Island Happenings

Nov
16

Emergency Services Forum & Chili Cookoff

Decatur Island Alliance wants to hear from you! What are some of your concerns, ideas, questions, and random thoughts about emergency services on Decatur? There’s a lot to discuss as island neighbors come together to understand what we have now as well as collaborate on where we go from here.

Oh - and do you like chili? Bring your favorite chili and join in on the cookoff! We will provide the accoutrements, you just bring a big pot of chili! There will be an award for the most-loved contribution.

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Dec
26

Boxing Day Bonfire

Bring your burnables from under the tree and let’s raise a glass of mulled wine to another Christmas on Decatur!

Bring a treat to share! DIA will provide tasty beverages!

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Sep
21

Monthly Meeting

We will focus on DIA's engagement with our County representatives and other government officials.

  • The Advocacy Committee met with Jane Fuller earlier in the month. Members of the committee will report back about that meeting and discuss their plans for meetings with other county officials. 

  • Mark Wall and John Allen prepared a proposal to the County for reducing parking congestion at the David Bay ramp.  Councilmember Fuller has asked for DIA feedback on the proposal.

  • We will have a draft of the all-island survey for review and sign-off by participating attendees.

  • We will hear an update on OPALCO’s efforts.

If you would like to participate remotely, please find the Zoom link below.


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Meeting ID: 489 347 9031
Passcode: DIA2025

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Aug
17

Island Rummage Sale

Please join us for an opportunity to sell your gently used but no longer needed belongings to those who might want them! DIA will provide tables and pricing stickers for you to bring offer up items for your neighbors. While we recommend enabling a Venmo, you can move forward with cash only if you prefer.

Please contact info@decaturislandalliance.org with any questions!

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Jul
19

Painting in the Park

We’ll have lots of acrylic paints and brushes for people to paint whatever they’d like! Got a favorite rock? Driftwood? Let’s have some fun being creative together!

Please RSVP to info@DecaturIslandAlliance.org so we can have enough supplies!

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Jun
21

Summer Solstice Island Picnic

Come and celebrate Solstice with your island neighbors!

DIA will be providing brats and beans for all. Please bring a side dish to share with your neighbors.

We will have music, yard games, a treasure hunt for the kids (7:30 pm), and a chance to decorate a DECATUR PRIDE banner!

Please BYOB responsibly!

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May
31

DIA Community Forum

The Decatur Island Alliance OPALCO Committee would like to invite all islanders to participate in a community forum to review issues with the San Juan County resolution authorizing a multi-lease of the Public Works Yard on Decatur Island to OPALCO. The Committee will present a report on the issue.

We understand that this is short notice, however San Juan County is voting on this resolution next week and we want to ensure that we are capturing as much Decatur Island feedback as possible.

Because DIA is in its formative stages as an organization, we have not yet built the needed foundation to support an all-island vote and therefore we will not be taking an official position, however we want to represent the concerns around the resolution to the County Council. To have your voice heard, we would love to have you attend, either in person or remotely.

Please join us at the school on Saturday at 2:00. We will also be enabling a Zoom session. Please see the joining information below.

 

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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4893479031?pwd=CSAABGIiVHOGZ5R93jfi6Sm92KayJ1.1&omn=85257938651

 

Meeting ID: 489 347 9031
Passcode: DIA2025

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May
25

Beginning Mah Jong Class

If you are interested in learning about American Mah Jong, you are welcome to attend this introductory class! We learn all about the tiles, the card, and the rules so that you can start your journey to becoming a great player! Mah Jong has been proven to reduce signs of mental decline and is very fun to play! Call or text Angela at (425) 210-5892 for details about participation. ALL ARE WELCOME!!

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DIA Gathering
Apr
19

DIA Gathering

A few of us have started working on something we are calling the Decatur Island Alliance, and we'd love for you to be part of it. We're gathering on Saturday, April 19 to share our vision, hear your thoughts, and enjoy some island time together.

What's this all about? We believe that by working together, we can make island life even better for everyone who calls Decatur home, visits our shores, or works here. Our simple goal is to create stronger connections between all of us and the organizations that provide essential services to our island.

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