Through April 9
Chimera Gallery New Show: Continues through April 9 at Chimera Gallery in Lopez Village. Chimera Gallery new show – See what magic our artists have wrought with the many materials they transform. You will find something perfect for any occasion. Contact Linda Vorobik for more info at www.chimeragallery.com.
Tues., March 23
Walking Trail meeting: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Library meeting room. Walking trail system on Lopez planning meeting. Contact: Eric Hall 468-4748
Wed., March 24
Dreams and Financial Goals: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Lopez Library. Dreams and Financial Goals is a Workshop that will help you better understand your personal finances and provide you with Budget Management and Financial Tracking tools that will enable you to move closer to your financial dreams. Materials, personalized hands on exercises, and other resources will be provided.
Thurs., March 25
Evening Meals at School: 5:30–7:00 p.m. Be a part of this festive community gathering that supports local, seasonal, and sustainably grown food from 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., March 26
Lopez Island Lions Club Food Drive: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. At the Lopez Village Market To celebrate “LIONS DAY” in the San Juans and 35 years of service on Lopez Island, the Lopez Island Lions Club will be holding a food drive for the Lopez Food Bank. Please bring your donations of non-perishable food items, soaps, and paper products for the drive. (Financial contributions for the Lopez Food Bank will also be accepted.)
Fri., March 27
Community Talent Show: Middle School Fund Raiser, 7 p.m., LCCA. This event benefits the Lopez Island Middle School. Come view a variety of acts, bid on a delicious dessert, and support the middle school`s end of the year trips. Contact Colleen Currie, 468-4743 or Greg Ewert, 468-2682 for more information or see www.lopezcenter.com
Tues., March 30
Lopez Community Trails Meeting: 7 p.m., Lopez Library meeting room. Lopez Community Trails Network meeting. Contact Scott Finley: 468-5199
Meet with: San Juan County Park Commissioner, 4-6p.m. Listening session, bring your interests and concerns.
Sat., April 3
Community Contra and Square Dance: 7:30 p.m., LCCA. The Rhythm Rollers, one of the hottest contra dance bands from Seattle – Cathy Whitesides on fiddle, Laurie Andres on accordian and W.B. Reid on guitar, will be playing. All dances will be taught and called by Marlin Prowell of Bellingham. This will be the last scheduled dance until October.
Elephant Revival: 7:30 p.m., Woodmen Hall. Nederland Colorado neo-acoustic quintet Elephant Revival plays a unique blend of an emerging new musical genre called Transcendental Folk. The quintet can be seen delving into Scottish/Celtic fiddle tunes, original folk pieces, traditional ballads, psychedelic country, indie rock, powerful reggae grooves, 40s/50s jazz standards and an occasional hip-hop beat amongst other styles. The band consists of Bonnie Paine (vocals, washboard, djembe, musical saw), Sage Cook (electric banjo/guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, viola, vocals), Dango Rose (double-bass, mandolin, banjo, vocals), Daniel Rodriguez (acoustic guitar, electric banjo/guitar vocals) and Bridget Law (fiddle and vocals) Tickets $10.
Thurs., April 8
Annual Lopez Garden Club plant sale and auction: 10 a.m. – noon, Woodman Hall on Fisherman Bay Road. This annual event is a great way to buy inexpensive starts and plants. Come early to get the best selection. The auction of selected plants is a featured part of the plant sale. Always great plants and bargains.
Lecture: 7 p.m., LCCA. Dr. Julie Stein, the Burke Museum Executive Director, will present a lecture entitled “Big Sites, Small Sites, and Settlement Patterns in the San Juan Islands.”
Sat., April 10
“Wildflowers and Wine”: 10:15 a.m – 3:45 p.m. Join the San Juan Preservation Trust for their annual visit to private and public land on Iceberg Point, Lopez Island. Search for your favorite wildflowers on this informative hike, and end the day at Lopez Island Vineyards. Participant limit is 20, free outing. Please contact Kathleen Foley at 378-2461 to reserve your spot and for more info.
Tues., April 13
Farmers’ Market Annual Meeting: 7 p.m., Lopez Library The Annual meeting of the Lopez Farmers` Market. They will take applications for new members, vote for the winning posters in the contests and review 2010 market plans. For more info contact Diana at lopezislandfarmersmarket@gmail.com.