Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center

New Day Recovery Café
2026-09-09 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-10 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-11 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-15 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-16 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-17 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-18 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-22 14:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 3 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

Library Services
2026-09-09 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-09-23 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.

Middle School Summer Hangout
2026-09-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-09-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-09-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Price Building, 265 Price Street, Friday Harbor, 98250, United States
Looking for a laid-back, fun space for middle schoolers this summer? We’ve got you covered.
🗓 Starting July 1
📍 265 Price Street
⏰ Wednesdays, 4:00–5:30 PM
Come hang out, play games, spend time outdoors, and grab some snacks. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space to connect with friends and make new ones.
To learn more, email emmajeanc@jlsfrc.org

Baby Toddler Time
2026-09-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-24 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 Saturday
2026-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, 476 Market Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Ready to unplug and let your weekend take flight?
Join us for Screen Free 2nd Saturday with our community partner QuARK (Quite Alright Kites)! We’ll have a brief conversation about kite culture around the globe and receive some tips on how to ride the winds like a pro. Bring your own kite or fly one of ours!
This month, we’re heading to South Beach to go fly a kite. Islanders of all ages are invited to come enjoy fresh air, beach time, and screen-free fun together.
Saturday, September 12
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
South Beach
All ages welcome
Bring your family, bring a friend, and come spend a screen-free Saturday by the sea!

Rain or Shine Outdoor Playgroup
2026-09-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-28 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!

P2P Walking Support Group
2026-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Linde Park, 565 Carter Ave, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Join us from 12pm – 1pm for a P2P (Parent to Parent) Walking Support Group. Walk with us around the fields for a supportive, fun, & social outing. Everyone is Welcome!

0-3 Drop In Playgroup
2026-09-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, 476 Market Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Join our Baby/Toddler 0-3 Drop-in Playgroup! Occurs Tuesdays from 10am-11am at the outdoor play area of the JLSFRC (weather permitting). Indoors if weather is bad.
🕧 Time: Select Tuesdays from 10:30 am – 11:30 am
💚 Ages: Birth up to 3 years
*No registration required. Sorry, no siblings over 3 years old.
Questions? Call the JLSFRC at: (360) 378-5246
June – 16, 30
July – 7, 14, 21
August – 4, 11, 18
September 1, 8, 15, 29

Grandparent Support Group
2026-09-15 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)

Walk and Talk (Juice After)
2026-09-16 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-09-23 09:30 - 11:00 | New Day Recovery Café, 485 Elsworth Ave, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Every Wednesday at 11:30 am, we meet at the New Day Recovery Café for a walk. The purpose of this walk is to get more comfortable walking and talking! After the walk, we come back to the café to make and drink fresh juice.

Sage Connections
2026-09-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Price Building, 265 Price Street, Friday Harbor, 98250, United States
You are Invited! Sage Connections is a new weekly drop-in program for seniors, with care providers welcome as needed, aimed at keeping us socially connected and supporting our cognitive health as we age. We offer a warm, inclusive environment, meeting on the1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month starting July 15th.
If you enjoy great conversations and good coffee served along with tasty treats you will not want to miss this!
Please join us to make real connections with other islanders!
You can join in once a month or more often! It’s a fun way to meet new people, learn new things, and share great stories!
Please reach out to Cindy Baker, Sage Connections Coordinator, at sagecafesji@gmail.com or (678) 447-5254.
Location: 265 Price Street, Friday Harbor
Date & Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Open Mic Night at the NDRC
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | New Day Recovery Café, 485 Elsworth Ave, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
Open Mic Night at New Day Recovery Café! Everyone has a story, a gift, and a voice worth sharing. Join us for an evening of music, poetry, storytelling, laughter, and connection in a space built on belonging, healing, and hope. Whether you’re taking the mic or simply coming to listen, you’ll be welcomed into a community where authenticity is celebrated and everyone belongs.
This is also a great opportunity for friends, family, and community members to visit New Day Recovery Café and experience the heart of our program firsthand.
📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 New Day Recovery Café | 485 Elsworth Ave.
A Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center Program
Everyone is welcome here.
