Roslyn Gets a Webcam

The Brick Saloon WebcamDo you ever get curious about the weather in Roslyn?  Or, perhaps you just wish to peek in on the town from time to time?  Well now you can!  WhyRoslyn.com has partnered with the Roslyn Grocery to pilot a webcam.  It’s still in the pilot stageWhyRoslyn Webcams because we are not certain how well it will withstand the snow and the cold, however, we remain hopeful it will be able to stand up to the elements.  The camera sits aside the Roslyn Grocery and faces South toward the Brick Saloon.  It updates a couple of times per minute and is viewable on the WhyRoslyn.com home page.  We hope you enjoy looking in on the City of Roslyn and get an opportunity to see the beautiful weather that blesses this area.  Special thanks to the Roslyn Grocery for allowing us to mount the camera and leverage their Internet connectivity.

Halloween is a Time for Spooky Fun

Ghosts of RoslynCome scare up some fun in Roslyn this weekend in celebration of Halloween.  The bars about town will be holding celebrations in supernatural fashion on Saturday, October 26th – including The PawsBrick Saloon’s annual Halloween Party (featuring 80-ology).  The Swiftwater Cellars Winery at Suncadia is also hosting their annual Halloween SPOOKtacular.  On Sunday, don’t forget to dress up your four legged little ones for this year’s Paws on Parade event, sponsored by ARRF (downtown Roslyn at noon).  Also, don’t mikomoss the Haunted House put on by the Roslyn Fire Association, the Ronald Fire Association and the Cle Elum Roslyn Cheerleaders.  It’s in the old gas station building by Roslyn City Hall from 7 to 10pm on October 25th, 26th and 31st.
While in town, keep an eye out for unearthly spirits that may be joining in on the fun.  Due to the city’s vibrant history, many feel that those among the living are not the only residents of Roslyn.  Check out the Komo 4 News video clip to find out about other souls that might be lurking in the shadows. The Brick Halloween Party

The Mountain Ale Festival is Brewing Up Fun!

Beer lovers, start Fall off right with the Mountain Ale Festival in Roslyn.  The fest will take place in the historic NWI building (the old Company Store) in Roslyn on Saturday, October 5th 2013, and include the these Northwest Brewers:

AlefestblogDiamond Knot
Icicle Brewing
Iron Horse Brewery
Roslyn Brewing
North Fork
Bellevue Brewing Company
Rocky Coulee
DUO Brewing
No-Li
Whitstran Brewing
Colockum Craft Brewing
Kulshan Brewing Co.
Mac & Jacks

 

Enjoy Labor Day Weekend in Roslyn

ParadeLabor Day Weekend in Roslyn is filled with entertaining activities for the entire family.  Celebrate Roslyn’s coal mining history during Coal Miners Days and be sure to join in the fun of Sunday’s parade. This weekend (Sat/Sun), Roslyn also hosts the 3rd Annual High Country Log Show – a fast paced, fun filled logging competition.  On Saturday evening, take in the local art scene during Roslyn’s Art Walk – and on Sunday, browse through fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams, crafts and more at the Roslyn Sunday Market. The Italian Heritage Celebration also takes place this weekend (Saturday night) at StoneHouse 101.  Check out the video below for a brief look at just some of what this weekend has to offer!

Roslyn Doggie & Troll Olympics

OlympicsIs your pup ready to win a gold medal?  Find out next weekend when Roslyn hosts the 2013 Doggie and Troll Olympics.  The annual event supports ARRF Animal Rescue and Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest.  The Doggie Olympics will include the following competitions:

 

  • K9 Sing Off
  • Dunking for Dogs
  • Fetch a Troll (with your dog!)
  • Peanut Butter Lick
  • Most Unusual Trick
  • Frisbee Throw
  • Doggie  Dash

The Troll Olympics (born of Foxie Chimpanzee’s love for troll dolls) will include the following competitions:

  • 3-Legged Troll Race
  • Troll Shot Put
  • Guess the # of Trolls in the Bin
  • Troll Toss
  • Troll Relay

Learn more and RSVP for this year’s Olympics At RoslynOlympics.com.  See what happened last year on the 2012 Roslyn Olympics site.

A Fresh Start for the Roslyn Farmers Market

Roslyn Farmers Market LogoThe Roslyn Farmers Market is back in full swing and will be open every Sunday until September 15th.  Be sure to swing by for music, arts and crafts, farm fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, tasty treats, activities and more.  Come for the market and stay for the day, there is plenty of fun to be had in Roslyn in the Summertime!

Stay up to date on all the Farmers Market Activities by liking the Facebook Page.

The Roslyn Candy Company

Roslyn Candy Comapny LogoLast Summer, we featured a story about the new candy shop in Roslyn.  Recently, however, the candy shop changed ownership and has re-launched as the Roslyn Candy Company.  Much of the same great vintage candy and Winegar’s Ice Cream is still available at the shop, but now there is an even greater focus on the creation of hand crafted specialty chocolate treats. We sat down with owners Otto and Alesha to learn more about the shop’s new focus.  They are just getting things started, so be sure to swing by and to say hello and try some delicious chocolates.  The shop’s spring hours are 11am to 5pm every day except for Tuesday.

25th Annual Spittoon Races and Nautical Ball

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The Brick Saloon in Roslyn is well known for its 23 foot long running water spittoon at the foot of the bar.  But on Saturday, March 9th, the bar stools will be removed and the spittoon will be transformed into a 23 foot river raceway that attracts boating competitors from far and wide.  While there are four separate race classes (soap & wax, paper & plastic, motor & experimental, and wooden), the most fiercely competitive category is usually the wooden boat class. The Brick will open at 10am on the 9th and registration will begin at 11am.  The races will kick off at 1pm and usually last until about 7pm.  Following the races, be sure to stick around for The Brick Nautical Ball at 9pm, featuring the Shivering Denizens.  If you enjoy good beer, fun folks, the spirit of competition and music that gets you dancing – there is no better event to attend than the Spittoon Races and Nautical Ball at the Brick Saloon.

Official Classes and Specifications:

  • Class 1: Soap/Wax boats (can’t weigh more than 1 oz.)Shivering Denizens
  • Class 2: Wood boats (can’t weigh more than 1 oz.)
  • Class 3:  Paper/Plastic boats (can’t weigh more than 1 oz.)
  • Class 4: Motor & Experimental boats (can’t weigh more than 1.5 oz.)

All boats may be waterproofed but must not exceed 3” long, 1 ½” wide and 3” in height.  There are no mechanical or other means of propulsion allowed except in the “Experimental Class”. There is a $10 entry fee per boat, per class, per team with no more than 4 official members per team (no limit on the number of cheerleaders and fans). All races are run on a double elimination format.

Still not sure how this works?  Feel free to check out these highlight videos from 2011 and 2012.

The Roslyn Theatre Focuses on Digital

theater1In 2013, the movie industry is converting to digital technology, which will render traditional 35 millimeter film prints obsolete.  While this is a logical step for the film industry, it is not an easy transition for many small theaters across the country, and the Roslyn Theatre is no exception.   By the end of the year, the Roslyn Theatre needs to spend $54,000 on a digital projector upgrade.

The theater has been open for over 34 years and the Donaldson family (who run the theatre) are driving very hard to keep it operational beyond 2013.  Toward this goal, the theatre will be participating in a variety of fundraising efforts in the near future. On Saturday, January 19th, the theater will be showing The Runner Stumbles (a film shot in Roslyn starring Dick Van Dyke) for a suggested donation of $10 to go toward the digital upgrade.  Additionally, On February 16th, Tyrannosaurus Grace will be playing a benefit concert at the Brick in support of the upgrade.   Tom Pickerel prints of the Roslyn Theatre are also on sale at the theatre in support of this effort Roslyn Theaterfor $25 each.

Wendy and I certainly can’t imagine Roslyn without the Roslyn Theatre.  In Summer and Winter, it is a wonderful place to escape to the movies.  Frankly, it has ruined the larger, more traditional theater experience for us.  If you’ve never been to the Roslyn Theater, please don’t hesitate to come to Roslyn for a movie and to show your support – showtimes are available on the theatre’s website.

If you’d like to contribute to the cause, a fund has been set up at Sterling Savings Bank under the name “Roslyn Theatre Digital Equipment Fund” or you can make donations directly to the theatre at PO Box 412 Roslyn, WA 98941.  Please continue to check back with WhyRoslyn.com or the Roslyn Theatre’s Facebook page for details about how you can help the theatre as opportunities arise.

donateWe are pleased to announce that the Roslyn Theatre is now accepting donations directly!  Please click here to show your support for the Theatre!

The Roslyn Sunday Market starts soon!

Roslyn Sunday MarketIf you haven’t yet been to Roslyn, there may be no better time than during the Roslyn Sunday Market.  Now in its eighth year, the Market will kick off on June 17th and run every Sunday until September 9th.  In addition to the live musical entertainment; over 50 vendors attend each week bearing fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, arts, crafts, soaps, tasty treats, and more!  This year, in addition to the traditional tamales and baked goods available in years past, the market is expanding its prepared food offerings to include BBQ, hand dipped cord docs, cheeses and more.  This summer, let the Roslyn Sunday Market be a highlight of your weekend getaway in lovely Roslyn!

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