waterworks gallery presents “Joan Benny & Danielle Dean Palmer”
| April 18, 2009 | to | April 30, 2009 |
* Location: waterworks gallery, San Juan Island
* Phone: 360 378 3060
The sky is the daily bread of the eyes.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
| April 18, 2009 | to | April 30, 2009 |
* Location: waterworks gallery, San Juan Island
* Phone: 360 378 3060
| April 17, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
| April 18, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
| April 19, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
A new event will take place in the San Juan Islands: Sustainable San Juans. The central event is a stewardship fair and workshop on Saturday, April 18th. The fair will include displays from local stewardship groups and “green” businesses, presentation of the 2009 Good Steward Awards, a great island lunch prepared by the Experience Food Project and local chefs, and a series of workshops with practical tips for nurturing a Sustainable San Juans. Workshop sessions will be focused on three categories: HOME, with tips on low impact designs for landscaping and reducing the use of toxic chemicals inside the house FOOD, with information about local food programs and suggestions on how to eat healthy foods while supporting local agriculture BUSINESS, with information about how to support businesses that employ environmentally sound practices, and/or “green up” you own business. But first, on Friday there will be a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the founding of The Whale Museum, San Juan Preservation Trust and the Friends of the San Juans. Free activities will be at The Whale Museum on First Street in Friday Harbor. To complete the weekend, on Sunday, April 19, there will be a variety of field trips and self-guided tours available to see sustainable techniques in action, and to get out and enjoy the beautiful San Juan Islands. Take part in all three days, or register for the stewardship fair and field trips separately.
* Location: Friday Harbor Middle School/High School, San Juan Island
* Phone: (360) 378-2319
| April 16, 2009 | ||
| 6:00 pm |
Japanese Sake Tasting. Toast to the end of your 2008 tax returns with a Japanese inspired dinner and sake tasting.
* Location: Coho Restaurant, San Juan Island
* Phone: (360) 378-6330
* Admission: $70 per person plus tax and gratuity
| April 4, 2009 | ||
| 7:30 pm | ||
| April 5, 2009 | ||
| 5:00 pm |
Annual spring concert, presented by this popular community chorus under the direction of Angel Michaels.
* Location: San Juan Community Theatre, San Juan Island
* Phone: (360) 378-3210
| March 9, 2009 7:00 pm | to | August 31, 2009 7:00 pm |
Every Monday evening there is an informal get together of San Juan Island country-dance musicians and other enthusiasts. They play, learn and/or participate in Mixers, Squares, Lines, Rounds, Contras, Polka, Waltz, Schottisch, Hambo, and folk dances. Learn, perform, dance or just enjoy watching and hearing a variety of traditional “Barn Dance” tunes and dances, (as demonstrated at the San Juan Island Farmer’s Market and at National Park Service Reenactments.) Strengthen community and friendships on the Island through the spirit of America’s folk heritage and by dancing with everybody in the hall. Benefit from non-commercial friendships and community participation.
San Juan Singers in Concert
* Location: The Mullis Center, San Juan Island
* Contact: Mike Cohen
* Phone: (360) 378-6313
* Admission: Optional donation: 25 cents, more or less