Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center

DSHS Mobile Van
2025-03-24 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-26 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-01 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-03 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-09 12:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-11 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, 476 Market Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
The DSHS Mobile van is returning to Friday Harbor on December 1st & 3rd!
Apply for:
✅ Cash Assistance
✅ Food Assistance
✅ Medical Assistance
✅ Medicare Savings Program
You can also:
✔️Drop off paperwork
✔️Complete an Eligibility Review
✔️Complete a Mid-Certification Review
✔️Make Changes to an Existing Case
🗓️Times:
MONDAY 12/01/2025: 12:30PM – 4:30PM
WEDNESDAY 12/03/2025: 8:00AM – 11:00AM
📍Location:
Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center
476 Market Street, Friday Harbor

Community Baby Shower
2025-04-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Mullis Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, 98250, United States
Expecting a little one or thinking about growing your family? Join us for an afternoon filled with giveaways, workshops, snacks, and resources to support you on your journey into parenthood!
When: Sunday, April 6th
Where: Mullis Center
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
What to Expect:
Workshops on prenatal nutrition, babywearing, bathtub swim lessons, pelvic floor care, perinatal anxiety tools & more!
Giveaways & Raffles – Win must-have baby gear!
Live harp music by Chase Anderson for a relaxing touch
Meet local providers offering valuable resources for new & expecting parents
Face painting, belly & clay imprints for a fun keepsake!
Kids play space so little ones can join in on the fun!
The workshops currently scheduled are:
2:15- Cooking demonstration: Pre & Post Natal Nutrition with Erin Schuldt
2:45 – Bathtub swim lessons with Amy Wynn
3:15 – Baby Wear with Lauren Wall
3:45 – Pelvic Floor Care with Michelle Stringer, Rooted PT
4:15 – Perinatal Anxiety Tools with Dolly Sundstrom
4:45 – Yoga Session with Mariana Malki
This event is made possible by our amazing community partners, donors, and sponsors who are dedicated to supporting new and expecting families. Thank you to our community partners for making this event possible.
Funding Partners:
Molina Health Care
Peace Health
DCYF & Perinatal Support Washington
Donors:
Downriggers
Kings
Griffin Bay Bookstore
San Juan Brewery
SJI Food Coop
Island Roots Salon
Peace Island Volunteers
Peace Island Medical Center

Screen-Free Week Challenge
2025-05-05 08:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-06 08:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-07 08:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-08 08:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-09 08:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-10 08:00 - 20:00 | Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, 476 Market Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Be one of the first 35 families to sign up for the official “Friday Harbor Screen-Free Challenge” and you’ll get to participate in tons of fun, no-cost screen-free activities from May 5th – May 10th! Sign up here: https://jlsfrc.org/screen-free-week
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
🔖📵Save this post for a full schedule of SCREEN FREE WEEK Activities! SIGN UP here: https://jlsfrc.org/screen-free-week/
📅 Monday, May 5
☀️ Afterschool Activity: Cooking with Kristen – Tacos for Cinco de Mayo
⌚3:30pm
📍The Grange
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making delicious tacos with Kristen!
🌘 Evening Activity: Teen-Led Trivia Night
⌚5:30pm
📍Location TBA
Test your knowledge with trivia created and hosted by local teens.
Sponsors: Whale Museum, SJI Library
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📅 Tuesday, May 6
☀️Afterschool Activity: Survival Skills – Outdoor Shelter Building with Nathan
⌚3:30pm
📍Jackson’s Beach
Learn to build a shelter using natural materials—perfect for adventurous kids!
🌘 Evening Activity: Get Caught Reading
⌚ 5:00pm-6:00pm
📍Your Home
A volunteer may stop by with fun prizes for kids who are caught reading at home!
Sponsors: NW Resilience, JLSFRC, SJI Library
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📅 Wednesday, May 7
☀️Afterschool Activity: LEGO League at the Library
⌚2:00pm–4:00pm
📍SJI Library
Drop in to build, create, and play with LEGOs!
⭐ Bonus Activity: Bowling at JP’s
⌚2:00pm–3:30pm
📍JP’s Restaurant & Bar
Enjoy some lanes and laughs with family bowling time.
Sponsors: SJI Library, JP’s Restaurant & Bar, JLSFRC
🌘 Evening Activity: Community Reading Night
⌚5:30pm
📍 Friday Harbor Elementary School
Join friends and neighbors for read-alouds and book sharing.
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📅 Thursday, May 8
☀️Afterschool Activity: Learn About Echolocation
⌚3:30pm
📍Whale Museum
Discover how whales use sound to “see” underwater in this fun, educational activity.
🌘 Evening Activity: Nature Walk with the Land Bank
⌚5:30pm
📍Linde Park (Redtail Trail)
Enjoy an easy nature walk guided by Margo from the Land Bank.
Sponsors: Skagit Valley College, San Juan County Land Bank
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📅 Friday, May 9
☀️Community Potluck & Art Craft
⌚2:00pm-4:00pm
📍Location: Linde Park
Bring a dish and enjoy a meal with us!
Sponsors: JLSFRC, Alchemy Arts Center
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📅 Saturday, May 10
☀️YAAS Family Fun Day
⌚12:00pm-2:00pm
📍Location: Linde Park
Join YAAS! for an afternoon of fun and games for the entire family!
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Thank you to our sponsors and community partners for making this event possible!
SPONSORED IN PART BY: San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and Washington State Healthcare Authority
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Alchemy Arts Center, FHES PTO, JP’s Restaurant & Bar, Nathan Donnelly, San Juan County Land Bank, San Juan Island Library, Skagit Valley College, Stocker Foundation, Whale Museum
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Horario en Español
📅Lunes 5 de mayo
Actividad después de la escuela: Cocinando con Kristen – Tacos por el Cinco de Mayo
⌚3:30 pm
📍Ubicación en el Grange.
¡Celebra el Cinco de Mayo hacienda deliciosos tacos con Kristen!
🌘 Actividad nocturna: Noche de trivia dirigida por adolescentes.
⌚ 5:30 pm
Ubicación Por determinar. Ponga a prueba sus conocimientos con trivia creadas y presentadas por adolescentes locales.
Patrocinadores: Museo de la Ballena, Biblioteca SJI

📅 Martes 6 de mayo
☀️Actividad después de la escuela: Habilidades de supervivencia – Construcción de refugios al aire libre con Nathan.
⌚3:30 pm.
📍Jackson’s Beach. Aprenda a construir un refugio con materiales naturales, ¡perfecto para niños aventureros!
⭐ Actividad adicional: ¡Déjate atrapar leyendo!
📍En tu casa. Un voluntario puede pasar con divertidos premios para los niños que son atrapados leyendo en casa!
Patrocinadores: NW Resilience, JLSFRC, Biblioteca SJI

📅 Miércoles 7 de mayo
☀️Actividad extraescolar: Liga LEGO en la biblioteca
⌚2:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m
📍. Biblioteca SJI ¡Acércate para construir, crear y jugar con LEGO!
⭐ Actividad adicional: Boliche en JP’s
⌚2:00 p.m. a 3:30 p.m
📍. JP’s Boliche. Disfrute de algunas pistas y risas con tiempo de bolos en familia.
Patrocinadores: Biblioteca SJI, JP’s Restaurant, JLSFRC
🌘 Actividad nocturna: Noche de lectura comunitaria.
⌚ 5:30 pm.
📍 Escuela Primaria.Únase a amigos y vecinos para leer en voz alta y compartir libros.

📅 Jueves 8 de mayo
☀️Actividad después de la escuela: Aprenda sobre las ballenas.
⌚3:30 pm
📍Museo de Ballenas. Descubra cómo las ballenas usan el sonido para “ver” bajo el agua en esta actividad divertida y educativa.
🌘 Actividad nocturna: Caminata por la naturaleza con Land Bank.
⌚ 5:30 pm.
Oficina del Land Bank. Disfrute de una divertida exploración al aire libre.
Patrocinadores: Skagit Valley College, Land Bank del Condado de San Juan

📅 Viernes, 9 de mayo
☀️Comida comunitaria y actividad artística:
⌚ 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m
📍 Ubicación: Linde Park ¡Traiga un platillo y disfrute de una comida con nosotros!
Patrocinadores: JLSFRC y Alchemy Arts Center.

📅 Sábado 10 de mayo
☀ Día de diversión familiar de YAAS.
⌚12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
📍 Ubicación: Linde Park ¡Únase a YAAS! para una tarde de diversión y juegos para toda la familia. ️

Family Fun Day with YAAS!
2025-05-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Linde Park, 565 Carter Ave, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 12–2 PM at Linde Park for an afternoon of fun, games, and community connection!
YAAS!, a social group for people with disabilities, will be hosting family-friendly field games for all ages and abilities—come play!
🌭 Feeling hungry? Grab a hotdog from Kiwanis—a portion of proceeds goes to support YAAS!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come enjoy some good old-fashioned fun in the park!

JLSFRC Closed
2025-05-19, 2025-06-19, 2025-11-27, 2025-11-28, 2025-12-24, 2025-12-25, 2026-01-01, 2026-01-19 | Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, 476 Market Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
The Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center is closed. We will see you again during regular business hours.

Closed 9am - 1pm
2025-05-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, 476 Market Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
The JLSFRC office will be closed on Monday, May 19th from 9am – 1pm for a staff training.

Back to School Pop Up Medical Clinic
2025-08-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Price Building, 265 Price Street, Friday Harbor, 98250, United States
Join us for a Pop-Up Medical Clinic on August 6 from 3–6 PM at 265 Price St., brought to you by Peace Island Medical Health, San Juan Island EMS EMTs, San Juan Island Library, and the San Juan County Health Department.
Available services include:
✅ Sports physicals for students
✅ Vaccines for uninsured individuals and all children
✅ Blood pressure screenings
✅ Blood glucose testing
✅ Connections to local resources and more
This is a great opportunity to check important health items off your back-to-school list and connect with community resources, all in one place.
📍 August 6 | 3–6 PM
📍 265 Price St., Friday Harbor
Questions? Call (360) 378-5246

YAAS! at the San Juan County Fair
2025-08-14 10:00 - 2025-08-17 21:00 | San Juan County Fairgrounds, 849 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, 98250, United States
🎡YAAS! is headed back to the San Juan County Fair—and this year’s theme is: True to Our Roots and Into the Future! Don’t miss this year’s awesome raffle! Tickets are $5 and the proceeds support YAAS!’s annual trip to Camp Horizon.
🎟️ Raffle Prizes:
🐟 25 lbs of wild-caught salmon from Bristol Bay, donated by James Crichton
🧖‍♀️ A 2-night stay + 60-minute massage at Earthbox Inn & Spa donated by Laura Saccio
Come visit our booth to see a one-of-a-kind family tree featuring island pioneer families at the roots and today’s youth branching into the future. You can even add your name and photo to the tree! 🌳
🎒 Free school supply bags will be handed out, including a mini notebook, pencil, eraser, sharpener, and ruler—just what you need to kick off the school year! Snap a pic with your bag and stick your picture on the big tree!

25th Anniversary Party
2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Brickworks, 150 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, 98250, United States
🎈🎊 We’re turning 25—and you’re invited to the party!
📅 Sunday, September 14th, 2025
⌚ 2 pm -4 pm
📍 Brickworks: 150 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
What’s Happening:
🎯 Games & Prizes for both kids and adults
🍥 Cupcakes, cookies, and delicious appetizers to enjoy
🎂 Cake walk & birthday hats for everyone in the spirit
🎨 Hands-on fun with Alchemy – Bring your own T-shirt or tote bag and create a custom design to take home
…And so much more!
Bring the whole family, your friends, and your party spirit—let’s make this milestone celebration one to remember!

Care-a-Van Free Health Screening
2025-10-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-03 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, 476 Market Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Free Walk-In Community Health Screenings at the Care-a-Van! No appointment needed — just stop by! Patients will be seen on a first come, first served basis.

03/11/2026
10:00AM – 2:00PM
Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center- Baby Room: 476 Market Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Here’s what’s available:
Blood pressure & vision screenings (ages 3+)
Blood glucose (ages 12+)
A1C testing (ages 35+)
BMI & telehealth (ages 2+)
Mental health screenings (ages 12+)
Health & vaccine education for all ages

Care-a-Van services are available to anyone, regardless of whether you have insurance….but if you do have insurance please bring proof.

Posada Navideña Medical Pop-Up
2025-12-02 15:00 - 18:30 | Mullis Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, 98250, United States
Please join us for our Posada Navideña celebration! There will be a medical pop-up, raffle, prizes, piñata, and delicious food.
🪅December 2nd
🪅3 PM – 6:30 PM
🪅At The Mullis Center
The medical pop-up will include:
🔹Vaccines for the uninsured, kids vaccines ages 0 – 18
🔹Simple screenings– blood sugar, etc.
🔹Connect with various medical & community resources including colorectal health for men and women
