The week ahead: Feb. 1 – 8

Sunday, Feb. 1

Kindlings WinterFest lecture 10 a.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church.

Superbowl party at the Lower Tavern in Eastsound, starting at 3 p.m. with free appetizers.

Superbowl party and dinner at the American Legion to benefit Jordan Griffin, $10 admission. 3 p.m. 376-4987

Monday, Feb. 2

Music Boosters meeting from 6 to 6:45 in the Library for parents and students. They will discuss hosting dinner for the Wenatchee High School Band, Mariachi Huenachi, on Feb. 27 and the March 1 Annual MAG Benefit Concert.

Tuesday, Feb. 3

STITCH meeting of Orcas Village residents (zipcode 98020 only) Noon to 2 p.m. at Libby Blackwell’s house. 376-2639.

Marine Science Lecture “Fascinating Fishes of the Pacific NW.” Presented by Dr. Gene Helfman of Lopez Island at the Camp Orkila Marine Salmon Center. 7 p.m. Free.

Camera Club monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Senior Center. Best photos of 2008 and a slideshow of Monica Kezar’s travels in West Africa. Open to all 376-5746.

Weds. Feb 4

The County Marine Resources Committee’s 2009 Work Plan will be discussed at their meeting Feb. 4, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Islanders Bank in Friday Harbor.

Also discussed will be two grant opportunities —  the restoration of marine habitat through removal of lost fishing net and coordinating monitoring to enable adaptive management of the San Juan Marine Stewardship Area. The MRC welcomes all interested people to attend their meetings. For more information call 370-7592 or email maryk@co.san-juan.wa.us

PTSA meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Orcas High School’s technology teacher, Paul Evans, will discuss cybersafety — from straightforward recommendations about where and how to allow children use of computers, age-appropriate activities, cyberbullying, online perils and access to unsuitable materials.

Also, representatives of YMCA Camp Orkila will make a brief presentation describing several new day camp programs to be offered this summer which are specifically geared for local kids. As always, childcare will be provided.

Thursday, Feb. 5

The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce presents another “Business Essentials” seminar, this time pertaining to the issue of affordable housing on Orcas Island and the San Juans.Guest speakers are Angela Lausch (San Juan County); Lisa Byers (OPAL); and John Campbell (Homes for Islanders).

Coffee, tea and pastries begin at 7:45 a.m.at the Outlook Inn’s Victorian Room. The Chamber asks members for a $5 donation, and non-members a $10 donation, to help offset room costs. To RSVP, call 376-2273.

Eastsound Planning Review Committee monthly meeting, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center.

Home Basketball games

4:30 pm. Orcas Middle School Falcons Girls Basketball vs La Conner

5:30 pm. Orcas Middle School Falcons Girls Basketball vs La Conner (7^th grade). CallSandi Harris @ 376-1548 or visit https://www.oihssports.com

School band concert with Band-O-Rama! 5-6 grade band joins the Middle/High School band. ASB President Maddie Smith will emcee this sure-to-be-fun evening showcase of a broad range of musical talent beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 6

ADU permit deadline, (See Jan. 29 post). Questions regarding the application procedure and requirements can be addressed to CD&P staff either by phone at (360) 378-2354 or fax at (360) 378-3922 or by email at permits@sanjuanco.com

Sat. Feb. 7

Lasagna Dinner with Orcas Island’s Public School Montessori Porgram. Silent auction included, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. Tickets at the door or from classroom parents – $15 adults, $12 for seniors, $8 for kids.

Montessori School Open House at 1147 North Beach Road. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 376-5350.

Cuban poet Jose Kozer facilitates a poetry workshop (limited to 20) at Doe Bay Resort from 1 to 5 p.m. and reads his work in Spanish at 7 p.m. Reading Free. Workshop $50 with four scholarships offered. www.splab.org.

Orcas Idol at 6:30 p.m. NOTE EARLY START! Sold out – but come to the Orcas Center and hope you get lucky!