Business news around San Juan Island…

There are some things you’ll want to check out in the next few weeks:

• Aaron at the Palace Theatre says he’ll be going to the winter schedule next week, with only one showing on weekdays & two on weekends. meanwhile, the new movies this week (starting today) are Blind Side (with Sandy Bullock, who most islanders have been in love with since she & Nicole came & filmed Practical Magic here), and The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

• At The Naked Bean, Billy tells me he just started winter hours – open each day from 7am to 5pm. Just had one of his scones – they rock! Swing by & get yours before they sell out. Quick.

• And…Bakery San Juan has gone a couple of months closed on Mondays, but has decided to open back up – so next week, Mark & the crew will be open Mondays!

Go to the spa!!!!

• Speaking of winter hours, Afterglow Spa in Roche Harbor has new hours for the winter, now open Thursdays – Sundays 10 am – 5 pm.

• Tonight (Friday) at Lavendera Day Spa from 6:30pm to 8pm, drop by for an evening of free massage. Anyone who attends will be welcome to receive a free 15 minute massage by one of our highly trained and experienced massage practitioners. Our staff will be on hand to discuss the health benefits of body work and give tips on how to care for your aching muscles or injuries at home. In addition, each guest will receive a coupon for $10 off our already discounted local prices for their next 60 or 90 minute treatment. Step in from the cold and warm up with a toasty beverage and comforting massage!

• Thanksgiving plans – if you’re eating out:

The Front Street Ale House will be open for Thanksgiving from noon till 5, serving most regular menu items as well as a delicious home cooked turkey dinner with all the fixings!

Go to the Coho!

Thanksgiving Dinner at Coho Restaurant – Coho will present a traditional dinner including your choice of Roasted Pork Belly with a Potato Pancake and Cranberry Marmalade or Corn Fritters with Wilted Mizuna & Maple Syrup; Roasted Yam Soup and a Mixed Green Salad; Smoked Turkey, Turkey Confit or True Cod served with all the fixings; and for dessert – Pumpkin Ice Cream Cake, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie or Dutch Apple Pie with Cinnamon Ice Cream.  Six Courses with optional wine pairing (five wines). Dinner $45/person and $25/person for the wine pairing.  Dinner Served 3 – 8:30 p.m. Call 378.6330 for reservations.

Other places that are open:
The Bluff, Friday Harbor House
The Doctor’s Office
Lime Kiln Cafe’ (Roche Harbor)

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