Pelindaba Lavender will open a new store and product gallery in Santa Rosa, Calif.’s Montgomery Village Shopping Center on Oct. 23. The new location follows a brief trial period at the Santa Rosa’s Downtown Market during which the store’s proprietors, Art and Ruth Woolsey, introduced Pelindaba Lavender to the local community.
Dr. Bo Turnage, practicing general dentistry in Friday Harbor, has completed a continuing education program in Southern California at Loma Linda University.
The Northwest Workforce Council is recruiting individuals over the age of 55 who are interested in part- or full-time employment. The Senior Community Service Employment Program has available enrollment for seniors with paid training opportunities in San Juan County. Applicants must be over the age of 55, and meet the low-income guideline set by the state. Training is offered through collaboration with local non-profit agencies in all three counties, and participants are paid $8.55 per hour.
Jane K. Fox, a first-year multimedia reporter at The Journal, won first place and third place for multimedia stories she produced for SanJuanJournal.com, in the state press association’s annual contest. It’s the first time The Journal has entered, and won, in the online categories of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspapers Contest. The contest judged work produced from 2009-10. Some 2,491 entries from 77 newspapers were submitted and judged by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association.
How many times have you wondered where you can find items available on San Juan Island? “The Style” is being staged as an opportunity for businesses to showcase the variety of merchandise available here.
Lori Williams of Island Aesthetic Design on San Juan Island is marking her business’s fifth anniversary — and her second anniversary as a general contractor — with a new website and a 10 percent discount on services. Williams’ website address is www.DesignBuildKitchensandBaths.com.
How many times have you wondered where you can find items available on San Juan Island? “The Style” is being created as an opportunity for businesses to showcase the variety of merchandise available here.
Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join instructor Victoria Compton to learn more about social media and SIM — social influence marketing.
Do you have an idea for a new business? Do you already own a small business? The Lopez Island Family Resource Center’s fall Small Business Class will be held on Mondays, 5:15-7:15 p.m., in the Lopez Island Library beginning Sept. 27. The class is open to all San Juan County residents.
Mirabella Skin Care is introducing a new concept in skin care to San Juan Island. Beginning Sept. 23, owner Mary-Brooke Barger will begin hosting “Tech Thursdays,” reflecting a growing trend found in progressive, urban skin centers.
‘Ewe want to race?’ Mindy Hagen wrote the winning caption in the Journal’s Daily Photo Caption contest for Aug. 21, at the San Juan County Fair. She can claim her prize at The Journal office, 640 Mullis St., Friday Harbor. Or call 360-378-5696.
‘Where did my horse go?’ Hayden Mayer wrote the winning caption in the Journal’s Daily Photo Caption contest for Aug. 20, at the San Juan County Fair. Hayden can claim a prize at The Journal office, 640 Mullis St., Friday Harbor. Or call 360-378-5696.
‘Focus, young grasshopper.’ Clinton Gauthier wrote the winning caption in the Journal’s Daily Photo Caption contest for Aug. 19, at the San Juan County Fair. He can claim his prize at The Journal office, 640 Mullis St., Friday Harbor. Or call 360-378-5696.