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Chamber Social is Next Week - September 10

Becki Day

It's time to start getting together again! Please join us at the San Juan Island Yacht Club Monday, September 10th, at 5:30. We need to hear how you are doing, what was your season like, how was your season compared to last year? We will have news of the plans for the next quarter, what events are happening and how they will be great for our community!

The Island a la Carte Book

The Mullis Center

The Island a la Carte Coupon Book is a coupon book filled with over 100 money saving coupons to local businesses. This locally produced coupon book is a fundraiser for the Mullis Community Senior Center and it will save you money in more that 100 ways while supporting the Mullis Community Senior Center. You'll save the $30 purchase price within the first few times you use the book. Buy one today and start saving right away while supporting local businesses. Coupon books can be purchased at the Mullis Center, Mondays - Fridays, 9 AM - 4 PM. They can also be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce. This is a great VALUE for locals and visitors alike.

For more information: Anna Coffelt

360-378-2677

mulliscenter@gmail.com

Launch San Juan Islands

San Juan County EDC

Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the third annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and sponsored by local businesses. Participants will receive instruction in business planning and marketing, plus follow-up mentoring—and some will win cash prizes to help launch their businesses.
 
Thousands of dollars in cash prizes will be awarded to contest winners this year.  The greater goal, however, is to help every participating entrepreneur to advance their business. 
 
Included in the program for all participants will be seminars on business planning, financing and marketing; opportunities to network and collaborate with other entrepreneurs; media coverage for contestants; professional advice from a team of experts, and feedback on business plans.
 
Launch San Juan Islands will start in September 2018 and run through November 2018. The cost to participate is $65 if registration received prior to September 18, 2018, or $85 thereafter.  Final entry deadline:  September 25th, 2018.  This fee covers direct costs for course materials and events.  Please see www.sanjuansedc.org/launch for more information. 
 
The EDC thanks our funding partners:  San Juan Propane, Luxel, King’s Market/Valmark, the Islands Sounder, the Journal of the San Juan Islands, the Islands Weekly, Heritage Bank, Islanders Bank, San Juan County, the Port of Friday Harbor and the Town of Friday Harbor.
 

"The Dinner Party"

The Whale Museum

The Whale Museum invites everyone to the 1st annual event, “The Dinner Party,” an elegant fundraiser and auction on Friday, September 14 at the Brickworks in Friday Harbor. Proceeds benefit the museum’s mission of promoting stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. 

The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a reception and no-host bar, featuring special drinks by Westcott Bay Cider, Kari’s Island Elixirs, San Juan Island Brewing Co., and San Juan Vineyards.  Downrigger’s is preparing appetizers and the dinner. Music will fill the air thanks to Sasha von Dassow on the cello and Hanneke Klein-Robbenhaar on the violin. The sit-down dinner includes a choice of vegetarian meal of Eggplant Parmesan with tomato sauce, cheese and fried basil or beef meal of Braciole (rolled, stuffed skirt steak) with herbed fregola and horseradish gremolata. Both entrees are accompanied by a chopped salad of radicchio, romaine, endive, pepperoncini, grape tomatoes, and blue cheese dressed with lemon vinaigrette. The meal concludes with a smooth white chocolate mousse topped with blueberry compote and San Juan Roasting Company’s coffee.  Duncan Wilson will emcee the most entertaining portion of the evening, the live auction.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Gold - Islanders Bank, Islanders Insurance; Silver - Lakedale Resort, Olympic Lights B & B, Petro San Juan, San Juan Island Brewing, Gary & Susan Sterner, Western Prince Cruises; Bronze – Backdoor Kitchen, Bakery San Juan, Coldwell Banker-San Juan Islands, Downriggers, Friday Harbor Grand B & B, Griffin Bay Books, Mike Horn DDS, Island Air Inc., and Richard Lawson Construction.

Tickets for are $65.00 per person (meal includes a glass of wine or beer). Reservations can be made at The Whale Museum or online at https://whalemuseum.org/products/dinner-party or by calling (360) 378-4710 ext. 30, or stopping by the museum.. RSVPs are strongly encouraged as seating is limited.  (If a group would like to attend, tables for eight can be reserved.)  Proceeds raised through this event will directly support the education and research programs of The Whale Museum. To reserve your seats, stop by the Museum or call (360) 378-4710 ext. 30. 
 

Cyclops Submersible Demonstration at UW Labs

University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories

The SeaDoc Society and UW Friday Harbor Labs, with support from OceanGate Foundation, are hosting the Cyclops submersible.

Cyclops 1 is coming north from OceanGate Inc.'s base in Everett for a week of exploratory science in the San Juans! Using FHL as a hub, three diffferent project teams – including local researchers – will be using this deep-sea craft to investigate issues of conservation concern in the Salish Sea.

Please visit FHL’s docks on Thursday, September 13th, for a demonstration. There is no charge for this event:

·         6:00 – 6:30 p.m.               View submersible and its platform

·         6:30 – 7:00 p.m.               Hear details from the researchers using Cyclops 1

 Friday Harbor Labs is at 620 University Road. Once you drive down our road & over the speed bump, take the first right and park. From parking lot, walk downhill and/or follow the small road around left of building down to our pier.

 

Questions?  Email kjkull@uw.edu or call 206-543-0876

Lions Club’s yearly Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew Fundraiser Ride Coming September 15th

San Juan Island Lions

This event is open to all islanders and guests!  Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew offers a choice of three bike routes exploring the picturesque back roads of San Juan Island. We have the Mount Grant Grinder, for those who like a serious challenge in altitude gain, The Metric Century for a roughly 62-mile ride (100 kilometers- yes, 100!), and The Scenic Loop for families and cruisers.  Before the ride, eat breakfast at 9am at the starting area (SJC Fairgrounds) with the Cutthroat Pirates. After the ride, starting at 4pm, enjoy samples of island-crafted microbrews while sharing your biking stories with fellow riders at the finish line (Marie Boe Building) at the Fairgrounds. Delicious food from local vendors will also be available.

Tickets are limited and are on sale now! Tickets for the bike event ($60) and brew event ($25) are sold separately. You may purchase tickets for one or both events.

Last year, we had perfect weather, and all had a wonderful time.  Have a look at the photo gallery.

If you do not wish to purchase tickets now but would like to receive notices about the event, register your email address with us to receive updates.

We hope you join us for this fun fall event! 

All proceeds from the event support projects of the San Juan Island Lions Foundation, such as community sight and hearing programs and scholarships for local high school students.

Contact info@FridayHarborBike-n-Brew.org with any questions.

Great Island Clean Up

Catherine Kenney

Save the date for the Great Island Cleanup! September 29th! https://chamberorganizer.com/sanjuanisland/docs/THE_GREAT_ISLANDS_CLEAN_fall.pdf
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