The pocket park formerly known as Breezeway Park, located by Palace Theatre, was officially dedicated as Alhadeff Park in honor of Palace Theatre owners and long-time islanders Judy and Jerry Alhadeff on Nov. 6.

The sidewalk was packed with islanders waiting to see the ribbon cutting and pay tribute to Jerry, as well as to his wife Judy, who passed away in 2024.

The Town of Friday Harbor wrote in their press release about the ribbon cutting:

“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,

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