Chamber Downtown Forum will meet April 24 at 8:30am at the Best Western.

Come join us!

 

We Welcome New Members!

Gentry Aesthetics (Teri Gentry)

West Beach Resort (Jamey Hance) 

OneStop Storage LLC (Lou Mills)

San Juan Assisted Living LLC (Brian Brown & Seanene Kennedy)

 

FH Centennial Celebration Opportunity.

The Centennial Committee is looking for "centennial memorabilia" - coins, mugs, t-shirts, stickers, etc.  - as part of our

100 year celebration of the Town of Friday Harbor.  It makes sense to give our businesses and organizations the opportunity

to partner in this effort.  Just let me know if you would like to sell a centennial item, what item you've chosen. I will get

approval and monitor the list to make sure we don't have everyone selling the same thing. The Centennial logo will be

available to send to your vendors for all approved items. 

For example, the Garuda & I is going to sell charms and the Chamber is going to sell license plate covers. Email me

if you'd like to participate.

 

Adopt a Tree Well. (?!)

The Chamber Downtown Forum, as part of its beautification program is looking for businesses, organizations or individuals

 to adopt the square ground space below the trees that are planted along the sidewalks in town.  Adopter will be responsible

for planting, watering and purchase of plants.  There will be some simple guidelines.  Please email me if you'd like to participate.

 

Web Site Advertising.

Get exposure for your business with a tile ad on the Chamber web site home page!  First time advertisers can take

advantage of our 6 or 7 month special.  If your ad is up and running by May 1, pay only $300 for 7 months through

December 31, 2008 (regular price is $350). If your ad is up and running by June 1, pay only $250 for 6 months (regular price is $300). 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Mi Piace.

Mi Piace Coffee House will close at 9am on April 28th for training.

 

San Juan Island Library.

Explore the new comprehensive San Juan Community Event Calendar at www.sjlib.org or www.sanjuancalendar.com.

You can find meeting times, movies, fundraisers, public hearings, church services and more all in one place. Submit your

events online for inclusion, and use the calendar when planning future events to try to avoid conflicts. You can embed the

calendar within your own website if you have one.

 

Spirit Tree Gifts is open to the public for guided meditation every Monday night at 6pm-7pm.

Spirit Tree Gifts is at 327 Argyle Ave ~ 378-6442  The event is free.

 

waterworks gallery is pleased to announce Spring hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10.00 to 5.30

and Sunday 11.00 to 4.00.  This current gallery show includes new works by local favorites, Dana Roberts,

Catherine Eaton Skinner and new to the gallery the large glass works of Jeremy Newman and Allison Cincabelli.

Stop by to see all that's new and refreshed.
Check out our website www.waterworksgallery.com for the 2008 show
schedule. Happy Spring.

 

Classic Flooring & Interiors has moved!! New Design Studio offers all the wonderful finishes for your home

in a personalized setting for viewing! By appointment, enjoy a cup of coffee or iced tea while you find your perfect

cabinets, tile, carpet , window coverings and more! Owner, Laura Westmiller invites your call for new location information @  378-7562.

 

bird rock hotel of friday harbor.  after a long winter of detailed reinvention, friday’s historic inn re-opens

for business friday, april 18^th as the all-new bird rock hotel of friday harbor, setting a new standard for san juan island

lodging excellence.  reservations lines are open at 360-378-5848.  please join us for a public open house on

wednesday, may 28^th from 3-7pm with music, snacks and room tours hosted by owners laura and adam Saccio. 

dream, sleep, play, wander, discover…evolve. more information at www.birdrockhotel.com.

 

EVENTS:

 

Kings Market. 

April 17. You are invited to join us at the Grange Hall and taste some outstanding wines from France. Vineyard Brands

in conjunction with Kings Market will present French wines from their portfolio. Included will be Beaucastel Chateaneuf-du-Pape,

Cherrier Sancerre, Perrin Cotes-du-Rhone, and Matrot Chardonnay to name a few. Stan Reitan, wine steward at Kings will be t

here along with a representative from Vineyard Brands and Noble Wines. They will be glad to help you with your wine

tasting experience. There will be special pricing offered to all those in attendance. There is a $5.00 entrance fee which

includes the wine and light appetizers.  We hope to see you there!!

 

SAN JUAN ISLAND LIBRARY. 

 

Thursday April 17 at 7:00 PM Literary Salon at the Library. Drop in to visit with a group of folks who love books,

but don’t want to join a book club. We meet in front of the fireplace on each third Thursday of the month at 7 PM to

discuss books we have been reading. It’s a great way to get ideas for what to read next, or to rave about a favorite. Come check it out!

 

Friday April 18 at 7:00 PM.  Book Discussion - “Eat Pray Love” at the San Juan Island Library.  The San Juan Island

Library Book Club will discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat Pray Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything in Italy, India and Indonesia.”

 

Saturday April 19 at 6:00 PM. Teen Writing Contest Awards Night at the San Juan Island Library. Attend the

tres chic awards ceremony in your most glamorous fashion (or your Northwest regular clothes). The library will announce

the winners in the poetry and short story categories, and unlike the Academy Awards, teen authors will have the opportunity

to read their work to the assembled glitterati.

 

BALLROOM DANCING AT THE GRANGE  Saturday, April 19, 7:30 - 10:30 pm.  $5 donation benefits

Agricultural Resources Committee of San Juan County, www.sjcarc.org.  Rumba Lesson begins at 7:30. 

Music for fox-trot, waltz, swing, cha-cha, samba, rumba, tango, Argentine Tango.  Refreshments.  Sponsored by

Mirabella Skin Care www.mirabellaskincare.com.  For more information contact Mary-Brooke Barger at 378-4250.

San Juan Safaris.  April 19 is opening day for San Juan Safaris.
Daily Whale Watching Wildlife Tours departing from Friday Harbor 1:00. Check in by 12:30 at the office

under Downriggers Restaurant. Reservations highly recommended. 378 1323
 

 

Garuda & I. 

Earring Basics – Learn two different techniques for making beautiful earrings.  Earrings make great  gifts. 

No beading experience needed.  Thursday, April17, 6:00—8:00 

 

Fun with Pearls   Join us to learn how to make this beautiful floating pearl necklace.  Some basic beading skills a plus. 

Saturday, April 19, 10:00—12:00

Stop in the shop to see examples for upcoming classes. You are welcome to bring your own materials or you can

buy what you need from the shop.   All bead tools and boards will be provided for use during the class.  The cost for classes

is 20.00 plus materials.  Classes are limited to 6 people.  Please call The Garuda and I to sign up, 378-3733.

 

Can't make it to a class?  I would be happy to have a class anytime.  Just call the Garuda to schedule 

a time that is  convenient.

 

 

San Juan Community Theatre.
Friday, April 18
Island favorites Uncle Otto (Steve Keys, James Barkshire and Mike Adams)
present a groovin' night of music on the Whittier Stage with special guest
Debbie Nash Strasser.  7:30 p.m. San Juan Community Theatre.  Tickets are
$16 for adults, $8 for student reserved, with $5 student RUSH on available
seats one hour before performance.  378-3210.

Skagit Valley College.  
COMPUTER LIBERATION is NOW HAPPENING at the SAN JUAN CENTER – SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE 
with three computer, one-day workshops completely packed with Word Knowledge from the basics to manuscripts. 
April 21st starts with Beginning Word helping you turn the computer into a document creating marvel and puts you on
 the road to success when it comes to using Word. 
Next, on April 28th you move up a level into Intermediate Word where you learn how to build on your basics skills 
customizing Word at your command. 
Then, on May 12th, we put the power of Manufacturing Your Manuscripts in Word right at your fingertips. If maximizing
 your Word skills is your focus right now, 
then this class is perfect for you! Call or come by to register for these classes at 360.378.3220, San Juan Center, 
221 Weber Way, Friday Harbor.

 

Island Stage Left

presents "Talley's Folly" by Langford Wilson. Set in a dilapidated boathouse

towards the end of the second world  war, two social outcasts  - a German Jewish

accountant and the  daughter of a wealthy and bigoted Missouri family find each other  on 
a summer evening by the river and reveal their secret fears.
Krista Struts and Daniel Mayes pair off in this enchanting romance 
playing Thursdays through Sundays through April 27 at 7:30 (except 
Sunday April 20th at 6:00 at the Fairgrounds on Argyle in the 4H 
building.

 

Friday Harbor Souvenir Company

is having a GRAND REOPENING. Located across the street from Kings Market, 

behind Island Wools and next to the Chamber of Commerce. Please join Sally and

Scooby in celebrating their opening for the new 2008 season on Tuesday,

April 15 from 6pm to 7:30pm. I will be serving wine and cheese.

 

Cynthia's of Course.

Springtime Cooking Classes With Cynthia. Join me for an informative evening and great food.

Classes are @ 6:30pm and cost is $50.00 per class.  For More INFO & Class Location:Cynthia – 317-7178 or  burkepac@centurytel.net     

April 16th – Sushi Demystified –learn how to make professional looking and great tasting sushi

April 23rd–Joy of Soy – acquaint yourself with the many uses of soy products – tofu, tempeh, soybeans

for some healthy alternatives

 

Coldwell Banker.  

Sponsoring a free seminar at the Mullis Fire Station April 17^th from 6-8 pm. Topic;

Making the Transition to Green Living.  Featuring; Steve Hussey.  Light snacks provided.   Contact Leasa

Burch 1 800 451-9054.

 

Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce. 

Tour de Lopez 2008! April 26.  Bicycle tour of Lopez Island. Online registration, www.lopezisland.com. 

Lunch included.  Art show, wine tasting, pancake breakfast, poker ride/walk, restaurant specials.

 

MIRABELLA SKIN CARE 

Facial Exercise Workshop, Saturday April 26 10:30 - 1 pm,  in the Whidbey Island Bank conference room. 
This exciting "Facelift Through Exercise" workshop will be taught by Carolyn Cleaves and is sponsored by Mirabella. 
$130 workshop fee includes a DVD, a Pacing CD and Final CD.  Included also are color photo illustrated flashcards, and a

color illustrated workbook.  The workshop offers complete instructions in technique for doing the exercises for your maximum benefit.  
The following link may provide answers to  some of your questions: http://www.carolynsfacialfitness.com/FAQ%20face%20ex.html  
To register, or for more information, contact Mary-Brooke 378-4250, 425 Argyle Ave, Suite PEST, www.Mirabella.com
 
 
 
PACIFIC CATALYST II, INC.   
The MV Catalyst  is open to the public on Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 2-4pm at the Friday
 Harbor Marina. This is an opportunity to explore this historic former Friday Harbor Labs workboat before she sails 
for the Inside Passage on the 5th for charters in SE Alaska. She’ll be home in the fall for charters in the San Juan Islands.
Check the website: www.pacificcatalyst.com for further history and information.
 

CANOE ISLAND FRENCH CAMP
Now Accepting Registrations: Adult Yoga Weekend on Friday-Sunday, May 16-18  Escape to a private island for the weekend 
Join Kris Lowe, Heart-Filled Yoga instructor (www.heartfilledyoga.com) for morning and evening yoga classes, then sail, kayak swim 
in the heated pool, play tennis, hike or just relax on Canoe Island. Do as much or as little as you choose. This weekend is a 
scholarship fundraiser\ with $55 of the $215 tuition going to the CIF Scholarship Fund. Limited to 25 participants. 
Contact: Connie Jones 360.468.2329 or email info@canoe.org http://www.canoe.org/news/news.html 
(registration form link)

 
 
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
Gallery San Juan 
 has a 20% off sale for custom framing through April 30.  check out our new location 
at 232 A St.,Churchill Corner.  Open daily from 10am-5;30pm and starting April 1 we will be 
open Sundays 11am-4pm.
 
 
Afterglow Spa at Roche Harbor. 
View our new spa menu at www.rocheharbor.com.  Now offering 
our popular Couples Retreat which includes a eucalyptus bath for two and side by side signature massage, 
90 minutes $230.  Try our new Antioxidant Vitamin C Facial, combats premature aging. 90 minutes $130, 
vitamin C ampoule included.  Spring Spa Hours:Thursday – Monday 10 am – 6pm. 360.378.9888
 
Jensen  Shipyard.    
Helped Wanted at Jensen Shipyard!  Family run boatyard seeks full time 
marine mechanic to work on primarily diesel inboard/outboard vessels.  Past service and repair knowledge 
is a must.  Experience with full service boatyard is a plus including but not limited to running heavy machinery, 
bottom painting and operating shop machinery. Salary and benefits DOE.  Submit resume to Jensen Shipyard 
attn: Alisa Schoultz PO Box 666, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 or alisa@jensenshipyard.com
 
Coho Restaurant, 
formerly 120 Nichols,  serving Island grown Pacific cuisine with an international flair 
opens April 11th, 2008.  The restaurant will be operated by Anna Maria de Freitas & David Pass, owners 
of the Harrison House Suites & Tucker House Inn.  Coho’s team of talented chefs have created an exciting 
menu developed around the seasonality of fresh ingredients from the surrounding Islands.  The wines culled from 
the great producers of Washington, Oregon, and California along with a fine selection of international wines will 
complement the food.   Dinner served Friday – Sunday, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Each night the creative team will prepare 
a three course ($35) chef tasting menu offered nightly between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.  Reservations are strongly recommended.   378.6330
 
Arctic Raven Gallery
has new spring hours. We are moving into the season and will be available 
from 10am to 5pm but will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sundays will find us in the gallery from 1
2 noon to 4pm. Fine ivory and whalebone carvings from our month-long journey to Alaska will be featured. 
 
Town of Friday Harbor. 

The Centennial Committee continues to seek events for the Town's Centennial Celebration from August 2008 through 
Labor Day 2009.  If you are interested in sponsoring a special event, activity, publication or program; or would like more 
information, please contact Amy Taylor at amyt@fridayharbor.net 
  
VINNY'S 
NOW open on Sundays. Open 4:30-9:30, Tuesday through Sunday. Weekly seafood specials. Happy Hour from
 4:30-5:30, Tuesday through Friday, with 20 % off appetizers, 10% off martinis, glass wine and beer!
 
 

 

 

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