LOPEZ ISLAND
Fri., April 23
Lopez Community Land Trust/ Critical Needs Task Force and OPALCO forum: 4 p.m., Lopez Library.
Sat., April 24
Tour De Lopez 7th annual tour: 9 a.m. This popular bike ride is a non-competitive road tour with 10, 17 and 31 mile routes through the scenic landscape of Lopez
Book lecture and slideshow: 4 – 5:30 p.m., Lopez Library. Janet Thomas, San Juan Island Author of ‘‘Day Breaks over Dharamsala’’ and ‘‘Battle in Seattle’’ will discuss her newest book and show images from India to complete the story.
Tues., April 27
Fiction group meeting: 6 – 8 p.m., Lopez Library. Contact: John Waugh 468-3224
Thurs., April 29
Evening Meals at School: 5:30 – 7 p.m. 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. Interested volunteers should email: info@lopezlocavores.org.
Fri., April 30
Performance: Taarkaa, 7:30 p.m., Woodmen Hall. A virtuosic ensemble of violin, mandolin, cello, upright bass, and 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. www.taarka.com
Fri., May 7
Nicaragua Night: 7 p.m., LCCA. A celebration of past and future activities in Managua. Come see slides and hear stories – there will be desserts to eat, Nicaraguan crafts to buy, and more. Lopez School students have visited the CDCA (Center for Development in Central America) every other year, working alongside some of the poorest people in Managua. This February, a contingent of Lopez Island residents sought a larger Lopez involvement to supplement the students efforts. Hear about plans for future student and adult activities, including an effort to provide much-needed alternative energy for the medical clinic in Nueva Vida, on the outskirts of Managua. Students and others will talk about past and future student trips and this new community-wide project. Help celebrate the Lopez community’s on-going involvement with the CDCA as funds are raised for next year’s student trip to Nicaragua, and for the alternative energy project at the Nueva Vida clinic. Call Suzanne Strom at 468-4325 for more information.
San Juan island
Mon., April 26
lodging tax Meeting: 1 – 3:30 p.m., Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hold their regular meeting on by video conferencing at Skagit Valley College (221 Weber Way, Friday Harbor) and Orcas Island Library (500 Rose St., Eastsound).
Fri., April 30
veterans’ MEETINg: Veterans’ Advisory Board, 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. In the large conference room, Legislative Building, 55 Second St., Friday Harbor.
