Best of the Fest Tonight!
Friday Harbor Film Festival Friday Harbor Film Festival movies will be shown every first and 3rd Tues at the Grange at 7 PM. Admission is by donation. Film Society Members are free. MAY 1: A GOOD AMERICAN, an eye opener!!
Tells the extraordinary story of the best code-breaker the USA has ever had and how he and a small team within NSA created a surveillance tool that could pick up any electronic signal on earth, filter it for targets and render results in real-time while keeping the privacy as demanded by the US constitution. The tool was perfect - except for one thing: it was way too cheap. Therefor NSA leadership, who had fallen into the hands of industry, dumped it - three weeks prior to 9/11. In a secret test-run of the program against the pre-9/11-NSA database in early 2002 the program immediately found the terrorists. This is the story of former Technical director of NSA, Bill Binney, and a program called ThinThread.
A remarkable Film!! Not to be missed!!!
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Open Meeting Long Range Ferry Plan
Washington State Ferries Ferry ridership is expected to grow 30 percent by 2040. Washington State Ferries is developing a Long Range Plan to better understand and plan for the changing needs of the system through 2040. Join WSF at an open house to learn more and share your priorities for the Long Range Plan. WSF needs to hear from YOU re: more reliable ferries in our future, thanks!
There are 3 options to attend an Open House in the San Juans next Wednesday, May 2:
#1: 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. Brickworks Friday Harbor
#2: On the following ferry runs: 9:30 a.m. sailing from Anacortes to Friday Harbor
11:35 a.m. interisland departure from Friday Harbor
#3: View open house materials and provide feedback at an online open house from April 10 through May 24 at www.WSFLongRangePlan.com.
WaterWorks Gallery Open
WaterWorks Gallery Open Hello to all...Its been a while...After a wonderful fun filled winter, I am re-opening the gallery on Wednesday, April 25th. Initially, the gallery is open Wednesday thru Saturdays. We are receiving new works by gallery artists, and our jewelers too. Very exciting 33rd season, the gallery is embarking on. Wahoo!!!! And I'll do my best to keep you visually informed about all the new works. In case you don't get the gallery's emails and are interested in being informed about what's happening at the gallery, please go to the website www.waterworksgallery.com. First show of the year opens Friday, May 11th, with the pigmented encaustics of Joan Stuart Ross and the mixed media sculptures of David French.
Celebrating 10 Years of Dining
Coho Restaurant Celebrate 10 years of Dining at Coho Restaurant! Wednesday – Italian Night – 3 courses - $30 Thursday - Flights & Bites featuring Chardonnay May 13 – Special Mother’s Day Pop Up Dinner For reservations or more information, please contact us at 360.378.6330. Open Wednesday – Saturday.
History Lives Here Month Open Houses
As part of "History Lives Here" month, during the month of May and in
preparation for the summer visitor season, the San Juan Historical Society
and Museum will have two Open Houses to welcome the community and interested
visitors to this popular attraction in Friday Harbor.
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Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
May 19, 2018 4:30 PM a large granite stone shall be placed in Memorial Park. The large stone will have a plaque commemorating those veterans that gave their lives in war since World War I from San Juan County.
This cornerstone was made possible by the cooperation, efforts and financial support of the American Legion Post 163 and the San Juan Island Masonic Lodge 175. There will be a Cornerstone Laying Ceremony conducted by Warren R. Schoeben Most Worshipful Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington and his Grand Lodge team. The Cornerstone Laying Ceremony goes back 100’s of years, then President George Washington, a Mason, presided over the cornerstone ceremonies at the US Capitol Building 1793. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this very special ceremony.
Pelindaba Lavender's Gatehouse Farm Store Open
Pelindaba Lavender’s Gatehouse Farm Store is now open for the season 9:30am – 5:30pm Wednesday - Sunday. Pelindaba Lavender is hiring experienced retail professionals for our product galleries on San Juan Island. Part & Full Time, Year-round / Seasonal. Resumes please to admin@pelindaba.com.
Pelindaba Lavender is hiring experienced retail professionals for our product galleries on San Juan Island. Part & Full Time, Year-round / Seasonal. Resumes please to admin@pelindaba.com
Friday Harbor Laboratories (FHL) Annual Open House
Open House. 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. No charge for a day of science and fun. Learn about marine zoology, botany, fisheries, and oceanography. Tour the 58’ research vessel, the R/V Centennial. Check out the remotely operated vehicle (ROV), sonar systems, and SCUBA demonstrations. Families are particularly encouraged to attend. Complimentary popcorn! Hot dogs, snacks, and FHL merchandise will be available for purchase.
Plan to attend Friday Harbor Laboratories (FHL) Annual Open House. Saturday, May 12, 2018,
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There’s something for everyone – kids and adults: touch sea life, catch plankton, use a microscope, view SCUBA diving demos, stop by a scientific lecture, get a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge research facilities. In addition – hop aboard the 58’ research vessel, Centennial, and check out the remotely operated vehicle (ROV), oceanographic tools, and sonar systems. Enjoy complimentary freshly popped popcorn. Have lunch at the historic dining hall while listening to marimba. We hope you can join us!
Mother's Day Tastings
Friday Harbor Chocolates Save The Date - Saturday May 12, 2018 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mother's Day Champagne & Dessert Wine Tastings at Friday Harbor Chocolates. It's that time of year when we all want to show our love for the Moms in our lives, including anyone who has acted like someone's Mom such as aunts, grandmothers, sisters, foster care Moms, and even Dads who have been the Mom in your life. So bring them by for a pre-Mother's Day celebration and enjoy complimentary tastings of our gorgeous dessert wines, including our most decadent port called "Deco Port" (a blend of zinfandel, granache, brandy and chocolate), an elegant highly regarded true champagne, Baron Fuente Grand Reserve Brut Champagne, and our delightful fruit wines made from Black Muscat and Orange Muscat grapes and the perfect Sunday Brunch "Electra Moscato", all made by Quady Winery. We will also be serving complimentary chocolate covered strawberries, by Felicity Milne, and additional treats. All wine purchases will include a 15% discount. We hope to see you then! Friday Harbor Chocolates, 255 Spring Street, Friday Harbor. (360) 370-0050.
Carbs for a Cause - PastaPalooza
The Whale Museum Friday Harbor, Wash. – Join us on Friday, May 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the PastaPalooza Dinner Event at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. The evening is a special carb-loading event to celebrate Orca Running’s first San Juan Island Half Marathon which takes place the next day. Help welcome and cheer on the participants! All are invited to the dinner which is catered by Market Chef with dessert provided by Café Demeter; beer contributed by San Juan Island Brewing Co.
The evening is $25.00 per adult or $15 per child (12 years and under) (price includes dinner and dessert; beverages sold separately). Tickets can be purchased at The Whale Museum or online at www.whalemuseum.org. Proceeds raised directly support the education and research programs of The Whale Museum. Stop by the Museum or call (360) 378-4710 ext. 30 for more information.
Special thanks are expressed to our event sponsors: Bakery San Juan, Café Demeter, Deer Hazel, Gentry Aesthetics, Island Five Element Acupuncture SJI, Islanders Bank, Kubatana Marimba, Market Chef, Morrey M. Cort, Olympic Lights B&B, Rocky Bay Café, San Juan Island Brewing Co., San Juan Holistic Healthcare, San Juan Island Cheese, and to Orca Running for their support and partnership.
The Whale Museum is located in Friday Harbor at 62 First St. N. Founded in 1979, The Whale Museum’s mission is to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. In addition to providing exhibits, the Museum also provides programs including the Marine Naturalist Training, Orca Adoption Program, Soundwatch Boater Education, San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and the Whale Hotline. The Whale Museum can be found on-line at www.whalemuseum.org.
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Attachment: PDF of event flyer
Jenny L. Atkinson
Executive Director
The Whale Museum
P. O. Box 945 (62 1st St., N.)
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Phone: (360) 378-4710 ext. 26
Website: www.whalemuseum.org
Mission: to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research.
2018 Wild San Juan Lecture Series
The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Shona Aitken, Wolf Hollow’s Education Curator, back as part of a free, collaborative 2018 Spring and Summer Lecture Series at 7:00 pm at The Whale Museum on the following dates:
Thursday, May 24: Dealing with deer
Thursday, June 21: Swallows and sparrows, flickers and flycatchers
Thursday, July 19: Marine mammals
Thursday, August 23: A critter’s eye view of your house
Thursday, September 20: Rat poison and raptors
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27th Annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour June 2th & 3rd, 2018
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
Island Rec Music on the Lawn
Here are the bands for Music on the Lawn this coming summer and blurbs about them.
June 27 – Rocky Bay Band – Join Steve Dyer and his string band for an evening of bluegrass. They are one of the Northwest ‘bestest’ bluegrass groups playing timeless favorites with a ‘twang’. The Rocky Bay Band is known for hard driving, high energy buegrass – Americana pick’n at its best.
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NorthStar Air Tours to Begin Service to and From Vancouver Island
NORTHSTAR AIR TOURS ANNOUNCES IT'S ISLAND HOPPER SERVICE BETWEEN VANCOUVER lSLAND AND SAN JUAN AND ORCAS ISLANDS
The flight time is just 12 minutes and is schedule for May 6th!!
Its schedule with early morning departures and late afternoon returns is designed to appeal to day tripping tourists allowing a full day at its destinations. With an attractive fare from $49. it is certain to have a strong appeal to all.
104A Shell Aero Centre, 1962 Canso Road, North Saanich, BC V8L5V5
PH: 250-800-1381
marketing@northstarairtours.com
www.northstarairtours.com
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