Lopez Island

Fri Nov. 27

Friends of Lopez Library Book Sale: 10 – 3 p.m. at the Lopez Island Community Center. As always, there is a huge selection of books at low prices. Buy a Friends of the Lopez Library Book Bag and fill it for free. Additional merchandise is available, including hats, mugs made by Lydia, sweatshirts, t-shirts, note cards, etc.

Lopez Village Lighting: 4 – 6 p.m. at Lopez Village Park. Come join in the fun and excitement of the lighting of the Village businesses and Village Park for the holiday season. For those of you located in the Village and wish to participate, remember to put up your holiday lights by Nov. 27. Organizers are seeking bakers to bring cookies for a cookie pot luck. Join in the singing of holiday songs. There will be hot chocolate and hot cider. Contact Carolyn Cameron 468-3933 or the Chamber office at 468-4664.

Sat Nov. 28

Pre-School Holiday Gift Bazaar: From 10 am – 3 pm at Lopez School Gym. Children’s face-painting, gifts for the whole herd, delicious food, and comaraderie all to benefit the children’s preschool program.

Tues Dec. 1

Memorial Luncheon in honor of Dr. Richard K. Root: Luncheon at Rita O’Boyle’s, 4514 Center Road, 468-2813. Sittings 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m. Phone to reserve your place. This luncheon will help fund a section of the medical library at the University of Venezuela in memory of O’Boyle’s late husband Dr. Richard K. Root. Suggested $10 donation. If you can’t come she will match your $10 donation. Make checks payable to Nobody’s Children.

Wed. Dec. 2nd

Town Hall Meeting: 5 – 6:30 PM at the Library Village Planning Subarea Plan Discussion

Sat. Dec. 19

110th Audobon Christmas Bird Count: The 110th Audubon Christmas Bird Count with San Juan Islands Audubon is coming soon. They are asking for help in recruiting new participants and getting great coverage. It can be as easy as covering your road, property or getting a group of people together for a few hours out counting birds. You can even plan a get together afterwards. Contact Barb Jensen 378-3068, email skylark@rockisland.com

Ongoing

Loss Support Group: There have been an amazing number of deaths on Lopez this last year and many of us have experienced the loss of someone close to us. In healing from grief, it is helpful to “tell the story” again and again. The loss support group is the perfect opportunity to explore ways of healing from our deep emptiness. Everyone (whether the loss is fresh or quite old) is welcome to join the Loss Support Group meeting at Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support office (178 Weeks Road) the last Friday of the month, Oct. 30, at 1:15 p.m.

Invest in your food. Invest in your farmer: The Lopez Community Farm has begun registration for their upcoming 26-week CSA season (June-November). Community Supported Agriculture shares range from $400-$600 depending on size. Each week’s harvest reflects the changing seasons of the freshest vegetables, herbs, and flowers. This year fresh, pastured eggs are an additional option to the vegetable package. To inquire about becoming a member email lopezcsa@yahoo.com or call Blake or Julie at 468-3067. Registration forms will also be available at Blossom Natural Foods.

Peace Vigil: Every Fri from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. (across from the Love Dog) Imagine Peace…come stand in awareness at the “Peace Vigil”.

Tai Chi on Lopez: Tai Chi will resume it normal schedule of class every Wednesday. Advanced at 9 a.m. and beginning at 10 a.m. to be held at the Woodmen Hall. For more information, call Terry Marshall at 468-4340.

Lopez AA Meetings At the Children’s Center: Monday, 7:30 p.m. Monday Big Book 7:30 p.m., Friday 12X12. Then Wednesday Women’s Meeting 4:00 p.m. Call Peggy 468-4648 for directions. Saturday 12:00 p.m. is the regular AA meeting. Al-Anon is Fridays at 9:00 a.m. is in the Parish Hall of Grace Episcopal Church.