Planning Commission Meeting 8:30 a.m. at Legislative Building across from the courthouse in Friday Harbor. Gerard redesignation and Land Use update relating to cell tower regulations scheduled for discussion.

Martin Lund and Gene Nery at the Orcas Hotel beginning at 6 p.m.. Call 376-4300.

Grand Re-opening of Doe Bay Café and Resort, featuring the band “Yuni in Taxco” at 7 p.m.

Salsa Dance Lessons at Orcas Spa and Athletics.  Drop-in’s, singles and all levels are welcome.  Warm-up will be followed by dancing and instruction by Maria and Learner.  $10/person.

Saturday, Jan. 16

Compassion for Haiti Community Prayer Service
Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. followed by Meditation and Candlelight Labyrinth Walk at Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound. All are welcome.

Sunday, January 17

Darvill’s Bookstore invites all to a party hosted by Lynne Howe and Emily Miner to celebrate Sandra Boynton’s new book and DVD. There’ll be a special screening of One Shoe Blues, fun activities, music, a Make Your Own Sock Puppet craft station, and more! 2 to 3 p.m. Bring one great sock (any size) that “yearns to become a sock puppet.”

Orcas Island Public Library to open on Sundays beginning today, noon to 3 p.m. 376-4985

Community Forum with Carl Wilkens, Aid worker to Rwanda, “One Person Can Make a Difference.” 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center.  Sponsored by the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership. Call 376-1547.

“Better Off Dead” Free Movie, free popcorn, and 1/2 price bottles of wine at the Doe Bay Cafe starting at 7 p.m. The month of “John-uary” features John Cusack. Call 376-8059.

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