The Harstine Island Community Club promotes educational, cultural, arts, and social opportunities for our community and all the new friends we have yet to meet. We actively manage and preserve the Harstine Island Community Hall — respecting the storied history of this island landmark while looking forward to what comes next.
Volunteers Needed: 2027 Nominating Committee
The Club is looking for a few volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee as we begin identifying candidates for the 2027 Community Club Board. You do not need prior Board experience — just a willingness to participate, get to know potential candidates, and help find people who will bring energy, ideas, and a commitment to our community. The committee will present its recommended candidates at the Club meeting on Friday, November 13.
Interested in serving? Please let us know by Friday, September 25. We’d love a good mix of members and perspectives from across the island.
What’s Happening at the Hall
From weekly classes to summer markets and community dinners, there’s always something going on at the Harstine Island Community Hall. Here’s what’s coming up.
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Upcoming Events
Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
We’re moving our beloved Annual Spaghetti Dinner to a new date this year — but this time-honored tradition isn’t going anywhere. Still delicious, still well-attended, still full of community spirit. Come hungry, bring your people, and help support the work that keeps our community strong.
When: Friday, September 26th, 5:00–7:00 PM
Where: Harstine Island Community Hall
Cost: $20 per person
Supports: Harstine Island Community Club
Holiday House Bazaar — November 28
The perfect way to kick off the holiday season — high-quality handmade goods, beautiful gifts, and the warm community spirit the Women’s Club does so well. Browse, treat yourself, and support local makers.
When: Saturday, November 28, 10 AM–3 PM
Where: Harstine Island Community Hall
Hosted by: Harstine Island Women’s Club
Early Learning Programs
HICC partners with experienced educators to bring high-quality early childhood programs to Harstine Island families. Classes are open to families with children birth through age six living on Harstine Island or within the Pioneer School District. Tuition assistance is available for all programs.
Wednesday — Music Together (Fall Session)
Families with children birth through age six who live on Harstine Island or within the Pioneer School District are invited to register for weekly 45-minute Music Together classes. Led by a trained Music Together instructor, these joyful, caregiver-and-child classes use singing, movement, rhythm, and play to support early childhood development while strengthening family connections through music. Each session is designed to be engaging for mixed ages, welcoming children and caregivers to learn, explore, and make music together in a supportive community environment. Learn more about this internationally recognized program at musictogetherofolympia.com. Wednesdays, September 16 through November 11, starting at 10 AM.
- Full Tuition: $150 for 1 student (9 classes)
- Full Tuition: $270 for 2 students (9 classes)
- Pay-as-you-will and sponsorship/donation options available
Survey of the Masters — Acrylic Painting
Each week instructor Frank Monteleone introduces a different Master — who they were, and what makes their work recognizable at a glance — and then students paint something of their own using the technique. Building on the Study the Masters series from the Learn with Friends youth art program, this session revisits a few favorites and adds new artists and movements along the way.
This fall the kids are letting the grown-ups invade the studio. Adults can join either session, or both, and no experience is needed.
Thursdays, 2:00 to 4:00 PM, at the Harstine Island Community Hall. All materials are included and class is limited to 12 students.
Kids, ages 8–17
Part of the Learn with Friends youth art program. The first two weeks are kids only, so Frank can start with a refresher before the adult sessions begin.
Runs: Sept 17th through December 10, 12 weeks
Cost: Free. Tuition scholarships are generously sponsored by the Harstine Island Women’s Club.
Adults
Two sessions, split so snowbirds can take part in whichever half suits them. Beginners and experienced painters are both welcome, and the adult fee covers material costs.
Fall 1, six weeks: October 1 through November 5. Students start on canvas art boards and finish with a final painting on stretched canvas. $54 for the session, or $10 drop-in.
Fall 2, four weeks: November 12 and 19, December 3 and 10, with no class Thanksgiving week. All paintings are completed on stretched canvas. $54 for the session, or $15 drop-in.
3D Design Lab
Interested in 3D printing but don’t know how to make what you want? Learn how to go from an idea to real life. Sketch a shape in Onshape, watch it become a 3D object, then send it to the printer and hold it in your hand. Onshape is free and runs in a browser, so there is nothing to buy or install.
- 3D modeling basics: getting around a CAD workspace and building shapes in Onshape
- The rules of 3D printing: what gravity does to melted plastic, and how to work with it
- Slicing software: how a model becomes the layers a printer can actually follow
- Problem solving: print it, see how it came out, then change it and print it better
When: Thursdays, 4:15–6:00 PM, September 17 through November 19. 10 Week Series.
Where: Harstine Island Community Hall
Instructor: Aaron Snyder
Who: Best for middle school and up. Younger kids and adults welcome too.
Cost: Free for kids. Adults: suggested donation $5 per class, or $50 for the series. No one is turned away.
Bring: A laptop, or use one of the club Chromebooks.
Every Week
Saturday Farmers Market
Your weekly summer gathering place — fresh air, friendly faces, local produce, and handmade goods from island makers. It’s more than a market; it’s a community hangout.
When: Saturdays, 10 AM–noon (May through September)
Where: Harstine Island Community Hall (outdoor)
Cost: Free entry
Line Dance Class
A fun, friendly weekly class covering beginner and intermediate dances with easy-to-follow instruction. Line dancing is a great low-impact workout — all ages welcome.
When: Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 AM
Where: Harstine Island Community Hall
Cost: $5 at the door. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.
Grief Support Group
A support group for those experiencing grief — whether from the loss of a loved one, a terminal diagnosis, divorce, loss of a home, or any meaningful loss in life. Meets every Monday. All are welcome.
When: Every Monday, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Where: Harstine Island Community Hall
Ukulele Class
A relaxed weekly group for anyone who wants to play. Beginners are welcome and there is always someone happy to show you a chord or two. Bring a ukulele if you have one or borrow one at class!
When: Mondays, 1:15–3:15 PM
Where: Harstine Island Community Hall
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Every Month
Monthly Meeting & Potluck
Gather with neighbors for an evening of connection and community at the HICC General Meeting. Meet new island friends, hear from a guest speaker, and share a meal. Everyone is welcome.
When: Second Friday of every month
6:00 PM — Social Hour
6:30 PM — Potluck Dinner (bring a dish!)
7:00 PM — General Meeting
Where: Harstine Island Community Hall
2nd Saturday Indoor Market
The market moves indoors for the off season. Island makers, growers, and neighbors bring what they have made and grown, and you get to browse it out of the weather.
When: Second Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, October through April
Next market: Saturday, October 10
Where: Harstine Island Community Hall
Vending: Interested in a table? Contact Hall Manager Lee Strohm via the website email.
Theatre Club Meeting
Founded in 1984 by island resident Cheryl Conway Larson, the Harstine Island Theatre Club is one of our most beloved traditions. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just curious, this is a welcoming space to learn, create, and help bring productions to life. Three shows a year — always well attended.
When: Last Monday of every month, 6:30 PM
Where: Harstine Island Community Hall
Who: Open to all — beginners very welcome
Join the Women’s Club
For over 100 years the Harstine Island Women’s Club has been the heartbeat of our island and surrounding community. Join us the first Thursday of each month for our meeting and luncheon.
Become a Member
HICC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered by memberships, volunteers, and community support. Individual membership is $35; family membership is $70. Your support helps keep the hall running and island traditions alive.
Rent the Community Hall
Planning a party, meeting, or special event? The Harstine Island Community Hall is available to rent for community programs and private gatherings. The space features a spacious main room with a beautiful wood floor, a stage and podium, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, and ADA-accessible bathrooms.
HICC members in good standing for two or more years receive a 50% discount on rental fees. Applications are required and use of the hall is subject to the Hall Use Policy.
Contact Hall Manager Lee Strohm for availability, rates, and application details via the website email.