Calendar of Events Import
Whale Museum 2017 Summer Lecture Series
The Whale Museum Whale Museum is pleased to announce our 2017 Summer Lecture Series! The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series is dedicated to providing our local community and visiting public with knowledge and wonder of the natural world. The lectures are given by local or visiting experts in their field. Join us as they share their recent research projects, stories, and experiences. The following lectures will be held at the Whale Museum at 6:30 pm on the following dates. More details about each lecture will be forthcoming in flyers: Solutions for
August 22: Dr. Frances Robertson, SMRU Consulting and The Marine Ecology Lab-Simon Fraser University; Topic: Tidal Attraction: Marine Mammals and Renewable Energy Developments
Week of September 5,date TBD; Presenters: Krista Trounce & Orla Robinson, ECHO Project/Port of Vancouver; Topic: Volunteer Piloted Vessel Slowdown Trial in Haro Strait
September 14: Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard, Vancouver Aquarium; Topic: Genetic Comparisons of Orca Populations in the NE Pacific
September 19: Dr. John Durban & Dr. Holly Fearnbach, NWFSC; Topic: Photogrammetry Study of Cetacean Populations
September 26: Dr. Brad Hanson, NWFSC; Topic: NOAA West Coast Fisheries SRKW Research
Each lecture is free and held at The Whale Museum. Donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, call (360) 378-4710 ext.30. The Whale Museum is located in Friday Harbor at 62 First St. N. Founded in 1976, The Whale Museum's mission is to promote stewardship of whales through education and research. The Whale Museum can be found on-line at www.whalemuseum.org.
Pelindaba Lavender Farm Tours
Pelindaba Lavender Farm During August join us for guided tours of the farm with Pelindaba Lavender Farm’s owner/founder Stephen Robins. The tours are FREE and no reservation is needed. We suggest arriving at the Farm 15 mins before the tour starts. Every Saturday – 2pm
Farmers Market
San Juan Island Farmers Market SJI Farmers Market at Brickworks, 10am-2:00 pm, every Saturday
The San Juan Island Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 10am to 2:30 pm at Brickworks, on 150 Nichols Street. Each week the Farmers Market offers a diverse selection of fresh, local food from San Juan, Waldron, Lopez, and Orcas Island. The Farmers Market also offers a mix of local, hand-crafted products such as jewelry, pottery, and artwork. Throughout the year, there are over 20 farms that vend at the year-round San Juan Island Farmers Market. Each Saturday, the market is a bubbling place to buy local groceries, eat freshly prepared food, listen to live music, shop for local crafts, and chat with local nonprofit organizations!
News from Waterworks Gallery
August 4 - 26 Catherine Eaton Skinner - Encaustic paintings
Silence Without Echo
Catherine's current body of work created for the show Silence Without Echo is resplendent in it’s meditation on silence. The silence of the pond at sunrise, the silence of a bird sitting on a branch and the silence of just being, in the shadow or the light.
Using her travel photos for the initial base layer of the paintings, Catherine continues to add additional layer of pigmented bees wax to the surface, layering up the image until the process reveals the painting.
In this collection of paintings, the artist helps us to observe how light affects quiet. How light affects the shadows. And how light is ever changing in our realm of space, wind, water and earth.
The gallery is open 7 days a week until Labor Day weekend.
Crossing Borders
July 21 - September 4
Invitational Jewelry Show featuring jewelers from America and Canada
What choices are made in ideas, materials & techniques.
Exploring the concept of borders.
American Jewelers
Maru Almeida, Laurie Hall, Micki Lippe, Suzanne Osborn, Stephanie Tomczak
and Myung Urso
Canadian Jewelers
Lydia Buxton, Bridget Catchpole, Suzanne Nairne, Louise Perrone, and Susan Remmant
Each of the invited artist was asked to investigate the concept of a border and crossing a borders while looking at the similarities and differences that occur between
people living "across the border". This show hopes to demonstrate the parallels and contrast between nations and artists.
http://www.waterworksgallery.com/shows
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It's Fair Time!
San Juan County Fair 8 15 2017 FAIR HOURS & Admission
Wednesday thru Saturday August 16th – 19th 10AM to 9PM
(ENTRY DAY – Tuesday, August 15th, 9 AM - 6 PM)
No dogs allowed on grounds during Fair. (except certified service dogs)
MAIN BUILDING EXHIBITS AND ENTERTAINMENT – 10 AM TO 9 PM
HORSE EVENTS – Start at 9 AM Daily
ANIMAL BARNS – Close at 9 PM Daily (except Saturday – close at 8 PM)
CARNIVAL KIDS DAY THURSDAY & FRIDAY – Ride from 12 Noon to 5 PM
PICK UP EXHIBITS – Sunday August 20th 9 AM to NOON ONLY
2017 TICKET PRICING:
Season Pass Tickets
Adult: $25.00
Senior: $18.00
Youth: $15.00
Daily Tickets
Adult: $14.00
Senior: $10.00
Youth: $5.00
Exhibitor Tickets
Adult/Senior: $15.00
Youth: FREE
Free Training in Construction Tech
EDC The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction tech this fall, in partnership with Skagit Valley College and the Northwest Career & Technical Academy, and funded in part by San Juan County, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Town of Friday Harbor, Islanders Bank and local donors.
Courses will be taught at the Northwest Career and Technical Academy in Anacortes and will include instruction in core construction skills, math basics, tool usage, safety and more. Instruction will include OSHA construction industry certification, fork lift operation certification, first aid and CPR training. Students may be currently enrolled in high school, or adults.
The courses will run Mondays through Wednesdays from early September until mid-December of this year. There is no cost for courses or transportation; a $50 filing fee is required with application. The deadline to apply is August 21 st, 2017.
For more information about the program or other EDC trades training opportunities, please visit the EDC’s website at www.sanjuansedc.org/trades. The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County. We believe a strong economy builds a strong community.
First Annual Music Festival
Lakedale Resort First Annual Music Festival Lakedale Resort at Three Lakes has announced its first annual music festival, featuring renowned jazz guitarist Brian Nova. On September 2–3, attendees will enjoy performances on Lakedale’s lodge deck overlooking beautiful Neva Lake.
The festival is open to all ages. It is produced by Lakedale Resort at Three Lakes, and food will be provided by Seattle’s celebrated Mobile Mavens food trucks. The performance lineup also includes Max Holmberg, Brian Kirk, Missoni Lanza, Dan O’Brien, Howard Paul and Stephanie Porter.
Festival proceeds will benefit Terry’s Kids and the San Francisco Study Center, which provides free music programming to global schools and care facilities, with a mission of bringing children together through music. The Lakedale Music Festival sponsors are Sagelands Wines, Flagship Event Rentals and Benedetto Archtop Guitars.
The event will take place on Lakedale’s scenic 82 acres, which feature a variety of accommodations, including the Lodge, log cabins, Canvas Cabins, campsites and a vintage Airstream trailer. Glampers can now enjoy Lakedale’s newest amenity: Canvas Cottages, upscale, custom-built canvas cabins placed lakeside for the ultimate “glamping” experience. These 350-square-foot luxury accommodations offer king-size beds with flannel duvet covers, a daybed sleeper, an en suite bathroom with shower, electricity and a fireplace.
Advance ticket sales are now available and a limited number of tickets are available on the day of the event at the gate. Prices are $25 per person per day and the gate opens at 10 a.m. For more information, to purchase tickets or to make a reservation, please call 360-378-2350 or visit www.lakedale.com.
Summer Arts Festival
Arts Council Summer Arts Festival Second Annual San Juan Summer Arts Festival, sponsored by the San Juan County Arts Council! Come to Brickworks Plaza in downtown Friday Harbor every Friday night in August from 4-10 PM to experience the creative talents of San Juan County! Outdoors, rain or shine! Local art, food, beer, spirits, and music! Tarot card reading, Henna tattoos, and a hands-on "Creation Station"! Fun for the whole family! FREE FREE FREE Music starts around 5 PM, headliners go on around 8 PM! Different local and visiting performers each week! Visit sanjuancountyarts.org for more details about the event and the musical headliners!
Friday Harbor Fly-In: “Wings & Wheels”
Port of Friday Harbor
Come to the Friday Harbor Airport Fly-In for a celebration of Wings and Wheels, Saturday, August 26, from 10 to 3 pm! Get up close and personal with vintage and experimental aircraft, motorcycles and more. Enjoy a fly by or two. Exhibits, open hangars, demos and food will keep the family entertained for the day.
Brought to you in part by Kenmore Air and Kenmore Aero Services, you’ll be able to get inside a 9 passenger Cessna Caravan, meet Kenmore pilots and enter a drawing to win Seattle Scenic Seaplane Tour for two.
New event components include: vintage, custom and road race motorcycles plus select luxury cars on display. Skagit Powersports display will include land-speed record holding motorcycles and Alta Motors will participate with a variety of bikes including new electric motorcycles and exciting demonstrations. Contact: Stuart Hansen (360) 317-8674 Stuarth@portfridayharbor.org
San Juan Concours d'Elegance
www.sanjuanconcours.org On Sunday, August 27, from 11 to 3 pm, The Sports Car Club of the San Juan’s Concours d’Elegance auto/motorcycle show will take place at San Juan Vineyards. Over 100 intriguing vehicles will be on display including BMW, Porche and Tesla. Contact: Phil Johnson (360) 370-5509 sjconcours@gmail.com www.sanjuanconcours.org
Eat Island Grown
San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild EAT ISLAND GROWN – October 22nd at the Brickworks, 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor
The best tastes of the San Juan Islands showcasing chefs, and the farmers that make that food possible!
Using fresh, quality products from San Juan County farms, local chefs will prepare delicious samples for you to enjoy. Come for a bite or make a meal of it. Locally produced soft and alcoholic beverages will make it a full gourmet adventure. Tickets start at $2.00 with proceeds benefiting San Juan County farming initiatives. A mouthwatering event celebrating the islands’ unique cuisine at the historic Brickworks on San Juan Island, October 22nd from noon to 4pm.
Proceeds benefit programs of the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Steph Coffey
Director – San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild
360-378-0095
PO Box 1945
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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