The Week Ahead: A Season for All Tastes

Monday, February 13

Explore alternative modes of transportation on Orcas Island including shuttles, bikes, rideshare, etc. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Chamber from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station for anyone interested. The Chamber would like to create a committee to take the lead on Orcas Island regarding alternative transportation options for Orcas Island. Please bring your thoughts and ideas. Call or email the chamber at 376- 2231 or info@orcaschamber.org

Tuesday, February 14

 Chamber of Commerce Business Essentials Workshop: “Basic Social Media Tips”  How are your skills with Facebook & Twitter? We invite novice and veteran alike.  Are you a pro with Facebook?  Please share your hints and tips.  The Chamber invites you an easy overview session of how your business can benefit from Social Media. Cpffee at 7:45, workshop  from 8 am to 9:15 am at the Eastsound Fire Station.

Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees 9 a.m. at the Library, 500 Rose Street, Eastsound. 376-4985

Friends of the Library meeting 3:30 p.m. at the Public Library, 500 Rose Street, Eastsound. 376-4985

Wednesday, February 15

“Shell Games” Seattle Times  writer Craig Welch gives SeaDoc Marine Science Lecture and signs his book, subtitled, “A true story of cops, con men, and the smuggling of America’s strangest wildlife” at the Eastsound Fire Hall at 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 16

Building Advisory Council Meeting 11:30 a.m. at the Fire District 3 Station at 1011 Mullis St., Friday Harbor, agenda includes Review & Discussion of Draft Setbacks -building extensions, fees and overall impact on revenue, how code enforcement is implement, cottage industry and county fire codes.

Friday, February 17

When Bullfrogs Sing Opera,  a hilarious Country Mouse-City Mouse performance by Actors Theater,  February 17–18, February 24–25, and March 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange. Tickets are available for $10 from Darvills, at brownpapertickets.com, and at the door.

To Kill a Mockingbird  7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Based on the American classic dealing with issues of rape and racial inequality with the iconic lawyer, Atticus Finch, showing moral courage. Local cast directed by Robert Hall. Tickets $15, $11 for students ($2 off for Orcas Center Members).

Doe Bay Café presents Arbielle, an upbeat, friendly indie-folk songwriting duo, who sing from their hearts and smile from their faces.  Charming piano, plucky guitar, and an adorable red ukelele comprise the accompaniment, but their intertwining vocals are the heart of the performance.   Make a night of it:  Guests with dinner reservations in the Café will get free day use passes to the spa (for use that day only)!  To make dinner reservations, please call the Café at 376- 8059.

Saturday, February 18

Charter Review Commission Meeting  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the  San Juan Grange, Friday Harbor – on 1st Street across from The Courthouse. Public is encouraged to attend.

Knowing Your Child Seminar, with Catherine Henderson  5 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Center. Free pizza and refreshments and childcare will be provided for attendees. The event is sponsored by the Orcas Medical Foundation.

When Bullfrogs Sing Opera,  a hilarious Country Mouse-City Mouse performance by Actors Theater,February 17–18, February 24–25, and March 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange. Tickets are available for $10 from Darvills, at brownpapertickets.com, and at the door.

To Kill a Mockingbird, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Closing Night. Based on the American classic dealing with issues of rape and racial inequality with the iconic lawyer, Atticus Finch, showing moral courage. Local cast directed by Robert Hall. Tickets $15, $11 for students ($2 off for Orcas Center Members)  at 7:30 p.m

Sunday February 19

Leonardo Live, 3 p.m. On Screen Center Stage England’s National Gallery sold out exhibition “Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan.

“Da Vinci Dinner” at 5 p.m. Sustain the joy of the Leonardo LIVE experience with a zesty Italian family style meal, wine and dessert. The Madrona Room will become a trattoria in Milan. Dinner $20 per person – includes entree, beverage and dessert. Call 376-2281 x. 1