Journal of the San Juans, July 03, 2013

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Tours, trail hikes, tidepools, and more From lighthouse tours to killer whale talks, from wild things to hikes by the water's edge, there’s a lot going on over the next two months at Lime Kiln Point State Park. Ready the calendar. n The Lime Kiln State Park lighthouse is open for tours every Thursday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to sunset, through Sept. 14. n Dr. Bob Otis of Ripon College, who has studied the Southern residents from the shore for more than two decades, will offer insights into the endangered band of orcas Fridays and Saturdays, beginning at 3 p.m. at the doorstep of the lighthouse. n Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will present

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an exhibition of “Wild Things”, 2-4 p.m., Saturdays, at the lighthouse, through Aug. 31. n Tide Pool Discovery Tours, featuring a short hike south to nearby Deadman’s Bay, begin at 10 a.m., July 7, July 23, Aug. 6 and Aug. 20. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Sturdy shoes, water, snacks and clothes for cool temperatures are advised. Activities above are sponsored by Friends of Lime Kiln Society. The Interpretive Center, is open daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info, Erin Corra, program director, 378-5154, or FolksSJI.org, or www.facebook/FolksSJI.

— As with all other state parks, a day fee of $10 or Discover Pass are required to park at Lime Kiln.

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Continued from page 11 available at Saturday Farmers’ Market, or, 3785541. Classic Film Festival: three days, three films, 7 p.m., library, free. Three films in three days starring three of Hollywood’s best-loved bad boys, presented by

host Therese Finn. Lineup features William Holden in “Picnic”, Paul Newman in “The Long Hot Summer”, and Marlon Brando in “A Street Car Named Desire”. Refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org. FH Art Market, 3-7 p.m., Brickworks Plaza, Sunshine Alley. Artists, food vendors, live music and more;

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All eyes comb the waters of Haro Strait in search of orca whales, as crowd gathers near Lime Kiln State Park’s historic lighthouse. Fridays through the end of August. Info, pigmansartworks@rockisland.com or 378-0951.

of Friday Harbor. Picnics encouraged. Info, 3782688, www.portfridayharbor.org.

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Thursday, July 11

Playtime in the Park, 10-11 a.m., Family Park at the Fairgrounds, free. Summer series features games, activities, art projects for families with children ages 3-6. Info, 3784953, www.islandrec.org

Night Music Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre. Celtic music by Dan Paulson, guest performer Daniel Finn and original works by Jan Zurcher. Tickets, $10. Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheatre. org.

Music on the Lawn, 6:30 p.m., SJ Historical Society, 405 Price St, free. Island Rec’s summer series opens with “Commonly Courtesies”, rhythm, rock, soul and funk trio. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec. org.

Sunday, July 7 Music at the Port, 2-4 p.m., Jack Fairweather Park, Port of FH, Front St, free. Summer weekend music series features local singer-songwriters, presented by the Port

“Taming of the Shrew”, 8:30 p.m., Roche Harbor Resort; free admission, donations appreciated. Island Stage Left presents William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, a raucous battle of the sexes, Thursdays-Sundays, July 11-28, at the Roche Harbor outdoor stage; production moves to Stage Left’s outdoor stage on Wold Road to begin a three-week run, Aug. 2-18, Fridays-Sundays, 8 p.m. Info, www.islandstageleft.org.


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