25th Annual Spittoon Races and Nautical Ball
03 Mar 2013 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn Tags: Nautical Ball, Roslyn, Shivering Denizens, Spittoon Races, The Brick Saloon, WA
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:Â Soap/Wax boats (can’t weigh more than 1 oz.)
- Class 2: Wood boats (can’t weigh more than 1 oz.)
- Class 3: Â Paper/Plastic boats (can’t weigh more than 1 oz.)
- Class 4:Â 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 Classâ€. 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
14 Jan 2013 2 Comments
in Inside Roslyn Tags: Roslyn, Roslyn Theatre, WA
In 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 
for $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.
We are pleased to announce that the Roslyn Theatre is now accepting donations directly! Please click here to show your support for the Theatre!
7th Annual Harvest Festival at Suncadia
07 Oct 2012 Leave a Comment
in Events, Videos Tags: Harvest Festival, Roslyn, WA
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Harvest Festival at the historic Nelson Dairy farm in Suncadia this year. The event takes place during only the first two weekends of October, so there is only one weekend left (at the time of this writing) to come enjoy the harvest! The festival is packed with fun for the entire family. Food, drink, arts, crafts, games, musical entertainment, horseback and wagon rides are just a sampling of the activities you’ll find at this year’s event. The short video below was produced during the first weekend this year (October 5,6 and 7) and additional photos are also available on the WhyRoslyn facebook page. Additionally, by popular demand, a desktop wallpaper of the image to the left is now available here (right click the link and choose “save as” to download the image to your desktop).
High Country Log Show 2012
08 Sep 2012 1 Comment
in Events, Videos Tags: High Country Log Show, Roslyn, Washington
On Labor Day Weekend, Roslyn hosted the Second Annual High Country Log Show. Axe throwing, pole climbing, log sawing, and obstacle courses were just a handful of the challenges featured in this year’s event. Congratulations to all of the competitors and thanks for making this a great show!
It’s the 13th Annual Coal Miner’s Festival!
28 Aug 2012 1 Comment
in Events Tags: Coal Miner's Festival, High Country Log Show, Roslyn
Labor Day Weekend is a great time to be in Roslyn to celebrate the days when coal was king! Come by and join the celebration during the 13th Annual Coal Miner’s Festival and enjoy music, games, a parade, and reminiscing about Roslyn’s coal rich past. The weekend will also boast the 2nd Annual High Country Log Show – where competitors scale 80 foot poles, throw axes, saw wood, and run obstacle courses while hundreds of spectators watch in awe. Looking for something to do with your four legged friend? You are covered there as well. On Saturday morning, bring your pooch to the Arrf Animal Rescue Doggie & Scavenger Hunt. Whatever your interests, you are sure to have a fun and enlightening experience in Roslyn this weekend (and the weather is shaping up to be very comfortable), so come on out and help us celebrate Roslyn’s rich history!
30th Annual Run to Roslyn Car Show
16 Jul 2012 Leave a Comment
in Events, Videos Tags: Car, Classic Cars, Roslyn, Run to Roslyn, Washington
On July 14th, Roslyn hosted the 30th Annual Run to Roslyn car show. From 8am to 4pm, Runje field was packed with classic cars, trucks and admiring spectators. Couldn’t make it in person? Click on the video below to see a quick recap.
The Roslyn Sunday Market starts soon!
04 Jun 2012 Leave a Comment
in Food & Drink, Inside Roslyn Tags: farmers market, Roslyn, Roslyn Sunday Market, WA
If 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!
Marimbas in the Mountains Dinner and Concert
14 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: Cle Elum, Marimbas, Marimbas in the Mountains, Roslyn
Come celebrate the music of Zimbabwe at the 2nd Annual Marimbas in the Mountains dinner and concert at the Cle-Elum Roslyn Elementary School. The evening will include a filling dinner of lasagna, caesar salad and garlic bread as you enjoy Cle Elum-Roslyn’s Pembera Youth Marimba and special guests – Yakima’s Zuva Marimba. Doors open at 5:30pm and tickets can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com. All proceeds benefit the Marimba program at Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary School and Pembera Youth Marimba.
Marimbas in the Mountains 2011
Highlights from the 24th Annual Spittoon Races
03 Apr 2012 3 Comments
in Events, Videos Tags: Roslyn, Spittoon Races, the Brick, WA
On March 10th, the Brick held the 24th Annual Spittoon Races and Nautical Ball. Racers come from all around to share in the festivities and for the chance to take home the title. Below is a brief highlight video from this year’s event.
As Easter Approaches, All Dogs Love to Hunt!
01 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn, Videos Tags: ARRF, Dog, Dogs, Easter Egg Hunt, Roslyn, Washington
The snowfall that greeted Roslyn residents on Saturday morning wasn’t enough to damper the Second Annual ARRF Doggie Easter Egg hunt. About 20 dogs showed up to participate in the costume contest and hunt for treats in the field just off of Pennsylvania Avenue.  
The event is a fun way to drive awareness around animal adoption and to help raise money to support ARRF’s commitment to the care and welfare of companion animals in Upper Kittitas County.  Experience more of this event by viewing the brief video below.
