August 7 2018
378-5240 chamber@sanjuanisland.org

Island Rec Music on the Lawn

August 8 – The Crocs - Back by very popular demand, this improvisational-Indie-funk-Latin-reggae-folk rock band plays memorable covers of your favorite songs. They’re the perfect act to encapsulate the summer. They had a big crowd up and dancing two years ago and we just had to have them back.
 

Local Authors Book Event

Meet local authors and publisher consultant, purchase signed copies of their books, enjoy a glass of wine or sparkling water while visiting with these talented community members.
Hours: 7 PM - 9 PM
Location Address: Mullis Center, 589 Nash St.
Contact Name for More Information: Anna Coffelt
Phone Number:360-378-9102
Email: mulliscenter@gmail.com


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2017 Summer Arts Festival

The third annual 2018 San Juan Summer Arts Festival will take place the FIVE Fridays in August at Brickworks Plaza in Downtown Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Come join us from 4-10 PM August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st for an incredible inter-generational event showcasing a variety of local creative talents.  At this “Makers Market” you can expect to find over 25 vendors featuring local artists, food vendors, beer from San Juan Island Brewing Co, wine from the Doe Bay Wine Co, spirits from San Juan Island Distillery, cider from Madrona Cider Co, live music from local and visiting acts, a hands-on creation station, and many more fun surprises.  This event is FREE and ALL AGES are welcome.  Come enjoy the true spirit of the San Juan Island Community EVERY Friday night in the month of August.  
Big thanks to all of our sponsors for making this event possible: Town of Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Brewing Co, San Juan Island Distillery, Earthbox Inn and Spa, Birdrock Hotel, Waterworks Gallery, Greenman Landscaping, Cosecha Textiles, Crystal Seas Kayaking, San Juan Property Management, Paella’s San Juan, Islanders Bank, Island Inn, Meat Machine Cycles, Full Scope, Lot 4 Studios.
 

Slowing down for the whales

On August 13, Krista Trounce, Project Manager for the Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Program at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and Dr. Jason Wood, Manager of SMRU Consulting North America Offices (USA and Canada), will present “Slowing down for the whales: ECHO Program research results from the 2017 voluntary vessel slowdown trial and plans for 2018.” The ECHO Program is an initiative aimed at better understanding and managing the impact of shipping activities on at-risk whales throughout the Salish Sea.

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Theatre Arts for Kids’ Summer Musical Theatre Camp

San Juan Community Theatre and San Juan Interiors are proud to present the Theatre Arts for Kids’ Summer Musical Theatre Camp production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR!

Featuring music and lyrics by the Tony-nominated songwriters Justin Paul and Benj Pasek and book by Timothy Allen McDonald, James and the Giant Peach JR. is based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl and tells the story of a young orphaned child who finds a loving family in a most peculiar way. 

Sent by his mean, conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, James discovers a magic potion which results in a tremendous peach occupied by some not-so-normal characters.  From the center of the gigantic fruit, James and the unlikely crew launch a journey of enormous proportions.  Together they discover that while we are all born into a family, we then go on to create a family of our own. 

Thursday*, Friday, and Saturday August 9-11, 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 12, 2:00 pm

Tickets:
Adults $9 Students $6
*Thursday is “Pay What You Can” at door

Island Stage Left Presents the Tempest

Prospero is no ordinary man, and this no ordinary island. He is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to his will. When a sail appears on the horizon, he reaches out across the ocean to the ship that carries the men who wronged him. Creating a vast magical storm he wrecks the ship and washes his enemies up on the shore. When they wake they find themselves lost on a fantastical island where nothing is as it seems. San Juan Island at 1062 Wold Rd - Thursdays through Sundays July 19th - Aug 12th
 
 

San Juan County Fair

August 15th - 18th

Activities You Won’t Want to Miss at the Fair!

During Fair week, there are demonstrations, activities & games each day – for all ages.  Check our Information Kiosks or online schedule at www.sjcfair.org for more info. You won’t want to miss out on the fun!

The San Juan Nature Institute and Friday Harbor Labs are bringing a TOUCH TANK. This one is filled with sea critters and sea plants and loaded with information to help us understand and help keep our Salish Sea neighbors alive and thriving. Stop by and visit with Fiona Norris (who is also our esteemed Flower Superintendent) at the Ag Tent on Thursday, 10:30-11:30. It’s a short window because the critters need to get back to their natural habitat, our Salish Sea!

Introducing a NEW Summer Lunch Series for those of you who can’t get enough of Fair Food and good music! Stop in on any day for a reduced-price ticket, just $5.00 (no ins and outs) and listen to ChoroLoco on Wednesday, Carolyn Cruso on Thursday, and Teddy Dean on Friday.  ChoroLoco is acoustic, melodic and rhythmic Brazilian music. Orcas Islander, Carolyn Cruso plays dulcimer, flute, guitar AND she sings! San Juan Islander, Teddy Dean, whom most of you already know plays sax and keyboard and is famous for his 15 years with the Holy Modal Rounders.

Since 1981, the Great Chicken Race has ruffled feathers at the Fair!  Don’t miss this egg-citing event on Saturday at 3:00.  It’s always a great time. Please note that participants in the Great Chicken Race are poultry tent exhibitors.

The Master Gardeners are hosting a Carrot Pull, daily at the Ag tent from 10:30 to 11:00.  There’s nothing like pulling a carrot out of the ground – join Master Gardner’s in the fun!

There will be daily activities in the Fiber Arts Courtyard. Learn the beginning steps to weaving on Wednesday from 10am-Noon.  And don’t miss the Sheep to Shawl demonstration on Saturday from 10am to 4pm. 

Junior Arts & Crafts will be busy with daily activities from 1pm-4pm.  Make your own Seashell Wreath on Wednesday; Bubble Snake Painting on Thursday; Beaded Wind Chimes on Friday; Fish Bowls & Recycled Danglers on Saturday! You can make your own Stick Horse from 10am-12pm on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday & then race your stick horse on Friday at 11:30 as part of our High Noon Games – or bring your own stick horse!

Lastly, don’t miss out on the fun of our High Noon Games brought to you by the San Juan County Fair Board.  On Wednesday at noon there will be a bubble gum blowing contest; Simon Says on Thursday at 11:30; Stick Horse Races & Games on Friday at 11:30; Watermelon Eating Contest & Egg Toss on Saturday at noon!

Pod Nods at The Whale Museum

Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return this summer to The Whale Museum! These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11 and will be held on Friday August 24. Pod Nods are led by Museum Educators with assistance from other adult professionals.  Youth participants will learn to value whales and their environment through art projects, science labs, games, the traditional flashlight tour of the Exhibit Hall, and a bedtime movie.  We promise a high adult/child ratio and a whale of a good time!
 

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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, August 23: A critter’s eye view of your house
Thursday, September 20: Rat poison and raptors
This exciting lecture series focuses on living in harmony with wildlife. Topics will explore local wildlife species and how human impacts which may harm these wildlife and their habitats can be reduced. These impacts can include everything from removing nests/nesting material when gardening to vehicle strikes.

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Apology for Kings and FH Marketplace

The major supplier of NW independent grocery stores is undergoing a major warehouse and systems change, further complicating grocery delivery to the islands.

The management of Kings Market and Friday Harbor Marketplace want to sincerely apologize for the supply shortages in the stores in recent weeks. The major supplier of independent grocery stores in the Northwest, SuperValu, has been undergoing significant changes, including moving warehouses and migrating IT systems. This has resulted in some unforeseen outages of product. The grocery stores are working with SuperValu to find remedies to the issue as well as finding alternative sources of goods where possible.


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Member Messages - August 7 2018