
April 18 2017 378-5240 chamberinfo@sanjuanisland.org
Weekly Events Literary Salon with Laurie Orton 04/20/2017 public talk by Salish elder 04/21/2017 Double Mountain Brewery Dinner 04/21/2017 Ground Breaking Animal Shelter 04/22/2017 Mark B Gardner Photo Classes 04/22/2017- 04/23/2017 Great Islands Clean-Up 04/22/2017 a public viewing of the canoe and paddles 04/22/2017- 04/28/2017 Ukulele Class 04/22/2017 Clay Therapy Handbuilding Ceramics Workshop 04/24/2017 Tech Made Simple- Computer Basics 04/24/2017 Mark B Gardner Photo Classes 04/25/2017- 04/27/2017 Clay Therapy Handbuilding Ceramics Workshop 04/25/2017 Eva Elasigue: Fire on All Sides 04/26/2017 Index of Articles Weekly Events Do Your Part San Juan Business Park Space Available Tonight, "The Seed" at the Grange Greetings from San Juan Safari's and all... Opening Day Boating Parade Workshop on Cash Management for Business Mark Gardner Photo Classes Twilight Fun Run San Juan Kayak Expeditions Special San Juan Island Library is introducing Telephony Clay Therapy Workshops Gear Up Workshop for Marine Naturalists Advanced Writing for Business EDC offers free workshop on Cash Management for Business Meat Machine Cycles Do Your Part Make San Juan Island “Litter-Free by the Sea”! All Chamber members (plus your families/friends!) are encouraged to participate in the County-wide 2017 Great Islands Clean-Up, which will be held on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. The Town of Friday Harbor does a terrific job regularly picking up litter from the sidewalks and gutters in the downtown area. read more... San Juan Business Park Space Available 1) Approximately 600 square foot shop space with bathroom. 2) Large storage spaces, approximately 11’ x 40’ and 12’ x 20’. For information, call Terry Lush at (360) 378-4815. Tonight, "The Seed" at the Grange Friday Harbor Film Festival THE FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL, WINTER SERIES; AUDIENCE FAVORITES PRESENTS SEED: THE UNTOLD STORY TUESDAY APRIL 18TH, GRANGE 7PM humankind. This documentary follows passionate seed keepers who are protecting a 12,000 year-old food legacy. In the last century, 94 seed varieties have disappeared. A cadre of 10 agrichemical companies, including Syngenta, Bayer, and Monsanto, controls over two-thirds of the global seed market, reaping unprecedented profits. Farmers and others battle to defend the future of our food. Greetings from San Juan Safari's and all... San Juan Safaris, San Juan Outfitters, and Riptide Café Wow! April is flying by. And it’s been a spring for the record books! *We’ve encountered whales on every whale watch & wildlife tour departure in April.* Both resident and transient orcas, plus humpbacks and a minke whale have been in our waters. We even had our first report of a gray whale near Friday Harbor today! Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours Tours depart daily from Friday Harbor, and are selling out every day. read more... Opening Day Boating Parade May 7^th San Juan Island Yacht Club and the Town and Port of Friday Harbor bring annual boat parade, celebrating the opening of the boating season and an opportunity to meet and thank our first responders. Meet and Greet first responders 11:30 to 1:00. Cannon Start boat parade 2:20 at the Spring Street Landing. Workshop on Cash Management for Business EDC One of the greatest challenges in running a successful business is positive cash flow – managing how much cash a business generates versus how much cash it spends. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of Cash Management for Business, on Monday, April 24^th from 1-2:00 p.m. on San Juan Island. read more... Mark Gardner Photo Classes April 22-23 - From Snapshots to Great Shots: How to make better photographs. 9am - 4pm at Skagit College in Friday Harbor. April 25-27 - Getting the most out of the Digital Darkroom. 7pm-10pm at Skagit College in Friday Harbor. Twilight Fun Run Join SAFE San Juans for our 1st annual SAFE on the Rocks 5k in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month! This twilight fun run will feature glow sticks, glow paint, a post-race party with music, food, raffle lottery tickets, family-friendly activities, and much more! Even if you want to walk the route or just come for the post-race party starting at 8:30pm, SAFE on the Rocks will have something fun for everyone (suggested $10 event entry donation per family for those not walking/running)! read more... San Juan Kayak Expeditions Special San Juan Kayak Expeditions, established in 1980 opens on April 15 for its 38^th Kayak Season! We are once again operating from our convenient outdoor kiosk location at 275 A Street, next to Café Demeter and adjacent to Susie’s Moped. We are excited to get the season started and to offer an Early Season Special. Running from April 15 through May 26, book a Whales Ho! Half-Day Tour with three or more people and receive a 10% discount. This early season is a special time to be on the Salish Sea without the crowds! Bookings can be made online at sanjuankayak.com or by calling Sally at 360.378.4436. use voucher code ESSHALF2017 to save over $26! Visit sanjuankayak.com to see other specials including Mother’s Day, Father Day and military discounts. San Juan Island Library is introducing Telephony Telephony is the Library’s automated telephone circulation system. You may call this number for information about your library account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You’ll need your library barcode number and a touchtone phone. The number is 360-378-0389. read more... Clay Therapy Workshops Belle Terre Island Ceramics Clay classes are offered for individuals wanting to learn hand building techniques with earthenware clay. Classes are 5 week sessions ,15 hours of class time, good for beginners or experienced clay enthusiast. April 24- May 24. Monday and Tuesday class times available. read more... Gear Up Workshop for Marine Naturalists The Whale Museum Big Weekend Planned by The Whale Museum: “Gear Up” Workshop for Marine Naturalists on April 22, 2017 and CPR/First Aid Training on April 23, 2017 Friday Harbor, WA – You are invited to join The Whale Museum for two special programs in April: the “Gear Up” Workshop for marine naturalists on April 22 followed by a CPR/First Aid Training through San Juan Island EMS. On Saturday, April 22, the “Gear Up” Workshop will be held at the San Juan Island Grange Hall in Friday Harbor from 10 am to 4 pm. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for registration. Invited presenters include: Lynne Barre (NOAA) on the status of Southern Resident Killer Whales; Sandie O’Neill (NOAA) and Suzanna Stoike (Puget Sound Partnership) on the status of water quality within Puget Sound; Jennifer Johnson (GSRO) on the status of salmon recovery in Washington; and Marla Holt (NOAA) on the status of ocean sound/noise in the Pacific Northwest. The registration fee is $35 for non-members; $25 for TWM or SSAMN members. A no-host reception will follow the session on Saturday evening at Mike’s Café & Wine Bar. On Sunday, April 23rd, a CPR/First Aid Training will be taught by San Juan Island EMS staff from 9 am- 5pm at the San Juan Island EMS Building. This training is designed to allow for marine naturalists to get certified in CPR/First Aid within a single day. The registration fee is $35 for non-members; $25 for TWM or SSAMN members. Lunch can be pre-ordered for an additional $12 per day. For more information or to register for either or both these events, please visit this web page: https://whalemuseum.org/products/gear-up or call (360) 378-4710 ext. 30. Advanced Writing for Business San Juan County EDC EDC offers free workshop on Advanced Writing for Business Effective business writing is not only a key tool, it defines one’s image as a business person or entrepreneur. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of Advanced Writing for Business, on Wednesday, May 10th from 10-11 a.m. on San Juan Island. Advanced registration is required. The secret to effective writing for business purposes is organization, directness and simplicity. Noted management consultant and author, Mike Sanders will present five tools to allow you to double writing speed and reader’s comprehension – to write powerfully and fast. These tools include clear, familiar words, short sentences with a single point, active voice sentence construction, using paragraph headings, and employing journalistic style. Free handouts including laminated quick reference cards and Business Writing Certification are included. Details: San Juan Island, Wednesday, May 10th from 10-11 a.m. at the office of Windermere Real Estate. Free workshop; advance registration is required. Please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org. This workshop is not sponsored by the San Juan Island Library. The EDC thanks Windermere Real Estate, San Juan County government, our ports, the Town of Friday Harbor, Heritage Bank, Islanders Bank and the Department of Commerce for their support of this workshop. EDC offers free workshop on Cash Management for Business San Juan County EDC One of the greatest challenges in running a successful business is positive cash flow – managing how much cash a business generates versus how much cash it spends. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of Cash Management for Business, on Monday, April 24^th from 1-2:00 p.m. on San Juan Island. Advance registration is required. Noted Fortune 500 business leader and author Charlie Bodenstab will present the keys to successful business cash management, keeping track of accounts receivable and accounts payable, analysis of cash flow, and much more. This workshop is relevant for startups and established businesses. Details: San Juan Island, Monday, April 24^th from 1-2:00 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library in Friday Harbor. Free workshop; advance registration is required. Please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org. This workshop is not sponsored by the San Juan Island Library. The EDC thanks San Juan County government, our ports, the Town of Friday Harbor, Heritage Bank, Islanders Bank and the Department of Commerce for their support of this workshop Meat Machine Cycles Seth Cox We are pleased to be open 7 days a week now! Located at the corner of Web and A Street.
Member Message - April 18 2017