Friday, Feb. 12
School of the Salish Sea Fundraiser. Warm up for Valentines Day with a sizzling hot salsa dance party, featuring Orcas’ own sizzling hot dancers Maria and Learner. The school is located in the Tracy Strong Lodge at Camp Orkila. Parking at Orkila’s main parking lot, with shuttle available. Limited parking at the school for those who need it. Children are welcome and there will be activities and fun for them too. Bring some extra cash for the savory and sweet bake sale. Suggest donation of $10/person or $15/couple (kids under 12 are free) 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 376-3367.
“In Search of Beethoven” new feature-length film about the life of Ludwig van Beethoven at the Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound. The movie screens at 7 p.m. (wine and food available from 6 p.m.). Admission by donation. For further details, contact Patricia Nathan at pnathan@seventh-art.com.
The Doe Bay Cafe Welcomes in the Year of the Tiger with live music.
Relax and listen to “Be Careful” and “Metal Dog” with a northwest homebrew. All original and constantly inventive. Starts at 7 p.m
Saturday, Feb. 13
Cupid’s Closet Flea Market at the West Sound Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 table fee. Proceeds benefit Fidelis Circle Scholarship Fund. Call 376-4198 or 376-3441.
Writers Roundtable monthly meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Library. “The Romance of Words: A Valentine for Writers.” All are welcome to come and share their writing.
Gordeaux’s Grand Re-Opening in Eastsound Square (109 North Beach Road B-2). Stop in to say ‘Hi’, have some refreshments and tap your toes to music by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys. From 4 to 6 p.m. For information, call Gordeaux’s at 376-4673.
League of Women Voters Open House in Friday Harbor from 3 to 5 p. m. at 165 Byron Road. Members, friends, and newcomers invited to commemorate 100 years of women’s suffrage in the state of Washington and 90 years of League of Women Voters support for our democracy. Call 378-1082 for directions and transportation in Friday Harbor to the Open House.
Moqui at the Center Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Jazz vocalist extraordinaire Moqui celebrates Valentine’s Day and her new CD release entitled “Sketches”, a collection of some of the greatest jazz tunes including “Nature Boy” and “I Wish You Love.” Tickets $15 are available at Orcas Center or contact Donna Laslo at dlaslo@aol.com
Karaoke – “Love Stinks/Ain’t Love Grand” at the Lower. Hosted by Charlie Robinson, starting at 9 p.m.
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