America…All That We Share, celebrates our island community and the common ideals that connect us. The 2017 parade provides a grand event honoring the amazing people and organizations that enrich our lives. Last year the town looked fabulous all decked out with patriotic red, white and blue bunting. To further encourage community spirit, Ace Hardware is generously offering a “Bunting Chamber Special”. The 6 foot wide X 3 foot tall swag bunting is only $19.99 plus tax.  This special offer is available for town merchants and parade participants to decorate their entry. By mid-June the holiday decorations will begin to appear.  Join in and show your spirit! Applications are available at the Chamber office or may be downloaded at www.sanjuanisland.org (http://www.sanjuanisland.org) . Thank you to those who have already turned in their applications allowing us to proceed with parade planning.  We are so lucky to have such a creative community sharing their enthusiasm and talents to help make the SJI Chamber of Commerce July 4^th Parade a proud memory.  Traci Wilson, Parade Coordinator 360-298-7760, 206-595-5104, traciwilson74@gmail.com
 

 

San Juan Island Cheese 155 Nichols St Join us for a special Sunday Brunch to celebrate Dad! Enjoy a scrumptious prix fixe 3-course menu including coffee or tea, and a glass of bubbly. Special Father’s Day hours will be 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Sunday June 18th. Since seating is limited, we expect to book out completely, so please make your reservations early! Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when you make your reservation, so Chef Molly can accommodate. 370-5115
 

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.  July 10 – Aug 8. Monday and Tuesday class times available, Monday 3 PM to 5:30 PM and 6 PM to 8: 30  Tuesday 3 PM to 5:30 PM.  Classes have continuous demonstrations and are geared toward the individual’s level and artistic goals.  San Juan Islands botanical and marine legacy is Belle Terre ceramics fundamental point of view for creative and applied techniques.  We believe there is a therapeutic and meditative component to working with clay and that is why we call our class CLAY THERAPY. Lauren Jawer Artist 317-4468 email laurenjawer62@gmail.com
 

FREE summer concert series is always a hit! Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm from July 5-August 9 on the lawn at the San Juan Island Historical Museum. Bring a picnic and chairs and enjoy some music with friends and neighbors.
 

Registration open for 2017 Pod Nods at The Whale Museum: June 30, July 28, and August 25 Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return this summer to The Whale Museum! These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11 and will be held on the following Fridays: June 30, July 28, and August 25. Pod Nods are led by Museum Educators with assistance from other adult professionals.  Youth participants will learn to value whales and their environment through art projects, science labs, games, the traditional flashlight tour of the Exhibit Hall, and a bedtime movie. 

Married painters, Anelecia Hannah Brooks and Charles Philip Brooks, debut a new selection of works at the gallery. Together, the artists’ paintings reverberate with quiet. Each piece reflects the ethereal atmosphere specific to our Pacific Northwest. Anelecia and Charles are both inspired by the grey opalescent air of the Pacific Northwest.

Two or Three More Students available to enroll for the September 5th 2017 to April 13th 2018 programs, programs Morning (9 am to 1 pm), enrollment fee is $100, and tuition is $8,900 for the 625 hours professional massage programs.   Includes textbooks, handouts, HIV/Hep training, First Aid/CPR cert and practice Mblex testing.  If interested email FridayHarborSchoolOfMassage@Gmail.com.
 

Instructor: Steve Hill, has said, "My passion is to find special places...and explore these with every element of my psyche dialed into the joyous, expressive and interpretive language of painting onsite." He is a signature member of The Northwest Pastel Society, and an active plein air painter and studio artist from Lopez Island, WA. Date: July 21-23, 2017

The entire Month of June with San Juan Kayak Expeditions. Get dad off the couch with a sea-bound adventure and a 10% discount on any day or multi-day sea kayaking tour in the month of June when booking three or more people!  He’ll enjoy scenic splendor, view exciting wildlife and make new friends amid a barrage of laughter, fresh air and good company!

The San Juan Golf & Tennis Club's annual Junior Golf Camp is open to kids ages 8-17. June 26 – 29^th 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM Whether your kids have some golf experience or are new to the game, this is a great opportunity for them to learn a game they can play throughout their lives.  Through swing instruction, games, drills, lessons in golf etiquette and a final day tournament, they'll have fun, compete and learn some core life values.  Lunch is provided all four days. Instruction will be provided by Ben Heflick, SJGT&C Golf Professional, and Jack Rice, Friday Harbor High School Golf Coach.
Proceeds benefit the Burrell Osburn Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Cost is $100/student and includes four days of instruction, final day tournament and lunch all four days.