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Friday Harbor Events Calendar

Browse upcoming events in Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor and throughout the San Juan Islands.

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Last updated on Fri, 20 Jan 2012

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 - Island Rec Basketball Adult Open Gym

Ages 15 and up.  Drop in $$2.  Turnbull Bym.  Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Open gym full court play.  0:18747 1:Island Rec Basketball Adult Open Gym 2:

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 - Literary Salon

Drop in to visit with Margie Harrison, the library director, and other avid readers. We meet in front of the fireplace on each third Thursday of the month to discuss books we have been reading. It's a great way to get ideas for what to read next, or to rave about a favorite. Come check it out! 0:19483 1:Literary Salon 2:

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 - Island Rec Indoor Soccer

Ages 15 and up.  Drop in $$5.  Come out and join the fun of this fast—paced game. 0:18794 1:Island Rec Indoor Soccer 2:

Friday, January 20th, 2012 - Winter Carnivale

The hilarious neo—burlesque cabaret musical, The Birthday Boy , returns to highlight the opening of the 2012 Winter Carnivale in the Whittier Theatre . This original musical, written by co—producers Mary Lou Mills and Lina Downes, premiered in 2011 to a sold—out audience. Nicholas Zervas and Patti Bair reprise their popular roles in this adults—only play featuring Seattle stars from The Can Can Club, including dancers Danny and Sylvain Boulet and aerialist Michele Francis among others. While Friday evening centers on comedy, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon take on a more classical tone with a performance art and musical program based on the romantic era and featuring the poetry of John Keats. Island and Seattle—based dancers, musicians and singers will share the stage, including performances from pianist Stella Joh and harpist Mark Anderson. A new ballet choreographed by Downes for Dance Workshop II dancers and former Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre ballerina Leslie Lott will delight all members of the family! *Friday's performance is adult—themed——attendees must be 18 years and older. Special Combo Ticket Buy one adult ticket to Friday's show and one ticket to either Saturday or Sunday's performance and pay just $$30! No RUSH, comp tickets or coupons available. *Friday's performance is adult—themed——attendees must be 18 years and older.   0:19655 1:Winter Carnivale 2:

Friday, January 20th, 2012 - Storytime for Preschoolers

Bring the preschool children to the library for stories. Story books come alive. Children learn rhymes and songs, and get ready to learn to read.   Lleve   a los niños   en edad preescolar   a la biblioteca  para eschuchar  historias .  Los libros de la historia se vivifican. Los niños aprenden rimas y canciones, y llegan a ser listo para aprender a leer.  0:19549 1:Storytime for Preschoolers 2:

Saturday, January 21st, 2012 - Winter Carnivale

 The Winter Carnivale's Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon take on a more classical tone with a performance art and musical program featuring Seattle performers and local dancers from Dance Workshop II.  Dancers include Julie Hagn, prodigy Jolie Loucks, performance artist Cynthia Church and Leslie Lott, former Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre ballerina. 0:19656 1:Winter Carnivale 2:

Saturday, January 21st, 2012 - Author Talk with Ralph & Phyllis Nansen

Meet Ralph and Phyllis Nansen, of Lopez Island, authors of Stone Boat Odyssey .  Learn about the Nansens’ amazing sailing adventures, which are detailed in their book Stone Boat Odyssey .  This event is co—sponsored the Library and Griffin Bay Bookstore . 0:19686 1:Author Talk with Ralph & Phyllis Nansen 2:

Saturday, January 21st, 2012 - Island Rec Family Open Skate

All ages.  $$3—$$8.  Fairgrounds.  A fun family evening of music, friends and exercise!  All participants under 18 must wear a helmet.  Bring your own skates.  Look for special Cosmic Skate Nights! 0:18603 1:Island Rec Family Open Skate 2:

Saturday, January 21st, 2012 - Island Rec Scooter and Trike Time

All ages.  Drop in — $$2.  Head over to the fair building to burn off some extra energy!  Youth under 10 must be accomanied by an adult or older responsible sibling.  Under 18 must wear a helmet.  Bring your own scooter or trike.  0:18630 1:Island Rec Scooter and Trike Time 2:

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 - Winter Carnivale

 The Winter Carnivale's Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon take on a more classical tone with a performance art and musical program featuring Seattle performers and local dancers from Dance Workshop II.  Dancers include Julie Hagn, prodigy Jolie Loucks, performance artist Cynthia Church and Leslie Lott, former Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre ballerina. 0:19657 1:Winter Carnivale 2:

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 - Sunday services: Christ The King Community Church

We are striving to be a place where people from all walks of life can come and find meaningful friendship and a life worth living. Stop by any Sunday morning. We'd love to see you there! 0:12876 1:Sunday services: Christ The King Community Church 2:

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 - Island Rec Badminton and Ping Pong Open Gym

Ages 15 and up.  Drop in $$2.  Turnbull Gym.  Easy to learn and fun to play!  All skill levels welcome.  Extra rackets and paddles available.  0:18679 1:Island Rec Badminton and Ping Pong Open Gym 2:

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 - Conscientious Projector Film Series — Thrive

Enjoy   Thrive , directed by Steve Gagné and Kimberly Carter Gamble, of Procter and Gamble.   Thrive  looks at 'major sectors of human activity', such as art, education, infrastructure and 'follows the money' to see who is 'in control'.  For more information on this film, please visit the  Thrive  website .   Screening and informal discussion. This film series is hosted by Rob Simpson and is co—sponsored by the public library and the Friends of the Library, intending to give the public an opportunity to watch and discuss 'thought provoking' documentary films on a monthly basis. 0:19683 1:Conscientious Projector Film Series — Thrive 2:

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 - Listen Up! (Stories for Grownups)

Beth Helstien from the San Juan Island Library reads to adults each Monday after the senior lunch. Stop in hear adventure travel, science writing, history and more. Work the jig saw puzzle or needlework while you listen. 0:19433 1:Listen Up! (Stories for Grownups) 2:

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 - Island Rec Basketball Adult Open Gym

Ages 15 and up.  Drop in $$2.  Turnbull Bym.  Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Open gym full court play.  0:18748 1:Island Rec Basketball Adult Open Gym 2:

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 - Island Rec Roller Hockey

Youth, teen and adult.  Drop in $$4—$$6.  Season passes available.  New players welcome!  Learn new skills and improve existing ones in this organized drop—in play.  0:18817 1:Island Rec Roller Hockey 2:

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 - Island Rec Badminton and Ping Pong Open Gym

Ages 15 and up.  Drop in $$2.  Turnbull Gym.  Easy to learn and fun to play!  All skill levels welcome.  Extra rackets and paddles available.  0:18680 1:Island Rec Badminton and Ping Pong Open Gym 2:

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 - Island Rec Basketball Adult Open Gym

Ages 15 and up.  Drop in $$2.  Turnbull Bym.  Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Open gym full court play.  0:18749 1:Island Rec Basketball Adult Open Gym 2:

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 - Island Rec Indoor Soccer

Ages 15 and up.  Drop in $$5.  Come out and join the fun of this fast—paced game. 0:18795 1:Island Rec Indoor Soccer 2:

Friday, January 27th, 2012 - Storytime for Preschoolers

Bring the preschool children to the library for stories. Story books come alive. Children learn rhymes and songs, and get ready to learn to read.   Lleve   a los niños   en edad preescolar   a la biblioteca  para eschuchar  historias .  Los libros de la historia se vivifican. Los niños aprenden rimas y canciones, y llegan a ser listo para aprender a leer.  0:19550 1:Storytime for Preschoolers 2:

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The San Juan County Fair
The San Juan County Fair in Friday Harbor brings the islands together each August Photo by Tim Dustrude