Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor.

The Town Council is dedicating the pocket park at Spring and Second streets as Alhadeff Park in honor of Palace Theatre owners and long-time islanders Judy and Jerry Alhadeff. The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting at the park at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6.

The Alhadeffs purchased the theater in 1982 to prevent the 100-year-old building from being repossessed by the bank and turned into a furniture store. “It has never broken even, but it is important to the town who has been so kind to us,” said Jerry. “Our family’s intent is to maintain the theater for years to come.” The Alhadeffs’ daughter, Dina, now runs the theater with the support of manager Aaron King.

The request for dedication was brought to the Council by community members M. Patricia

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