Topic: Recreation
New Playground Open
Written on December 22, 2016 at 1:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce that the new playground at John O. Linde Community Park will open at 1:00pm on Friday, December 23rd. Over 40 community volunteers came together to help build Island Rec’s new playground at the John O. Linde Community Park. The playground features a large play web, swings, slide and even Continue Reading
“Art for Fun” Program at SJIMA
Written on December 19, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) introduces a new art program called Art for Fun, a “paint and sip” party for adults of all skill levels. The first party is set for December 22 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and the cost is only $35.00. In keeping with the trend that is Continue Reading
117th Annual Christmas Bird Count
Written on December 13, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count will be on Saturday, December 31st and will be a wonderful way to celebrate the coming of a new year… From Christmas Bird Hunts to Christmas Bird Counts In 1900 ornithologist Frank Chapman along with other conservationists were troubled at the slaughter of birds in the annual holiday event called Continue Reading
Join the Pintail for the Lighted Boat Parade
Written on December 9, 2016 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come one, come all! The Pintail will join this year’s lighted boat parade on Saturday, December 17th to welcome Santa to town. And we’d like to invite the community to join – free to all! We will have hot cocoa and hot cider, but do dress warmly as most of our space is outside on Continue Reading
2nd Annual Resolution Run and New Salish Splash!
Written on December 7, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec invites you to take part in the Second Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10am start on Sunday, January 1, 2017. This is a family and dog friendly fun run, that travels from Jackson Beach to Mullis, into town, up Argyle and back to Jackson Beach. NEW this year at 11:00am, when you Continue Reading
Studio Holiday Party
Written on December 6, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey everyone, Jacquelyn and Jen over here at The Studio. We wanted to let folks know that we will be hosting our Annual Holiday party this year on Thursday, December 15th from 7:oo pm to midnight. There will be live music with Browne & Beliveau followed by DJ Neon Tide. Once again we will have Continue Reading
Third Annual Tip Off Classic Basketball Tournament
Written on December 5, 2016 at 10:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer Aaron Shepard attended the FHHS basketball tournament this past weekend and got some beautiful photos of the action. See them all at the link below. Here’s a note from Aaron: “I shot all four games played by the Wolverines, out of eight total in the tournament, with these scores: Friday Girls: Friday Harbor Continue Reading
“Art for Fun” Program at SJIMA
Written on December 5, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) introduces a new art program called Art for Fun, a “paint and sip” party for adults of all skill levels. The first party is set for December 22 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and the cost is only $35.00. In keeping with the trend that is Continue Reading
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
New Playground Open
Written on December 22, 2016 at 1:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce that the new playground at John O. Linde Community Park will open at 1:00pm on Friday, December 23rd. Over 40 community volunteers came together to help build Island Rec’s new playground at the John O. Linde Community Park. The playground features a large play web, swings, slide and even Continue Reading
“Art for Fun” Program at SJIMA
Written on December 19, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) introduces a new art program called Art for Fun, a “paint and sip” party for adults of all skill levels. The first party is set for December 22 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and the cost is only $35.00. In keeping with the trend that is Continue Reading
117th Annual Christmas Bird Count
Written on December 13, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count will be on Saturday, December 31st and will be a wonderful way to celebrate the coming of a new year… From Christmas Bird Hunts to Christmas Bird Counts In 1900 ornithologist Frank Chapman along with other conservationists were troubled at the slaughter of birds in the annual holiday event called Continue Reading
Join the Pintail for the Lighted Boat Parade
Written on December 9, 2016 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come one, come all! The Pintail will join this year’s lighted boat parade on Saturday, December 17th to welcome Santa to town. And we’d like to invite the community to join – free to all! We will have hot cocoa and hot cider, but do dress warmly as most of our space is outside on Continue Reading
2nd Annual Resolution Run and New Salish Splash!
Written on December 7, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec invites you to take part in the Second Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10am start on Sunday, January 1, 2017. This is a family and dog friendly fun run, that travels from Jackson Beach to Mullis, into town, up Argyle and back to Jackson Beach. NEW this year at 11:00am, when you Continue Reading
Studio Holiday Party
Written on December 6, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey everyone, Jacquelyn and Jen over here at The Studio. We wanted to let folks know that we will be hosting our Annual Holiday party this year on Thursday, December 15th from 7:oo pm to midnight. There will be live music with Browne & Beliveau followed by DJ Neon Tide. Once again we will have Continue Reading
Third Annual Tip Off Classic Basketball Tournament
Written on December 5, 2016 at 10:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer Aaron Shepard attended the FHHS basketball tournament this past weekend and got some beautiful photos of the action. See them all at the link below. Here’s a note from Aaron: “I shot all four games played by the Wolverines, out of eight total in the tournament, with these scores: Friday Girls: Friday Harbor Continue Reading
“Art for Fun” Program at SJIMA
Written on December 5, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) introduces a new art program called Art for Fun, a “paint and sip” party for adults of all skill levels. The first party is set for December 22 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and the cost is only $35.00. In keeping with the trend that is Continue Reading
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