Topic: Recreation
Public Lands Report
Written on March 17, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The trails and open spaces on the island are popular with both residents and visitors, but they don’t just appear out of nowhere. Where does the money come from to keep them open? What can members of the public do to help? This is the fourth in a series of reports by Louise Dustrude trying Continue Reading
Fair Board Responds to Barn Comments
Written on March 17, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Parks and Fair Department Responds to Horse Barn Project Comments The memories of past Fairs are held dear as new ones are created each August; this is not to be disregarded, as that is the magic of Fair. At times, these memories are associated with a fairgrounds structure like the horse barn, Continue Reading
Call for Children’s Festival Activity Providers
Written on March 17, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars, folks! San Juan Island’s 27th Annual Children’s Festival is happening Saturday, May 6th, 2017! Island Rec is currently recruiting local organizations that would like to participate in this special event by hosting an activity that reflects this year’s festival theme: Around the World This year we have selected a theme that will Continue Reading
Kids and Canoes
Written on March 16, 2017 at 6:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Canoes – A Place Based Curriculum during the week of April 21-28 San Juan Island youth (grades 5-12) will work with one of the world’s top canoe builders from Lummi Nation, Dean Washington, to build 2 Coast Salish Canoes and their paddles in one week. These canoes will be part of a fleet Continue Reading
Tennis Lessons
Written on March 13, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering Tennis Lessons this April/May for youth and adults with Caroline Hansen. Classes are held Wednesdays; April 19- May 10. Youth lessons for grades 3-5, from 3-4:30pm at Cahail Park. Adult lesson for ages 16 and up are from 5:45pm-7:15 at the High School Tennis Courts. Register before April 13th for the Continue Reading
Roche Harbor Garden Tour
Written on March 12, 2017 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meghan Hoffman, Gardens & Grounds Supervisor of Roche Harbor Resort will lead a tour of the “winter mode” gardens and grounds of Roche Harbor Resort. The pots and gardens will just be waking up. Date: March 18, 2017 Location: Hotel De Haro entrance Time: 10:30 AM Car pool meeting location: Mullis Center 10:00 AM The Continue Reading
March Turtleback March
Written on March 11, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Welcome Spring! The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust invite you to the third annual MARCH TURTLEBACK MARCH, a 5 mile “Up and Over” hike on the Turtleback Mountain Preserve! We will depart promptly at 1:00 pm from the South Trailhead parking area (Deer Harbor Road/Wild Rose Lane) on board a Continue Reading
Parks Report Part Three
Written on March 10, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The trails and open spaces on the island are popular with both residents and visitors, but they don’t just appear out of nowhere. Where does the money come from to keep them open? What can members of the public do to help? This is the third in a series of reports by Louise Dustrude trying Continue Reading
Maiden Voyage
Written on March 9, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy and Gail Schnee, owners of Cotton Cotton Cotton had a pretty good day yesterday. They launched their brand new kayaks for their maiden voyage. By the time they got all set and made it to Jackson’s Beach, the wind had picked up and the sun had gone away, so they launched in the more protected waters Continue Reading
Disc Golf
Written on March 9, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Family Nature Club celebrates the spring solstice weekend with a spin: Disc Golf! Similar to regular golf, the game is played with a flying disc instead of a golf ball and clubs. Whether a seasoned golfer, or a first a first time player, disc golf is a great outdoor activity to do with Continue Reading
Mother Son Dance
Written on March 8, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
At last, a night for our well-deserving mothers and sons to dance the night away at the first local Mother Son Dance! Join us at Isle Seat Theatre (Dance Workshop 2) Saturday, March 18th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM for music, dancing, light refreshments, and lots of FUN! All ages welcome! Tickets are $15 per Continue Reading
Bird Watching Project
Written on March 7, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
False Bay Creek Preserve Seasonal Bird Watching Project Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, San Juan County Land Bank, and San Juan Islands Audubon invite you to a “design charrette” for the development of seasonal bird watching at the Land Bank’s False Bay Creek Preserve at Heritage Bank’s community meeting room on Monday, March 13 Continue Reading
Garden Planning Party
Written on March 7, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
A reminder to the community about the San Juan Island Garden Club Garden Planning Party/Meeting Tuesday at the Mullis Center beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will be plantings of kale, sweet peas, flowers, etc., catalogs, magazines, containers, books, picture frames, photos, etc., and advisers for planning your garden and advice for some garden problems all in the Continue Reading
Land Bank’s Lopez Tombolo Preserve Extended
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is excited to announce an additional 800 feet of public access to beach and tidelands located west of Bayshore Road on the San Juan Channel side of Fisherman Bay on Lopez Island. This acquisition would not have been possible without the support of the Sunset Acres Owners Association, a residential community on Continue Reading
Spring Talent Show
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have a letter from Frank Penwell about the upcoming Spring Talent Show… Friday Harbor Grange and Community Treasures are planning and sponsoring an open local talent contest for April 6th, 2017. We would like to ask for your help in promoting an opportunity and learning experience for Continue Reading
Parks Report Part Two
Written on March 3, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The trails and open spaces on the island are popular with both residents and visitors, but they don’t just appear out of nowhere. Where does the money come from to keep them open? What can members of the public do to help? This is the second in a series of reports by Louise Dustrude trying Continue Reading
Public Lands Report
Written on March 17, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The trails and open spaces on the island are popular with both residents and visitors, but they don’t just appear out of nowhere. Where does the money come from to keep them open? What can members of the public do to help? This is the fourth in a series of reports by Louise Dustrude trying Continue Reading
Fair Board Responds to Barn Comments
Written on March 17, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Parks and Fair Department Responds to Horse Barn Project Comments The memories of past Fairs are held dear as new ones are created each August; this is not to be disregarded, as that is the magic of Fair. At times, these memories are associated with a fairgrounds structure like the horse barn, Continue Reading
Call for Children’s Festival Activity Providers
Written on March 17, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars, folks! San Juan Island’s 27th Annual Children’s Festival is happening Saturday, May 6th, 2017! Island Rec is currently recruiting local organizations that would like to participate in this special event by hosting an activity that reflects this year’s festival theme: Around the World This year we have selected a theme that will Continue Reading
Kids and Canoes
Written on March 16, 2017 at 6:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Canoes – A Place Based Curriculum during the week of April 21-28 San Juan Island youth (grades 5-12) will work with one of the world’s top canoe builders from Lummi Nation, Dean Washington, to build 2 Coast Salish Canoes and their paddles in one week. These canoes will be part of a fleet Continue Reading
Tennis Lessons
Written on March 13, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering Tennis Lessons this April/May for youth and adults with Caroline Hansen. Classes are held Wednesdays; April 19- May 10. Youth lessons for grades 3-5, from 3-4:30pm at Cahail Park. Adult lesson for ages 16 and up are from 5:45pm-7:15 at the High School Tennis Courts. Register before April 13th for the Continue Reading
Roche Harbor Garden Tour
Written on March 12, 2017 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meghan Hoffman, Gardens & Grounds Supervisor of Roche Harbor Resort will lead a tour of the “winter mode” gardens and grounds of Roche Harbor Resort. The pots and gardens will just be waking up. Date: March 18, 2017 Location: Hotel De Haro entrance Time: 10:30 AM Car pool meeting location: Mullis Center 10:00 AM The Continue Reading
March Turtleback March
Written on March 11, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Welcome Spring! The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust invite you to the third annual MARCH TURTLEBACK MARCH, a 5 mile “Up and Over” hike on the Turtleback Mountain Preserve! We will depart promptly at 1:00 pm from the South Trailhead parking area (Deer Harbor Road/Wild Rose Lane) on board a Continue Reading
Parks Report Part Three
Written on March 10, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The trails and open spaces on the island are popular with both residents and visitors, but they don’t just appear out of nowhere. Where does the money come from to keep them open? What can members of the public do to help? This is the third in a series of reports by Louise Dustrude trying Continue Reading
Maiden Voyage
Written on March 9, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy and Gail Schnee, owners of Cotton Cotton Cotton had a pretty good day yesterday. They launched their brand new kayaks for their maiden voyage. By the time they got all set and made it to Jackson’s Beach, the wind had picked up and the sun had gone away, so they launched in the more protected waters Continue Reading
Disc Golf
Written on March 9, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Family Nature Club celebrates the spring solstice weekend with a spin: Disc Golf! Similar to regular golf, the game is played with a flying disc instead of a golf ball and clubs. Whether a seasoned golfer, or a first a first time player, disc golf is a great outdoor activity to do with Continue Reading
Mother Son Dance
Written on March 8, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
At last, a night for our well-deserving mothers and sons to dance the night away at the first local Mother Son Dance! Join us at Isle Seat Theatre (Dance Workshop 2) Saturday, March 18th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM for music, dancing, light refreshments, and lots of FUN! All ages welcome! Tickets are $15 per Continue Reading
Bird Watching Project
Written on March 7, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
False Bay Creek Preserve Seasonal Bird Watching Project Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, San Juan County Land Bank, and San Juan Islands Audubon invite you to a “design charrette” for the development of seasonal bird watching at the Land Bank’s False Bay Creek Preserve at Heritage Bank’s community meeting room on Monday, March 13 Continue Reading
Garden Planning Party
Written on March 7, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
A reminder to the community about the San Juan Island Garden Club Garden Planning Party/Meeting Tuesday at the Mullis Center beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will be plantings of kale, sweet peas, flowers, etc., catalogs, magazines, containers, books, picture frames, photos, etc., and advisers for planning your garden and advice for some garden problems all in the Continue Reading
Land Bank’s Lopez Tombolo Preserve Extended
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is excited to announce an additional 800 feet of public access to beach and tidelands located west of Bayshore Road on the San Juan Channel side of Fisherman Bay on Lopez Island. This acquisition would not have been possible without the support of the Sunset Acres Owners Association, a residential community on Continue Reading
Spring Talent Show
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have a letter from Frank Penwell about the upcoming Spring Talent Show… Friday Harbor Grange and Community Treasures are planning and sponsoring an open local talent contest for April 6th, 2017. We would like to ask for your help in promoting an opportunity and learning experience for Continue Reading
Parks Report Part Two
Written on March 3, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The trails and open spaces on the island are popular with both residents and visitors, but they don’t just appear out of nowhere. Where does the money come from to keep them open? What can members of the public do to help? This is the second in a series of reports by Louise Dustrude trying Continue Reading