Mission Blue  Legendary oceanographer; Sylvia Earleis is on a personal mission to save our oceans. Mission Blue is part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, and part expose of an eco-disaster. The film deftly weaves her unique personal history with the passion that consumes her today: creating a global parks system for the ocean that she calls "Hope Spots".

 

Island Rec Tickets are on sale for Island Rec’s 13th Annual Father Daughter Dance. This is a special occasion for girls of all ages to get dressed up and spend quality time with their dads or….Treat your darling daughters to a special night out with music from DJ Doug, dancing and delicious appetizers and desserts. Girls receive a free charm and keepsake photo. The fun happens on Friday, Feb. 9, from 7-9 p.m. at the Mullis Community Center. Tickets are $25 per couple in advance and can be purchased at Island Rec’s office.
 

Please come and join us on Friday February 9, between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m and help us celebrate our 1st anniversary. We are so grateful to all of you who have supported our business for the past year and those of you who have referred business our way. 

Mirabella Skin Care is excited to announce new treatments!  These technology enhanced "Skin Bar Treatments" take only 30 minutes and combine technologies such as microcurrent and LED light therapy with clinically advanced products to help restore skin back to its healthiest state!
Amazing treatments at an amazing price! We now offer a Lash and Brow Bar also, with Eyebrow Tinting and Shaping, and Eyelash Tinting services. Laura Allen, Licensed Esthetician, performs these skin treatments every Monday and Tuesday, 11-2. She also offers Complimentary Makeovers featuring Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup! Appointments are strongly recommended.  Call 360-378-4250
 

We love our Community! We love our Museum! We want to get the two of you together.”  We are inviting everyone to “Free Days” at The Whale Museum. Admission fees will be waived through February 10 - 14, daily hours 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Self-Guided Tour Maps will be available to help you navigate through the Exhibit Hall.

Friday April 13, 2018 5 to 9 PM Come hear Spring Street students and parents share their stories. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SCHOLARSHIPS. Space is limited to 60 guests.  $100 per person. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner of locally sourced ingredients at Duck Soup.
Spring Street International School
505 Spring Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360 378-6393
www.springstreet.org

Please mark your calendars!  The Great Island Clean Up is scheduled for Earth Day, Sunday, April 22 from 10am – 2pm. More details to follow!
 

Some islanders may remember ten years ago we had an incredible concert from the California Guitar Trio. Now it's the Canadian's turn (eh) when the Montreal Guitar Trio lands in the Whittier on Friday, February 9. Don't miss these string wizards the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation proclaimed as "the hottest guitar ensemble in Canada." Check them out at mg3.ca and get tickets at www.sjctheatre.org
 

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.
 

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!
 

The Whale Museum is holding two more 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
If you have some spare time and are interested in our marine ecosystem, this is the perfect opportunity for you!  Education Department staff will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities and answer questions.

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Spa D Bune also offering hair/nails/skin care/makeup/waxing
Call Today!  (360) 370-5027
 

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.

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.
This workshop is ideal for those wishing to continue their education as a naturalist or for those who simply love birds!

Michael and Lauri Corliss of Washington Vintners in Walla Walla, Wash who own, Tranche Cellars and the Secret Squirrel brand have purchased San Juan Vineyards from Swanberg. News of the sale is expected to be effective Feb. 1.  The couple owns three large plantings totaling 455 acres in Eastern Washington — Red Mountain Vineyards (350 acres), Blackrock Vineyard (50 acres) in the Yakima Valley and Blue Mountain Vineyard (54 acres planted) in the Walla Walla Valley.

Our island professional artists open their doors to welcome the public on the first weekend of June. Go down hidden drives and into private workshops where local island artists celebrate the annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour. You’ll see a complement of original paintings, ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography, wood, mixed medium, sculpture and fiber. This is your chance to buy fine art at its’ source so mark your calendar! Dan Wyatt or Mary Sly:  360 378 7110