The week ahead: Feb. 15 – 22

Sunday, Feb. 15

“Hotel for Dogs” movie showing The only island showing of “Hotel for Dogs” at 2 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre will benefit Orcas Animal Protection. Tickets, available at the Sea View Video Store, are $5 for children 12 and under and $15 for all others.

Monday, Feb. 16

EOTO will be performing at the Outlook Inn at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Wednesday, Feb. 18

Save the Ferries Rally in Olympia. Arrangements are being made for bus, van, and SUV travel to Olympia for the rally.Sign up with Bernadette Vinson at: bernadettev@centurytel.net or 376-8232 to reserve your space for travel to Olympia. “We anticipate a 7 a.m. departure and 5:45 p.m. return ferry trip to and from the rally,” says Vinson.

Marine Resource Committee (MRC) meeting, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Islanders Bank building in Friday Harbor. The SeaDoc Society will present their research paper, “The efficacy of voluntary marine reserves for recovering rockfish.” Contact maryk@sanjuanco.com for further information or to sign on for the MRC.

The County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on an application by San Juan County Public Works for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for storm drain improvements in Eastsound, Orcas Island (File #08SJ016. jt). The hearing will take place at Key Bank in Friday Harbor, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Garden Club meeting “Ornamental Grasses” lecture by Orcas landscaper Jeff Bossler.  10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of the Orcas Center.

Thursday, Feb. 19
The Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting from 8:30 to 11:15a.m.at the County Legislative Building Conference Room,55 Second Street #119 in Friday Harbor. For more information, call 360-378-8420 or email Parks@sanjuanco.com or go to www.sanjuanco.com/parks.

Sneak preview fund raiser to benefit Kaleidoscope Childcare Center. 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. Due to intense nature, not suitable for young children. Tickets for the sneak preview are $25 each and 100% of the proceeds go to Kaleidoscope. Tickets at Kaleidoscope, Darvill’s, from the Kaleidoscope Board members and at the door. There will be special refreshments and dessert at the benefit performance. For more information, call 317-5601.

Friday, Feb. 20

Planning Commission meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Islander’s Bank Annex, downstairs, 225 Blair Ave, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island.
Agenda to consider several Timber Open Space Applications and to include hearings on The Proposed Update of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan Housing Element and Appendix 5 Continued Public Hearing and Deliberations To Consider The Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and Appendix 1 to Allow for 50% of the Island’s Future Population Growth to Occur in the Friday Harbor UGA.

The San Juan County Republican Party is celebrating the 200th Birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Chili Dinner by donation. John Evans and Freddie Simpson, Washington State National Committee Woman will speak. At the American Legion Hall starting at 6 p.m.

Salsa Dance Party at Odd Fellows Hall.  Salsa Lesson starts at 7 p.m. with the dance to follow at 7:30. A free cupcake, water and juices will be available,. $20 for couples, $10 singles. For more information call 376-6601.

Crossroads Lecture Series: “The Dragon and the Elephant: China, India and Global Economic Leadership in the 21st Century.” 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center.
Joseph Massey, Founding Director of the Center for International Business at the Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College. China has roared onto the world economic stage with the highest sustained growth rate since the industrial revolution began, and it looks likely to overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest economy before mid-century. Hot on its heels is India, whose economy is growing almost as quickly and whose population is expanding much more rapidly. Massey will explore the growing rivalry between the two largest nations in the world as they contend for global economic leadership, and will assess the possible consequences for the American economy and our predominant place in world affairs. Donations accepted.

The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present six performances of the play “Wait Until Dark”, a tense thriller for the next two weekends at the Grange. Tickets are $10 for the performances on Friday, Feb. 20, Saturday, Feb. 21, Friday, Feb. 27, Saturday, Feb. 28 and closing night Sunday, March 1. Tickets available at Darvill’s and at the door. For more information, call 317-5601

Saturday, Feb. 21

Winter Book Sale – The Friends of Orcas Island Public Library will have its Winter Book Sale in the high school cafeteria from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All funds raised from the sale will go towards funding library activities.

Buddhist meditation class  2 to 3:30 p.m. at Orcas Island Library. “Overcoming craving” with  guided meditation, a talk, and opportunity for questions and answers. ” By thinking deeply about [our cravings] we can overcome our strong attachment, and in its place experience a deep inner peace and contentment,” say organizers of this monthly event. All are welcome. Donation requested. Visit MeditateInNWWashington for more information.

Sunday, Feb. 22

“Rumi: Mystic and Poet” –  All are welcome to join the Unitarian Fellowship at 11 a.m at the Westsound Community Hall. Suzan Chamberlayne will give biographical background information on Rumi, Anji Rangzin will recite Rumi’s poetry, accompanied by Sufi music; and Werener Kundig will lead a Dance of Univeral Peace. 

Chiara String Trio – Orcas Center will present one performance only of the Chiara String Trio with pianist Soyeon Lee at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $24, $16 for Orcas Center members, and $10 for students. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to OrcasCenter.org or call or 376-2281 ext 1.