Special Event Holiday Desserts & Port
Friday Harbor Chocolates & Felicitations The Chamber apologizes for the typo in the previous message. Here it is fixed -
Save the Date! Holiday Desserts, Port & Champagne Tasting on November 3, between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Friday Harbor Chocolates. The holidays are fast approaching, and you may already be thinking about creating your holiday menus for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.
With that in mind, the renown San Juan Island master baker, Felicity Milne of Cakes by Felicitations will be presenting at this event samples from an array of her imaginative and delectable seasonal desserts and Aylene Geringer of Friday Harbor Chocolates will offer complimentary tastes from her collection of imported Ports and Champagnes, specifically selected for each dessert. Some desserts will be available for immediate sale and holiday orders may be placed at the event. A complimentary cordial glass will be offered to those who purchase bottles of Port or Champagne at the event. There will be a modest tasting fee of $8.00 per person. Reservations are encouraged. Friday Harbor Chocolates 255 Spring Street, Friday Harbor. (360) 370-0050.
Calendar of Events Import
Coho Restaurant Special Event
Coho Restaurant Events October Hours – Dinner - Tuesday – Saturday Join us for 3 special events as we celebrate Savor the San Juans
October 12 – Orcas Island Wine Project Dinner
October 19 – Spire Wine Dinner & Pre-dinner Terroir Tasting Seminar
October 26 – Sake Dinner & Pre-dinner Sake Seminar
For reservations or more information, visit our website CohoRestaurant.com or contact us at 360.378.6330.
Silent Sky, this weekend!
Director of SJCT’s Fall Play, Silent Sky Silent Sky. It’s a story about those who look up, who dream, who aspire, and who struggle against incredible odds to discover and achieve. Based on the life of Henrietta Leavitt, Silent Sky follows the story of the women astronomers at Harvard Observatory circa 1900. Science and industry are moving forward by leaps and bounds. read more...
October through March at Pelindaba Lavender Farm
The Visitor Center at Pelindaba Lavender Farm is open thru September. For those visiting the farm October - March or after hours, please feel welcome to take a walk through the fields as they are never closed. Our downtown Friday Harbor store, which offers our full range of locally handcrafted lavender products, is open DAILY 9:30-5:30pm year-round.
Oktoberfest
San Juan Island Brewing Co San Juan Island Brewing is bringing Oktoberfest to Friday Harbor Friday October 13th. Our all-day Oktoberfest celebration will include a special German-themed food menu, live music from local musicians, costume contests, liter holding contests, games and activities for all ages. Plus, we can’t forget the beer! San Juan Island Brewing features up to 12 different styles of traditional ales and lagers all handcrafted in-house. In honor of our annual Oktoberfest celebration, we will have our 2018 Festbier on super special all day. Please find more details on our event page, or find us on Facebook. Prost!!
SJC Department of Community Development
Community Workshops that will guide the County policy through 2036 San Juan County Department of Community Development is holding a Comprehensive Plan Community Workshops on these discussion topics: Housing Transportation Land Use Water Resources Economic Development Rural Character San Juan - October 18 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at SJC Fire Station #3 (1011 Mullis Street)
Restaurant Hours
Becki Day Dear Restaurant Owners - please let us know your fall hours as we are going to start putting our restaurant hours chart in the weekly member messages for the membership!
Live your Dream Award for Women
Soroptimist of Friday Harbor Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards for Women. To be eligible, the applicant must be enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. To apply, go to the Soroptimist International site, https://bit.ly/2xC9Xvp This site has the online application as well as FAQs about the award.
Book your Christmas Party
Brickworks Brickworks offers special package for island businesses when they host their Holiday Party at this beautifully decorated venue:
Ease into the holidays this year when you host your company party at Brickworks. The venue is beautifully decorated in lovely and rustic holiday style beginning in late November. Your booking includes all the benefits that Brickworks offers: Charming holiday decor; table settings for up to 120; AV projector+screen; professional sound system, and more. Enjoy a special discount when you cater with Mr. Believables Restaurant. Book your holiday party now at Brickworks, and secure your preferred date!
360-378-0095
Advertising Opportunity
Kris, Printonyx Printonyx offers fall cooperative advertising publication.
Discover the most cost-effective way to reach every island home with your business message. San Juan Islands Clipper Strip will be running a full-color, fall edition as soon as it is filled.
See our fact sheet on the program at: http://printonyx.com/clipper-strip-mailer/
Right now we have a landscaping business, Healthcare service, candy store and laundry service signed up. We need four to eight more businesses depending on the size of the ad.
Contact Kris at Printonyx 360-378-2069 as soon as possible as ads are placed on a first come, first paid basis.
Whale Museum Two Programs
The Whale Museum (TWM) is holding two special programs in October: the Gear Down Workshop for Marine Naturalists on Saturday, October 20, followed by TWM’s Research Symposium on Sunday, October 21. Both events will be held at the San Juan Island Grange Hall and doors open at 9:30 am for both events. read more...
San Juan County Knowledge Workers
The EDC is working to create a knowledge worker network for islanders who work with code, data, graphics or words, and they invite knowledge workers and those who work with them to attend an informal meetup on October 24th from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library. read more...
EDC presents workshop entitled Customer Service 101
Business owners and managers are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for a free workshop entitled Customer Service 101, led by noted islander and business process improvement consultant, Jim Hooper, on Wednesday, October 24th, from 10-11a at KeyBank in Friday Harbor. read more...
Friday Harbor Film Festival is this month!
This year the festival kicks off at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 28. At 7 p.m. Oct. 26 there will be the Filmmakers Gala. Paul Watson, of Sea Shepherd, will accept his Lifetime Achievement Award. Gala attendees will also have a chance to view his film “Chasing the Thunder.”
Tickets for the Gala are $75, refreshments included. Festival prices are: $15 for one film, $65 for five, $120 for 10, or $175 for an all-access wristband, which includes priority seating. Tickets are available at www.fhff.org. Students are free and may pick up their wristbands at the Friday Harbor Film Festival office at 10 First St., Friday Harbor. Hours are Tuesday-Sundays, noon-4 p.m.
This year, whether due to new marketing or partnering with Seattle’s The Stranger to sell tickets, sales have skyrocketed. “I strongly recommend people buy tickets now because there is a chance we could be sold out,” said Lynn Danaher festival founder and director.
Many of the films feature members of the island community. “Adrift” for example, is based off the book “Red Sky in Mourning,” a true story by islander Tami Oldham Ashcraft. After being caught at sea in a massive hurricane, an injured Ashcraft gathers her strength and uses what little is left of her boat to make over a month-long journey toward land.
Housing Measure on Ballot
On May 22 nd, after years of community input, the County Council unanimously voted to put an affordable housing measure on the upcoming November ballot. Proposition 1, the Home Fund, will help create housing for working people, families and seniors - and strengthen and stabilize our community. Revenue will come from a one-time tax of .05% paid at the time of a real estate sale. It is not a property tax. Revenue will come from a one-time tax of .05% paid at the time of a real estate sale. It is NOT a property tax. YES FOR HOMES would like to reach out to individual businesses to discuss the campaign, and to garner business endorsements. If you would like to learn more about YES FOR HOMES please visit the campaign website at www.yesforhomes.net, where you can endorse the campaign. Several major employers already have, including OPALCO and Peace Health. If you have questions or would like to talk to a campaign representative, please email info@yesforhomes.net and someone will get back to you.
Lunch and Bingo
Join us at the Mullis Community Center for a fun Friday afternoon. Enjoy a delicious lunch and BINGO! This is a great way to end a busy week and head into your weekend. We meet every 2nd Friday of the month. This Friday Chef Eugene is preparing pork tenderloin for lunch. $10 will get you a home cooked meal and 5 rounds (15 games) of BINGO and a fun afternoon with other game-loving community members. Lunch is served at noon and BINGO, with LOCALLY sourced prizes, follows.
Hours: Noon - 2:30
Location Address: Mullis Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor
Contact Name for More Information: Anna Coffelt Kuetzing
Phone Number: 360-378-9102
Giving and Kindness
Join us for a Festival of Giving and Kindness WHEN: Sunday, November 4 WHERE: Mullis Center TIME: 2-4 pm FREE
Celebrate others by: becoming a volunteer, sponsoring a family, mentoring a child, donating to our coat drive, making handmade gifts & cards, get a family photo. Celebrate yourself by: learning how to de-stress the holidays, practicing yoga, gaining health care access, enjoying healthy treats, simplifying the holidays, bidding on a beautiful quilt. See the Family Resource Center’s building expansion plans as we RAISE THE ROOF! KEEP THE HOLIDAYS MEANINGFUL BY PUTTING KINDNESS INTO ACTION
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