Friday, Feb. 20
Lincoln Birthday Dinner, sponsored by the San Juan County Republican Party at the American Legion. Chili dinner by donation at 6 p.m. John Evans to speak on the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance Committee, which has temporarily suspended its work.
Salsa Dance Party at Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. 7 p.m. salsa lesson, 7:30 p.m. dance. $10 per person. 376-6601 or www.danceorcas.blogspot.com
“The Dragon and the Elephant: China India and Global Economic Leadership in the 21st Century” with Joseph Massey. Crossroads: Ideas for a New Century lecture series at the Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m. Free tickets at Darvill’s and the Orcas Library. Donations appreciated.
“Wait Until Dark” a tense thriller starring Melinda Milligan at the Grange, presented by the Actors Theater of Orcas Island. 7:30 perfomance, $10.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Cooper says, "All I need is cookies and milk"
Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the School Cafeteria.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)- free introductory class, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Healing Arts Center Annex, Eastsound. Presented by Nancy Southern, MSW, EFT
Specialist. EFT or “tapping” is an easy-to-learn, drug-free option for relief from stress, pain or anxiety. “You can’t imagine how powerful it is until
you give it a try,” syas Southern.. For information, contact 360-376-4288.
Buddhist meditation class 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Orcas Island Library. “Overcoming craving” with guided meditation, a talk, and opportunity for questions and answers. ” By thinking deeply about [our cravings] we can overcome our strong attachment, and in its place experience a deep inner peace and contentment,” say organizers of this monthly event. All are welcome. Donation requested. Visit MeditateInNWWashington for more information.
West Sound Community Potluck. at 6 p.m. For information call 376-5738.
“Wait Until Dark” a tense thriller starring Melinda Milligan at the Grange, presented by the Actors Theater of Orcas Island. 7:30 perfomance, $10.
Sunday, Feb. 22
“Rumi: Mystic and Poet” – All are welcome to join the Unitarian Fellowship at 11 a.m at the Westsound Community Hall. Suzan Chamberlayne will give biographical background information on Rumi, Anji Ringzin will recite Rumi’s poetry, accompanied by Sufi music; and Werener Kundig will lead a Dance of Univeraal Peace. www.orcasislanduu.org
Suzadilly soccer, free for all ages at Buck Park field, 2 p.m.
Chiara String Trio – Orcas Center will present one performance only of the Chiara String Trio with pianist Soyeon Lee at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $24, $16 for Orcas Center members, and $10 for students. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to OrcasCenter.org or call or 376-2281 ext 1.
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