Beaches...
Some big changes...Gislason Beach is back!
Through the efforts of many the beach has been restored...just as an example, 2,400 plugs of beach grass were planted by volunteers in May.
The biodegradable covering will remain in place to hold the newly formed sand dunes while the grasses take hold.
It looks like families are discovering this great place! Lorel Gordon wrote a wonderful tribute listing all those who made this happen in a recent edition of Bethel Tidings, click here for further information.
Beats...
Across from Gislason Beach, the grounds at the Red Barn have been improved: see the beach volleyball court and the spiffed up playground area. However, inside the Red Barn some artists/events are just warmly welcomed back.
On Friday, Joan Reynolds is returning with her Island Sunshine Singers. This is their third performance at the Red Barn and the Ladies have been rehearsing conscientiously. There will be audience participation and perhaps a ragtime piece from Joan...and then there's Cindra...Hmm...Out at the Red Barn...7:30pm Friday
Saturday...at the TPAC
...Singer, Troubadour, Rock Crusher...Julian Hagen has been busy... he was one of the the many who helped with the beach restoration...donating many truckloads of sand...soft sand...one moment he is at the quarry, the next at the Red Cup, then maybe Fiddler's Green. These days, always with a clipboard nearby...to work on a new lyric, a song, or a show line-up.
Last week, I saw him at Blessings of the Fleet. Looking forward to his show at the TPAC...friends like Laura Findlay Hagen and Margaret Foss will join him...then again one never knows who will grace the stage!
I think this was "Northern Lights" last week...join Julian Saturday, 7:30ish at the TPAC.
Bites
Now this is Summer...Meghan @ the Albatross...Great Photo, Sue Cornell...always a snack or two here...an Island tradition at this time of year!
The Danish Mill is open 6:00am to 6:00pm...talk about tasty bites...parking has been added in the back.
While parking that car in the new lot, look up. The Danish Mill family commissioned a work from Island Artist Eric Brodersen this past Spring...
a melange of things Scandinavian soon appeared. ... so don't let all the cars deter a stop...the Danish Mill's efficient, friendly staff can handle the busy times quite well...the Bakery awaits!
This week, in the Food Category...
Farm Museum Pioneer Day - Wednesday - Adobe Bread Baking 1:00 - 3:00pm
Fly In Fish Boil... Saturday - @ the Airport - visit with pilots who will be flying in...check out the planes...listen to music...enjoy the fish boil prepared by the Island Lion's Club.
Planning Ahead ... another Foodie Event!
Mark your calendars!
Have a great week!