Know Your Island Walk – July 27

Join the Trails Committee for a group hike on San Juan Island on the 4th Saturday of each month at 1:00pm. Children must b accompanied by an adult, dogs on leashes welcome.

July 27, 1-4pm: Meet Mike Buettell, Roche Harbor resident and volunteer trail builder, to explore the Briggs Lake Trail in the Roche Harbor Highlands. Meet and park at the intersection of West Valley and Roche Harbor Roads. 4 miles, slight uphill and downhill sections on service roads. Moderate rating.

Admission: Free

Friday Harbor Fly-In – July 27, 2013

On Saturday, July 27th the Port of Friday Harbor will host an exciting aviation celebration.

The gates open at the Friday Harbor Airport for a pancake breakfast at 8am and the event hours will be 10am-3pm. Admission and parking are free. Community members and visitors to the island can browse the flight line of war birds, antiques, home-built aircraft and more.

Several hangars will be open with displays and activities, including face painting and free gliders for the kids.  Register to win a free plane or helicopter ride provided by local pilots. Look for the free shuttle bus with the airport banners for rides to and from downtown.

The popular Blackjack Squadron will be back, with their impressive formation arrival and landing.  Keep your eyes skyward for exhilarating antique, classic and military fly-bys throughout the day. Food and gifts will be available for purchase.

The Friday Harbor Airport has become one of Washington’s busiest airports, while maintaining its small-town feel and accessibility.  We are excited to share our love of old-fashioned aviation with our community!

For more information, www.fridayharborflyin.blogspot.com or www.portfridayharbor.org.

Music on the Lawn – July 24 – The WIRED

Island Rec offers its popular Music on the Lawn series again this year. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic if you’re hungry and enjoy an evening of great music. Please, pack it in, pack it out – no pets or alcohol.

2012 winner of the Iternational Blues Challenge in Memphis. Featuring Washington Blues Society Performer and Songwrite of the Year Kevin Sutton along with rhythm king Rick “the stick” Jacoson on drums and Seattle legend Keith Bakke on bass. Get out and see the WIRED for their sweet and soulful take on the American Art Form we call “THE BLUES.”

Date & Time: Wednesday July 24, 6:50 pm

Admission: Free

Location: San Juan Island Historical Museum, 405 Price Street

Music on the Lawn – July 17 – 133D Army Band

Island Rec offers its popular Music on the Lawn series again this year. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic if you’re hungry and enjoy an evening of great music. Please, pack it in, pack it out – no pets or alcohol.

This week it’s really two bands! The 11-piece Brass Patriots will perform music varying from early Baroque to New Orleans Street Bank music. They will be followed by General’s 7 Dixie Band complete with horns, drums and a banjo with a play list ranging form standard Dixieland tunes to Johnny Cash! Come out and hear the troops!

Date & Time: Wednesday July 17, 6:50 pm

Admission: Free

Location: San Juan Island Historical Museum, 405 Price Street

Music on the Lawn – July 10 Commonly Courteous

Island Rec offers its popular Music on the Lawn series again this year. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic if you’re hungry and enjoy an evening of great music. Please, pack it in, pack it out – no pets or alcohol.

Commonly Courteous is a high-energy, rhythm rock, soul, funk trio led by competition-winning songwriter/lyricist and nylon-string guitar extraordinaire, John Rankin. This group effortlessly blends fast-paced upbeat rhythms with a sultry, authentic, soul-driven sound tat is guaranteed to charm your senses.

Date & Time: Wednesday July 10, 6:30 pm

Admission: Free

Location: San Juan Island Historical Museum, 405 Price Street