The 2017 Friday Harbor Film Festival programs have arrived!  At 56 pages is it by far our most comprehensive program to date, which is a perfect way to celebrate our 5th Year of the Film Festival!!  We owe a very special thanks to the tireless efforts of our program coordinator: Ellen Roberts. 

The Community Foundation was once again gratified by the amazing generosity of islanders last week at the 2017 San Juan County Fair when over $31,000 was donated to nine different projects featured in the matching program.  This amount was raised in just the four days of the Fair!
 

Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the third annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and sponsored by local businesses.
 

As of August 31, 2017, there is a county-wide burn ban being enacted. This means no outdoor burning of recreational campfires or outdoor burning of wood in fire bowls or patio fire places.
 

On September 7, Krista Trounce, the Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Project Manager, will present how the ECHO Program, a Vancouver Fraser Port Authority-led initiative, is working with national and international collaborators to develop mitigation measures that will lead to a reduction in potential threats to at-risk whales in the Salish Sea as a result of shipping activities.

20% off rental fee if you book by Oct. 31, 2017.
Event must occur between Oct. 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018.
See www.fhbrickworks.com for details or call 360-378-0095.
 

The San Juan Island Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 10am to 1:00 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! 
 

Reception for the artists Friday, September 8th 4 -7 pm.
Please join Kathryn Trigg on Saturday, September 9th for an artist walk about the show, she will be sharing her insight about the work. 11.30 to 1.30 pm
Please join Tom Small on Saturday, September 17th for an artist walk about where he will be sharing his insights about the work. 11.30 to 1.30
 

Friday Harbor School of Massage starts its second year next Tuesday September 5th, with room for more students.. The 625 hours, seven month program cost $9,000. A better deal than the three closet massage school and it is here on San Juan Island, no travel costs even from Orcas. Call 360-378-3637 for information or to register..