Workshops, Sneak Peeks and Reminder Ribbons This Week

Monday, Dec. 13

Mt. Baker Road & Trail Improvement Project Open House, 4 to 6:45 p.m. at the Easound Fire Hall. Project progress, show road and trail design details, share right-of-way and cost information, and answer questions.  Construction of the Mount Baker Road and Trail Improvement project is scheduled for the summer of 2012. The public is encouraged to write at San Juan County Public Works, PO Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA  98250, or email them at  pubwks@sjcpublicworks.org.  for additional information, contact Dan Vekved, Project Manager, at (360) 370-0504 or John Van Lund, County Engineer, at 370-0510.

Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI) meeting Review our progress and plan for the future from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas School Library. All are welcome to attend and share ideas. For further information, call 376-6549.

Movie Night at the Doe Bay Cafe. Come and enjoy dinner and wine while watching a movie on the big screen. This week’s movie is “Moonstruck.”  A Brooklyn bookkeeper in her late 30s whose husband died several years earlier in a bus accident, decides it’s time to get married again. She accepts the proposal of a nice, middle-aged fellow named Johnny Cammareri. Loretta is convinced that marrying Johnny is the safe and sure thing to do – until she meets his estranged younger brother Ronny. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Free popcorn at showtime. Call 376- 8059 or go to www.doebay.com

Tuesday, December 14

Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting, 4:30 p.m. at District offices on Cessna Lane off North Beach Road.

Sneak Peek of Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center’s Expansion! from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 1292 North Beach Road. Enjoy hot apple cider and fresh baked goodies while touring the expansion, which includes the future Orcas Family Resource Center, the Home of Orcas Family Connections; Explore childcare and employment possibilities; and sponsor “fillings” for our new classrooms!   This will also be the official kick off of our employee search and childcare enrollment registration.  Call Amber at 376-2484.

Ferry Advisory Committee – WA State Ferries Joint Community Meeting 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second St., in Friday Harbor).Community Meeting to discuss ferry issues. Meeting will be live streamed and will receive email questions.
Open your web browser to: https://www.sanjuanco.com/council/video.aspx#mode.live and watch the meeting there.During the meeting, questions will be taken from the floor and also may be sent via email to: maureens@sanjuanco.com Additional information is available on the “Ferry Information” section of the County website.
First time users may need to download a “plug-in” so the video will show in your browser, so it is best to visit the site ahead of time by visiting the County Councils site and click to watch a recorded meeting: https://sanjuanco.com/council/video.aspx.

Orcas Fire District Commissioners meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.  Call 376-2331 for agenda.

Open Mic at the Lower. Come watch Orcasians let loose – and that includes you!  Open Mic starts at 5:30 p.m. Call  376-4848.

Wednesday, December 15

Thursday, December 16

Orcas Island Blood Drive at the Eastsound Fire Hall. From 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please give blood … whose life will you save today?  Walk-ins welcome. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Lions Club. Call 376-6805 or email losleben@rockisland.com

Pizza and Open Mic Night at the Doe Bay Cafe. Starts at 5 p.m. $1 from every pizza sale benefits local philanthropy;  this month it’s the SeaDoc Society. Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com

Friday, December 17

Orcas Hotel Pub Night with Martin Lund and Gene Nery . Starts at 6 p.m. Call the hotel @ 376-4300

Saturday, December 18

Point Blank hands out “Reminder Ribbons” The high school prevention leadership club, will be at Island Market to pass out Red Ribbons with a message to “Have a Safe and Happy Holiday”.

Orcas Community Band at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Free admission with dessert reception following..

Sunday, Dec. 19

Point Blank hands out “Reminder Ribbons” The high school prevention leadership club, will be at Island Market to pass out Red Ribbons with a message to “Have a Safe and Happy Holiday”..