Etsy workshop and support group
The Etsy workshop and support group meets Sunday, May 26, 3 – 5 p.m. at the Slow Art Studio & Bindery on 1008 B Dill Road.
Etsy is an established, comprehensive and affordable way to sell handmade arts and crafts and vintage items online. If you already have a shop, this could be a good time to get some work done on it with like-minded folks, say organizers.
Practitioners come together at Healing Energy Arts of Lopez
Healing Energy Arts of Lopez, aka HEAL, is an alternative and complementary healthcare clinic that opened its doors in late August 2010. Julienne Battalia, the co-owner of Lopez Massageworks (since 1989), joined forces with Deborah Boneville and other practitioners from Wellspring Massage to create a holistic health center for Lopez Island.
EDC offers workshop on marketing on a shoestring
Need to get the word out about your business, but don’t have a big marketing budget? The San Juan County Economic Development Council will host a workshop on how to market your business inexpensively and effectively on Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Orcas Island Library community room.
Economic Development Council's free financing workshop
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Monday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the community room of the San Juan Island Library in Friday Harbor.
A love of fitness and the community
Kira Gates is a runner, its somethings she has loved since she was a girl. But now it is more than just a hobby. Gates put her interest in exercise in the forefront of her life when she accepted the position of certified personal trainer at the new Island Body and Fitness.
Fudge ladies of Lopez Island keep smiling
Pumpkin pecan, blackberry, pistachio, caramel apple pie and red velvet are fall favors. During Christmastime, its candy cane, eggnog and cranberry orange fudge that you find under the counter of the Just Heavenly Fudge Factory.
New location for Ye Scurvy Dogs
The smell of freshly cooked burgers, fries, fish and chips, coffee, and cookies made from scratch drift from the door of Ye Scurvy Dogs - Home Port restaurant, located at the ferry landing.
Marrett picked to replace Jacobson at Visitors Bureau
Friday Harbor's Barbara Marrett has worn many hats in three decades on San Juan Island. Add communications manager to the list.
Sandy Mackie joins the Common Sense Alliance
Common Sense Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of Sandy Mackie, a leading land use attorney of the Perkins Coie Law Offices, Seattle, to its team of professionals: including practicing attorneys, civil engineers, licensed and certified hydrologists, geologists, and business leaders.
Disaster assistance for small businesses
San Juan County is one of 35 Washington counties and eight neighboring Oregon counties, now eligible for small, nonfarm businesses to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
New owners of The Bay Cafe
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of the Lopez Island community. Upon our first visit to “The Bay” we knew it was a special place and the perfect setting to fulfill a longtime dream of owning our own restaurant.
