Tuesday, February 1
Toastmasters Meeting 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Free to all who wish to improve public speaking skills.
Wednesday, February 2
Marine Resources Committee Meeting 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Islanders Bank Annex Community Meeting Room, Friday Harbor . The MRC meets twice a month, for more information, contact maryk@co.san-juan.wa.us
or go to www.sjcmrc.org
Thursday, February 3
Hearing Examiner Public Hearing 8:30 a.m. in Council Chambers, Legislative Building, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. (Craftsman Corner hearing postponed until March 3).
Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall
Port of Orcas meeting at 6 p.m. in airport conference room.
Friday, February 4
Community Foundation First Friday Open House from 5-7 PM. This is an informal gathering where folks can learn more about OICF and express their community concerns. All are welcome to attend, enjoy a beverage and join in the discussion. At OICF office on second floor, accessible by stairs from Prune Alley, south of A-1 Conference Room. 376-6423 (OICF).
Orcas Center Art Exhibit “Is It Art?” will offer a very broad range of media, subjects and artistic approaches, with particular emphasis on the work of artists who have chosen to pursue experimental or less-traditional avenues of expression.Opening Reception at 5:30 p.m. in the Madrona Room.
“The Economics of Happiness” screening at the Odd Fellows Hall at 6:30 p.m. Come Celebrate the idea of local economy with others from Lopez, San
Juan Island and Orcas, munch a bit and swap stories with friends old and new.
Saturday, February 5
Dr. Stan Williams Memorial Service, 2 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center.
“Orcas Has Talent!” Competition sponsored by Orcas Island Prevention Partnership, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Portofino Pizzeria is providing a delicious pizza, fresh green salad, and foaccia bread at the Orcas Has Talent preshow dinner at 5 p.m. at the Orcas Center for 60 show goers. Tickets must be purchased a week in advance of the show at Darvill’s where OHT tickets are on sale or by calling 376-2596 and leaving a message.
Sunday, February 6
Salish Sea Early Music Festival “Scottish and Irish Baroque and Russian Guitar” 1:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall at 112 Haven Road in Eastsound, and on San Juan Island at 7 p.m. at St. David’s Church at 760 Park Street in Friday Harbor.
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