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Archive for May 9th, 2009

A Weaving Weekend

August 22, 2009
August 23, 2009

Weavers from throughout San Juan Island and Washington State will gather for the weekend to demonstrate how European and American Indian techniques melded to create woven objects and clothing unique to the Pacific Northwest. Cowlitz Nation weaver Judy Bridges and Fort Nisqually interpreter and storyteller Karen Haas will join San Juan Islanders Roger Ellison and Anita Barreca, plus spinners and weavers who will show how it was done with all-natural fibers, including wild reeds.

* Location: San Juan Island National Historical Park, English Camp, San Juan Island
* Contact: Mike Vouri
* Phone: (360) 378-2902

The Night Sky

August 21, 2009
8:30 pm

San Juan Island naturalist Barry Boyce, astronomy enthusiast Terry Ogle and friends return in 2009 with their exciting star watch program, beginning with a brief introduction to astronomy and ending with Barry and Terry showing how to navigate the night sky via telescope on the redoubt. Dress warmly!

* Location: San Juan Island National Historical Park, American Camp, San Juan Island
* Contact: Mike Vouri
* Phone: (360) 378-2902

San Juan Island naturalist Barry Boyce, astronomy enthusiast Terry Ogle and friends return in 2009 with their exciting star watch program, beginning with a brief introduction to astronomy and ending with Barry and Terry showing how to navigate the night sky via telescope on the redoubt. Dress warmly!

FIESTA at Earthbox Motel

May 9, 2009
4:00 pmto7:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of authentic Mexican food & dancing, take our colorful bikes for a spin, try our spa services, watch a kayak demonstration by San Juan Outfitters, enter a  drawing for a free kayak trip and more.

Where: Earthbox Motel, 410 Spring Street

Admission: free

Prairie Wildflower Walk

May 9, 2009
1:00 pm

Celebrate National Wildflower Week with a prairie and wildflower walk with Park  Manager Chris Davis. American Camp’s native prairie bursts with cama and death cama lilies, chocolate lilies, seacoast lupine and several more varieties. Davis also will discuss the park’s on-going prairie restoration project. Hiking shoes or boots are recommended. Dress for the weather and bring water.

* Location: San Juan Island National Historical Park, Amercian Camp visitor center parking area,
* Contact: Mike Vouri
* Phone: (360) 378-2902

Always…Patsy Cline

May 8, 2009
7:30 pm
May 9, 2009
7:30 pm
May 10, 2009
5:00 pm
May 14, 2009
7:30 pm
May 15, 2009
7:30 pm
May 16, 2009
7:30 pm

Written by Ted Swindley and directed by Merritt Olsen. Featuring Kate Schuman, Julie Greene, a live band and dance floor.
* Location: San Juan Community Theatre, San Juan Island
* Phone: (360) 378-3210
* Admission: Adults $22, Students $11, Student reserved $5 / Bargain night tickets Adults $16, Student     reserved $8 with $5 Rush at the door.