The Week Ahead Promises Benefits, County Council Meet, Beach Walks and Talks

Sunday, February 13

The Kindlings Winterfest Final lectures today at Orcas Island Community Church, 9 and 10:30 a.m. C.S. Lewis “Miracles: the Oldest Truth Makes the Most Sense in the Newest Place.   Childcare is provided during the lectures. For more information call 376-6422 .

2nd Annual Seed/Plant Exchange 2 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. Do you have leftover seeds, plants, seedlings, tubers, bulbs, trees, shrubs or nothing to share? Come anyway! Label what you have to share. Please have seed label state “Saved” or “Purchased”.  Everyone is welcome!
Schedule:

• 2:00 pm – Deliver and View Donations Only
• 2:30 pm – Intro and Etiquette of Exchange
• 3 – 5 pm – Open Exchange and Networking
• Questions? Call Ginger 376-8881 or Ronda 376-6796

Farm to Cafeteria’s  4-Star, intimate dinner, catered by Jacob and Kristi Angel at Odd Fellows, 6:30 p.m. (Downstairs, seating limited).   All of the proceeds will be given to the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program in our public school. The evening will begin with three hors d’oeuvres, followed by three elegant courses including Fillet Mignon with vegetarian variations available upon request.  Glasses will be provided for guests bringing their own wine of preference to the table.  Make your reservation soon for this very special dinner.  Cost:  $75 per person donation benefiting the Farm to Cafeteria Program. To make a reservation, go to www.oief.org, click on “donating” then click on “donate to Farm to Cafeteria.” That will take you to PayPal where you can reserve and donate via credit card.   The dollar amount you enter will indicate the number of reservations you are making.  Or, if you prefer, just email Madie Murray at gomadie@gmail.com or call her at 376-3064 to make your reservation, and bring a check with you to the dinner.  For further information, contact Jacob & Kristi Angel at 376-7420 or Madie Murray at 376-3064

Monday, February 14

Movie Night at Doe Bay Café starts at 7 pm, free popcorn at big screen show time, half-priced bottles of wine. Come and enjoy dinner and wine while watching a movie. Call the front desk to find out this weeks movie at 360-376-2291. Dinner reservations are recommended. Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com

Tuesday, February 15

San Juan County Council on Orcas, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. At 2:30,  “Field Trips” to the constructed wetland on the Mount property in Eastsound and Mt. Baker Road Improvement project are planned. The Eastsound Planning Review Committee reports to the Council at 2 p.m. For the full agenda, go to sanjuanco.com/council/displayagenda

Toastmasters 6 p.m. at Senior Center. All are welcome to improve public speaking skills.

Wednesday, February  16

The draft Corridor Management Plan for the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway will be presented in 2 public meetings scheduled for 10 am at the Olga Cafe and 1 pm at the Outlook Inn. The public is invited to attend the meetings, hear a presentation on highlights from the plan and provide comments to help guide the plan to finalization. Draft designs for the byway logo have been developed, and these will also be presented for public input.
The San Juan Island Scenic Byway includes routes on San Juan and Orcas islands. More information can be found at: www.visitsanjuans.com/visitors/scenic-byway/ and https://www.byways.org/
Those interested in reviewing the full draft CMP, sections of the document can go to the Visitors Bureau website (follow link above). A comment form will be available for public use, or comments may be emailed directly to: holli.coleman@otak.com Comments are due by 12:00 midnight, February 20, 2011. For questions or additional information, contact Liz Illg at lizillg@rocklisland.com or 360-378-6104.

“Love Dare” Men’s support group This 10-week series helps men to take their most important relationship to the next level.  Join the company of like-minded men who want to  improve the quality of their relationships. From 7-8 pm at the Blue Heron B&B in West Sound. Contact Bogdan Kulminski at 376-4198 or bkulminski@centurylink.net or Karl Miller at 317-5082.

“Has Bach’s Secret Been Discovered?” Roger Sherman – Conductor for Orcas Choral Society and music historian. 7 – 8 pm in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center) Roger will explore the question, “has Bach’s secret been discovered,” raised by the title of one of Bach’s most important works, “The Well-Tempered Clavier.” He will introduce a recent discovery about what Bach might have meant by the title, class also on Feb.  23. Tuition $10 per class. Call 376-2281

Night Beach Walk to Indian Island, sponsored by the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory. Meet at 8 p.m. low tide at the beach across from the Outlook Inn. Dress warm, bring flashlights and wear boots.

Thursday, February 17

Affordable Housing Planning Project at the Housing Bank Commission on Orcas 9:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel.The County is participating in a grant funded community-wide affordable housing planning project. A group of citizens have been invited to participate in this meeting from several islands and multiple segments of the community to discuss the planning project. The Housing Bank Commission has been invited to attend. The HBC will not chair the meeting and no regular business of the HBC will be conducted.

Port meeting at noon at Port offices in the Eastsound airport.

“The Curious Savage” performed at the Grange by Actors Theater of Orcas Island– opens on with a fund raiser for the Orcas Island Grange. Tickets for this fund raiser are $15 while tickets for the remaining performances are $10. Other performances are Friday and Saturday, February 18th and 19th and Friday, Saturday and Sunday February 25th through the 27th. Tickets for all performances are available at Darvills Book Store and on-line at www.orcasactors.com. All performances are at 7:30 pm. This play is suitable for all ages. For more information, call 317-5601.

Friday, February 18

San Juan County Land Bank Commission meets at the Orcas Senior Center 8:30 to 11:20 a.m.Public Comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Citizens are encouraged to bring any topics of interest for discussion. Please call 360-378-4402 for more information. Everyone is welcome!

“The Curious Savage” performed at the Grange by Actors Theater of Orcas Island–  tickets  are $10. Other performances are this Saturday and next weekend — Friday, Saturday and Sunday February 25th through the 27th. Tickets for all performances are available at Darvills Book Store and on-line at www.orcasactors.com. All performances are at 7:30 pm. This play is suitable for all ages. For more information, call 317-5601.

Saturday, February 19

Physical Acting for Children and Adults Jake Perrine – Acting Teacher, Director, Writer, Audio Engineer, teaches physical-based acting techniques for children ages 10 to 13.  His teaching is highly active, fun, disciplined (like Karate) and a great way for children to develop an awareness of using their bodies in acting. Tuition: $40.00 per four-week series, Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ages 10-12. Adult classes (above age 13) starts Mondays, Feb. 28. Call Sparks @ 376-2281 x2 or sparks@orcascenter.org.

Legendary guitarist Leon Atkinson performs and speaks in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center, from 7:30 to 9 pm. He will discuss influences on the development of American blues and jazz, especially spirituals and gospels, which he will weave into his performance of jazz and classical music. He invites interaction and audience questions. Internationally acclaimed in both classical guitar and the world of jazz, Leon Atkinson studied with Andres Segovia in Spain and is the host of NPR’s popular program, “The Guitar Hour.” For over three decades, Leon Atkinson has shared his gift, and inspired countless players with his love for the guitar. Sponsored in part by the Friends of Orcas Island Library. Tickets will be available at the door, $12 for adults, $5 for students 12-18, and free for children under 12. For more information, or for free or reduced-price tickets, contact Phil Heikkinen at the Orcas Island Library, 376-4985 or pheikkinen@orcaslibrary.org

“The Curious Savage” performed at the Grange by Actors Theater of Orcas Island–  tickets  are $10. Other performances are  next weekend — Friday, Saturday and Sunday February 25th through the 27th. Tickets for all performances are available at Darvills Book Store and on-line at www.orcasactors.com. All performances are at 7:30 pm. This play is suitable for all ages. For more information, call 317-5601.