbor, WA – Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger on San Juan Island, Superintendent Elexis Fredy has announced fire restrictions in San Juan Island National Historical Park. Beginning August 31, 2017, fire restrictions prohibit: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or Continue Reading
SJI Is Best Local Getaway
Written on September 1, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
STAR 101.5 Listeners Pick the Northwest’s Best LOCAL GETAWAY Wednesday morning, August 16th, STAR 101.5 Kent & Alan Morning Show listeners voted for their favorite local getaways. Listeners had 24 hours to place their vote via phone, Facebook, text and email. The results . . . San Juan Island for the 10th year in a Continue Reading
Silver Swan Ballet Classes
Written on October 2, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jeanne Peihl at Salish Sea Ballet in Friday Harbor will be delivering Silver Swans Ballet Classes. Silver Swans is a pilot project delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance, featuring branded ballet classes created specifically for people over 55 and taught exclusively by Silver Swans Licensees. Specially designed for mature dancers, classes help improve mobility, Continue Reading
Grow a Gardener
Written on September 28, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids of all ages LOVE to get in the dirt, for gardens are magical, fun, and full of surprises. It’s often where children first experience the wonders of science and the natural world. And beyond science and math, gardens teach patience, cooperation, the joy of learning, responsibility, respect for where we live, and that vegetables taste Continue Reading
Peru: Three Landscapes
Written on September 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talks: Theresa Simendinger Theresa will guide us through her three-part journey in Peru: life on the Amazon River with native peoples and pink dolphins; riding up the Andes to Inca Ruins and a 15th century town; and a flight over the Nasca Lines. Refreshments are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Continue Reading
Berries for Dessert!
Written on September 21, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you decided against growing berries because you think your garden isn’t big enough? Surprisingly, a relatively small area can yield plenty of strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries for delicious preserves and desserts. Join Dr. Lisa DeVetter, WSU Assistant Professor of Small Fruit Horticulture, at the San Juan County Master Gardeners Annual Gardening Workshop to learn Continue Reading
Forty-Three Pounder
Written on September 21, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Court Bell checks in to let us know the fish are still out there. Here’s Cal Ryan showing off the 43 pound King Salmon he and Court caught on Monday. They were fishing out of Snug Harbor in Open Bay. The season is open through September 30th. Thanks for sharing the photo, you two!
Thank You!
Written on September 20, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter of thanks from the Linde family… To Mayor pro tem Ghatan, Maddie Ovenell, Bill Cumming, SJI Park and Recreation District, SJI School District, FH Athletic Association, Don Galt, Inez Brown family, island neighbors and businesses who have given so generously of their time and Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk: Mitchell Hill
Written on September 19, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join David Harsh, retired from the National Park Service, and SJI Trails members on a beautiful deep-forest walk at Mitchell Hill. The route will take us over some of the community trail projects including puncheons built by volunteers with the NPS to protect the streams. Saturday September 23rd, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Distance: 3.5 miles Continue Reading
Music at the Brewery
Written on September 19, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Great food, great beer and live music on a Friday evening in Friday Harbor. Oh yeah! Daniel Day here personally inviting you to come out and have some fun with me on Friday, September 22nd at the San Juan Island Brewing Co. Music from 6 to 9 “ish”. I recommend the Porter. It’s amazing. Hope Continue Reading
The Bike Life!
Written on September 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Lions Club is pleased to announce their first annual fundraiser island bike ride: Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew! The Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew will take place on Saturday, September 23rd, starting at 9:00 am. The community is invited to buy a breakfast served by our own island Cutthroat Pirates at 8am at the Fairgrounds and Continue Reading
Coast Guard Auxiliary Completes 47 Free Vessel Safety Inspections
Written on September 15, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers from The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 13th Coast Guard District, Flotilla 11 San Juan Islands Detachment provided 47 boaters free vessel safety examinations on Saturday, Sept. 9 at Roche Harbor Marina on San Juan Island. The free vessel safety examinations were conducted on a rainy Saturday during the annual Ranger Tug Rendezvous at Continue Reading
Island Rec – Zumba Gold
Written on September 15, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
New from Island Rec! for Ages 55+, Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves of Zumba at a lower intensity. The design of the class introduces easy to follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare Continue Reading
Best of the 2017 Fair
Written on September 14, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Another great Fair that was truly “all the buzz”. A huge thank you and a round of applause to the many volunteers, exhibitors, performers, and sponsors that made another wonderful Fair possible. Check out the “Best Of” the Fair award listings and photo and reminisce on a buzzin’ good time at the 2017 Fair: http://www.sjcfair.org/p/fair-event/best-of-2017 Continue Reading
Dance for Charity
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dance Workshop 2 “Dance for Charity” 8 Week Beginning Ballet Program FREE for Teens and Adults Lina Downes, Director of Dance Workshop 2 and strong supporter of World Vision, a nondenominational Washington based charity aid organization, is combining her passion for teaching with her commitment to service by offering a program to teens and adults Continue Reading
John O. Linde Community Park Dedication
Written on September 12, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Park and Recreation District (Island Rec) and the Linde family invite you to attend the official dedication of John O. Linde Community Park on Saturday, September 16th at 4:30pm. The ceremony, which is open to the public, will begin at the front entrance of the park, followed by light refreshments at the Continue Reading
National Park Fire Restrictions
Written on September 1, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park Issues Fire Restrictions Friday Harbor, WA – Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger on San Juan Island, Superintendent Elexis Fredy has announced fire restrictions in San Juan Island National Historical Park. Beginning August 31, 2017, fire restrictions prohibit: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or Continue Reading
SJI Is Best Local Getaway
Written on September 1, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
STAR 101.5 Listeners Pick the Northwest’s Best LOCAL GETAWAY Wednesday morning, August 16th, STAR 101.5 Kent & Alan Morning Show listeners voted for their favorite local getaways. Listeners had 24 hours to place their vote via phone, Facebook, text and email. The results . . . San Juan Island for the 10th year in a Continue Reading