Community Calendar
Published 6:21 pm Friday, April 3, 2009
Lopez Island
Friday April 10
TAARKA: Merry Band of Modern Gypsies:
April 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Lopez Island Grange Hall, $10. TAARKA, a virtuosic ensemble of violin, mandolin, cello, upright bass, + vocals featuring high-energy performance and innovative, beautiful compositions and songs, weaving the sounds of old and new from world folk, celtic, bluegrass, jazz, and classical performed with rock energy and master musicianship. TAARKA emerges from a long tradition of gypsy circus troubadours spreading revolutionary ancient sounds. More info: http://www.homeonthegrange.com, or call 468-2753
Saturday April 11
Junior Class Fundraiser:
We are selling easter pies and desserts; starts 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lopez Village Market. Please come by and help support the Junior Class for their prom night! For more information, please contact Laurie Jardine at 468-4701.
Sunday April 12
Annual Easter Egg Hunt:
The Lopez 4-H Club will be having their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Odlin Park on Easter Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. This is for ages one year through ten years of age.
Thursday April 30
Nominations Due:
The annual meeting of the Catherine Washburn Memorial Association (CWMA) will be held Saturday May 16, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Lopez Library. Reports will be provided and directors elected to three vacant positions as specified in the By-laws. There will also be a vote on proposed changes to the By-laws. The Board nominates San Olson, Charles “Rick” Gadd and Bob Riggins. Nominations will be taken from the membership; nominees must be members of CWMA, permanent residents of Lopez Island, and have written endorsement of 10 CWMA members. Nominations must be postmarked by April 30, 2009 and sent to CWMA, PO Box 309, Lopez Island, WA 98261.
San Juan Island
Friday April 10
The San Juan County Land Bank Commission:
The San Juan County Land Bank Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting on Friday, April 10. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. and will be held in the Council Hearing Room at the San Juan County Legislative Building, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. Please call Diane Kinnaman at 370-7655 for more information.
Tuesday April 14
San Juan Islands Conservation District:
regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting, Tuesday, April 14, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Conservation District office meeting room, 540 Guard Street, Friday Harbor. Call 378-6621 with questions or visit www.sanjuanislandscd.org
Friday April 17
30th Anniversary Party: for the Friends of the San Juans, San Juan Preservation Trust and The Whale Museum: 3:00 – 5:00 pm at The Whale Museum. Come to the party! 378-4710.
Saturday April 18
Sustainable San Juans: Greening Your Home, Business and Food, a stewardship fair to share and learn about practical tips for sustaining the San Juans. Friday Harbor Middle School, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. $5 early registration, $10 at the door. Sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the San Juans and the San Juan Island Community Foundation. 378-2319. www.stewardshipsjc.org
Sunday April 19
Field trip day for Sustainable San Juans weekend: Get out on the water, in the forests and in the meadows. Sign up for farm, water-based and shoreline tours and field trips throughout the islands. Fees range from free to nominal cost. Sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the San Juans and the San Juan Island Community Foundation. 378-2319. www.stewardshipsjc.org
Monday April 20
Water Matters: Clean water is a critical resource. Water quality matters. Speakers Mike Kaill, marine zoologist; Russel Barsh of the conservation
laboratory Kwiaht and Brian Rader, SJC Pollution Prevention Specialist will present perspectives on water issues on and around the islands and explore solutions. The meeting will be held at the meeting room of the San Juan Island library at 12 noon, Monday, April 20. The public is invited and welcome. The League of Women Voters supports action to promote clean water in Washington by encouraging legislation and local government decisions to invest in stormwater infrastructure and the prevention of toxic pollution. We are among 24 organizations who comprise the Environmental Priorities Coalition (www.environmentalpriorities.org).
