The Week Ahead: Down to the Nitty Gritty & Food for Thought

Monday, May 16

“Best Available Science” Critical Areas Ordinance Workshop, from 8:30 to 4 p.m. at the County Legislative Building in Friday Harbor.

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory community outreach, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the beach in front of Outlook Inn in Eastsound.

Special Meeting with Orcas Park & Rec and School District boards to discuss Buck Park. Also, School Board consideration of $900,000 loan for summer repairs to elementary school building. 3 p.m. at the School Library. 376-2284.

Tuesday, May 17

“Best Available Science” Critical Areas Ordinance Workshop, continued from previous day, at County Council meeting. Solid Waste Disposal also on the budget. Go to www.sanjuanco.com/council to see agenda. Meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.  at the County Legislative Building in Friday Harbor.

Wednesday, May 18

Special Meeting of Orcas Park & Rec District, 10 a.m. to noon at Enzo’s in Eastsound.

Eastsound Sewer District meeting with Bonnie Brae residents, 6:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.

“What are the Wars Costing Us?” Sharon Abreu and Rena Patty, precinct committee officers for the SJC Democratic Party, will host a Conversation Café to discuss the cost of the wars, on May 18, 6:30-8:30 pm, at the Orcas Island Senior Center.

Thursday, May 19

Mount Property Constructed Wetlands/Stormwater Meeting sponsored by County Public Works  with Ed Hale, 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Food for Thought Banquet and Auction, sponsored by the Orcas Island Education Foundation, annual fundraising event including a “moveable feast” featuring local chefs and Student Chef Competition winners and exciting one-of-a-kind art made from egg forms by our very talented local artists for auction. 6 to 9 p.m. at Rosario’s Discovery House. $65 per person – tickets on sale at Orcas Elementary, Darvill’s and Chamber of Commerce. Free child care will be available, contact www.oief.org

Friday, May 20

Orcas A Cappella “Lovely and Lively” Spring Concert at Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m., tickets at Darvill’s

Saturday, May 21

Farmer’s Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Eastsound Village Green.

Teen Nights at The Funhouse! Coffee Shop Open Mic.  Enjoy an espresso or chai and perform your specialty:  music, poetry, singing, and more!  Start at 7:30 p.m.  Remember that middle school hours are from 6-8:30 p.m.  After 8:30 p.m. is high school only.

Sunday, May 22

Orcas A Cappella “Lovely and Lively” Spring Concert at Rosario – Moran Mansion Music Room at 5 p.m. Tickets at Darvill’s Bookstore. Seating limited.