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Archive for April 11th, 2009

Every Friday: Wildlife in the San Juan Islands

June 5, 2009 1:00 pmtoAugust 28, 2009 1:00 pm

Puzzled by an animal or bird? Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Education Coordinator Shona Aitken answers questions and uses a variety of media to talk about wildlife in the San Juan Islands.

* Times: Fridays 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
* Location: San Juan Island National Historical Park, English Camp, San Juan Island
* Contact: Mike Vouri
* Phone: (360) 378-2902

2009 Sculpture Exhibition at the Westcott Bay Sculpture Park

May 1, 2009toSeptember 30, 2009

Opening weekend of the 8th annual invitational Sculpture Exhibition at Westcott Bay Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve  May 1 to May 3. See over 100 sculptures by Pacific Northwest regional artists including Ann Morris and Gerald Tsutakawa, placed throughout 19 acres of meadow, forest, and pond.

* Times: Daily, sunrise to sundown
* Location: Westcott Bay Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve, San Juan Island
* Phone: (360) 370-5050

Every Saturday: Living History at English Camp

May 30, 2009 12:00 pmtoAugust 29, 2009 12:00 pm

Park rangers and volunteers recreate military and civilian life at English Camp during the island’s early pioneer period. Activities include blacksmithing, coopering, weaving, needlework and exhibitions of military equipment and skills.

Cost: Free
Location: English Camp, West Valley Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Every Saturday:Pig War Guided Walk at American Camp

May 30, 2009 11:30 amtoAugust 29, 2009 11:30 am

Park rangers and volunteers describe events leading up to and including the Pig War and the peaceful joint occupation of San Juan Island by British and American troops.

Cost: Free

Location: American Camp, Cattle Point Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Every Monday: Old Time Country Tunes and Barn Dances

March 9, 2009 7:00 pmtoAugust 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