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If you have an event that would be of interest to Fox Island area residents, please send us your information on our Marketplace Submission Form, or send us an e-mail, and we'll post your event on this page.

Have You Been To The [ SCOUT ZONE ]?
 
Are you interested in Extreme, High Adventure Sports such as camping, backpacking, canoeing, climbing & mountain biking?
Are you interested in learning outdoor survival skills, leadership skills and serving your community?
If so, the [ SCOUT ZONE ] is the place to be!
FICRA is sponsoring a brand-new high-adventure youth organization on Fox Island, that does all this and more. If you are a boy between the ages of 11 and 17, and want to have fun, come and check it out! Troop 27 meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30 PM at the Nichols Center.
Call: John Ohlson at 253-380-4100  
Location: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island
Website: http://www.troop27BSA.com

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.
Meetings are open to the general public and those 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 Birder's Nature Walk
Saturday, August 30, 2008  9:00am/Free
The Fox Island Birder's Group will meet 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

FICRA Meeting
Thursday, September 04, 2008  7:30pm
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 253-549-2701   E-Mail: ficra@foxisland.net
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island

Fox Island Annual Garage Sale
Saturday, September 13, 2008  9:00am - 5:00pm
Wow! Back again for the 7th year is the fabulous Fox Island Annual Garage Sale! Shop from over 35 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 at the Saltwater Homes tent canopy on the day of the sale, located in the median next to the Fox Island Alliance Church on Island Blvd and 6th Ave. To have your sale included on the island-wide sale map, call SaltwaterHomes at 253.576.7745. A minimum donation of $10.00 is requested to be included on the map.
Call: Sheila Perry at 253.576.7745   E-Mail: sheilapbarker@gmail.com

Garage Sale Hot Dog Meal at the Museum
Saturday, September 13, 2008  9:00am-5:00pm
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. Goods can be delivered to the museum. On sale day, in addition to a great garage sale, we will have a Hot Dog Meal, complete with coffee and cookies.
Call: Jane Schuelein at 253-549-2723   E-Mail: vschuelein@comcast.net
Location: Fox Island Historical Museum
Website: www.foxisland.net/historical.htm

Fox Island Annual Tree Lighting and Wickline Music Concert
Sunday, December 07, 2008  6:00pm
Join your Island neighbors and friends for a festive evening of fun! Sing carols around a bonfire, meet our 2008 tree lighter, visit with Santa Claus, enjoy delicious refreshments and listen to a 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.

**VOLUNTEER HELPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS EVENT**
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

Santa Claus at the Museum
Saturday, December 13, 2008  Free/1pm - 4pm
Children, young and old, are invited to visit with Santa Claus at the Fox Island Historical Museum.
Call: Gail Jones at 253-549-2461  
Location: Fox Island Historical Museum, 1017 9th Ave., Fox island

Fox Island Easter Egg Hunt, Bake Sale, and Craft Fair
Saturday, April 11, 2009  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. Vist the Unique Gift Boutique and shop for hand crafted items by local artisans.Have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. We will have a photographer on hand or you can use your own camera.

Like to bake? Then we can use your Delicious Donations for the bake sale!

Volunteers (of all ages!) are needed to help make the Easter Egg Hunt a success!
***Children who hunt must be age 12 and under***
Call: Lise  at 253-549-2701   E-Mail: ficra@foxisland.net.
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island
Website: http://www.foxisland.net

Cakes For Cancer Bake Sale
Saturday, May 02, 2009  12:00 Noon
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. Donations of cakes are needed for the sale.
Call: Rose Ann Hunt at 253-549-2200   E-Mail: geoduc52ra@comcast.net
Location: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island
Website: ncc.htm

Fox Island Plant Sale
Saturday, May 02, 2009  12:00 Noon
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. Proceeds benefit the Island's two Garden Clubs and FICRA. This is a popular event, so arrive on time to ensure the best selection.
Call: Jeff Feagin at 253-549-2358   E-Mail: jefffeagin@comcast.net
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island
Website: garden.htm

Fox Island Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25, 2009  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.foxisland.net/historical.htm

Fox Island Museum Annual Pancake Breakfast
Monday, May 25, 2009  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.foxisland.net/historical.htm

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

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/ncc.htm

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.foxisland.net/historical.htm

Yearly Meetings and Events

Organization

When

Where

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Fox Island Cemetery

2nd Friday in March  
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Cultural Night

2nd Friday in April NCC
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Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday before Easter NCC
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Island Clean up & Plant Sale

First Saturday in May Meet at NCC
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Historical Society
Pancake Breakfast

Memorial Day Museum
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Memorial Day Ceremony

Memorial Day Cemetery
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Yacht Club 
Pancake Breakfast

July 4th Yacht Club
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FICRA Fair

2nd Saturday in August NCC
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Historical Society 
Island Boat Cruise

A Sunday in August Yacht Club
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Christmas Tree Lighting

1st Saturday in December NCC

Monthly Meetings

Organization

When

Where

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FICRA Public Meetings

1st Thursday; 7:30 PM NCC
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Historical Society Board Meeting

Last Monday; 7:30 PM Museum
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Fox Island Garden Club

2nd Tuesday Museum
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Fox Island Book Club

1st Monday; 4:00 PM Museum
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Fox Island Mutual Water

3rd Tuesday in March NCC
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Fox Island Yacht Club

1st Tuesday; Dinner $5.00 Yacht Club
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Stitch and Bitch Sewing Club
Hannah Jay at 253-549-2461  
E-Mail: museum@foxisland.net

1st & 3rd Wednesday;
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fox Island Historical Museum,
1017 9th Ave. Fox island
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Sand and Soil Garden Club

2nd Thursday 10:00 AM, September through June Various locations
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San Souci

1st Thursday Location Rotates
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Stamp Club

2nd & 4th Wednesday Museum
bulletChapel Preservation Society
3rd Wednesday Chapel on Echo Bay
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Women's Fellowship

3rd Thursday United Church of Christ
     

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. Open to those who participate in CP and those who are interested in becoming a part of CP.
Call: Stan Weston at 253-549-2904   E-Mail: Equity_7@msn.com
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave, Fox Island
Website: http://www.foxisland.net/crime_watch.asp

Fox Island Book Club Meeting
  4:00 PM
The Fox Island Book Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Fox Island Museum.
Call:  at 253-549-2461  

Weekly Meetings

Organization

When

Where

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Mondays and Thursdays; 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM NCC

Drawing and Painting Group
  9:00am-2:00pm
Call For Artists!
Can you draw or paint? Would you like to better your talents or just find some time to relax and pursue your hobby?
Drop by the Nichols Community Center each Wednesday for the Drawing and Painting Group.
Bring your own art supplies, lunch or snack and your talent.
This is not a class, but a quiet place to work and share ideas with great company.
Tables and chairs are available for use.
A small donation will be asked to help offset the cost of maintaining the Nichols Community Center.
NOTE: You must haul all of your trash away with you upon leaving**
*This event is open to the public*
Call: Nan Feagin at 253-549-2358   E-Mail: jefffeagin@earthlink.net
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island

Fox Island Stamp Club
 
The Fox Island Stamp Club meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at the Fox Island Museum.
Call: Hannah Jay at 253-549-2461   E-Mail: museum@foxisland.net
Location: Fox Island Historical Museum, 1017 9th Ave., Fox island

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