WASHINGTON ISLAND

2006 Summer Doings
Just of few of the many activities over the summer include:
June 30-July 2 The Island Players will put on a production of David Auburn's "Proof," winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center.

July 4 Fireworks at the ball park.

July 8 Art in the Park

Aug. 5 Scandanavian Dance Festival

Aug. 19 Island Fair

For details, contact the Washington Island Chamber of Commerce.

Baby Horse
The recently born Icelandic horse is the cutest ever. Stop by to take a look and even go on a ride on one of the smooth striding Icelandic horses at Field Wood Farm, which is about a half mile west of Main Road on West Harbor Road. Look carefully for the sign on the right. Last time I drove by, it was largely hidden by the foliage.

ON THE MOVE
Island Time Books & More has moved. You might remember that it was up near the grocery store. No more. You'll now find it, and the chatty, book loving owner, Kathleen Dixon, nestled next to the Red Cup Coffee House at the corner of Main Road and Lobdell's Point Road. So pick up a latte and stop by for a book or two. Maybe even another copy of mine.

TO AND FRO
The ferries run all year from the Northport at the northern tip of the Door Peninsula to Washington Island.
In the heart of the summer, July 2-August 21, they run every half hour. In the spring and late summer and early fall, they run every hour. From Oct. 31 to Dec. 4, ferries make six crossings a day. This drops to four a day December through March.
Round trip prices for 2006 are almost unchanged from last year: $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 - 11, $23 for a car, $13 for a motorcycle and $4 for a bike.
For details, contact the Wisconsin Ferry Co.