Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce

Weekly Email Blast | February 11 12, 2010

What’s happening on Orcas Island!

(It’s been crazy busy in the office! Sorry for the delay)

►orcas dining choices & your itinerary attached!

►events & performances This week

‘NINE’ ON-SCREEN AT SEAVIEW THEATER – NOMINATED FOR 4 OSCARS

(Shows Friday, Saturday & Sunday @ 7:30 pm)

Famous film director Guido Contini struggles to find harmony in his professional and personal lives, as he engages in dramatic relationships with his wife, his mistress, his muse, his agent, and his mother. Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman & Sophia Loren. Rated: PG-13.

INFORMATION: Call SeaView @ 376-5724

A fundraiser to benefit the School of the Salish Sea!

(Friday, February 12 from 7-10 pm @ Camp Orkila)
Warm up for Valentines Day with our 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!)

INFORMATION: Call Jesica at 376-3367 http://www.schoolofthesalishsea.org

‘IN SEARCH OF BEETHOVEN’ SCREENING AT EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL

(Friday, February 12 at 7 pm – reception at 6 pm)

If you loved ‘In Search of Mozart,’ you’ll love this highly acclaimed, new feature-length film about the life of Ludwig van Beethoven (currently in theaters across the US and receiving excellent reviews). The movie screens at 7 pm (wine and food available from 6 pm). The film takes a comprehensive look at the composer’s life through historical research and Beethoven’s biography and letters, but with the emphasis always on the performance – and interpretation – of Beethoven’s music. By donation.

INFORMATION: For further details, contact Patricia Nathan @ pnathan@seventh-art.com

THE DOE BAY CAFÉ WELCOMES ‘BE CAREFUL’ & ‘METAL DOG’

(Friday, February 12 @ 7 pm)

The Doe Bay Café ushers in the Year of the Tiger with live music! Enjoy the sounds of ’Be Careful’, a potent Northwest homebrew from San Juan Island with cohorts ‘Metal Dog’.

All original and constantly inventive. See you at the show!

INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com

A Christian Lecture Series at the Orcas Island Community Church

(Saturday, February 13; 9 am @ the OICC sanctuary)

This lecture series intends to explore, in depth, topics of interest to Christians seeking a deeper understanding of their faith, its history and teachings. The next in the series is: Key Turning Points in Christian History, presented by Gary Roosma, a minister in the Christian Reformed Church and has served as a missionary-educator in Papua New Guinea and Malaysia, most recently as professor of history and missions at Sabah Theological Seminary. Cost: Contact the church office for information.

INFORMATION: Contact the Church office (376-6422)

YOU’RE INVITED TO A DISCUSSION ABOUT MADRONA POINT

(Saturday, February 13 from 3 pm – 4:30 pm)

The Madrona Circle invites you to our monthly meeting at the Peter C. Fisher Gallery next to Shearwater Kayak Tours. We will talk about the history of Madrona Point, especially the last twenty years of it, and how to help San Juan County and the Lummi Nation implement their 1989 agreement to take care of Madrona Point.

INFORMATION: Call Peter at 376-3655 or go to www.themadronacircle.ning.com

MORAN MANSION MUSEUM REOPENS THIS SATURDAY & ROSARIO RESORT NEWS

(Museum opens Saturday, February 13; open 10 am – 6 pm; Music program @ 4 pm)

The Moran Mansion Museum will reopen on Saturdays beginning on February 13, with a 4 pm Music Concert/Rosario History Program. $5 admission for the Music Concert & Program. Rosario Resort Guest Rooms are available Friday and Saturdays until Memorial Day, nightly after that. The Spa is scheduled to reopen in March. (0211)

INFORMATION: Call Rosario @ 376-2152 ext. 300

CUPID’S CLOSET FLEA MARKET

(Saturday, February 13, 10:00-3:00 pm @ West Sound Community Hall)

15 vendors are collecting their offerings of new and used items, large and small, crafts and artwork, plants, food and you-name-it. We hope to satisfy the needs of all shoppers. Check it out. We are still accepting donations to the Fidelis table. This is a fund raiser by the West Sound Women’s group, The Fidelis Circle, to be able to give graduation awards to West Sound seniors. (0204)

INFORMATION: Call Carol at 376-4198 or Margot at 376-3441

GORDEAUX’S GRAND RE-OPENING! NEW LOCATION!

(Saturday February 13 from 4 pm – 6 pm)

You are invited to join us in our new location 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. (0204)

INFORMATION: Call Gordeaux’s @ 376-4673

MOQUI IN CONCERT @ ORCAS CENTER

(Saturday, February 13 @ 7:30 pm)

Save the Date! Jazz vocalist extraordinaire Moqui is coming to the Orcas Center stage for a St. Valentines day concert and to celebrate her new CD release entitled “Sketches”, a collection of some of the greatest jazz tunes including “Nature Boy” and “I Wish You Love”. Tickets are available at Darvill’s Bookstore. Cost: $15.00. (0121)

INFORMATION: Email Donna Laslo at DLaslo@aol.com

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTER HEALING SERVICE

(Sunday, February 14 @ 10 am at the Orcas Senior Center)

Lighthouse Christian Center invites you to a special healing service. If you or a loved one are suffering from sickness that is long or short term, please come where you will find hope, love, and compassion, and let Jesus heal you! “And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.” Matthew 14:14 NKJ

SUNDAY VALENTINE DINNER & A MOVIE (HAROLD & MAUDE)

(Sunday, February 14 @ 7 pm)

Along with our regular menu, we offer half price bottles of wine and free popcorn. The featured movie will be the classic 1971 film Harold & Maude about a death-obsessed teen who finds a feisty geriatric widow who’s “high on life” at a funeral. The seemingly mismatched pair form an unconventional, but ultimately satisfying bond that makes this a truly romantic film. Bring your valentine to this free movie.

INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com

THE ARTSMITH SALON @ DOE BAY CAFÉ

(Monday, February 15 @ 7 pm)

Join Artsmith & Doe Bay Cafe for a weekly Salon series featuring guest writers from around the country. The Cafe features special tapas/small plates and wine specials on the Monday evenings throughout the winter. This week features hosts memoirist Julie Green with writer Suzanne Olson. Following the featured writers, audience members will have an opportunity to read their own works each week in a special Writer’s Open Mic. All lovers of food, wine and words are welcome! Reading begins at 7 pm.

INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com

ACTORS THEATER ANNOUNCES ‘NOISES OFF’ PRODUCTION @ THE GRANGE

(Kaleidoscope Sneak Preview Benefit on Thursday, February 18; other dates below)

Considered by many to be the best farce written in the past hundred years, ‘Noises Off’ features a cast of locals and is directed by Doug Bechtel. Proceeds on Thursday, February 18 go to Kaleidoscope. Tickets for the “Sneak Preview” are $25 including beverages & dessert. Purchase tix from Kaleidoscope Board Members and at Darvill’s. Other performances: Friday and Saturday (2/19 & 2/20), and Friday – Sunday (2/26 – 2/28). Tickets are $10 at Darvill’s and at the door. All performances start at 7:30 pm.

INFORMATION: Call Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

SAN JUAN NATURE INSTITUTE LECTURE SERIES

(Thursday, February 18 @ 7 pm; at the Commons, UW Friday Harbor Labs)

Seasonal sea ice cover and the production of walleye pollock in the Bering Sea: Implications of global warming. George Hunt, UW School of Aquatic and Fisheries Science will be the guest speaker at the second Arthur Whiteley Lecture offered to the public by San Juan Nature Institute in collaboration with UW Friday Harbor Labs. There is no charge, though donations would be gratefully received.

INFORMATION: Visit www.sjnature.org for information about the 2010 Arthur Whiteley Series.

ORCAS SPORTS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Show your Island Colors and come to a home game to cheer on our local athletes! These teams have high hopes for the season and your support will mean a lot!

Thursday, February 18

2:15 pm & 3:15 pm: Orcas Girls Middle School Basketball game @ MS Gym (Season Ending Games!)

These Middle Schoolers have had a great season … stop by and cheer on the High School stars of the future!

District Playoff Game at Orcas High – Thursday, February 18

5:30 pm: Orcas High Girls Varsity Basketball Playoff Game @ HS Gym

The Lady Vikings had another great season, and playoffs are underway! Come cheer on this amazing group of athletes!

INFORMATION: Call AD Sandi Harris @ 376-1548 or visit www.oihssports.com

► NEW SALES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

JILLERY HAS A SPECIAL VALENTINE’S WISH LIST!

(Stop in and sign up)

Come in and sign our wish list. We will contact your sweeties to let them know what you really want. Open late on Feb 13th and on the 14th as well for the true procrastinators.

INFORMATION: Call Jill @ 376-5522

ORCAS ISLAND HARDWARE BIG SALE

(Saturday, February 13 from 8 am – 5:30 pm)

It’s our B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bag – or Bucket) Sale. Take 20% off almost anything and everything that can fit in your Bag or Bucket! (Or even use one of ours). Sale excludes power tools and sale items. Stop in and find that very special purchase for your Valentine!

INFORMATION: Call 376-3833 or stop by 425 North Beach Road

WOOD’S COVE VALENTINE SALE

(Saturday, February 13 & Sunday, February 14)

Don’t miss our very special sale, with discounts ranging from 20 – 50% on lots of our great gift items. Have you got something very special for your Valentine yet? Stop in and put together a gif basket, or get that special little something for someone special. Open 10 am – 5:30 pm Everyday!

INFORMATION: Give us a call at 376-2900

Island Hardware & Supply – Spring flowers in here!

(Stop in today)

We have beautiful flowering primroses, narcissus, pansies, hellebores and other specialty plants. Bright and cheery. A perfect gift for your Valentine. Garden seeds are in also. It’s time to get peas in the ground. (0211)

INFORMATION: Call the store @ 376-4200 or stop by at Crow Valley & West Beach

FREE CLASS FOR COUPLES ON VALENTINE’S DAY @ ODD FELLOWS HALL

(Sunday, February 14 from 3 pm – 4:30 pm)

An ongoing class in Brain/ Body Awakening for couples and all others with Chris Elms, a practitioner of both the Anat Baniel Method (http://anatbanielmethod.com) and the Feldenkrais Method® (http://feldenkrais.com), this gentle and pleasurable activity usually helps people of all ages and abilities to feel younger, taller and more mobile. Breathing improves, and romance might even get a little boost. Who knows? Come find out. (0211)

INFORMATION: Contact Chris Elms at 317-4773, chriselms@vom.com, or http://4BrainFitness.com

►restaurant NEWS

VERN’S BAYSIDE OFFERS UP DINING SPECIALS

(Stop in for dinner!)

Vern’s wants you to know all about their special dinner offers! On Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays you can order 2 dinners, each featuring 8 ounce top sirloin, and 8 Scampi (or all you can eat crispy prawns), with a baked potato & salad … all for only $49.95 (also available individually for only $25). Don’t forget: Karaoke & dancing from 9 pm – 1 am on Friday nights (21 & over; ID required). (0211)

INFORMATION: Call Vern’s @ 376-2231

ORCAS HOTEL PRESENTS PUB NIGHT WITH MARTIN LUND AND GENE NERY

(Friday, February 12th@ 6 pm)

Good food and good music on Friday night at the Orcas Hotel! Stop in for some great bites from the Bistro menu, and listen to two of Orcas Island’s most talented musical forces.

VALENTINES DINNER ON SUNDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 14

Chef Troy Thompson has created a tasty four course meal for you and your sweetheart. You can see you menu at http://orcashotel.com/restaurant.html Make your reservations at 376- 4300

INFORMATION: Call the hotel @ 376-4300.

Inn at Ship Bay Re-opens for 2010 SEASON

(Starting Friday, February 12 @ 5:30 pm)

We are re-opening for the year starting on Friday Feb., 12 we will also be serving dinner on Saint Valentine’s day starting at 5:30 pm. After the weekend of Valentines Day, we will be open Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 5:30 pm.

INFORMATION: Call 376-5886 or email shipbay@rockisland.com.

VALENTINE’S EVE DINNER AT DOE BAY CAFE

(Saturday, February 13 @ 6 pm or 8 pm seating)

On the eve of Valentine’s Day, come to Doe Bay Café for an incredible and elegant four course dinner. The sumptuous meal is $50 per person and a special wine flight will be available. We look forward to serving you exceptional, organic, lovingly-crafted food on this special day! Reservations required for either a 6 pm or 8 pm seating. Make your reservation for the special prix-fixe event by calling 376-8059.

INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: Call 376-8059

VALENTINE’S DINNER AT CHRISTINA’S

(Sunday, February 14)

Featuring 4 courses designed to enhance the Valentine’s mood plus lots of extras! And at only $60 per person, includes a glass of sparkling wine. Menu highlights include: oysters on the half shell; creamy asparagus soup, roasted beet salad, a choice of filet mignon, seared scallops, and truffled risotto; a dessert choice of Meyer lemon tartlet or profiteroles, and house-made truffles.(0204)

INFORMATION: Call 376-4904 for your reservation

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE LOWER TAVERN

· Saturday, February 13 @ 9pm – Love Stinks or Ain’t Love Grand Karaoke!! Hosted by Charlie Robinson.

►MARK YOUR CALENDARS – UPCOMING Events

BEGINNING DRAWING CLASS THE LAST WEEK OF FEBRUARY

(Tuesday February 23, Thursday February 25, Saturday Feb 27 from 10:00 am -2:30 pm)

Caroline Buchanan will offer a class for those who have always wanted to draw but think they haven’t the “talent.” Buchanan is convinced that it isn’t talent but rather not knowing how to look to be able to draw and what it is you need to do to succeed in drawing. In other words, all you do is show up and the burden of your learning to draw is on her! Michelle at The Office Cupboard has a list of supplies and further description of the class. You too can draw! www.buchananwatercolors.com

INFORMATION: Register at the Senior Center, 376-2667. Contact Caroline at 376-5509 with questions

FARM TO CAFETERIA PRESENTS CELEBRITY CHEF GEDDES MARTIN

(Thursday, February 25)

Farm to Cafeteria presents another Celebrity Chef at the Orcas Island Public School Cafeteria. Chef Geddes Martin will prepare and serve Chicken and mashed potatoes on Thursday February 25th in the school cafeteria. Encourage your school children to eat “cafeteria” that day and join your children for this popular series!

INFORMATION: Contact Bruce Orchid, Farm to Cafeteria Coordinator @ redrabbitfarm@rockisland.com

WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEEKEND @ YMCA CAMP ORKILA

(Friday, March 5 – Sunday, March 7)

Women’s Wellness Weekend is a fabulous getaway just for women. Enjoy crafts, fitness classes, and adventure activities. Moms are welcome to bring daughters in 10th grade and older or just come alone or with other gal friends! Meals included, and we’ll do the cooking and cleaning! Starts at 5 pm, and concludes at 1 pm on Sunday. Cost: $58 day rate, $138/$192 for whole weekend, overnight. See www.camporkila.org (Click on Programs).

INFORMATION: Contact Beth Wangen @ 376-2678 ext. 105 or email bwangen@seattleymca.org

ROWFEAST 2010 – ANNUAL ROWING CLUB DINNER @ FOUR WINDS CAMP LODGE

(Saturday, March 6 at 6 pm)

Make plans now to join us for RowFeast 2010, the rowing clubs annual dinner. No auctions, just good food, good company and fun. It’s only $35 per person for a 4 course dinner, appetizers and entertainment. We do have a few seats at some special tables: A founders/coaches table: Hear tales of how it all began and the early years; An Olympiads table: Yes we have a few folks that can tell you what it’s like to compete in “the games”; and a lady captains table. We have three. Enjoy the energy! Make an offer for a seat at one of those tables. Please RSVP as soon as possible!

INFORMATION & RSVP: Contact Martin Taylor @ 376-6935 or martint@ednagallery.com

ENERGY MANAGEMENT 101 – ‘TAPPING IN’ TO PEACE & HAPPINESS

(Sign up now for the Saturday, March 6 class)

How well are you managing the ups and downs that go hand in hand with changing times? Would you like to learn and experience time-tested tools for managing your energy day by day? In this one day intensive you can learn and experience how to activate your intuition, learn to balance your inner energy regardless of what is happening in the world. It is possible to regain your balance when life pulls you off center. Class: 9:45 am to 4:45 pm. Cost: $110 or enroll by February 22 and the cost is only $99.

INFORMATION: Contact Nancy Southern @ 376-4288 or email nancy@happytapping.net

MUSIC ADVOCACY GROUP CONCERT @ MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM

(Sunday, March 7 at 3 pm)

The annual Music Advocacy Group concert for the school music program is coming up! Featured groups will include the Orcas Community Band, the Island Sinfonia and the Orcas Choral Society. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go towards funding the needs of the music program in our public schools.

INFORMATION: Call Joyce Burghardt at 376-5946.

► CONTINUING SALES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

DANCE NERDS AT ORCAS SPA & ATHLETICS

(Begins Tuesday, February 9 from 8:30 – 9:30 am; Saturday 10 – 11 am)

A Cardio-Funk, Free-Style Dance Class n’ More! Calling all dance nerds! Rock out, hula-hoop, bounce on yoga balls, or jump on the mini trampoline–all to killer dance tunes! This workout is specifically designed for those past the club scene, who still want to shake what their good mama gave them! If you are carrying any extra weight, bouncing to music on the yoga ball is a great way to get your heart rate up without stressing your joints.. Free to all in February–Non Gym Members are welcome. (0204)

INFORMATION: Call the Front Desk @ 376-6361 or email info@orcasspaandathletics.com

ORCAS ISLAND ARTWORKS FEATURES LANDSCAPES BY BRUCE WILSON

The Artworks reopens for its 30th season featuring encaustic landscapes by Bruce Wilson. Bruce has been experimenting with mixing pigments and oil pastels into creamy consistencies and applying them to smooth gessoed surfaces under different thermal conditions. His landscapes have a surrealist, impressionist feel. His work will be on display through February and March. The Artworks is open daily from 10 to 6. (0204)

INFORMATION: Contact James Hardman @ 376-4588.

JOEBAY U TIP OF THE WEEK

(Helping You Understand the Digital World)

Turn off the phone, the cell phone, the TV, the fax and the iPod. What’s left? Your computer, which for 90 minutes will bring you a Must See documentary on digital tools: Frontline’s “Digital Nation”, which you can watch online at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnation/ No one reading this should miss this story about where we are and where we (yes you and your kids) are going. Then, for the virtual equivalent of Alka Seltzer, take a JoeBay U course. We specialize in digital world counseling. (0211)

INFORMATION: Call Joe at 376-4549 or email joe@doebay.net

VALENTINE’S TREASURES AT NEST

(Ahem… have you remembered your Valentine?)

It’s that time again and Nest is brimming with all sorts of treasures for your loved one for Valentines Day. Potted Orchids, Antherium, Azalea trees, Cyclamen, Roses and those stunning Weeping Pussy Willow trees not to mention the fresh cut flowers that are coming in. There are also new items from our own Ali Boe and Anni Sparks Dempster to check out. Delivery is available and Nest will be open every day through February 14th from 9:30-5:30. Regular business hours resume after Valentines Day. (0204)

INFORMATION: Call Cindy @ 376-4580.

SEW N SEW HAS MOVED!

(Come check us out)

Sew N Sew has a new home at 68 North Beach Road in the old Rhapsody space. The store front will officially open on March 1 but Donna can be reached until then by the same phone number @ 376-4343. Thanks for all your support! (0204)

Montessori Apple Pie for your valentine

(On sale now at Rays Pharmacy)

Orcas Montessori parents and friends have lovingly combined organic ingredients and tasty heirloom apples from the Orcas Montessori orchard for the perfect dessert for any meal. Best of all, the pies are frozen and “ready to bake”. No Muss, No Fuss. Hot and tasty apple pies when you need one. Pies are $25 each and available at Rays Pharmacy or Orcas Montessori 1147 North Beach Road. All the money raised goes to the Orcas Montessori School program. (0204)

INFORMATION : 376-5350 or info@orcasmontessori.org

CALLING ALL CHILI COOKS, CORNBREAD MAKERS & DESSERT CREATORS

(Call now to enter your amazing creation)

The first Chili and Cornbread Cook-off and Dessert Auction will take place Feb. 28, at the Orcas Christian School from 5 pm – 8:30 pm. Admission is free and script for tasting will be sold. This is a fundraiser for Nepali orphans and a nursing student in college in Nepal. We’re going to have fun and eat great goodies doing it. Visit www.orcaschilicookoff.wordpress.com for registration forms. Judges Needed too! (0204)

INFORMATION: Call Shoshana at 376-3945

Sweethearts in Paradise Package

(Valid February 12 through February 15, 2010)

Enjoy one night of romantic luxury accommodations at the Outlook Inn on Orcas Island, a 90 minute Swedish Relaxation Couples Massage at Orcas Spa, and a romantic Sunset Wildlife Cruise with North Shore Charters. Outlook Inn and Orcas Spa will provide a Kama Sutra Love Kit for your room and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with a mini bottle of Champagne to enjoy after your massage! A $799.00 Value for just $629.00 ($170.00 Savings). Contact us to book, space is limited. (0128)

INFORMATION: Outlook 888-OUTLOOK; Orcas Spa 888-894-8881; North Shore Charters 360-376-4855.

Healing Arts Center’s Christopher Evans Teaching at Orcas Senior Center

(Month of February; Mondays @ 1 pm and Thursdays @ 10 am)

Christopher Evans will be offering Transformational Movement Lessons (TML’s) twice a week during the month of February. Christopher, a licensed massage practitioner, just completed a three year training to be certified in the Anat Baniel Method, based on the work of Moshe Feldenkrais. Participation in the class greatly enhances flexibility, strength, coordination and well being. Cost for the 8 class series is $60. (0128)

INFORMATION: Contact Christopher Evans @ 376-4486 or christofire44@yahoo.com to sign up.

‘PICTURING AMERICA’ ON EXHIBIT AT ORCAS CENTER

(Art Opening on Friday, February 5; opening reception 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm)

Orcas Center opens 2010 with a big new exhibit from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Tracing the history of America through artistic masterpieces, this exhibit reveals how great American art brings our story to life and helps insure that these ideals are studied, passed on and remembered. It will show through February. The exhibit is sponsored by the Palettes. The opening reception will feature local experts to talk about and answer questions about the work. (0121)

INFORMATION: Contact Orcas Center @ 376-2281

ISLANDERS NIGHT THURSDAY AT CHRISTINA’S

(Every Thursday evening @ 7:30 pm)

Join us for fun-filled Trivia Competition, hosted by Dave Page, and featuring half priced bottles of wine!

INFORMATION: Call Christina’s @ 376-4904

WEEKLY PIZZA AND OPEN MIC PERFORMANCE AT DOE BAY CAFÉ

(Every Thursday; Open Mic starts @ 7:30 pm; Pizza served 5 pm – 10 pm)

Come and take part or just sit back and enjoy. One dollar from every pizza goes to a local non-profit.

INFORMATION: Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com

BACK RELEASE, HAPPINESS INCREASE, ASTHMA DECREASE, WAKING UP TO NOW

(Thursdays and Sundays @ Odd Fellows Hall)

Chris Elms helps you enjoy movement again. Gentle, amazing lessons, two each day, twice a week.

INFORMATION: See http://anatbanielmethod.com & http://4BrainFitness.com. Chris Elms 317-4773.

►upcoming PUBLIC MEETINGS ON ORCAS ISLAND

· Tuesday, February 23 (4:30 pm). Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting (East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane). Regularly scheduled on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

· Tuesday, February 23 (7:30 pm). Orcas Fire District Commissioners meeting (Eastsound Fire Hall). Call 376-2331 for more information. Regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

· Wednesday, February 24 (5:30 pm). Sustainable Orcas Island meeting (Public Library). Call 376-4985 and speak with Phil for more information. Meets last Wednesday of the month.

· Thursday, February 25 (5:30 pm). Orcas Island School Board meeting (School library). Call 376-2284 for more information. Regularly meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.

· Thursday, March 4 (3 pm). Eastsound Planning Review Committee (Senior Center). Meets first Thursday of the month. Next meeting is April 1.

· Wednesday, March 10 (3:45 pm – 5:30 pm). Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (Deer Harbor Community Center). Meets second Wednesday of the month. Public is welcome.

· Thursday, March 11 (12 noon – 1:30 pm). Orcas Island Park & Recreation District (Eastsound Fire Station). Meets second Thursday of the month.

· Thursday, March 11 (7:00 pm). Port of Orcas Commissioners meeting (Airport conference room). Call 376-5285 for more information. Regularly meets on the second Thursday of the month.

“News About Chamber Members … for Orcas Island & Beyond”

Be sure to check out the community calendar for more events!

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Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 252

Eastsound, WA 98245

Lance Evans
Executive Director
Terri Gilleland
Manager