Community Calendar

Lopez Island

Lopez Island

Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14

Lopez Animal Protection Society will be selling SJ county annual dog licenses at Lopez Village Market on Friday, March 13 (3-7 p.m.) and Saturday, March 14 (12-4 p.m.)

Friday, March 20

Lopez Artist Guild Opening Reception

5:00 p.m., at the Lopez Community Center; please see the Center for more details for call 468-2203.

Friday, March 20 Sheep Shearer, Eifion Morgan

Eifion Morgan, Welsh sheep shearer, will be coming to Lopez Island March 20 through 23. Anybody interested in having their sheep sheared can contact Eifion via Email eifion1960@aol.com

Thursday, March 26

Evening Meals at School

Be a part of this festive community gathering that supports local, seasonal, and sustainably grown food from our island farms. A kid-friendly option of plain grains and raw vegetables and a wheat-free version of the dessert are available at every meal. This is a donations-only event, held at the Lopez School from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Interested volunteers should email us: eveningmeals@me.com.

Ongoing Technology Lab at the Lopez Island Family Resource Center

The Technology lab has computers available to the public for online classes, internet access & personal projects during LIFRC regular business hours Mon – Friday 9-5. Individual tutoring is available by appointment only Thursday from 3-5 with Sue DuMond and drop in Friday 1-5. Call: 468-4117 to make an appointment. Info: http://www.lifrc.org

Orcas Island

Saturday, March 14, 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Auction

Orcas Montessori is holding its biggest fundraiser of the year at 6 p.m. at the Outlook Inn Victorian Room. Tickets are $25 and include gourmet appetizers and a glass of wine. The theme of this year’s auction is “Let’s go Green” and will feature planters made by local artists as well as other items. Tickets are on sale now at Darvill’s Book Store and Orcas Montessori. Childcare is available for an additional fee. Call 376-5350 for more information.

Saturday, March 14

Writers’ Roundtable

The next Writers’ Roundtable is inspired by the “Plein Air Poets of San Luis Obispo County” and their collection. River Malcolm will facilitate the meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Library. The roundtable will include a guided imagery simulation of a plein air poetry outing, with each writer visiting a location of their choosing, and an opportunity to free-write and share. All are welcome.

Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15

Orcas Choral Society

The Orcas Choral Society will present the “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure’ on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church located at 176 Madrona Street in Eastsound. Admission to the concert is free but donations are welcome.

Sunday, March 15

Folk music at the Grange Folksinger Hank Cramer

will perform at the Orcas Grange at 7 p.m. Admission is $12.

Monday, March 16

Music Together

Music Together of the San Juan Islands is offering a free demo class for families with children ages 0-5 at 10:30 a.m. at The Funhouse. To learn about Music Together, visit www.musictogether.com, or call 1-800-728-2692. For more information, call Mary W. Giampietro at 376-3154or email missmarysisland@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 21

The San Juan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society is coming out of dormancy! Everyone is invited to the 2009 Annual Meeting Saturday March 21st, at the Orcas Hotel, from 1-4pm. This is a time to discuss plans for the future and native plant projects and activities for the upcoming year. There will also be presentation on late-winter-blooming native plants in the San Juans. Everyone is welcome to attend—members-to-be are particularly encouraged! RSVP and questions to Madrona Murphy, meeting organizer, 468-2808 (madrona.blue@gmail.com).

San Juan Island

Wednesday, March 18

From Bean to Bar: A Presentation and Chocolate Tasting

3:15 – 4:45 PM San Juan Library meeting room, 1010 Guard St. Free, open to all, donations will be gladly accepted to go directly to Kallari to help defray costs of travel and chocolate. Presentation to promote sustainable agriculture and indigenous rights with Ecuadorian cacao farmer and truffle maker Enrique Cerda and translator/intern Becca Roebber of the community owned Kallari Association chocolate. Followed by a chocolate tasting featuring single origin bars of various percentages from around the world – helping participants understand the taste and reason for the wide range of flavors available in the diverse array of chocolates. Info: 472-0880/317-5890

Wednesday, March 18

Truffle Making Class and Chocolate Tempering Demonstration 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Enrique Cerda Master Truffle Maker of Kallari, and Patrick, owner of Bakery San Juan, trained French pastry chef and master baker, using Kallari chocolate. Where: Bakery San Juan, 775 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor. $25 recomended donation. Reservations required, due to limited class size. Contact Linda at 317-5890 to make a reservation, or email slowfoodlandandsea@gmail.com.

Lopez Island

Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14

Lopez Animal Protection Society will be selling SJ county annual dog licenses at Lopez Village Market on Friday, March 13 (3-7 p.m.) and Saturday, March 14 (12-4 p.m.)

Friday, March 20

Lopez Artist Guild Opening Reception

5:00 p.m., at the Lopez Community Center; please see the Center for more details for call 468-2203.

Friday, March 20 Sheep Shearer, Eifion Morgan

Eifion Morgan, Welsh sheep shearer, will be coming to Lopez Island March 20 through 23. Anybody interested in having their sheep sheared can contact Eifion via Email eifion1960@aol.com

Thursday, March 26

Evening Meals at School

Be a part of this festive community gathering that supports local, seasonal, and sustainably grown food from our island farms. A kid-friendly option of plain grains and raw vegetables and a wheat-free version of the dessert are available at every meal. This is a donations-only event, held at the Lopez School from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Interested volunteers should email us: eveningmeals@me.com.

Ongoing Technology Lab at the Lopez Island Family Resource Center

The Technology lab has computers available to the public for online classes, internet access & personal projects during LIFRC regular business hours Mon – Friday 9-5. Individual tutoring is available by appointment only Thursday from 3-5 with Sue DuMond and drop in Friday 1-5. Call: 468-4117 to make an appointment. Info: http://www.lifrc.org

Orcas Island

Saturday, March 14, 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Auction

Orcas Montessori is holding its biggest fundraiser of the year at 6 p.m. at the Outlook Inn Victorian Room. Tickets are $25 and include gourmet appetizers and a glass of wine. The theme of this year’s auction is “Let’s go Green” and will feature planters made by local artists as well as other items. Tickets are on sale now at Darvill’s Book Store and Orcas Montessori. Childcare is available for an additional fee. Call 376-5350 for more information.

Saturday, March 14

Writers’ Roundtable

The next Writers’ Roundtable is inspired by the “Plein Air Poets of San Luis Obispo County” and their collection. River Malcolm will facilitate the meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Library. The roundtable will include a guided imagery simulation of a plein air poetry outing, with each writer visiting a location of their choosing, and an opportunity to free-write and share. All are welcome.

Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15

Orcas Choral Society

The Orcas Choral Society will present the “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure’ on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church located at 176 Madrona Street in Eastsound. Admission to the concert is free but donations are welcome.

Sunday, March 15

Folk music at the Grange Folksinger Hank Cramer

will perform at the Orcas Grange at 7 p.m. Admission is $12.

Monday, March 16

Music Together

Music Together of the San Juan Islands is offering a free demo class for families with children ages 0-5 at 10:30 a.m. at The Funhouse. To learn about Music Together, visit www.musictogether.com, or call 1-800-728-2692. For more information, call Mary W. Giampietro at 376-3154or email missmarysisland@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 21

The San Juan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society is coming out of dormancy! Everyone is invited to the 2009 Annual Meeting Saturday March 21st, at the Orcas Hotel, from 1-4pm. This is a time to discuss plans for the future and native plant projects and activities for the upcoming year. There will also be presentation on late-winter-blooming native plants in the San Juans. Everyone is welcome to attend—members-to-be are particularly encouraged! RSVP and questions to Madrona Murphy, meeting organizer, 468-2808 (madrona.blue@gmail.com).

San Juan Island

Wednesday, March 18

From Bean to Bar: A Presentation and Chocolate Tasting

3:15 – 4:45 PM San Juan Library meeting room, 1010 Guard St. Free, open to all, donations will be gladly accepted to go directly to Kallari to help defray costs of travel and chocolate. Presentation to promote sustainable agriculture and indigenous rights with Ecuadorian cacao farmer and truffle maker Enrique Cerda and translator/intern Becca Roebber of the community owned Kallari Association chocolate. Followed by a chocolate tasting featuring single origin bars of various percentages from around the world – helping participants understand the taste and reason for the wide range of flavors available in the diverse array of chocolates. Info: 472-0880/317-5890

Wednesday, March 18

Truffle Making Class and Chocolate Tempering Demonstration 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Enrique Cerda Master Truffle Maker of Kallari, and Patrick, owner of Bakery San Juan, trained French pastry chef and master baker, using Kallari chocolate. Where: Bakery San Juan, 775 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor. $25 recomended donation. Reservations required, due to limited class size. Contact Linda at 317-5890 to make a reservation, or email slowfoodlandandsea@gmail.com.

Lopez Island

Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14

Lopez Animal Protection Society will be selling SJ county annual dog licenses at Lopez Village Market on Friday, March 13 (3-7 p.m.) and Saturday, March 14 (12-4 p.m.)

Friday, March 20

Lopez Artist Guild Opening Reception

5:00 p.m., at the Lopez Community Center; please see the Center for more details for call 468-2203.

Friday, March 20 Sheep Shearer, Eifion Morgan

Eifion Morgan, Welsh sheep shearer, will be coming to Lopez Island March 20 through 23. Anybody interested in having their sheep sheared can contact Eifion via Email eifion1960@aol.com

Thursday, March 26

Evening Meals at School

Be a part of this festive community gathering that supports local, seasonal, and sustainably grown food from our island farms. A kid-friendly option of plain grains and raw vegetables and a wheat-free version of the dessert are available at every meal. This is a donations-only event, held at the Lopez School from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Interested volunteers should email us: eveningmeals@me.com.

Ongoing Technology Lab at the Lopez Island Family Resource Center

The Technology lab has computers available to the public for online classes, internet access & personal projects during LIFRC regular business hours Mon – Friday 9-5. Individual tutoring is available by appointment only Thursday from 3-5 with Sue DuMond and drop in Friday 1-5. Call: 468-4117 to make an appointment. Info: http://www.lifrc.org

Orcas Island

Saturday, March 14, 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Auction

Orcas Montessori is holding its biggest fundraiser of the year at 6 p.m. at the Outlook Inn Victorian Room. Tickets are $25 and include gourmet appetizers and a glass of wine. The theme of this year’s auction is “Let’s go Green” and will feature planters made by local artists as well as other items. Tickets are on sale now at Darvill’s Book Store and Orcas Montessori. Childcare is available for an additional fee. Call 376-5350 for more information.

Saturday, March 14

Writers’ Roundtable

The next Writers’ Roundtable is inspired by the “Plein Air Poets of San Luis Obispo County” and their collection. River Malcolm will facilitate the meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Library. The roundtable will include a guided imagery simulation of a plein air poetry outing, with each writer visiting a location of their choosing, and an opportunity to free-write and share. All are welcome.

Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15

Orcas Choral Society

The Orcas Choral Society will present the “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure’ on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church located at 176 Madrona Street in Eastsound. Admission to the concert is free but donations are welcome.

Sunday, March 15

Folk music at the Grange Folksinger Hank Cramer

will perform at the Orcas Grange at 7 p.m. Admission is $12.

Monday, March 16

Music Together

Music Together of the San Juan Islands is offering a free demo class for families with children ages 0-5 at 10:30 a.m. at The Funhouse. To learn about Music Together, visit www.musictogether.com, or call 1-800-728-2692. For more information, call Mary W. Giampietro at 376-3154or email missmarysisland@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 21

The San Juan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society is coming out of dormancy! Everyone is invited to the 2009 Annual Meeting Saturday March 21st, at the Orcas Hotel, from 1-4pm. This is a time to discuss plans for the future and native plant projects and activities for the upcoming year. There will also be presentation on late-winter-blooming native plants in the San Juans. Everyone is welcome to attend—members-to-be are particularly encouraged! RSVP and questions to Madrona Murphy, meeting organizer, 468-2808 (madrona.blue@gmail.com).

San Juan Island

Wednesday, March 18

From Bean to Bar: A Presentation and Chocolate Tasting

3:15 – 4:45 PM San Juan Library meeting room, 1010 Guard St. Free, open to all, donations will be gladly accepted to go directly to Kallari to help defray costs of travel and chocolate. Presentation to promote sustainable agriculture and indigenous rights with Ecuadorian cacao farmer and truffle maker Enrique Cerda and translator/intern Becca Roebber of the community owned Kallari Association chocolate. Followed by a chocolate tasting featuring single origin bars of various percentages from around the world – helping participants understand the taste and reason for the wide range of flavors available in the diverse array of chocolates. Info: 472-0880/317-5890

Wednesday, March 18

Truffle Making Class and Chocolate Tempering Demonstration 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Enrique Cerda Master Truffle Maker of Kallari, and Patrick, owner of Bakery San Juan, trained French pastry chef and master baker, using Kallari chocolate. Where: Bakery San Juan, 775 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor. $25 recomended donation. Reservations required, due to limited class size. Contact Linda at 317-5890 to make a reservation, or email slowfoodlandandsea@gmail.com.

Lopez Island

Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14

Lopez Animal Protection Society will be selling SJ county annual dog licenses at Lopez Village Market on Friday, March 13 (3-7 p.m.) and Saturday, March 14 (12-4 p.m.)

Friday, March 20

Lopez Artist Guild Opening Reception

5:00 p.m., at the Lopez Community Center; please see the Center for more details for call 468-2203.

Friday, March 20 Sheep Shearer, Eifion Morgan

Eifion Morgan, Welsh sheep shearer, will be coming to Lopez Island March 20 through 23. Anybody interested in having their sheep sheared can contact Eifion via Email eifion1960@aol.com

Thursday, March 26

Evening Meals at School

Be a part of this festive community gathering that supports local, seasonal, and sustainably grown food from our island farms. A kid-friendly option of plain grains and raw vegetables and a wheat-free version of the dessert are available at every meal. This is a donations-only event, held at the Lopez School from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Interested volunteers should email us: eveningmeals@me.com.

Ongoing Technology Lab at the Lopez Island Family Resource Center

The Technology lab has computers available to the public for online classes, internet access & personal projects during LIFRC regular business hours Mon – Friday 9-5. Individual tutoring is available by appointment only Thursday from 3-5 with Sue DuMond and drop in Friday 1-5. Call: 468-4117 to make an appointment. Info: http://www.lifrc.org

Orcas Island

Saturday, March 14, 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Auction

Orcas Montessori is holding its biggest fundraiser of the year at 6 p.m. at the Outlook Inn Victorian Room. Tickets are $25 and include gourmet appetizers and a glass of wine. The theme of this year’s auction is “Let’s go Green” and will feature planters made by local artists as well as other items. Tickets are on sale now at Darvill’s Book Store and Orcas Montessori. Childcare is available for an additional fee. Call 376-5350 for more information.

Saturday, March 14

Writers’ Roundtable

The next Writers’ Roundtable is inspired by the “Plein Air Poets of San Luis Obispo County” and their collection. River Malcolm will facilitate the meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Library. The roundtable will include a guided imagery simulation of a plein air poetry outing, with each writer visiting a location of their choosing, and an opportunity to free-write and share. All are welcome.

Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15

Orcas Choral Society

The Orcas Choral Society will present the “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure’ on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church located at 176 Madrona Street in Eastsound. Admission to the concert is free but donations are welcome.

Sunday, March 15

Folk music at the Grange Folksinger Hank Cramer

will perform at the Orcas Grange at 7 p.m. Admission is $12.

Monday, March 16

Music Together

Music Together of the San Juan Islands is offering a free demo class for families with children ages 0-5 at 10:30 a.m. at The Funhouse. To learn about Music Together, visit www.musictogether.com, or call 1-800-728-2692. For more information, call Mary W. Giampietro at 376-3154or email missmarysisland@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 21

The San Juan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society is coming out of dormancy! Everyone is invited to the 2009 Annual Meeting Saturday March 21st, at the Orcas Hotel, from 1-4pm. This is a time to discuss plans for the future and native plant projects and activities for the upcoming year. There will also be presentation on late-winter-blooming native plants in the San Juans. Everyone is welcome to attend—members-to-be are particularly encouraged! RSVP and questions to Madrona Murphy, meeting organizer, 468-2808 (madrona.blue@gmail.com).

San Juan Island

Wednesday, March 18

From Bean to Bar: A Presentation and Chocolate Tasting

3:15 – 4:45 PM San Juan Library meeting room, 1010 Guard St. Free, open to all, donations will be gladly accepted to go directly to Kallari to help defray costs of travel and chocolate. Presentation to promote sustainable agriculture and indigenous rights with Ecuadorian cacao farmer and truffle maker Enrique Cerda and translator/intern Becca Roebber of the community owned Kallari Association chocolate. Followed by a chocolate tasting featuring single origin bars of various percentages from around the world – helping participants understand the taste and reason for the wide range of flavors available in the diverse array of chocolates. Info: 472-0880/317-5890

Wednesday, March 18

Truffle Making Class and Chocolate Tempering Demonstration 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Enrique Cerda Master Truffle Maker of Kallari, and Patrick, owner of Bakery San Juan, trained French pastry chef and master baker, using Kallari chocolate. Where: Bakery San Juan, 775 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor. $25 recomended donation. Reservations required, due to limited class size. Contact Linda at 317-5890 to make a reservation, or email slowfoodlandandsea@gmail.com.