Wed., June 23

Meet with Bob Myhr: 4 – 5:30 p.m., Lopez Library. Join County Council Member Bob Myhr for discussion of county issues. Topics include Lopez Village Planning, Critical Areas Ordinance Review, Best Available Science, Shoreline Master Program Update, county budget reductions, Odlin South reserve, National Conservation Area (not Monument) for BLM lands, and more.

Thurs. – Fri.,

June 24–25

Intro to Improvisation: Improv A ages: 8-12, 10 a.m.-noon. Improv B ages: 13-Adult,1-3 p.m., Family Resource Center. These two day workshops will bring the excitement and fun of spontaneous life. Class participants will cover the fundamentals of improvisation in a safe, fun and creative environment. No prior experience required. Class fee is $35; call the LIFRC at 468-4117 to register.

Sat., June 26

Shady Grove Band Reunion Concert with Friends: 1:30 p.m., Lopez Community Center for the Arts. Music Festival that goes till midnight, featuring bluegrass, country, western, country rock, cajun, and folk. Texas BBQ and Beer Garden.

Tues., June 29

Sea Kayaking Intro 1: 7:30 – 9 p.m., Family Resource Center. Ages: 15-Adult (ages 13 and 14 possible with instructor approval). This three day session will teach skills and increase confidence in paddling the San Juans. There will be practice time on travel skills such as launching, passage plans, paddle signals, landing, and wet exits. Forward and reverse strokes, draw strokes, sweep strokes, bracing and assisted and unassisted capsize recoveries for both single and double kayaks. Hallmarks are safety, fun and learning through discussion, demonstration, and practicing with lots of individual attention. Bring your own boat, paddle, paddle float and bilge pump. Or if you don’t have your own boat and/or gear, limited numbers available – let the LIFRC know at time of registration. Class fee: $90. Call 468-4117 for registration details.

Wed., June 30

Sea Kayaking Intro 1: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Odlin Park. The second day in the three day kayak introductory course.Call the LIFRC at 468-4117 for registration details.

Thurs., July 1

Sea Kayaking Intro 1: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Odlin Park. The third day in the three day kayak intorductory course.Call the LIFRC at 468-4117 for registration details.

Meeting: 7 p.m., Lopez Library Meeting Room. Lilian Vega Ortiz, of the Guatemalan Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP), will talk about how AVP serves as a peaceful response to violence. Ortiz has worked with Friends Peace Teams’ Peacebuilding in the Americas initiative in Central America and is traveling throughout the U.S. this summer. Sponsored by the Lopez Island Quaker Worship Group.

Fri., July 2

Opening Reception for the Lopez Artist Guild: 5 – 7 p.m. Lopez Center on Friday. The show features pastel paintings by Steve Hill; pastel and oil paintings by Amanda Houston; and metal sculpture by Ron Norman. Refreshments will be served and artists will be present. The show runs through Aug. 10.

Sat., July 3

Independence Day concert: 2 p.m., the lawn at Edenwild Inn. Funds raised go toward the Lopez School Music Advocacy Foundation’s programs designed to enrich Lopez students’ educational experiences through musical presentations and workshops. Tickets are $15 with free entry for students.

Sun., July 4

Book Sale: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lopez Island Community Center. Buy a Lopez Library book bag and fill it for free. Sponsored by Friends of Lopez Island Library.

Lopez Lions Club Fourth of July Parade: 11 a.m., Fisherman Bay Road and Lopez Village. Theme:One If By Land, Two If By Sea. Grand Marshal: Murray Trelease Registration: 9-10:45 a.m. ISLA Glass (formerly the Creamery). No charge. Route: Fisherman Bay Road through village continue by new store, end at Post Office. Judging: At the old store: Prizes awarded at the Community Center following the parade. Info: Jamie Stephens, 468-4408; Jerry Scherzinger, 468-2477