Winner of the 2017 Audience Choice Award

In the depths of South America, where the Andes, the Amazon and the Equator collide, a wilderness exists that is one of Earth’s most bio-diverse areas – a place where mammals (including humans), birds, plants, and amphibians all thrive.

Yasuni Man documents a conflict raging deep within this area, pitting biodiversity and human rights against extractive industries and human consumption.

Winner of FHFF Audience Choice Award: Explorers & Adventures Category.

Join us at The Grange, Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00 pm

Wednesday Nights – Notte Italiana!
There’ll be music to set the mood, wine for toasting and a 3 course meal including an antipasti, pizza or pasta and dessert for $30. We’ll have Italian wines for $25/bottle or take 30% off any Italian wine on our list. Our regular menu is offered as well.  Buon Appetito!
 
Thursday Night Flights & Bites
This week’s flight is hard cider from Madrone Cider. These ciders paired with Chef Tim’s bites will surely satisfy any beer or wine enthusiast. The tasting is $30 and if you stay for dinner take $10 off your entree!
 
March 11 – Kitchen Boot Camp
Chef Tim’s first cooking class is Skills, Soups & Salads. You’ll leave with new expertise, food in your belly, recipes to share, plus a $10 gift certificate for dinner! Classes are 3 – 6 p.m.; $75 each or all three for $200!
 
March 23 – J. Bookwalter Winery Dinner
We are pleased to showcase the wines of this 10^th generation Washington wine making family for a special evening. Chef Tim prepares a 5 course a tasting menu paired with the wines. 6 p.m. Dinner is $55 and the optional wine pairing $40.
 
For reservations or more information, please contact us at 360.378.6330.
Coho Restaurant is open Wednesday - Saturday
 

San Juan Wireless, local Verizon Wireless Dealer and DirecTV indirect dealer, will officially close their doors on March 31, 2018, after being in business for 20 Years. Beginning on March 8, 2018, all merchandise in the store will be discounted 40%. Everything must go including fixtures such as tables, chairs, copiers, fax machine, display fixtures, cabinets and file cabinets.  San Juan Wireless will be open on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25 from 10 – 2:00 for final fixture sale opportunity.
San Juan Wireless first opened for business in September, 1998.  Initially, the business (San Juan Cellular Communications, LLC) was located in the Technology Center.  At that time, the service offerings were AT&T Wireless and DirecTV.  After a couple of years, the name changed to San Juan Wireless and relocated to the Guard Electric Building on Mullis Street where we began to offer Verizon Wireless services.  What a great adventure it’s been to be a local business in Friday Harbor serving customers throughout the San Juan Islands.  Thank you.
San Juan Wireless
818 Mullis Street, #1
360-378-8260
 

Spa d Bune, a relaxing warm retreat, a place to be nurtured. We all here love to empower others to seek the balance between inner and outer wholeness and wellness. We are enjoying our 10^th year in business and we are excited to be featured this month with the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce. We invite you to come enjoy the beautiful decor and rustically rich interiors that the spa has to offer. Take a tour, meet the staff, relax, restore and renew.  Our service offerings are hair design, nail and foot care, facial treatments, wedding services, hair removal, massage and wellness therapy, and a private steam shower. Also available are fine hair and skin care products from Kevin Murphy, Glo Professional Skin Care and Mineral Makeup, and Skin Care by Pevonia Botanica.
Dana Bune, owner
669 Mullis Street
360-370-5027
 

Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is proud to announce their annual fundraiser:  St. Patricks’ Day Extravaganza Benefit Dinner & Auction March 17^th Saturday at Brickworks
5:00pm-Appetizers, Photo Op & Live Auction preview Musical Entertainment & No Host Bar
6:00pm Buffet Dinner Corned beef & Cabbage or Vegan Irish Stew cooked by Mr. Believables
followed by a Dessert & the Live Auction with 17 fabulous items. Tickets are $40 and available at The Toy Box, Spa d Bune or by mail (PO Box 2856, Friday Harbor 98250) Proceeds fund local scholarships, the Women’s Emergency Fund, the Cancer Transportation Fund and programs helping Island women and girls.  
 

The Whale Museum is holding one final open house this year for anyone interested in volunteering with TWM’s Education Department. The open house event will be held on the 
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. Light refreshments will be served.
On-site volunteer opportunities include becoming a docent to educate visitors and youth about marine mammals as well as serving as preschool and elementary teaching assistants. No experience is necessary – training will be provided! Scheduling can be flexible although most school groups typically visit the museum from 11 am -1 pm on weekdays so that would be the time(s) of most need. 
For more information, email Tracie Merrill, TWM’s Education Curator, at tracie@whalemuseum.org or call (360) 378-4710 ext. 23. 
 

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in electrical basics this spring, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Kiwanis,  Islanders Bank and Heritage Bank. The course will be taught at Orcas Island High School by Vocational Instructor Brett McFarland and others.  The training will include core electrician skills, solar wiring installations, safety and more.
The course will run after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 6 through April 12, 2018, from 3:45-5:45p.  There is no cost for training; pre-registration and a $10 filing fee is required.  The deadline to apply is March 1st, 2018.  Space is extremely limited; participants must be residents of San Juan County to participate.  To apply, please visit the EDC's website at www.sanjuansedc.org/trades<http://www.sanjuansedc.org/trades>. The EDC thanks our partners in the trades education initiative:  the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Kiwanis, San Juan Propane, San Juan County Builders Association, San Juan County, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Port of Friday Harbor, Islanders Bank, Heritage Bank, Island Excavating and Orcas Excavators.
 

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

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
 

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 Telephone:  360 378 7110