Monday, Sept. 21

Artsmith Salon at Doe Bay Cafe. 7:30 p.m. start time. Features Ellen Welcker, poetry & Al Bentley, nonfiction. The featured writers will be followed by an open mic for local writers of all genres. The open mic participants can read their creative writing for 10 minutes. Free. For rides offered and needed to Doe Bay call: 376-2025.

Tuesday, Sept. 22

County Council reviews results of Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Workshop of August 25th, 2009, 11 a.m., lunch recess at noon (time approximate), 1:30 p.m. discussion of Public Works Budget (PW) Review  with Jon Shannon, Public Works Director. At the County Legislative Building in Friday Harbor.

Free Lunch at the Orcas Island Community Church, provided by Gypsy Willow Catering and friends, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Open to all.

Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting  at the east side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane. 4:30 p.m.Special Meeting to Finalize Interview Protocols for Architect interviews 5 p.m. in the school library.

PTSA Back to School Potluck under the covered playground.  The PTSA will provide hot dogs, veggie dogs, condiments and utensils.  “Please bring a dish (A-L-a salad; M-Z a dessert) and join us!”

James Bach Book Reading and Signing Secrets of a Buccaneer-Scholar The perils of institutional education and the satisfaction and surprises to be found in self-education.  At 7 p.m. at  Darvill’s, 376-2135

Wednesday, Sept. 23

County Planning Commission in County Legislative Building,  Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, 8:30 a.m. Administrative Items; 8:45 a.m. Public hearing and deliberations on proposed amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Policies & Regulations for Shoreline Essential Public Facilities.

Washington Basic Food Program application assistance at the Library, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a representative from the Lopez Island Family Resource Center. Call 468-4117 for information and telephone assistance with filling out applications.

Interviews for Orcas Island School District Architects, noon to 5:30 p.m. in the school library. Open to the public. 376-2284.

Guided Olga History Tour. 2:30 p.m. Begin at Orcas Island Artworks for an historical journey through Olga.   Business attractions include:  Orcas Island Artworks, James Hardman Gallery, Café Olga, Olga Pottery, Sweet Home Garden, Olga Store and Buck Bay Shellfish Farm.  Suggested donation of $5 with all proceeds going to Community projects. Contact Betty @ 360-376-5974 or leave message @ * 1.

Thursday, Sept. 24

Blood Drive from noon to 6 p.m. With every blood donation you help save up to 3 lives.  For information and to schedule an appointment, please contact Paul Losleben at 376-6804 or losleben@rockisland.com.  Sponsored by the Orcas Island Lions Club.

Interviews for Orcas Island School District Architects, 11 a.m. to n to 3:30 p.m. in the school library. Open to the public. 376-2284.

School Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the School Library. 376-2284

Friday, Sept. 25
Veterans’ Advisory Board Regular Meeting –11:30 AM until 1:30 PM at the Large Conference Room, Legislative Bldg. 55 Second St., Friday Harbor.

The Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Funhouse are cosponsoring a workshop on the new 990 tax form with Jane Searing, CPA, of Clark Nuber.The workshop, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall is to  demystifying the complex new 990 tax form and rules for nonprofit organizations.  It is free and open to the public. For information and reservations, contact Hilary Canty (OICF) at 376-6423.

CrossRoads Lecture: Getting It Right: Israel, Palestine and the Obama Administration, with Professor Ellis Goldberg, U of W Political Science, 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. $10, or $60 for the series of 7 lectures. At Darvill’s and at the door. Sponsored by the Friends of the Orcas Island Library. Email crossroadslectures@gmail.com

Saturday, Sept. 26
“Echo Lake” at the Orcas Grange — a full length play written and performed by two movement instructors, Patrick Hogan and Rob O’Neill, both from New York. The play is suitable for all ages. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s or at the door. Contact Doug Bechtel, 317-5601

Swing Fever — a Big Band sound from this small Bay Area swing band. Repertoire from Ellington, Basie, Goodman, Armstrong and more. Sponsored by Ken and Karen Speck. 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Tickets $24, $16 for Orcas Center members and $10 for students.

Sunday, Sept. 27

Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion in Eastsound. 8 a.m. to noon. 376-4987

“Echo Lake” at the Orcas Grange — a full length play written and performed by two movement instructors, Patrick Hogan and Rob O’Neill, both from New York. The play is suitable for all ages. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s or at the door. Contact Doug Bechtel, 317-5601.

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