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

With character names like Stella Armpit, Festering Postule and Beauty, (as in “sleeping”…duh!), the Friday Harbor Middle School Players’ 2009 play is sure to get the giggles going.

“I like it because it’s total tongue-in-cheek,” said director Fred Yockers.

The hilarity begins when Mother Goose discovers there are real werewolves acting in her show, so she makes a break for it.  Luckily, some adventurous cast members—like a Fairy Godmother, a Witch, a Prince and a Wolf—save the day by acting out their own versions of Sleeping Beauty.  Yockers is casting more than two dozen 6th, 7th and 8th graders in this hilarious farce.  The event’s Business Partners are Downriggers and Boardwalk Books.

At the San Juan Community Theatre

Cost:
$10 for all ages; $5 RUSH at door.

Put on your dancing shoes and join the fun at Dance Workshop II (next to Vic’s).

Beginners’ class from 4:30 to 5:30; intermediates from 5 to 7. Learn how to dance the reels, jigs and Strathspeys of Scotland, and have fun doing it!

Partners and experience are not required. First night is free; $5/week thereafter.

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Call Bill Paterson at 378.4992 for more information.