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Member Meeting - June 14, 5:30 - 7 pm (come when you can)
San Juan Vineyard will be to host of our June member meeting. Appetizers will be served by Cynthia's of Course and complimentary wine will be available. Bring your business card to enter in a drawing for a magnum of wine! 3136 Roche Harbor Road
4th of July Parade applications are available online at www.sanjuanisland.org Also donations are being accepted for the Community Fireworks Show that is funded total for business and community members. Send your support to: SJI Chamber, PO Box 98, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Summer Arts Fair is gearing up with 50 art vendors and lots of great music. Mark your calendar for July 17 & 18. |
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Angel Bakeries, LLC - Barbara Angel 501 Kelsando Circle, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 370-5599 - www.angelbakeries.com Cap'n Howard's Sailing Charters - Howard Crowell 355 Pine Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-3958 - www.capnhoward.com Dream Beads - Leilani Dyer 135 Spring Street #F, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 370-5800 San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild - Mark Madsen P. O. Box 1945, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-0902 - www.sjiagguild.com San Juan Islands Water Taxi - Gunner Wickman 204 Front Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 317-5475 - www.sjiwatertaxi.net David L. Waldron Architect, P.S.
310 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-3070 - www.davidlwaldronarchitect.com Wild at Heart Studios - Jan Murphy 518 Vine Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 298-2195 - www.wildatheartstudios.com |
| Announcements | | Pablito's Taqueria
140 A First Street - (360) 371-6607
Pablito's Taqueria has expanded its hours, and is now open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights from 5 till 9. We will be serving the same menu of tacos, tamales and empanadas, with the same prices as lunch. We have also, finally, gotten our beer and wine license so have a drink with your dinner.
As a dinner exclusive we have nachos, High Seas Tuna, Olives, Scallions, and Pasilla Peppers atop crispy chips, smothered in cheese, and served with our housemaid salsa.
Cotton Cotton Cotton
165 First Street South - (360) 378-3531
We have our new summer line of Ezze Wear arriving as well as some new pieces of Focus! KLOGS Sandals are here on Thursday! Super cute and COMFORTABLE! We are now an authorized retailer to sell BRIGHTON Jewelry and accessories! We have lots of beautiful earrings, necklaces and bracelets as well as key chains! We have new items arriving every week! Great gift ideas for your graduates and also for bridesmaid's gifts for those summer weddings! Don't forget DANSKO! Great selection of summer sandals. They are selling fast so hurry in!
States Inn & Ranch
The ranch store at State Inn is now open 7 days a week 10am to 6pm featuring fresh baked goods, ice cream, meat pies, eggs, and glass bottled cream top milk. Also our San Juan Pasta Company fresh pasta and sauces.
Coho Restaurant
120 Nichols Street - 360 378 6330
Well folks, what can we say??? Our two for $70 special has been so popular, we decided to keep it for awhile and extended the days. Through the summer, two can come in any weekday and enjoy three course dinners including soup and salad, choice of entree from our summer and house made ice cream for dessert plus a bottle of wine for just $70! Got a third person joining you? No problem - we'll add another glass of wine with the same three-course meal for an additional $35. This is the best dining value on the Island! But come in early - the special only runs from 5:00 to 5:45 pm.
Pelindaba Lavender Farm
A new Visitor Center is open at Pelindaba Lavender Farm on San Juan Island. It will feature poster and video monitor exhibits as well as audio self-guided tours covering the history of the farm, lavender cultivation, the processing of essential oil and other raw materials, and the many roles that lavender has played in cultures throughout the world over at least two millennia.
"For several years we have tried to share some of the basics through limited fixed signage in the fields. In addition, we have given periodic in-depth docent tours, most notably with ElderHostel (now Exploritas) groups, as well as during our annual third-weekend-in-July harvest festival. The consistently positive reception we have had for these tours has prompted us expand the educational experience more broadly," said Stephen Robins, founder/owner of the farm.
"In essence, for those who are interested in more than a relaxed stroll through the fields or browsing in the farm store, the Visitor Center will allow us to significantly enhance and enrich the visiting experience throughout the summer season rather just on special occasions."
In addition to the exhibits, visitors will be able to see the Distillery and, during the late summer distillation, watch it in active operation. Also, for both adults and children, the lavender craft workshop that has been so popular during the festival will now operate throughout the season. As always, plant starts will be available for sale along with lavender-based cookies and liquid refreshments.
Island Rec
What are you doing this summer? With less than two weeks till school gets out there is still opportunity to register for one or more of Island Rec's summer recreation programs. In June Island Rec and High School Tennis Coach Dick Barnes have teamed up to offer Tennis Lessons to youth ages 8 and older during the week of June 21 and June 28. There is still room in the hip Skipping, Jumping and Hooping Clinic led by Rebecca Clarke, the ever popular Sailing classes and in Camp Eagle Rock a comprehensive summer long day camp for kids ages 5-12. Go to www.islandrec.org, pick up Island Rec's summer program guide or stop Island Rec's office at 580 Guard for more information about these programs and the many other programs offered this summer.
Washington Vocational Services
Washington Vocational Services is proud to be a member of and support the activities of the San Juan Chamber of Commerce. We want to take this opportunity to tell you about the work that we do and the people who we serve.
Washington Vocational Service (WVS) is a non-profit organization thatsupports the efforts of persons with a variety of disabilities to obtain and keep competitive employment. We recognize that each individual has his or her own special talents and abilities which can be matched with the needs of a business or service. WVS provides support by Employment Specialists/ Job Coaches who assist the person in seeking employment and are then available to accompany the person throughout their training period as they become skilled in their new position. The services of Washington Vocational Services are provided at no cost to the employer or the potential employee.
Laura Jo Severson is the WVS representative (Employment Specialist/job coach) on San Juan Island. From time to time, she will be visiting area business, sharing information about WVS and introducing some of my clients. When she brings a client to visit a business, this serves two purposes: confidence-building for the client and their introduction to the business. Usually, the client will leave a resume and cover letter at the business. It is hoped that the business will consider and keep this information for future positions. These job seekers are frequently looking for part-time work, and they are seeking the opportunity to use their abilities and skills to assist you in your business.
Island Rec
The San Juan Island Park and Recreation Commission is soliciting letters of interest from persons who may wish to serve on the Commission. Interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest to Island Rec Board of Commissioners and to attend an interview at the July 1st Commission meeting at 5pm, at Island Rec's office. Selection of a candidate is planned to take place that same evening. The appointed commissioner will take an oath of office at the August 5 meeting. To qualify applicants must be a San Juan Island resident and registered voter.
To learn more about serving on the Commission, contact Recreation Director Sally Thomsen at 378-4953 or contact one of the current commissioners - Bill Cumming, Jim Ricks, Alisa Schoultz, Amy Windrope and Scott Zehner.
San Juan Island Library
The library is seeking candidates to fill an opening on the five-member library board. The appointed trustee will complete a remainder of a 5-year term, from June, 2010, through December, 2013. Potential candidates are encouraged to attend the board meeting on Tuesday, June 8th at 6:00 p.m. at the library. Applicants should send a letter of interest, along with a resume or list of qualifications, to Laura Tretter, Library Director, San Juan Island Library, 1010 Guard St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250 All applications must be received by Friday June 11. For more information, please contact Laura Tretter at 378-2798 or [email protected] |
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Kings Market Wine Tasting
Can you believe that we are now at the end of our third tasting season with "Stan The Wine Man" and Kings Market. This can only mean one thing; the third annual local wineries tasting. This is one of my favorite events, giving us all a chance to taste the local goods. San Juan Vineyards, Lopez Island Vineyards, Whidbey Island Winery and Mount Baker Vineyards will be at the Mullis Center once again along with a new addition... Skagit Brewery from Mount Vernon. If you have any friends who love good micro-brews, bring them along and maybe they can be introduced to a few wines too. You all know the time but I will remind you anyway: Thursday, June 10 from 4:30 to 7pm at the Mullis Community Center. If you know anyone who would like to come feel free to invite them and encourage them to get on my e-mail list. Special pricing on the wines will be available to all those in attendance.
Now a couple of things I would like to let you know about. First, in August I am going to try something new. Thursday, August 12 at "The Bean" coffee shop (Where the Lavender Farm store used to be) we will have an "Intimate Tasting With The Winemaker." Casey McClellan, winemaker at Seven Hills Winery will be here and I am opening it up to 50 folks who would like to sit down, taste through his wines and ask some questions. This will be conducted in a formal style and will be a fantastic opportunity to try some premier wines from Washington State while learning something from the man who makes the juice. It will be $10.00 per person and yes, there will be food, and special pricing on the wines. I will have a sign-up sheet at the tasting event this Thursday if you would like to secure a spot. Second, I will have a schedule printed up with the dates and events lined up for the 2010-2011 tasting season at the Mullis Center. This will give everyone a chance to see some of the exciting things in store for us starting in September.
I would like thank all of you for your loyal support of this event... It has become very successful because of you. I always look forward to seeing everyone at the tastings each month and I get a lot of good feedback from the vendors about how serious you guys and girls are about wine... very studious and fun at the same time. Speaking of loyal tasters, Ary Hobbel has supplied the phrase of the month that will get you an additional 5% off one of your favorite wines at the tasting event... This is a Dutch saying about combining wine and beer which is appropriate to this event. "Wine after beer gives pleasure; beer after wine makes for chagrin." There you go... See you this Thursday, June 10 from 4:30 to 7pm at the Mullis Center.
San Juan Island Library
Thursday, June 10, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - After School Arts-Paint a Mural and Decorate, free. Help the library decorate for our Summer Reading Program on the theme Make a Splash! Paint murals and decorations to be displayed in the Children's library.
Friday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. - Storytime for Preschoolers, free. Preschool children come each Friday morning for stories, songs, finger plays and special holiday programs.
Saturday, June 12 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Voice Dialogue with Andrea Simmons, free. Register now for a thought provoking workshop with a marriage and family relations counselor, and discover the many parts of yourself that make you the person you are.
June 15, June 22 and June 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Learning to Look, Looking to Learn - Join artist and educator Tory Raggett to learn about 20th Century painting at the library. Register now for this series of three, one and a half hour long, free art history classes that combines slides, lectures, and interactive discussion. Slides will include a variety of artists from Europe and the U.S. The course is designed to enhance participant's enjoyment when looking at paintings, both in and out of a museum setting.
June 15 - Laying the Groundwork--1900-1940 - 19th Century Influences, Fauvism (France), Expressionism (Germany), Cubism (France)
San Juan Community Theatre
Friday, June 11, 7:30 p.m. - Island Bands Concert - San Juan Island's Saucerful, Enzo and soloist Daniel Finn bring their music to the Whittier stage. Tickets: $15 adults; $8 student reserved, $5 student RUSH.
San Juan Vineyards Barrel Tasting
3136 Roche Harbor Road - (360) 378-9463
June 12, 2010 from 12 to 4 p.m. - Come taste San Juan Vineyard wines, from the Barrel and new releases $10 includes tastings, tasty treats, complimentary glass. Wine Club in good standing is free. NEW RELEASE: 2009 AFTERGLOW (photographed label of Afterglow Beach by Michael Bertrand).
Waterworks Gallery
315 Argyle St - 360.378.3060 - www.waterworksgallery.com
Tuesday - Friday 11 - 6, Saturday, 10-5 other times by arrangement
- Current thru June 15 - New works of the area by David Ridgway. Using a color saturated palette David's landscape oil paintings of the area are wonderful to see this time of year. http://www.waterworksgallery.com/artistbios/ridgway/ridgway.shtml
- Introductions: Dominik Modlinski. Born in Warsaw, Poland Dominik makes his living traveling through and painting various endangered natural areas. This is his first US showing. http://picasaweb.google.com/waterworksgallery
- We are celebrating 25 years as San Juan Island's premier gallery and
showcase contemporary artists living in the San Juan Islands and the
Pacific Northwest including British Columbia. The Northwest experience is
reflected in the work of the gallery painters, printmakers and sculptors.
Tuesday June 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Wednesday June 30, 11:30-2:30 p.m. San Juan Nature Institute invites young naturalists, 5-7 years, to Explore the Rocky Shore during low tide. Registration is required, on line at www.sjnature.org or by calling 378-3646. Cost per child $25.
Island Stage Left
During the summer the islands' resident professional theatre company - Island Stage Left - lights up our outdoor stage with world-class talent and a classic tale. Their 2010 summer production is Henry V - ancient and contemporary themes underlie Shakespeare's rousing and inflammatory play - a thrilling and thought-provoking summer with "Shakespeare Under the Stars"
"Shakespeare Under the Stars" 2010 - Henry V
San Juan Island (all performances at 8:15)
1062 Wold Rd July 16 - 25 (Fridays - Sundays)
Roche Harbor Outdoor Stage July 29 - Aug 22 (Thursdays - Sundays)
Admission free. Donations appreciated. Dress warmly and bring a blanket. |
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