Back to School September 2nd. 2010 Anderson Island Elementary

by Explorer August 27, 2010

Sorry kids school at Anderson Island Elementary starts on September 2nd. 2010.  Here is a link to the schools webpage. I am sure you have had a fantastic summer enjoying the lakes on the island and playing and exploring the beautiful place you call home. Now it is time to go back to school and [...]

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All Anderson Island Dance Saturday August 21st.

by Explorer August 18, 2010

Looking for a fun way to spend your evening this coming Saturday? If you’re close to Anderson Island you should hop the ferry and go spend the day and part of the evening exploring Anderson Island then attend the All Island Dance at The Johnson Farm. The dance starts at 6pm and runs until 9:30 [...]

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Anderson Island Summer Concert; The Tacoma Concert Band August 14th. 2010

by Explorer August 8, 2010

The annual summer concert with the Tacoma Concert Band is scheduled for August 14th. 2010 at 6pm. This event is dependent on the weather so everyone hope for sunny skies! The Tacoma Concert Band is the Northwest’s premier symphonic band. This will be a great opportunity to enjoy Anderson Island and to hear some wonderful [...]

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Anderson Island Pet Parade July 31st. We are looking for more details

by Explorer July 26, 2010

Who has more information on the pet parade this Saturday on Anderson Island? Saw the notice on the community board but we have not been able to find out more information. This sounds like a great event and we want to make sure we are there!

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Recent Article About Anderson Island

by Explorer July 22, 2010

I was reading the Tacoma News Tribune (online of course) and I found a link to an article on Anderson Island that I am going to share here. In Your Neighborhood: Puget Sound Island Life is Good for You! Nice little article on the joys of living on Anderson Island. I hope you will all [...]

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Anderson Island Photo Shoot Today

by Explorer July 17, 2010

Just a spur of the moment idea. I have to go to the island to day for business reasons and I think I will take a camera along and take some photos. Hopefully the weather on Anderson Island today will be nice and sunny. Looking forward to sharing a few photos later today of the [...]

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Who wants to have a picnic on Anderson Island?

by Explorer June 17, 2010

It’s summer in Washington State and it’s time we do something to celebrate! Who wants to help us plan a pot luck picnic on Anderson Island in August? The idea here is that we get a group of people who appreciate Anderson Island or are curious about Anderson Island and we all go to the [...]

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Vacation Getaway on Anderson Island? Where Will You Stay?

by Explorer June 1, 2010

One of the beautiful things about Anderson Island is that it is such a quiet and tranquil place. If you are considering getting away for a day or a weekend then you will need to consider lodging on the island. Anderson Island does not have a hotel so you cannot simply call and make reservations [...]

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Anderson Island Memorial Day Weekend is Farm Day at The Johnson Farm

by Explorer May 28, 2010

Memorial Day on Anderson Island. There will be things to do and one of the events will the the Anderson Island Historical Societies Farm Day. Held on Saturday the Johnson Farm will have a plant sale, the gardens will be open and many other activities. Make sure if you’re on the island that you stop [...]

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Books About Anderson Island

by Explorer May 20, 2010

Doing a bit of reading about Anderson Island and I came across two titles that appear to be quite interesting. Both are written by Hazel Heckman and are published by the University of Washington Press. I was able to find both title at the Tacoma Public Library although I plan on picking both up to [...]

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