“Green: ON THE EDGE,” a visual arts mixed media exhibit, opens Fourth of July weekend and continues until Sept. 12 at IMA, on First Street in Friday Harbor. A mix of artists from Washington and Oregon entered the competition to be juried by three top contemporary art jurors: Eric Metcalfe, Vancouver, B.C. artist; Marisa Sanchez, curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Seattle Art Museum; and Tom Toperzer, a career museum director.
Guthrie Burnett-Tison seems like any other 13-year-old. He likes movies and music. He likes “Lord of the Rings.” He likes to ride his bike, fish and ski. He plays the flute, piano, piccolo, violin, and is trying out the bagpipes. Well, maybe that last part isn’t like any other 13-year-old. But this may not be either: Guthrie is a first-degree black belt in tae kwon do.
Sixty-five children age 5-15 participated in the annual Junior Golf Clinic, June 21-23, at San Juan Golf and Country Club. Club pro Darren Black, assistant pro golf coach Bill Hart, and golf coach Jack Rice led the instruction, with assistance from Jamie Rice. For many of the new golfers, it was their first time on the course. “We keep everything simple and have some fun,” Jack Rice said.
The theme of the 2010 Friday Harbor Fourth of July Parade is “San Juan Farmers,” a tribute to the island’s farming community. The grand marshal is longtime farmer and former Grange leader Al Sundstrom. He will ride in a 1928 Model A Ford driven by his cousin, former Friday Harbor mayor Jim Cahail.
Fun runs, a parade, fireworks and rocking on the dock: San Juan Island will be abuzz with action on the Fourth of July.
This profile is part of a series on Relay for Life participants — and those in whose memories or honor they participate. Submit your profile to Editor, The Journal, 640 Mullis St., Friday Harbor 98250.
Relay for Life is July 24-25, 5:30 p.m. to 11 a.m., on the Friday Harbor High School football field. Last year’s event raised $72,000 for the American Cancer Society. Money raised supports local services, as well as research leading to cures and improved quality of life. Money you raise pays for hotel discounts for islanders who must go to the mainland for treatment.
Another year, and the 106-year-old building would have been toast. That’s one assessment of the old carriage house at the San Juan Historical Museum. The old building is being restored, using funds from an easement sale to the San Juan County Land Bank. The carriage house is one of four original buildings from the King farm, a once expansive spread established in the 1890s. The carriage house contains numerous artifacts, including a horse-drawn buggy used by an early 20th century midwife.
Washington State Ferries expects a record number of travelers to ride the ferries from Anacortes this Fourth of July weekend. WSF “strongly” encourages travelers to extend their stay to avoid the peak travel times, and to have solid backup travel plans.
David Lindley takes a break from his world tour with Jackson Browne to bring his eclectic and diverse musical talents back to San Juan Community Theatre, July 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $24 for adults, $12 for student reserved, with $5 student RUSH one hour before the show, if there are still seats available.
The Box Office is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.sjctheatre.org.
