The Land Bank’s newly constructed “bird blind” at its Limekiln Preserve will be featured in the next trek in the Know Your Island Walk series, sponsored by the San Juan Island Trails Committee. The walk, Saturday, March 22, 1-4 p.m., will be led by Land Bank Steward Doug McCutchen and Barb Jensen of San Juan Island’s Audubon Society. Park at the preserve pull-out on Westside road, just north of Lime Kiln State Park (no dogs on this walk; a poor mix with birds). Read more about the bird blind, below.
Ever wonder what Louis XIV was listening to at his evening concerts back in 1713?
Since its first performance at the National Theatre in 2007, War Horse has become an international smash hit, capturing the imagination of four million people around the world.
Kevin Klein reeled in a 12.24 pounder to join the list of weekly winners in the annual Frank Wilson Memorial Fishing Derby. As Week 6 winner, Klein will receive a $75 gift certificate at Kings Marine. With a 6-plus pound advantage of her closest rival, Brenda Schmidt remainst atop the leader board.
A benefit for the yearly graduation night celebration and “send-off”, the fundraiser features pre-game dinner, beginning at 4:30 p.m., hamburger or hot dog, salad, chips and a drink, all for $7. Game time is 6 p.m., with prizes and halftime entertainment; admission is free (donations are appreciated).
The best way to attract birds to your yard is by the decisions you make about plants.
They’ll showcase island composer Richard Hieronymus’s piece, “The Wounded Hawk” from the American Folk Ballet, Moon of the Falling Leaves.
Run Ladies Run annual spring fling on the roadway gets underway at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 22.
The Tony Award-winning play features middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia, who live in the family home in Pennsylvania.
Tales of pedal power revealed at SJ Trails Committee potluck, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at the Grange
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor hosts its 16th annual St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza
There is still time to order native plants from the San Juan County Master Gardener/Conservation District Native Plant Sale. The sale is March 29, 9 a.m. to noon, on San Juan (Fairgrounds), Lopez (Sunshine Builders) and Orcas Islands (The Grange); deadline for orders has been extended to March 21.
The planetarium program “Under the Night Sky” catapults viewers from our own solar system and out into deep space.
