Topic: Business
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Honors Health Coach Graduates – Gifts Community Scholarship
Written on January 25, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash., Jan. 21, 2020– PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center recently recognized the first group of caregivers earning health coach certification as a result of its Integrated Nutrition Pathways Scholarship program. The program, which awards scholarships to PeaceHealth caregivers to become a certified health coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), is the Continue Reading
Retirement Party
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Burk Gossom is retiring after 40+ years of service and dedication to healthcare on San Juan Island. Please join your friends and neighbors in saying Thank You! January 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the SJI Grange Let’s show our appreciation to Dr. Gossom and say hello to Dr. William House. Bring your Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Announcing – Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island We are back after our beautiful week of snow! Kitchen Sink Dinners. This Thursday, January 23rd from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Cynthia’s Bistro – 65 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to Continue Reading
Why Be a Chamber Member?
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chamber Chat: January 2020 Scott Sluis, Islanders Bank Sr. Loan Officer & Board President of San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce checks in with the January 2020 edition of Chamber Chat: It has come to my attention and that of the Chamber that some people wonder “why be a member of the Chamber?” Well allow Continue Reading
Celebrating 40 Years
Written on January 22, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kings Market will be celebrating its 40th anniversary of the Howard Family owning the store. We will have a special event day happening on the 25th of January. From 11 to 3 we will have giveaways, raffles, face painting, hot dogs and much more. Be sure to check out these old newspaper articles about the Continue Reading
EDC presents Creative Careers Forum
Written on January 17, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This announcement has been updated since it was first published, to include an additional supporting organization… The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites students and career-seekers to their first Creative Careers Forum, a free informative session on working in careers such as design, applied and performing arts, architecture and more on Saturday, February Continue Reading
Late Start for Islanders Bank
Written on January 14, 2020 at 7:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Due to inclement weather, Islanders Bank branches will open at 10:00 am on January 15th. Night Drop is available for deposits. ATM is available for withdrawals. Stay safe and thank you for understanding.
Continuity and Emergency Planning
Written on January 14, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County DEM is hosting a one day no-cost training on continuity and emergency planning for small businesses. When disasters strike, small and medium sized businesses often endure the worst of the impacts. In the islands, our geographic isolation and economic reliance on a few key industries make the challenge even greater. This no-cost Continue Reading
Chamber Member of the Month
Written on January 13, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month for January is: Vic’s Drive-In Vic’s Drive-In is a classic drive-in restaurant. Founded in 1958 Vic’s enters its 62nd year as the longest operating restaurant in Friday Harbor. Offering a familiar yet often creative menu of quick serve food – Vic’s takes pride Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on December 24, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Sheila Martin… Dear Ashley and Market Place, I would like to say thank for all that you have done for my cause in feeding families in need. I put the advent calendar out on FH Rants and Raves and it garnered little interest. Continue Reading
Griffin Bay Bookstore Award Announcement
Written on December 19, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Laura Norris and Griffin Bay Bookstore are lucky winners of one of James Patterson’s $500 Holiday Bonus awards. All across the country, 500 booksellers from Maine to California, Florida to the Dakotas, were each awarded the special bonus, 100 of them going bookstores specializing in children’s literature or with an outstanding children’s collection. This award Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Real Estate Tips
Written on December 16, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with more real estate tips and information for you… Custom Construction or Buy Existing and Remodel? In the current market it is much more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to purchase new or custom construction. Why is that? The costs of materials and labor did not Continue Reading
Chardonnay Shopping
Written on December 14, 2019 at 12:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another video in her San Juan Island Lifestyle series… This video features our Chardonnay Shopping event. Shop local!
Change your luck on Friday, the 13th!
Written on December 12, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join Cotton Cotton Cotton, Island Studios and Friday Harbor Chocolates for our Friday the 13th Holiday Open House from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. We will be offering refreshments from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM along with special holiday pricing. Cotton Cotton Cotton will have a special sale – 25% off entire store (excluding Continue Reading
New Digs for SJ Oriental Medicine
Written on December 12, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
After 20 years at 50 web Street in downtown Friday Harbor, Sandy Richard has moved the San Juan Oriental Medicine Clinic out to 517 Douglas Road. The clinic will be up and running this week and looking forward to seeing new and old patients.
Glass Artist Darleen Nixon Demonstrates Her Craft at Island Studios Trunk Show
Written on November 23, 2019 at 6:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island studios will be featuring glass artist Darleen Nixon… Join Island Studios on Friday, November 29 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at 270 Spring Street in Friday Harbor for a holiday trunk show featuring beautiful glass jewelry and fun, functional glass pieces for your home created by Darleen Nixon of Nixon Art Glass. Find the Continue Reading
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Honors Health Coach Graduates – Gifts Community Scholarship
Written on January 25, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash., Jan. 21, 2020– PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center recently recognized the first group of caregivers earning health coach certification as a result of its Integrated Nutrition Pathways Scholarship program. The program, which awards scholarships to PeaceHealth caregivers to become a certified health coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), is the Continue Reading
Retirement Party
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Burk Gossom is retiring after 40+ years of service and dedication to healthcare on San Juan Island. Please join your friends and neighbors in saying Thank You! January 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the SJI Grange Let’s show our appreciation to Dr. Gossom and say hello to Dr. William House. Bring your Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Announcing – Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island We are back after our beautiful week of snow! Kitchen Sink Dinners. This Thursday, January 23rd from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Cynthia’s Bistro – 65 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to Continue Reading
Why Be a Chamber Member?
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chamber Chat: January 2020 Scott Sluis, Islanders Bank Sr. Loan Officer & Board President of San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce checks in with the January 2020 edition of Chamber Chat: It has come to my attention and that of the Chamber that some people wonder “why be a member of the Chamber?” Well allow Continue Reading
Celebrating 40 Years
Written on January 22, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kings Market will be celebrating its 40th anniversary of the Howard Family owning the store. We will have a special event day happening on the 25th of January. From 11 to 3 we will have giveaways, raffles, face painting, hot dogs and much more. Be sure to check out these old newspaper articles about the Continue Reading
EDC presents Creative Careers Forum
Written on January 17, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This announcement has been updated since it was first published, to include an additional supporting organization… The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites students and career-seekers to their first Creative Careers Forum, a free informative session on working in careers such as design, applied and performing arts, architecture and more on Saturday, February Continue Reading
Late Start for Islanders Bank
Written on January 14, 2020 at 7:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Due to inclement weather, Islanders Bank branches will open at 10:00 am on January 15th. Night Drop is available for deposits. ATM is available for withdrawals. Stay safe and thank you for understanding.
Continuity and Emergency Planning
Written on January 14, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County DEM is hosting a one day no-cost training on continuity and emergency planning for small businesses. When disasters strike, small and medium sized businesses often endure the worst of the impacts. In the islands, our geographic isolation and economic reliance on a few key industries make the challenge even greater. This no-cost Continue Reading
Chamber Member of the Month
Written on January 13, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month for January is: Vic’s Drive-In Vic’s Drive-In is a classic drive-in restaurant. Founded in 1958 Vic’s enters its 62nd year as the longest operating restaurant in Friday Harbor. Offering a familiar yet often creative menu of quick serve food – Vic’s takes pride Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on December 24, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Sheila Martin… Dear Ashley and Market Place, I would like to say thank for all that you have done for my cause in feeding families in need. I put the advent calendar out on FH Rants and Raves and it garnered little interest. Continue Reading
Griffin Bay Bookstore Award Announcement
Written on December 19, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Laura Norris and Griffin Bay Bookstore are lucky winners of one of James Patterson’s $500 Holiday Bonus awards. All across the country, 500 booksellers from Maine to California, Florida to the Dakotas, were each awarded the special bonus, 100 of them going bookstores specializing in children’s literature or with an outstanding children’s collection. This award Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Real Estate Tips
Written on December 16, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with more real estate tips and information for you… Custom Construction or Buy Existing and Remodel? In the current market it is much more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to purchase new or custom construction. Why is that? The costs of materials and labor did not Continue Reading
Chardonnay Shopping
Written on December 14, 2019 at 12:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another video in her San Juan Island Lifestyle series… This video features our Chardonnay Shopping event. Shop local!
Change your luck on Friday, the 13th!
Written on December 12, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join Cotton Cotton Cotton, Island Studios and Friday Harbor Chocolates for our Friday the 13th Holiday Open House from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. We will be offering refreshments from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM along with special holiday pricing. Cotton Cotton Cotton will have a special sale – 25% off entire store (excluding Continue Reading
New Digs for SJ Oriental Medicine
Written on December 12, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
After 20 years at 50 web Street in downtown Friday Harbor, Sandy Richard has moved the San Juan Oriental Medicine Clinic out to 517 Douglas Road. The clinic will be up and running this week and looking forward to seeing new and old patients.
Glass Artist Darleen Nixon Demonstrates Her Craft at Island Studios Trunk Show
Written on November 23, 2019 at 6:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island studios will be featuring glass artist Darleen Nixon… Join Island Studios on Friday, November 29 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at 270 Spring Street in Friday Harbor for a holiday trunk show featuring beautiful glass jewelry and fun, functional glass pieces for your home created by Darleen Nixon of Nixon Art Glass. Find the Continue Reading