Topic: Recreation
Spring Bulb Explosion
Written on October 27, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Family Friendly Event – Early crocus, colorful muscari, dainty miniature daffodil, dancing snowdrops and glorious tulips. Springtime color for weeks and weeks. Learn to prepare a lasagna bulb pot. The simplest technique of layering bulbs in container. The San Juan Island Garden Club will host a class on Lasagne Pot planting and care: Date: November Continue Reading
Island Rec Board Vacancy
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Park & Recreation Commission Vacancy San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, a junior taxing district on San Juan Island seeks to appoint a new person to its board to fill the position vacated by Commissioner Tracy Roberson’s resignation. The appointment to the Board will run until the November 2017 election. Persons Continue Reading
Salmon Derby Sold Out
Written on October 19, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Its Official – Roche Harbor Salmon Derby sold out on Monday Oct. 17th! Yep, that is a record previously held by the 2009 Derby that sold out on Nov. 5th! However, if you were hoping to compete and haven’t registered yet, you may still consider getting on the waiting list, as they usually receive a few cancellations prior Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on October 15, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the final Know Your Island Walk of the year: Joining Forces for a Community Trail, hike and learn about the creation of the trail connecting town and American Camp. We will walk the middle section of this 6 mile trail, and hear about its beginning and the community cooperation, both public and private Continue Reading
Roche Salmon Derby
Written on October 12, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last year, the available entries for the Roche Harbor Salmon Derby sold out by Thanksgiving, and for this year, they are already close to selling out again. Find all the info you need including entry forms at the derby website. They accept entry forms 4 ways: CALL in to the Market , (360) 378-5562 FAX Continue Reading
Frightmare at the Fairgrounds
Written on October 10, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alison Caruso is looking for volunteers to help put on this fun event… Transform a 10,000 square foot space into a haunted walk through in one weeks time… The actual event will be: Friday October 28th 5-10pm (note this will be for ages 10 & up as we will have people scaring people) $10 per Continue Reading
Hip Hop Hooray!
Written on October 8, 2016 at 11:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Chloe Klein… I am teaching a family friendly Hip Hop class to benefit Beyond Type1, to help my amazing friend Henry Jensen raise money toward his goal! Sunday, October 16th at 2pm at the Grange. Come dance with us and if you are unable to join in person, PLEASE donate Continue Reading
Campfire Pajama Storytime with Nancy Stewart
Written on October 1, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Friday, Oct. 7 the San Juan Island Library will host its 2nd annual Campfire Pajama Storytime with special guest children’s musician Nancy Stewart. Nancy has been a professional musician since her youth and toured nationally as a lead guitarist and vocalist. Along the way she became passionate about the connection between early literacy and Continue Reading
Fall Farm Parade
Written on September 27, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 2016 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade on Saturday October 1. Now in its sixth year, the parade will once again depart the fairgrounds onto Argyle at 2:30, travel down Argyle, Spring Street, turn left on First Street, and terminate at the Grange Hall. Anybody with Continue Reading
Island Rec Needs Help…
Written on September 27, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
We need 30 volunteers each for two shifts on Saturday, October 1st to assist Island Rec staff and the folks with Northwest Playground for a community playground build. We are going to literally create an amazing new play space for the children in our community in ONE day. Island Rec will be providing lunch for Continue Reading
Skyline Garden Club Hosted Excursion
Written on September 25, 2016 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Christianson, of Christianson’s Nursery in Mount Vernon, often shares his in depth knowledge of all things garden nursery related. This time he will share his knowledge of alternatives to overused plants/dwarf shrubs and trees. His presentations are always filled with common sense and good humor. This is an opportunity one will not want to Continue Reading
Salmon Fishing Lifestyle Tips with Merri Ann
Written on September 21, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another San Juan Island lifestyle video. This time – Salmon Fishing!
Know Your Island Walk
Written on September 20, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On this leisurely 2-3 hour interpretive walk up Young Hill, discover how to beneficially relate to Nature in and around you through your senses. Nature’s maverick genius Mike Cohen will teach us as we walk. Meet at the English Camp parking lot at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 24th.
Keith and Kate
Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Keith Busha shares this invitation… This coming Tuesday at 5:00 Kate Schuman and I will wrap up this Summer’s music series at the San Juan Golf Club. It’s open to the public. There’s food, bar, friends and music without a cover charge. Kate began this series and we have enjoyed every minute of our time Continue Reading
Greeting Ceremony Dinner & Auction
Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On September 23 at 5:30 p.m., The Whale Museum will host the 10th Annual “Greeting Ceremony” Dinner & Auction The event will be held at the Brickworks in Friday Harbor, beginning on the patio at 5:30 p.m. with a happy hour & silent auction; the no-host bar will include wine from Northwest Totem Cellars; San Juan Roasters is brewing Continue Reading
And if You Happen to be on Orcas…
Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re Invited to a very special reading and signing event at Darvill’s on Orcas Island on September 22nd at 6:00pm. Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Association Award Nominee Staff Favorite at Darvill’s , Powell’s & University Bookstores Please join William Stewart Sparrow and Inland Waters Press for a fun filled evening of storytelling and laughs at Darvill’s! This gripping memoir became an instant Continue Reading
Spring Bulb Explosion
Written on October 27, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Family Friendly Event – Early crocus, colorful muscari, dainty miniature daffodil, dancing snowdrops and glorious tulips. Springtime color for weeks and weeks. Learn to prepare a lasagna bulb pot. The simplest technique of layering bulbs in container. The San Juan Island Garden Club will host a class on Lasagne Pot planting and care: Date: November Continue Reading
Island Rec Board Vacancy
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Park & Recreation Commission Vacancy San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, a junior taxing district on San Juan Island seeks to appoint a new person to its board to fill the position vacated by Commissioner Tracy Roberson’s resignation. The appointment to the Board will run until the November 2017 election. Persons Continue Reading
Salmon Derby Sold Out
Written on October 19, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Its Official – Roche Harbor Salmon Derby sold out on Monday Oct. 17th! Yep, that is a record previously held by the 2009 Derby that sold out on Nov. 5th! However, if you were hoping to compete and haven’t registered yet, you may still consider getting on the waiting list, as they usually receive a few cancellations prior Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on October 15, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the final Know Your Island Walk of the year: Joining Forces for a Community Trail, hike and learn about the creation of the trail connecting town and American Camp. We will walk the middle section of this 6 mile trail, and hear about its beginning and the community cooperation, both public and private Continue Reading
Roche Salmon Derby
Written on October 12, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last year, the available entries for the Roche Harbor Salmon Derby sold out by Thanksgiving, and for this year, they are already close to selling out again. Find all the info you need including entry forms at the derby website. They accept entry forms 4 ways: CALL in to the Market , (360) 378-5562 FAX Continue Reading
Frightmare at the Fairgrounds
Written on October 10, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alison Caruso is looking for volunteers to help put on this fun event… Transform a 10,000 square foot space into a haunted walk through in one weeks time… The actual event will be: Friday October 28th 5-10pm (note this will be for ages 10 & up as we will have people scaring people) $10 per Continue Reading
Hip Hop Hooray!
Written on October 8, 2016 at 11:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Chloe Klein… I am teaching a family friendly Hip Hop class to benefit Beyond Type1, to help my amazing friend Henry Jensen raise money toward his goal! Sunday, October 16th at 2pm at the Grange. Come dance with us and if you are unable to join in person, PLEASE donate Continue Reading
Campfire Pajama Storytime with Nancy Stewart
Written on October 1, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Friday, Oct. 7 the San Juan Island Library will host its 2nd annual Campfire Pajama Storytime with special guest children’s musician Nancy Stewart. Nancy has been a professional musician since her youth and toured nationally as a lead guitarist and vocalist. Along the way she became passionate about the connection between early literacy and Continue Reading
Fall Farm Parade
Written on September 27, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 2016 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade on Saturday October 1. Now in its sixth year, the parade will once again depart the fairgrounds onto Argyle at 2:30, travel down Argyle, Spring Street, turn left on First Street, and terminate at the Grange Hall. Anybody with Continue Reading
Island Rec Needs Help…
Written on September 27, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
We need 30 volunteers each for two shifts on Saturday, October 1st to assist Island Rec staff and the folks with Northwest Playground for a community playground build. We are going to literally create an amazing new play space for the children in our community in ONE day. Island Rec will be providing lunch for Continue Reading
Skyline Garden Club Hosted Excursion
Written on September 25, 2016 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Christianson, of Christianson’s Nursery in Mount Vernon, often shares his in depth knowledge of all things garden nursery related. This time he will share his knowledge of alternatives to overused plants/dwarf shrubs and trees. His presentations are always filled with common sense and good humor. This is an opportunity one will not want to Continue Reading
Salmon Fishing Lifestyle Tips with Merri Ann
Written on September 21, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another San Juan Island lifestyle video. This time – Salmon Fishing!
Know Your Island Walk
Written on September 20, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On this leisurely 2-3 hour interpretive walk up Young Hill, discover how to beneficially relate to Nature in and around you through your senses. Nature’s maverick genius Mike Cohen will teach us as we walk. Meet at the English Camp parking lot at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 24th.
Keith and Kate
Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Keith Busha shares this invitation… This coming Tuesday at 5:00 Kate Schuman and I will wrap up this Summer’s music series at the San Juan Golf Club. It’s open to the public. There’s food, bar, friends and music without a cover charge. Kate began this series and we have enjoyed every minute of our time Continue Reading
Greeting Ceremony Dinner & Auction
Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On September 23 at 5:30 p.m., The Whale Museum will host the 10th Annual “Greeting Ceremony” Dinner & Auction The event will be held at the Brickworks in Friday Harbor, beginning on the patio at 5:30 p.m. with a happy hour & silent auction; the no-host bar will include wine from Northwest Totem Cellars; San Juan Roasters is brewing Continue Reading
And if You Happen to be on Orcas…
Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re Invited to a very special reading and signing event at Darvill’s on Orcas Island on September 22nd at 6:00pm. Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Association Award Nominee Staff Favorite at Darvill’s , Powell’s & University Bookstores Please join William Stewart Sparrow and Inland Waters Press for a fun filled evening of storytelling and laughs at Darvill’s! This gripping memoir became an instant Continue Reading