G’day, Friday…

The leaves are just hangin' in there...the colors around the island are beautiful, whether they're on the branches or on the ground this week....

Looks like we can finally relax this weekend….(stretch)(yawn)(scratch). Here’s a little bit of what’s up in the next few days:

• There is music in Town tonight – the Rumor Mill has The One More Time Band (and dancing!) tonight, and The Polecats with bluegrass tomorrow for a Saturday night in Town….

A meeting of the Gails - Gail Hyland dropped in to Cotton Cotton Cotton last weekend & got to meet store owner Gail Schnee (left)...

• It’s not Victoria’s secret – she wants everybody to know:

Workshop on Business Planning & Financing
360-378-2906 – http://www.sanjuansedc.org/classes.htm
Monday, November 8 from 9:00-11:00
Learn about a variety of business financing options available from traditional and alternative agencies and lenders, during a Business Financing Seminar presented by the San Juan County Economic Development Council. The event will be held at the Mullis Street Fire Hall, 1011 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor.

Attendees will meet representatives from financing agencies, including the SBA, the USDA, EFACWA, the Northwest Women’s Business Center, local lenders and more — over eight representatives will attend. Participants will leave the seminar knowing which program will best suit their businesses needs.

Topics will include local, state and federal loan and grant resources, loan requirements, the recent expansion of federal funding through federal and state agencies, export financing assistance, alternative financing options, hiring incentives and other services available to assist businesses.

The EDC thanks San Juan County, the Town of Friday Harbor and the Ports of Friday Harbor and Lopez for supporting our Business Financing Seminar.

Drop by and see Nancy at the Toy Box...and - you don't HAVE to wait till next weekend!

• It’s a week away, but plan now! Nancy & David have more:

The Toy Box is hosting a celebration as part of the first national Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, from 10AM to 5:30 PM. We will announce The Best Toys for Kids Award list! Enjoy free cookies and surprise drawings for purchase discounts and discover The Best Toys for Kids.  The Toy Box, 20 First Street, Friday Harbor.

• Marta says there’s still a week left, to sign up (everyone I know over the past six years who has done this says it is VERY valuable….):

Leadership San Juan Islands announces that preparation for Class VII is underway… Applications and information can be found on the web at the website and the deadline to submit applications is November 12.

If you are interested in participating, sponsoring, or getting more information about this dynamic Leadership program please contact Marta Nielson at 360-376-2786 or visit the LSJI website.

Mocha at the Bean - it's either pretty good coffee or good pretty coffee. Coffee by Eric, artwork by Khali.

• The Boys Scouts are doing a good deed this weekend at the Historical Museum – this should look really good when they’re done! Here’s more from Diane Timm:

The Boy Scouts will be doing a community service project at the Historical Museum this Sunday beginning 11am. The museum has several farm implements that were donated over the years and the grasses are growing up making it difficult for display.  The boys will spread weed block and gravel over a prepared site and move the implements onto the new site for display.  The project will take a good part of the day and the museum will host a lunch for them.

Caitlin

• It happens for everyone…this week it was Caitlin Greenway‘s 21st birthday, so she met up with a bunch of friends at Haley’s for the big day – Happy Birthday, Caitlin!

• Come eat breakfast at the Senior Center! Kurt has more:

Sunday, November 7, from 9:00am to noon
Pancake Breakfast with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and all the pancakes you can eat! In the Mullis Community Senior Center Dining Room, 589 Nash St., Friday Harbor. Proceeds benefit the Center’s Senior Lunch program.

It's nice to meet up with your friends for your birthday down at Haley's...

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