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Call: Deborah Stephens at 253-549-7039  
E-Mail: ChapelonEchoBay@comcast.net
Location: 400 6th Avenue

Help FICRA Update The Fox Island Phone Book
 
Volunteers are needed to get a head start this year on updating our "little" local Fox Island phone book. This book is for island residents only, and is not made available to the general public. If you are a member of FICRA, you can pick your phone book up at the annual Fox Island fair. We need help in identifying changes in names and numbers. Please e-mail us with any changes, additions, etc. to your listing. If you want to put your ad in the phone book, it must be ready to print and sent to us by e-mail.
If you would prefer a phone number only in the book and no address, please let us know this also.
Thank You!
Call: Georgia Moore at (253) 549-2774  
E-Mail: georgiafi@comcast.net

Citizens Patrol Monthly Meetings
  7:30 PM
The FICRA Citizens Patrol will meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30pm, at the NCC.
These meetings are NOT open to the general public. The meetings are for those individuals who participate in Citizens On Patrol or who may be interested in becoming a part of Citizens Patrol.
Call: Stan Weston at 253-549-2904  
E-Mail: listenstan@comcast.net
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave, Fox Island
Website: http://www.foxisland.net/~crime_watch.asp

Fox Island Weekly Farmer's Market
Wednesday, June 24, 2009  2:00 - 6:00pm
The annual Fox Island Farmer's Market will begin on June 17th and run until September . This market is held weekly, each Wednesday, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. There is no vendor fee, but donations to the Fox Island Historical Society Museum are welcome. Vendors must supply EVERYTHING they will need for their vendor stand. This event is held weekly, rain or shine, outside. Spaces are first-come, first-served and no reservations are needed. Children and adults are enouraged to participate and sell their crafts, produce and flowers!
Call: Fox Island Museum at 253-549-2461  
Location: 1017 Ninth Avenue, Fox Island, WA
Website: http://www.foxislandmuseum.org

Fox Island Youth Tennis Lessons and USTA Jr. Tennis Team
Monday, June 29, 2009  varied
Fox Island Community Tennis Association Summer Tennis Lessons for ages 6yrs -14 yrs.
1st session: June 29-July 10. (8 1 hour lessons)
2nd Session: July 13-July 24. (8 1 hour lessons)
For more information or to sign up:
call Lorrie Wood 549-0033.

USTA Jr. Tennis Team
Dates: June 29 - July 31.
Call: Cheri Ausboe 857-4519
Call: Lorrie Wood at 253-549-0033  
E-Mail: woodlc@plu.edu
Location: Fox Island Community Tennis Courts, located at Fox Island United Church of Christ.

FICRA Meeting
Thursday, July 02, 2009 
The monthly FICRA meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 7:30pm at the Nichols Community Center. We need your ideas and input! This meeting is open to all Fox Island residents, young and old.

Call: John Ohlson at 253-380-4100  
E-Mail: webmaster@dragonwyck.net
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island, WA 98333

Fox Island Yacht Club Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, July 04, 2009 
Come by the Fox Island Yacht Club for a delicious Pancake Breakfast. Bring the entire family and your friends!
Call:  at   
Location: Fox Island Yacht Club, 1061 12th Ave, Fox Island
Website: http://www.fiyc.com

Fireworks Display at Henderson Bay with KGHP Radio
Saturday, July 04, 2009  Free/10:00pm
Enjoy a HUGE Fireworks Display over Henderson Bay on July 4 at 10 p.m. with special coordinated music both for those on the beach (land) and those listening on the radio, provided by KGHP, Gig Harbor 89.9 and 93.7 FM. This is a good holiday event for the entire family!

KGHP Radio is now also heard streaming on the Internet at KGHP.org!

Call: Keith Stiles at   
E-Mail: lstiles692@aol.com]
Location: KGHP Radio - Peninsula Hight School
Website: http://www.kghp.org

Quilt Historian and Expert - Delaine Gately - Island Days
Monday, July 13, 2009  7:00 - 8:30pm
Bring your vintage quilts to the Fox Island museum to gather information on your quilt by a local Quilt Historian and Expert - Delaine Gately. It is not an appraisal but you will be given valuable information to document your family quilt.
Call: Virdie Gollher at 253-549-2282  
E-Mail: vgollher@aol.com
Location: Fox Island Museum, 1017 9th Avenue , Fox Island
Website: http://www.foxislandmuseum.org

Covered Wagon Problem Solving Game - Island Days
Tuesday, July 14, 2009  7:00 to 8:30 pm
Come to the Chapel from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to learn how the early pioneers traveled to the Pacific Northwest over the Oregon Trail. Children and adults will problem solve what will be needed for the journey and pack the supplies in replica covered wagons just as pioneers did.
Staff from the Job Carr museum will bring traveling trunks with supplies and local teacher and Fox Island resident Linda Rudsit will assist.
Call: Virdie Golliher at 253-549-2282  
E-Mail: vgolliher@aol.com
Location: Chapel on Echo Bay - 400 6th Avenue

Community Song Fest and Strawberry Treat - Island Days
Wednesday, July 15, 2009  7:00 - 8:30pm
Come to the waters edge at the Chapel for a community song fest lead by Fox Island Vocalist Sunnyjo Loudin and guitarist Kevin Fandel. Songs will include familiar camp songs, cowboy songs, selections of Sunnyjo's original music, and Beautiful Sylvan written about Fox Island in the early 1900's. This Fox Island pioneer song will have an updated sound. Winners of the creative writing contest will be recognized and everyone will enjoy an ice cream and strawberry treat.
Call: Virdie Gollher at 253-549-2282  
E-Mail: vgolliher@aol.com
Location: Chapel on Echo Bay, 400 6th Ave, Fox Island

Ben Beers, Violin Maker, Linda Wickline UCC Historian, Mary Manning, Violinist - Island Days
Thursday, July 16, 2009  7:00 - 8:30 pm
Hear the two recently restored violins Rev. Francis Wrigley played as Minister in the early 1900s. Enjoy a presentation by Fox Island violin maker and restorer, Ben Beers, a historical presentation on Rev. Wrigley by Linda Wickline, and a short concert by Mary Manning and local violinists.
Call: Virdie Golliher at 253-549-2282  
E-Mail: vgolliher@aol.com
Location: United Church of Christ, 726 6th Avenue

Special Activity for Middle School Students - Island Days
Saturday, July 18, 2009  3:00 p.m.
Learn about early photography and experience how we have advanced to instant gratification with digital photos from Debbie Moore, a professional photographer on Fox Island. Bring a digital camera to participate in taking a portrait picture under Debbie’s direction and print your pictures using her portable printer. Debbie will let those who don’t have a camera use her camera. You won't want to miss this special session at Island Days.
Call: Virdie Golliher at 253-549-2282  
E-Mail: vgolliher@aol.com
Location: 1917 Ninth Avenue

Island Days 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009  1 - 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 18 Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Fox Island Museum, Chapel on Echo Bay, FICRA

Mark your calendars for July 18 for Island Days 2009. Island Days will feature activities for inexpensive family fun, learning about Fox Island pioneers, and community interaction. Island Days 2009 is sponsored by Fox Island Museum, the Chapel on Echo Bay, and FICRA.

Planned activities include: demonstrations of pioneer tools and farm equipment by the Boy Scouts at the museum, cedar shakes being split using a froe by Barbara Buck and assisted by Ward Hunt, and viewing Kent Holder’s antique tractor. Participate in household chores such as wash tub clothes washing, candle making, butter making, textile spinning and weaving, and making common pioneer toys from the period.

Take a pioneer quiz with your children and decide if you could be an early Fox Island resident in 1909 or if your preference is Fox Island 2009. A special Island Days 2009 logo will be given to each family as a remembrance of our week of events.

Mark your calendar now to include this old fashioned Fox Island 'must do' event for your family’s 2009 summer fun.
Call: Virdie Golliher at 253-549-2282  
E-Mail: vgolliher@aol.com
Location: Fox Island Historical Museum, 1017 9th Ave., Fox Island, Washington
Website: http://www.foxislandmuseum.org

Fox Island Alliance Church VBS
Monday, July 20, 2009  No Charge
July 20-24
9:00AM to Noon

Journey with us into Wildwood Forest as we embark on a bold adventure. Wildwood Forest is an interactive learning experience for children ages 3 years to those going into 5th grade. Activities include crafts, science, games, snacks, music, skits and Bible drama. There is no charge for this event. Come join the fun! Registration forms can be found on foxisland.org or call the church.

Call: Charlene Fangmeyer at 253-549-2831  
E-Mail: charlenelf@gmail.com
Location: 655 6th Ave, Fox Island, WA 98333

Membership Drive Garden Party
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 
The Chapel invites you to our annual Membership Drive and Garden party on Wednesday, July 22. Great music, fabulous food and drinks, all FREE in our beautiful waterside garden.

Please tell your friends and join us for this wonderful Island event! Memberships and donations are appreciated.
Call: Deborah Stephens at 253-549-7039  
E-Mail: ChapelonEchoBay@comcast.net
Location: 400 6th Avenue

Fox Island Yacht Club Summer Festival
Saturday, July 25, 2009  6 PM to 10 PM
Join us at the Fox Island Yacht Club for our Summer Festival.
Featured will be The Illusion of Elvis with 50' Band and Dancing from 6 PM to 10 PM
Antique Car Show
Bring Your Boat by RESERVATION, Great tides for the whole weekend.
Cost will be $10 per person. There will be various food booths with items for purchase and a full No Host bar.
Call: Dick Wisenburg & Rob Moore at   
E-Mail: Vice_Commodore@fiyc.com
Location: Fox Island Yacht Club, 1061 12th Avenue, Fox Island, WA 98333
Website: http://www.fiyc.com/

Fox Island Birder's Nature Walk
Saturday, July 25, 2009  9:00am/Free
The Fox Island Birder's Group meets the last Saturday of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend, young and old! For times and location, please contact Jeff Feagin.
Call: Jeff Feagin at 253-549-2358  
E-Mail: jefffeagin@comcast.net
Location: Fox Island

Camp Echo Bay
Monday, July 27, 2009 
Announcing the return of TIM NOAH and CYNDI SOUP for a whole week of music
making and FUN! Contact the Chapel for more information.

The Chapels annual day camp returns! This years camp is from July 27 - 31.
Call: Deborah Stephens at 253-549-7039  
E-Mail: ChapelonEchoBay@comcast.net
Location: 400 6th Avenue

Help Wanted for 2009 FICRA Fair
Saturday, August 08, 2009  10am - 5pm
Help is wanted for the 2009 FICRA Fair on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Responsible teens needed to help set up and clean up for both before and after the Fair. You will be paid CASH on the day of the event.
Call: Lise Ohlson at 253-549-2701  
E-Mail: ficra@foxisland.net
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island, WA 98333

Fox Island Judged Flower Show
Saturday, August 08, 2009 
The Fox Island Garden Club is again sponsoring a judged flower show to be held during the FICRA Fair. All island residents are encouraged to enter either a single specimen plant or bloom, mixed bouquet, house plant or fruits or vegetable arrangement.
Call: Linda Dodds at 253-549-2534  
E-Mail: ldodds@windermere.com
Website: garden.htm

HUGE Book Sale - Nichols Community Center
Saturday, August 08, 2009  11:00am- 4:00pm
***THE FOX ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEEDS BOOKS!***

The Museum’s Annual Book Sale is coming soon at the Fox Island Fair on August 8th. All proceeds from the sale go to help maintain the museum. Clean out your book cases and bring donations to the museum….Wednesdays 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. or Saturdays 1 to 4 P.M. Call Jane, 549-2723 for information. Please: NO encyclopedias or magazines. We do take tapes, videos, CD’s and DVD’s.

The Museum will participate in the Fox Island Garage Sale. We need donations for the garage sale…..good, clean things, in working order, etc. Please NO….computer things, TV’s or exercise equipment. And, goods can not be delivered to the museum until after the fair on Aug. 8. Thank you……call Jane for information, 549-2723. On sale day, in addition to a great garage sale, we will have coffee and cookies and a hot dog meal.
Call: Jane Schuelein at 253-549-2723  
E-Mail: vschuelein@comcast.net
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island
Website: http://www.foxislandmuseum.org

The Annual Fox Island FICRA Fair
Saturday, August 08, 2009  11:00am-4:00pm
Drop by the Nichols Community Center and spend the day at the FICRA Fair. Shop for handcrafted items and other goodies, play games, view beautiful horticultural displays, try your luck at B-I-N-G-O, listen to the sounds of "Acoustic Union", pick up a few books at our HUGE book sale and much more! Meet our 2009 Grand Marshall say hello to the 2009 FICRA Scholarship Winner.

Shop til you drop!

Please bring a non-perishable food item be donated to the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank.

**VENDORS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE WANTED FOR THIS EVENT**

FICRA Fair - Be there or be square!
Call: Lise Ohlson at 253-549-2701  
E-Mail: ficra@foxisland.net
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island
Website: http://www.foxisland.net/ficra_fair.htm

Fox Island Annual Garage Sale
Saturday, September 12, 2009  9:00am - 5:00pm
Wow! Back again for the 8th year is the fabulous Fox Island Annual Garage Sale! Shop from over 50 homes for books, antiques, clothing, toys, furniture, cars, boats, craft items, imported gifts, housewares and more! You never know what you may find!

Maps to the sale locations will be available on the day of the sale.
To be included on the map, a minimum donation of $25 per any location of two or more families (those at the Nichols Community Center will be $10 per individual family and those parties selling food, will also be $25 each) is requested.
Call:  at   
Location: Fox Island, Washington

Mostly Books Author Lecture and Book Nite
Tuesday, September 15, 2009  Free/7pm
Join Mostly Books bookstore owner Jo Graffe and bookstore employees (and book lovers) Donna Bucholz, Judy Park, and Molly Stuen and enjoy a great evening of books! Call Mostly books at 851-3219 to find out their list of books and scheduled authors.
Call: Deborah Stephens at 253-549-7039  
E-Mail: chapelonechobay@comcast.net
Location: The Chapel on Echo Bay, 400 6th Avenue, Fox Island, WA
Website: http://www.foxislandchapel.org/

Fox Island Annual Tree Lighting and Wickline Music Concert
Sunday, December 06, 2009  6:00pm
Join your Island neighbors and friends for a festive evening of fun! Sing carols around a bonfire, meet our 2009 tree lighter, visit with Santa Claus, enjoy delicious refreshments and listen to the Wickline's Downhome Family Christmas Concert!

Bring a log for our outdoor bonfire and a waterproof ornament to hang on our outdoor Christmas tree. Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 6:00pm, with The Wickline concert immediately following.

Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Peninsula FISH Food Bank.
Call: Lise Ohlson at 253-549-2701  
E-Mail: ficra@foxisland.net
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island
Website: http://www.foxisland.net/ncc.htm

Children's Holiday Program
Sunday, December 13, 2009  3PM - 5PM
Our annual cookie decorating and children's crafts day--bring in the season with a bit of holiday fun.

$5/child or $10/family. Free to Chapel members.


Call: Deborah Stephens at 253-549-7039  
E-Mail: chapelonechobay@comcast.net
Location: The Chapel on Echo Bay, 400 6th Avenue, Fox Island, WA
Website: http://www.foxislandchapel.org/

Fox Island Easter Egg Hunt, Bake Sale, and Gift Bazaar
Saturday, April 03, 2010  10:00am SHARP
Hop on down to the Nichols Community Center for the Annual Fox Island Easter Egg Hunt. Hunt for eggs, win cool prizes, and shop for delicious baked goodies. Visit the Gift Bazaar and shop for treasures.

Have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny (be sure to bring your own camera!)

Like to bake? Then we can use your Delicious Donations for the bake sale! Drop off your bake sale donations between 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Friday, April 2nd or before 9:30am on Saturday, April 3rd.

Volunteers (of all ages!) are needed to help make the Easter Egg Hunt a success!

***Children who hunt must be age 12 and under***The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10:00am SHARP, so don't be late!
Call: Lise Ohlson at 253-549-2701  
E-Mail: ficra@foxisland.net.
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island
Website: http://www.foxisland.net

Fox Island Plant Sale
Saturday, May 01, 2010  12:00 - 2:30pm
Spring has sprung! Stock up on bedding plants, annuals, perenials, herbs, trees, ground cover and more!
Donations of plants and flowers are needed for the sale. Bring your plant donations to the Center the day of the sale BEFORE 11:00am. Proceeds benefit the Island's two Garden Clubs and FICRA. This is a popular event, so arrive on time to ensure the best selection.

Hand-made cedar raised planter beds will be available for purchase.

Sale starts at 12:00pm sharp - so don't be late!
Call: Jeff Feagin at 253-549-2358  
E-Mail: jefffeagin@comcast.net
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island
Website: http://www.foxisland.net/garden.htm

Cakes for Cancer Fundraiser
Saturday, May 01, 2010  12:00-2:00pm
After you shop for plants at the Plant Sale, stay for a delicious piece of homemade cake for a small donation to the American Cancer Society. You can buy cake by the slice or purchase a whole cake to take home. Coffee and beverages will also be available. Prices are by donation only, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

Donations of cakes are needed. Please do not donate pies, cookies or cupcakes.
Call:  at   
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island, WA 98333

The Gardens of Fox Island
Saturday, May 15, 2010  10am - 5pm
The 2010 Fox Island Garden Tour will feature some of the Island's most beautiful gardens. The tour begins at 10:00 AM, with coffee & pastries available for purchase at the Nichols Community Center, along with guided tours of the Fox Island Nature Center nature trails, led by Boy Scouts from Troop 27.

There will also be an Art Show that will be held at the Nichols Center, plus an antique Quilt Show at the Fox Island Museum.
Take the tour of gardens, and stroll through five unique gardens of Fox Island residents. Stop back at the Nichols Center for a box lunch, with the Chapel on Echo Bay.
Finally, round out the day with light refreshments at the Fox Island Museum.
Tickets are $12.00 in advance, $15.00 the day of the tour. Tickets can be picked up at the Nichols Community Center, located at 690 9th Avenue, Fox Island

Contact Carolyn Braden at 253-549-4542 or DeeAnn Cline at 253-549-2669 for more information.
Call:  at   
E-Mail: hcline@centurytel.net
Location: Fox Island, Washington 98333
Website: http://www.foxislandmuseum.org

Fox Island Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 31, 2010  11:00am
Please join us at the Fox Island Cemetery for the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
Call:  at   
Location: Fox Island Cemetery
Website: http://www.foxislandmuseum.org

Fox Island Museum Annual Pancake Breakfast
Monday, May 31, 2010  8:00am-10:30am
Come and get it! Bring your family and friends to the Fox Island Historical Museum for a yummy pancake breakfast with all the trimmings.

We even serve REAL BUTTER!

*This event is open to the public*
Call: Hannah Jay at 253-549-7845  
E-Mail: museum@foxisland.net
Location: Fox Island Historical Museum, 1017 9th Ave., Fox island
Website: http://www.foxislandmuseum.org