Friday, January 21
Friends of Moran Annual Meeting Come learn about the state of the Park and potential Park closures directly from the Rangers, projects the Friends of Moran will fund in 2011 and the progress they have made in the last year. 2011 Projects include work on the new Interpretive Center (the old KVOS building at the summit), the Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon, the Spring Clean Up, the Fish Hatchery and more. To help support our 2011 projects and the Friends of Moran become a member today! 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Go to website at www.friendsofmoran.org
Saturday, January 22
Orcas Has Talent Auditions and Junior Competition at the Grange Stage 2 p.m. for the Junior Show; 7:30 pm for the Auditions.
A great line up of talent, 15yrs and older signed up for the auditions where they all will be vying for one of the 8 “golden tickets” that allows them to compete in the “Finale show” (Feb. 5th/Orcas Center) for the Grand prize winnings of $500 cash! At 2 p.m., the always entertaining “Orcas Has Talent Jr.” competition where young musicians, singers, and even a magician are hoping to grab the first prize of $50. plus the chance to compete against the adults for the $500 winnings in the Finale show! Tickets at the door: ”Auditions” 7:30pm -$10. ”Orcas Has Talent Jr.” 2:00pm- $10 adults /$5 students. All proceeds benefit Orcas Island Prevention Partnership. www.orcasprevention.org
Sunday, January 23
Community Forum of 2011 features Sheriff Rob Nou and San Juan County Prevention Coordinator, Dr. Steve Gresham, kicking off the local DRAW THE LINE – between Youth and Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs campaign. This is a time for concerned parents and adults in the community to get up to date information about the effects of alcohol and drugs on the human brain, learn about law enforcement’s commitment to prevention and intervention, as well as the consequences of supplying substance to youth, “social hosting”, drinking and driving, and an update on alcohol and drug abuse on Orcas. There will be time for participants to raise questions, discuss concerns and, most importantly, mobilize for action. 3-5 p.m. at the Senior Center. This free event is open to the public, childcare will be provided. www.orcasprevention.org
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