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Fox Island Upcoming Events:
- August 10 - FICRA Fair
- August 23 - Sing-along at the Fire Pit
- August 24 - FI Amateur Radio Club
- August 24 - Who's Got Talent
- August 30 - Team Trivia
- Sept 7 - Museum Cruise
- Sept 14 - All-island Garage Sale
- Sept 28 - Recess Monkeys Concert
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Click on the Calendar icon (left) to view the all-island event calendar. If you have a Fox Island event that you would like to include, send email to
ficranews@gmail.com
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Fox Island Fair Concert Line-up
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11:00am
Stephanie—Singer/Songwriter
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12:00
Star Spangled Banner by Sarah Tweet
with Honor Color Guard
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Be sure to visit the Fox Island Flower Show at the FICRA Fair inside the Nichols Center.This is a fun and rewarding opportunity for all local residents to share their gardening skills. Ribbons will be awarded to the winners in the following categories: single stem flower, bouquet/floral arrangements, container plants and vegetable/fruit displays. All area residents are invited to bring their special flowers and vegetables to this judged competition. All entries must be homegrown.
A separate children’s division provides an opportunity for youngsters to share in the fun of gardening. Ribbons will be awarded to children in each of the four categories and each child will receive a participation ribbon. Don’t miss this opportunity to share some gardening fun with your children and grandchildren.
Drop your entries off between 8:30 and 10:00 AM on the morning of the show. The show will be open for your enjoyment between 11:30 and 4:00 PM. This popular event is sponsored by the Fox Island Garden Club. For further information contact Barbara Anderson at 253-549-5742. For those of you who don’t have a green thumb, stop by the show and see what your friends and neighbors are growing.
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The 2019 fair logo design was created by a local artist and generously sponsored by Deborah Conlin. It is sure to please those who appreciate the Nichols Center and what it represents to our island community!
The logo will be on gray, white and black t-shirts in a variety of long and short sleeved styles, along with sweatshirts. The cost is $20 per shirt and $40 per sweatshirt. Inventory left over from previous fairs will be available at discounted prices.
Supplies are limited, so stop by the FICRA booth first!
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Venice Beach Bicycle Raffle
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Everyone who purchases a FICRA Fair shirt or joins/renews their annual dues at the FICRA booth will have an opportunity to enter the raffle for a brand new beach bicycle with basket! The bicycle is customized for Fox Island. You get one raffle entry for every shirt you purchase from the FICRA booth!
The bicycle raffle drawing will be held at 3:30pm with an announcement from the music stage.
YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!
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Take the Shuttle Bus
to the FICRA Fair!
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There will be two shuttles with pickup and drop off about every 10 minutes from the Alliance Church to the fair. The shuttles are handicap compatible. There will be limited parking on the Sports Field at the NCC. We wish to discourage fair goers from parking on the street. Street parking will be limited to one side only. Please park at the church and take the Shuttle!
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Kids
- be in the parade! Decorate your bike or wagon and join in!
More Info: Find out everything about the annual Fox Island Fair at our website including booth application forms. Visit
ficra.org/ficrafair.htm.
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There will be a representative from Pierce County Dept. of Human Services at the Fox Island Fair for the first time. This agency has a wealth of information on AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCES-Meals on Wheels, property tax deferrals, vet assistance, food cards, energy assistance, identity theft, home repair, lifeline and skilled nursing advice. Stop by their booth in front of the Nichols Center. Whether for yourself, a neighbor, friend or relative find out about these many available resources.
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Friday, August 23rd
7:00pm
Nichols Community Center
Fire Pit
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A Fun Musical Evening at the Nichols Center Fire Pit
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Join us for a fun evening singing along with our talented Fox Island musicians, featuring the Fox Island Ramblers. Bring the kids, blankets, chairs and refreshments. Listen and sing along! Other musicians are welcome to join in, just bring your instruments. What a treat to end the summer with this family event brought to you by FICRA.
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Fox Island Amateur Radio Club (FIARC)
The Fox Island Amateur Radio Club will have a booth at the FICRA Fair to demonstrate Ham radio. Come learn about this exciting hobby. The FIARC meets on the 4th Saturday of each month at the Nichols Community Center. The meeting starts at 10 am and usually lasts about an hour. Come early at 9 am for coffee, treats and chance to chat with other hams. Anyone is welcome to attend whether licensed or interested in learning about Amateur Radio. Another ham class has tentatively been scheduled for October, date to be determined. Email
info@ficra.org if interested in attending the class and getting your license.
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Fox Island Emergency Preparedness
2019 Update
THE UPDATED Emergency Plan for Fox Island will be posted on ficra.org for you to read and download by mid-August. This year's update includes many new and interesting accomplishments and emergency supplies purchased. Your understanding of the component parts of THE PLAN is essential to knowing what to expect should a major event occur and the need for each family to be SELF-SUFFICIENT. Your Fox Island Emergency Preparedness Teams will respond in time and assist as needed. Also visit the Emergency Preparedness booth at the Fox Island Fair on August 10th where members will be able to answer any questions. Paper copies of THE PLAN will also be available. SEE YOU THERE!
Block Coordinators
Please check the online interactive map to see who your block coordinator is.
Click here to see the map. The map controls are in the upper left corner (see brief description below). Note that more data turns on as you zoom in. If you area isn't covered, please consider volunteering to be a block coordinator.
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Are you in the book? It's your last chance to get corrections or additions into the 2019 Fox Island Directory!
The cutoff date for updates is
August 3rd
. You may use the online form at the top of our webpage, ficra.org or send an Email to
directory@ficra.org
. The 2019 Directories will be distributed to members at the FICRA booth at the fair or following the fair
at the Museum during open hours (Wed, Sat, Sun, 1:00 to 4:00pm).
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Recess Monkeys in Concert!
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Saturday, September 28 at 10:30am
Free for FICRA Members
$5.00 for non-members
Join us for this fun family concert event! Recess Monkey is a Grammy-Nominated family music band from Seattle. Here's what people say about them:
"These kids’ songs are awesome! There are bands you can’t go wrong with, and this is one of them." – USA Today
"RECESS MONKEY: If Seattle is the new bastion of kindie rockers, then the trio of elementary school teachers are the city's breakout stars." – Time Magazine
"RECESS MONKEY, The Final Funktier: The clever trio kick it space-age style on a boppy set with songs like ‘Ukulalien’ and “Beat-Box-a-Robot’ that future astronauts will find irresistibly fun. 4 Stars" – People Magazine
"BEST KIDS’ CDs OF THE DECADE: This trio of teachers (who have even garnered Beatles comparisons) has become a force to be reckoned with in kid's music." – AOL ParentDish
More information coming soon!
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What's Happening at the Chapel?
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FICRA Fair Booth
Visit the Chapel booth at the FICRA Fair right by the stage! Have a glass of wine and/or a hot dog and join or renew your membership.
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Get a glassybaby!
One of our supporters has also organized a glassybaby fundraiser at the Fair. $3 of your purchase of a glassybaby benefits the Chapel. Look for their booth at the fair and buy a beautiful glassybaby...or two.
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Annual Membership Party
The annual Chapel Membership Party will be held on Sunday, September 15th at 5:00pm. It’s a Tailgate Party theme...right after the Seahawks game. Join us for refreshments and visiting but sorry, no music this year. Not a member? Join that night for just $25. Your membership helps us preserve this historic chapel.
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Save These Dates
We are thrilled to have a special performance by Gypsy Soul on Saturday, October 12th. Our annual Christmas concert and fundraiser will be on Saturday, December 14th with Puget Sounds Wind Quintet. Stay tuned for more info.
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What's Happening at the Museum?
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Coming Soon!
The Museum Barn!
The Museum Barn construction has been a bit delayed but some progress has been made. Donations are appreciated to help with interior displays, exterior landscaping, and displays for our current Farm Room. Watch for updates throughout the summer and fall.
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Annual Cruise Around Fox Island
Saturday, September 7th
The cruise is now SOLD OUT! For those lucky people with tickets, here are the details:
Date: Saturday, September 7th
Time: Board at 2:30pm at the Fox Island Yacht Club; Cruise from 3-5pm
"My Girl" will be our boat this year (photo below).
This is a fully narrated 2-hour cruise by our local historian and Rachel from Harbor Wildwatch. Snacks are included in ticket price. Beer and wine will be available at a cash bar on board.
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All-Island Garage Sale
Saturday, S
eptember 14th
Get ready for the biggest garage sale in the area! Due to construction at the Museum, the 2019 all-island garage sale will take place at the
Nichols Community Center (NCC). Hold a sale at your home or reserve space at the NCC. The cost is $15 for home sales and $25 for a site at the NCC. We will advertise the Garage Sale online at Craigslist, Facebook & local websites/blogs and sell maps to all sale locations. To be on the map, you need to register.
Garage Sale fees from the NCC will go to the Fox Island Historical Society. Fees from Home Sites will go to the FICRA Building Trust. Maps will be sold the day of the sale starting at 8:00AM for $2 each at the Fox Island Alliance Church, Fox Island Fire Station, and the NCC, with proceeds benefiting the FICRA Trust Citizens' Patrol Program. The Museum will provide food service (hot dogs) at the NCC. Note that if you have a Garage Sale space at the NCC, you are responsible for bringing your own tables, chairs, etc.
Applications are available at the Museum during open hours (Wed, Sat, Sun from 1-4pm) and will be online at ficra.org soon.
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Men's Coffee @ NCC
Men's Coffee is every Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00am. Bring your friends and meet new ones. Get and share expert opinions on all sorts of topics and stay for the camaraderie.
Nature Center Work Parties
You're invited to help keep our Nature Center in shape. Work parties are held once a month on the 3rd Saturday at 9:00am.
Guitar Clinic
Tuesdays at 10:00am at the Nichols Community Center. Free!
Quilters
Fox Island Quilters are on
a break for the summer and will start up again in September. C
ontact Sue Lester at
suelester61@hotmail.com for info.
Monthly Adult Game Night @ NCC
Trivia is held on the last Friday of the month. Mark your calendars to attend the next one on August 30th.
Island Yoga & Exercise Schedule:
(all classes are on a donation basis)
- Monday at the NCC at 9:30 with Sara
- Wednesday at the UCC at 9:30 with Katie
- Thursday at the NCC at 9:30 with Sara
Note
: The Tuesday Strength & Balance Class with Kristi is suspended for the summer.
Sand & Soil Garden Club Meetings
Meetings held the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11:00am followed by potluck luncheon.
Fox Island Art Group
Wednesdays at 10:00 at the NCC
FICRA & FICRA Trust Board Meetings
Second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the NCC.
Fox Island Historical Society Museum Board Meetings
Normally the last Monday of the month at 7:00pm at the museum.
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We hope that all residents of Fox Island enjoy the programs that are put on by FICRA. Your annual $25 FICRA membership dues support these programs. The membership period is from August 1 to July 31. If you are unsure if your FICRA membership is current,
check here or email us at
info@ficra.org.
FICRA and the FICRA Building Trust are always looking for volunteers to assist with our various programs. Come join us in making Fox Island the wonderful place that it is. Please also consider a tax deductible donation to FICRA Building Trust and/or the Citizen Patrol Program along with your FICRA Dues payment.
Thank you!
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Helpful Numbers
- Animal Control: 253-798-7387
- Dead Animals: 253-798-3669
- Injured Animal-West Sound Wildlife: 206-855-9057
- Road signs: 253-798-6000
- Road crews (potholes, etc.): 253-798-4949
- Down trees on county roads: 253-798-6000
- Code Enforcement: 253-798-3737
- Health Department: 253-798-6500
- Traffic Control: 253-798-4940
- Fire Department Non-Emergency & Burn Permits: 253-851-3111
- Pierce County Sheriff’: 253-798-4721
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