The Gallery is open for Valentine's Day through President's Weekend. ​Lots of jewelry, [the perfect size present for everyone!] paintings, and lots of other beautiful pieces. These works are fabulous to see and even better to be chosen for your collection! And yes, we can gift wrap and ship for you!
 

Island Rec is very excited to announce a do-it-yourself strum stick class. Strum sticks are essentially dulcimers that are played like a guitar and are simple to learn. In this class you will make a strum stick from a kit, which are being produced by a group of HS STEM students. You will also receive lessons on how to play the strum stick as part of the class and you’ll end up with a beautiful instrument. This class is costs $45 and discounts are available. To buy this instrument typically cost $150-$200, so this is a great deal, with lessons thrown in to boot! Classes will be M-F during the school’s mid-winter break, February 19-23, from 1-2:00, and meeting at the Rec House. Contact Island Rec to register, early fee deadline is Feb. 15. www.IslandRec.org, 360-378-4953, 580 Guard St.  Monday – Friday 11:00-5pm.
 

WHO:  San Juan Community Home Trust
WHAT:  a fundraiser, “Have a Heart Pizza Paddle Raise”
WHEN:  Saturday, Feb. 10th. 5:00-9 PM
WHERE:  San Juan Island Grange on 1st. St.
WHY:   to raise funds for the upcoming arrival and renovations of two more classic homes from the Victoria/Oak Bay area on Vancouver Island
HOW:  tickets for the dinner are $25 each and will be available for sale at the Home Trust office, 435 Argyle or at the Market Place, January 26 & 29th. and Feb. 2nd. & 5th.  (Seating is limited!)
 

Come Celebrate the Oscar’s with the Friday Harbor Film Festival at the BRICKWORKS on Nichols Street in Friday Harbor MARCH 3, 2018. Doors open at 5:00pm! We will be celebrating the Oscars by screening the Trailers of the Top Contenders.  Everyone is encouraged to select his or her winning choice, for great prizes!! Festivities will begin with wine, beer and appetizers reception, allowing lots of time to preview the silent auction items; followed by dinner during the screening of the Oscar nominated films.  Throughout the evening you will have the opportunity to bid on a wonderful array of auction items. Art, jewelry, a 3 day Cruise, a variety of culinary delights, dinners, oyster feed, travel packages; just to name a few.

 

A very special Guest, for MISSION BLUE     
Join the Important Discussion after the screening with Megan Cook; Marine Scientist and participant in the making of Mission Blue
Tuesday Feb. 6, 2018, 7 PM, The Grange
Friday Harbor, Washington
 

Celebrating 10 years of Farm to Table Dining Coho Restaurant opens for the 2018 season on Valentine’s Day with a menu to get you in the mood ending with the Seven Deadly Sins for Two. There’ll be roses, teddy bear truffles, and our signature Coho Restaurant gift box! This is no doubt the most popular night of the year. What’s not to love! We’ll continue the festivities throughout the weekend with a four course tasting menu for those that prefer to celebrate on a different night.
https://www.cohorestaurant.com/valentines-day-february-14-2018/
Reservations are recommended 360-378-6330.
 

Somehow January has come and gone so quickly, and though we've enjoyed some time off from work, we are eager to re-open the shop. The shop will be officially open for business this coming Thursday, February 1st and we intend to stay open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm, 7 days a week, at least through Valentine's Day on February 14.
 

The Whale Museum is holding a series of open houses for anyone interested in volunteering with TWM’s Education Department. The open house events will be held on the following dates and times: 
Monday, February 12  10:00 am-11:00 am
Wednesday, March 7   1:00 pm-2:00 pm
 

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2018 Winter Birds of the San Juan Islands Workshop
The Whale Museum is holding a “Winter Birds of the San Juan Islands” workshop in partnership with San Juan Islands Audubon.  Taking place the weekend of February 23-25, 2018, the intent is to increase our birding skills through field trips and presentations.