Topic: Recreation
Hill of Thrills Race Results
Written on May 23, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lowell Jons, Recreation Specialist with Island Rec shares these race results from the 2nd Annual Hill of Thrills soap box derby… 5-8 year old- Ben Baisch, first Lyla Ovenell, second Kate & Mac Douglass, third Porter PJ Nixon, fourth 9-12 year old – Billy Mountford, first Patrick Wagner, second Oliver McEwan, third Natalie Morton, fourth Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on May 22, 2017 at 8:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
A walk back in time: Local historian Boyd Pratt and Robin Jacobson of the San Juan Historical Society & Museum will lead a walk along the Airport Trail, up Cattle Point Road and Madden Lane, and then onto the St. Francis and Valley Cemeteries for a trip back in history. (Robin will meet us at Continue Reading
Congratulations to San Juan Safaris
Written on May 22, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Safaris Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours Awarded Best-Eco Adventure Tour in the Pacific Northwest For the second year in a row, San Juan Safaris Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours is voted Best Eco-Adventure in the Pacific Northwest by Seattle King 5 and voters in their annual “Best of Pacific Northwest Escapes” viewer polls. Continue Reading
Hill of Thrills
Written on May 21, 2017 at 8:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and Grover Street was converted into a racecourse for the 2nd Annual Hill of Thrills, sponsored by Island Rec and Larry’s Autobody. If you couldn’t be there yourself, you can still see some of the action by clicking on the video above.
It’s All the Buzz!
Written on May 19, 2017 at 11:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
2017 San Juan County Fair… It’s All the Buzz! This year, it’s all about the bees! Come “bee” a part of the fun and mark your calendars for the 2017 Fair, the 16th through 19th of August. This year’s poster artist, Ryanne Pluff, a senior from Friday Harbor High School came up with the poster Continue Reading
Bike Everywhere Day
Written on May 18, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Friday, May 19, is Bike Everywhere Day. Yes, you read that right; the best biking holiday in the state of Washington is right around the corner. There will be celebrations all across our great state, and the Cascade Bicycle Club wants you to join in. Bike Everywhere Day is the culmination of all of Continue Reading
Leo Club Scramble
Written on May 17, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Sunday, may 21st, the Leo Club Scramble will take place at the San Juan Golf and Tennis Club. See the attached flyer for more information. (PDF) The scramble starts at 3:00 pm and is 9 holes. Sign up as a team or as a single. Please fill out the entry form and drop it Continue Reading
Tour de Family Friday Harbor
Written on May 12, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder – this event is TODAY – San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec are hosting a FREE family bike ride, Tour de Family Friday Harbor, today, May 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the John O. Linde Community Park. Three loop rides are planned: One for scooter or Continue Reading
John Stimpson’s Meet and Greet Tour
Written on May 11, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
When you don’t see a familiar face around for several months, it sometimes means that person is off on a big adventure. In the case of John Stimpson, who retired as manager of Friday Harbor Marketplace about a year ago, it will be because he’s bicycling across the United States: Anacortes ferry terminal to Bar Continue Reading
Breezeway Park is Officially Open
Written on May 11, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
With all the the major construction finished and the plantings completed last week, the final large piece of art, Tom Small’s “love seat” was installed on Monday of this week. The park is now complete, and the town commemorated it with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. It’s called Breezeway Park because it sits Continue Reading
2nd Annual Hill of Thrills
Written on May 11, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec – Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race Island Rec is very excited to announce the second running of the now famous Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race on Sunday, May 21. This is a classic old fashioned ‘gravity’ race where people race their homemade non-motorized contraptions down Grover Street by the elementary school. Continue Reading
National Travel & Tourism Week
Written on May 10, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor and the SJ County Council have proclaimed this to be National Travel & Tourism Week May 7 – 13, 2017. Barbara Marrett of the SJI Visitor’s Bureau adds: Hello All, Here is the text of the Tourism Week Proclamation adopted by the County this morning and by the Town on Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on May 8, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Debbie Pigman writes to remind you of this fun art event happening this month at IMA… Dear San Juan Update – I would like to get a reminder out to folks that the Art for Fun program at SJIMA starts later this week. No experience needed – Don’t need to bring any materials. Just come Continue Reading
Pocket Park Completed
Written on May 7, 2017 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ribbon Cutting for Breezeway Park Well done, Everyone! The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce that downtown’s Breezeway Park on Spring Street will be complete May 9th, 2017. The park includes extensive landscaping, three rock sculptures, a decorative curved wall and generous seating options. The transformation provides both a resting place and new Continue Reading
Tour de Family Friday Harbor
Written on May 6, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec are hosting a FREE family bike ride, Tour de Family Friday Harbor, on Friday, May 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the John O. Linde Community Park. Three loop rides are planned: One for scooter or trike bikers A 1-mile first biker’s loop including Continue Reading
Scholarship Dinner & Auction
Written on May 5, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday, May 5, 2017 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, at Friday Harbor House, 130 West Street, Friday Harbor, $100 per person Tickets are available in the front office. Come experience why local families choose Spring Street. All proceeds go to scholarships Space is limited to 60 guests. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner of Continue Reading
Hill of Thrills Race Results
Written on May 23, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lowell Jons, Recreation Specialist with Island Rec shares these race results from the 2nd Annual Hill of Thrills soap box derby… 5-8 year old- Ben Baisch, first Lyla Ovenell, second Kate & Mac Douglass, third Porter PJ Nixon, fourth 9-12 year old – Billy Mountford, first Patrick Wagner, second Oliver McEwan, third Natalie Morton, fourth Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on May 22, 2017 at 8:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
A walk back in time: Local historian Boyd Pratt and Robin Jacobson of the San Juan Historical Society & Museum will lead a walk along the Airport Trail, up Cattle Point Road and Madden Lane, and then onto the St. Francis and Valley Cemeteries for a trip back in history. (Robin will meet us at Continue Reading
Congratulations to San Juan Safaris
Written on May 22, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Safaris Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours Awarded Best-Eco Adventure Tour in the Pacific Northwest For the second year in a row, San Juan Safaris Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours is voted Best Eco-Adventure in the Pacific Northwest by Seattle King 5 and voters in their annual “Best of Pacific Northwest Escapes” viewer polls. Continue Reading
Hill of Thrills
Written on May 21, 2017 at 8:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and Grover Street was converted into a racecourse for the 2nd Annual Hill of Thrills, sponsored by Island Rec and Larry’s Autobody. If you couldn’t be there yourself, you can still see some of the action by clicking on the video above.
It’s All the Buzz!
Written on May 19, 2017 at 11:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
2017 San Juan County Fair… It’s All the Buzz! This year, it’s all about the bees! Come “bee” a part of the fun and mark your calendars for the 2017 Fair, the 16th through 19th of August. This year’s poster artist, Ryanne Pluff, a senior from Friday Harbor High School came up with the poster Continue Reading
Bike Everywhere Day
Written on May 18, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Friday, May 19, is Bike Everywhere Day. Yes, you read that right; the best biking holiday in the state of Washington is right around the corner. There will be celebrations all across our great state, and the Cascade Bicycle Club wants you to join in. Bike Everywhere Day is the culmination of all of Continue Reading
Leo Club Scramble
Written on May 17, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Sunday, may 21st, the Leo Club Scramble will take place at the San Juan Golf and Tennis Club. See the attached flyer for more information. (PDF) The scramble starts at 3:00 pm and is 9 holes. Sign up as a team or as a single. Please fill out the entry form and drop it Continue Reading
Tour de Family Friday Harbor
Written on May 12, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder – this event is TODAY – San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec are hosting a FREE family bike ride, Tour de Family Friday Harbor, today, May 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the John O. Linde Community Park. Three loop rides are planned: One for scooter or Continue Reading
John Stimpson’s Meet and Greet Tour
Written on May 11, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
When you don’t see a familiar face around for several months, it sometimes means that person is off on a big adventure. In the case of John Stimpson, who retired as manager of Friday Harbor Marketplace about a year ago, it will be because he’s bicycling across the United States: Anacortes ferry terminal to Bar Continue Reading
Breezeway Park is Officially Open
Written on May 11, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
With all the the major construction finished and the plantings completed last week, the final large piece of art, Tom Small’s “love seat” was installed on Monday of this week. The park is now complete, and the town commemorated it with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. It’s called Breezeway Park because it sits Continue Reading
2nd Annual Hill of Thrills
Written on May 11, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec – Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race Island Rec is very excited to announce the second running of the now famous Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race on Sunday, May 21. This is a classic old fashioned ‘gravity’ race where people race their homemade non-motorized contraptions down Grover Street by the elementary school. Continue Reading
National Travel & Tourism Week
Written on May 10, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor and the SJ County Council have proclaimed this to be National Travel & Tourism Week May 7 – 13, 2017. Barbara Marrett of the SJI Visitor’s Bureau adds: Hello All, Here is the text of the Tourism Week Proclamation adopted by the County this morning and by the Town on Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on May 8, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Debbie Pigman writes to remind you of this fun art event happening this month at IMA… Dear San Juan Update – I would like to get a reminder out to folks that the Art for Fun program at SJIMA starts later this week. No experience needed – Don’t need to bring any materials. Just come Continue Reading
Pocket Park Completed
Written on May 7, 2017 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ribbon Cutting for Breezeway Park Well done, Everyone! The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce that downtown’s Breezeway Park on Spring Street will be complete May 9th, 2017. The park includes extensive landscaping, three rock sculptures, a decorative curved wall and generous seating options. The transformation provides both a resting place and new Continue Reading
Tour de Family Friday Harbor
Written on May 6, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec are hosting a FREE family bike ride, Tour de Family Friday Harbor, on Friday, May 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the John O. Linde Community Park. Three loop rides are planned: One for scooter or trike bikers A 1-mile first biker’s loop including Continue Reading
Scholarship Dinner & Auction
Written on May 5, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday, May 5, 2017 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, at Friday Harbor House, 130 West Street, Friday Harbor, $100 per person Tickets are available in the front office. Come experience why local families choose Spring Street. All proceeds go to scholarships Space is limited to 60 guests. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner of Continue Reading