Care-a-Van Free Health Screening
2026-03-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

WA State Dept. of Revenue Representatives
2026-03-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, 476 Market Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Individuals and families may receive up to $1,330 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Need help filing? Representatives will be here to walk you through it. No appointment needed.
Wed. March 11th from 10:00am – 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the JLSFRC.

New Day Recovery Café
2026-03-11 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-13 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-17 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-18 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-19 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-20 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-24 14:00 - 19:00 and 8 more dates | New Day Recovery Café, 485 Elsworth Ave, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Join us for a cup of coffee and a warm meal in a safe space. The Café provides the kind of resources and relationships that provide stability and healing. We recognize that recovery is at the root of growth and healing.
Hours
Tuesday – Friday
2:00pm – 7:00pm
🍲 Dinner is served at 5pm on Tuesdays through Fridays.
Special Events

New member introductions are Wednesdays at 2pm and 6pm.
Join Gabriel from the library every other Wednesday from 4-5:30

Our Guiding Principles

To create a safe community in which all are valued, we will strive to:
Connect with love in ourselves and others
Show respect
Cultivate compassion
Practice forgiveness
Encourage growth
Give back

Member Agreements

Drug and alcohol free space
Attend a Recovery circle once a week
Help Out

Baby Toddler Time
2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:30 | San Juan Island Library, 1010 Guard St, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Join us every Thursday from 10:00am – 11:30am in the San Juan Island Library meeting room. Each week, we dive into fun activities like playing, reading, rhyming, and singing, all while enjoying some social time and play. It’s a fantastic opportunity to support your little one’s development in a lively and engaging environment. See you there!

Screen Free 2nd Saturday
2026-03-14 10:30 - 11:30 | The Whale Museum, 62 1st St N., Friday Harbor, 98250, United States
Screen-Free Saturday is Back! Join us for our next Screen-Free Saturday, this time hosted by the Whale Museum! Swap screens for sea life and real-life connection. 🐳💙
📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ 10:30–11:30 AM
📍 The Whale Museum | 62 1st St N., Friday Harbor
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Islanders of all ages welcome!
Enjoy organized activities together — then stick around for free time to explore the museum with family and friends.
Questions?
📞 (360) 378-5246
📧 emmajeanc@jlsfrc.org

Rain or Shine Outdoor Playgroup
2026-03-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-30 10:30 - 11:30 | San Juan County Fairgrounds, 849 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, 98250, United States
Let’s get outside and have some fun! Join our Rain or Shine Outdoor Playgroups! These playgroups are for little islanders from ages 0-5 years of age and their siblings are welcome, of course! Caregivers join together to play with their littles and to enjoy the camaraderie and fun that accompanies getting outside.
All playgroups happen on Mondays from 10:30am – 11:30am.
We hope to see you there!

Grandparent Support Group
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 | New Day Recovery Café, 485 Elsworth Ave, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren? The Family Resource Center has a support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren. Meet with other grandparents who have the same concerns, needs, and experiences that you have. It is a great place to meet and learn from other grandparents in similar situations.
Join us as we grow the program that seeks to provide access to local and state resources. It gives you a chance to talk with others and explore solutions.
We will meet on the third Tuesday of the month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Lunch is provided and is free of charge.
Location:
New Day Recovery Café
485 Elsworth Ave
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Jen DeShon at p2p@jlsfrc.org or call 360-378-5246; 360-622-0326 (cell)

Library Services
2026-03-18 15:30 - 17:30 | New Day Recovery Café, 485 Elsworth Ave, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Join Gabriel, a Spanish and English speaker, at the New Day Recovery Café every other Wednesday from 4:00pm – 5:30pm. He will help people sign up for library cards and answer questions about the library and their services. Additionally, he brings books, games, and videos that people may borrow and take home, if they have a library card.

Realities of Otherhood: a group for Dads and Non-Birthing Parents
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Price Building, 265 Price Street, Friday Harbor, 98250, United States
Join Realities of Otherhood: A group for Dads and Non-Birthing Parents. This is a welcoming space for self-identifying dads, foster/kinship parents, guardians, and parents-to-be to connect, learn, and grow together.
🗓 3rd Thursday of each month
🕕 6 PM
📍 Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center
Whether you’re expecting your first baby or parenting a five-year-old, this group offers support, education, and community around perinatal mental health and parenting.
💚 Questions?
📩 info@jlsfrc.org
| ☎️ (360) 378-5246

P2P In-Person Support Group
2026-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Medio Cafe, 680 Spring St, Friday Harbor, 98250, United States
P2P (Parent to Parent) in-person support group. Second and Fourth Mondays of every month, 12pm-1pm at Medio Café. ** MARCH ONLY
