This Weekend: Robbie Burns, Dr. Martin Luther King and Community Service

Friday, January 14

Robbie Burns Dinner and Deer Harbor Community Potluck, 6:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Center. Join us for our monthly community potluck, The January 14th potluck theme will be the annual Burns Supper program and entertainment. Please bring a dish to share, your place setting and beverage. 376-5404.

Blue Star Creeper Live Music at the Doe Bay Cafe — Blue Star Creeper is a band from Seattle, founded in 2001 by song writer Kelly Blanchard (vocals/guitar), and joined by Matteus Vaga (electric cello/vocals), Jason Hatch (bass), Jose Vijarro (guitar) and David Stubblebine (drums).  Elements of rock music blend with the symphonic sweep of cello strings, As always, seating is limited, please make your reservation at 360-376-8059. Music starts at 7.

Sunday, January 16

Orcas Angels Waffle Breakfast, 8 a.m. – Noon at the American Legion Hall. Fundraising for our Extended Support Project – Winter is the most challenging time for some on Orcas.  This project assists residents with additional funds when they have already utilized other resources available. Call 376-6996.

The Seahawks are in the NFC Divisional Round Playoffs!! On screen at the Lower — 10 am Seattle Seahawks @ the Chicago Bears. Opening at 9:30 and serving breakfast.  376-4848.

“Completing the Cycle” food security discussion with James David Sneed this Sunday at the Odd Fellows Hall from noon to 4 p.m.

Putting the King to Bed:The King’s Musicians Introductory concerts in the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.In this concert series, musicians will perform early music on period instruments on Lopez, San Juan and Orcas Island. The Orcas performance will be at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 1:30 p.m. Other performances of “Putting the King to Bed” will be on Saturday, January 15 at 7 p.m. at Grace Church at 70 Sunset Lane, just north of Lopez Village on Lopez Island; and on Sunday, January 16 at 7 p.m. at St. David’s Church at 780 Park Street in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.

Community Gathering to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Eastsound. All are invited to bring a song, oem, short story, or thought to share. Free admission (donations welcome), For more information call 376-5773. Sponsored by Sharon Abreu for the Center for Constitutional Rights and the Network of Spiritual Progressives.

Monday, January 17

National Day of Service Celebration and Work Party! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Public School CafteteriaCome join the Orcas Island Community Foundation for National Day of Service in celebration of Martin Luther King.  The Foundation is hosting a volunteer party  from 11-3 at the public school cafeteria. The entire community is invited to lend a hand and volunteer.  There will be several projects available to choose from, including garden clean up for the public school, Montessori school and the Museum, spreading chips at the playground, cleaning gutters at the Senior Center, and park clean up at Crescent Beach and Waterfront Park.

For those who would prefer an indoor activity, there is also data entry needed by the Orcas Island Education Foundation and computers will be available to complete this project.  Several organizations will also be on site at the cafeteria to provide information on ongoing volunteer opportunities.  Warm beverages and snacks will be provided.  Please bring tools and gloves if you have them. Contact Hilary Canty at OICF, 376-6423.

Doe Bay Cafe Free Movie, “Exit Through the Gift Shop” Movie starts at 7:00pm, free popcorn at show time, half-priced bottles of wine. Come and enjoy dinner, FREE popcorn, and half-priced bottles of wine while watching a movie on the big screen!  “Exit Through the Gift Shop” is an exhilarating hall-of-mirrors look at what happens when global art fame turns anonymous, artists become objects, fans turn into artists, and the whole what’s-sincere-and-what’s-a-sham spectacle is more fun than art was ever supposed to be. Dinner reservations are recommended. Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com