Lopez Island
Wed Jan. 20
Meeting with County Council Member Bob Myhr: 4 – 5:30 p.m. at Lopez Library. Join County Council Member Bob Myhr for discussion of county issues. Topics include Lopez Village Planning, CAO Ordinance, county budget reductions, Odlin South reserve, and more. Everyone welcome.
Sat Jan. 23
Free training in Basic Care & Rescue of Oiled Wildlife: 1 p.m. at LCCA. See LCCA for further details at www.lopezcenter.com
Thurs Jan. 28
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; at the Lopez School Multi-Purpose Room from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is a donations-only event. Interested volunteers should email us (eveningmeals@me.com).
Thurs Jan. 28
Camp Nor’wester Movie and Open House 7 p.m. Refreshments: Movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Location: Middle School Commons on Lopez Island. All welcome. Contact information: 360-468-2225 or norwester@rockisland.com
Sun Jan 31
The 5TH annual Soggy Bottom Golf Tournament: held at the Lopez Island Golf Club. A Hospice fundraiser, the four-person scramble features cash and other prizes donated by The Galley Restaurant and Sunset Builders Supply. The Galley will supply snacks and refreshments at registration.
The tournament welcomes everyone from touring professionals striving for total golf dominance to first-time hackers looking for a fun day out to benefit Hospice. Entrance is $25 for golf club members, and $35 for non-members. Please call Vaughan Williams at 468-2922 for more information, or to register for the event.
Feb. 2
“Music Together on Lopez”: Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for Parents and babies, toddlers, preschoolers, & kindergarteners.The Lopez Family Resource Center is offering parents, caregivers, or mentors the opportunity to come for a free demonstration. Held at Grace Church from 11-12. For more information about the classes, Fee’s, and projected dates, contact the Resource Center at 468-4117 or email us at lifrc@rockisland.com re: Music Together.
Sun Feb 21
The Caterpillar Circus is coming to Lopez Island: 2-4pm This is a library-sponsored event by the Northwest Puppet Center. Professional puppet shadow master, Dec Chase will teach you how to make colorful, articulated caterpillar shadow puppets. Then she’ll help you train your caterpillars to go on an obstacle course in preparation for the grand finale – the Caterpillar Circus! Age 5 to adult. Space limited. Registration is necessary. Call the library at 468-2265 to reserve today.
SAN JUAN ISLAND
Sat Jan. 23
The Winter Song and Dance Festival, San Juan Community Theatre, Friday Harbor: This year’s Festival will include ballet, modern dance from professional company ‘Dance Gallery of Bellingham’ and Pablo Cornejo, performance art from Cornish College of the Arts, and a hot latin touring dance team called ‘Passionate Salsa.’ Robin Lohrey, a young emerging-professional violinist from Friday Harbor will perform in the Festival, as will ‘Opa!,’ Kirk Furmeister’s gypsy band and a variety of singers who are sure to entertain. Tickets: Adult, $19, Students, $10, RUSH, $5. Call 378-3210.
Sun Jan 24
The Winter Song and Dance Festival, San Juan Community Theatre, Friday Harbor: 2.30p.m. Tickets: Adult, $19, Students, $10, RUSH, $5. Call 378-3210.
Fri Jan 29
Pajama Story Time: children and caregivers are invited to San Juan Island Library from 6.30-7.15 to enjoy the Pajama story time.Featured guests will include regional storytellers and performers Juan Lopez, Nickie Davis, and Nancy White Carlstrom, creator of the popular Jesse Bear books. People are encouraged to wear their favorite PJs to Pajama Storytime, which will take place in the library’s reading lounge in front of the fireplace. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is not required.
