The week ahead: start with music, close with computers

The Choral Society, directed by Catherine Pederson, will join the Community Band, Island Sinfonia and the Orcas Island School's 5th and 6th grade choir and band at "Music, Music, Music!" performance this afternoon at 3 p.m. Chris Thomerson photo.

Sunday, March 1

Music Advocacy Guild (MAG) concert, 3 p.m.  at the Orcas School K-8 gym. Featuring the 5th and 6th grade strings and choir and Island Sinfonia, Orcas Choral Society and the Orcas Island Community Band. Reception follows. Call 376-5946 for further information.

“Wait Until Dark” closing performance at the Grange at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, March 2

“Read Across America” at the Orcas Island Elementary School. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by reading with the students at Orcas Island School. Call 376-2286

Bake sale to support Orcas High School girls’ basketball team, in competition this week at state finals in Spokane. 4:30 to 6:30 at Island Market. Donations welcome.

Tuesday, March 3

County Council meets in Friday Harbor. Click here for agenda

Wednesday, March 4
County cell phone tower siting committee meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Legislative Conference Room across the street from the County Courthouse in Friday Harbor.

PTSA Family Fun Math/Science Night. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island School Cafeteria. Contact bskotte@yahoo.com for further information.

Thursday, March 5

EPRC meeting 3 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center.

Cemetery District monthly meeting, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Orcas Library.

Friday, March 6

The Battlefield Band returns to Orcas Center.  The Battlefield Band will share the music of Scotland with high-flying Celtic sounds, humourous l banter and delightfu lyrics, 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center, $24, $16 for Orcas Center members, and $10 for students, 376-2281 or www.orcascenter.org.

Saturday, March 7

Introduction to and using the Internet, computer class at the library 1:30 to 4 p.m. Free. Call 376-4985 for further information.