Lopez Island
Friday, March 6
Lopez Island Grange presents:
Dessert (potluck) and a movie!! All welcome. Friday, March 6th @ 6:30 p.m. At the Grange Hall on Richardson Road. Free to get in, just bring your favorite dessert to share. Movie Title: Don’t Shoot The Teacher; NR
Saturday, March 7
Fred Long Memorial
A memorial service for Fred Long will be held at the Lopez Community Church on Sunday, March 7 at 1:00 pm.
Sunday, March 8
Leta Marshall Memorial and Potluck
will be held at 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the LCCA; please feel free to bring mementos of Leta and your favorite dish to celebrate her life.
Wednesday, March 11
Community Theater Production Fundraiser KLOI & LCCA
March 11, 12, 13, 14 at 7:30 pm, March 15 at 2pm and 7:30 pm at LCCA; “Family, Faith and Food” With these themes, Lopez Community brings you the poignant comedy “Over the River and Through the Woods” by Joe Dipietro in benefit performances for KLOI, Lopez Community Radio, March 12th-15th. Admission by donation.
Thursday, March 12
New Plant Introductions
Skagit Gardens Director of Research & Development, John Dixon, will present: “New Plant Introductions.” Where do “new” plant varieties come from and how do they get to market? Thursday, March 12, 2009, downstairs below the fire station where the Senior Center is located. Coffee and goodies at 9:30 a.m. Meeting at 10:00 a.m. Please come – Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by Lopez Island Garden Club, Linda Zerbst, 468-4544
Thursday, March 19
Jessie Winchester Concert
Singers like Patti Page, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt and Reba McIntyre have recorded his songs. People magazine compared his voice and style to James Taylor. Now Lopez Island has the chance to see one of the most prolific songwriters of the ‘70s when Jesse Winchester brings his voice, his guitar and his songwriting talents to Lopez. Thursday, March 19, 7:30 p.m., LCCA Tickets: Adult $15, Youth $10. Available from: Community Center office, and online.
San Juan Island
Tuesday, March 10
San Juan Islands Conservation District
A regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, March 10, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Conservation District office meeting room 540 Guard Street, Friday Harbor. Call 378-6621 with questions or visit www.sanjuanislandscd.org
Orcas Island
Friday, March 6
Zimbabwean Music at the Oddfellows Hall.
Community potluck at 6 p.m. Local musicians will perform marimba and special guest James Mujuru of Zimbabwe will perform traditional Mbira pieces.
Saturday, March 7
Drawing for the Uncertain Artist
Caroline Buchanan will teach at the Senior Center. The class teaches hand and eye coordination with contour drawing, how to change three-dimensions to two and how to “see as an artist.” The class is from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a break for lunch. Contact 376-5509 with questions and to learn about needed supplies. Call the Center at 376-2677 to register.
Monday, March 9
Book Club Darvill’s Book Club
will meet at 7 p.m. at Darvill’s. This month’s book is “The Reader” by Bernard Schlink (available at Darvill’s). All are welcome.
Sunday, March 15
Babysitting clinic
There will be a babysitting clinic for girls and boys grades six and up from 10 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Fire Hall meeting room. Margie Sabine will provide the basics of babysitting presented by the Red Cross. Each participant will receive a babysitting certificate and be placed on a community babysitters list if they wish. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas for games, recipes, and fun activities for babysitting. The cost is $20 and space is limited to 16. The clinic is sponsored by the Orcas Island Recreation Program. Call 376-5339 to register.
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