Tues., Feb. 16

Literary Salon: Lopez Library. A lively discussion group with no assigned reading, just bring what you`ve read lately that excites you. Tea and treats at the library fireside.

Keeping Bees: Q and A, 7 p.m. Lopez Island Library. Hosted by Eric Hall, phone 468-4748

Wed., Feb. 17

Ash Wednesday Services at Center Church: The beginning of Lent, Father will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) between 1:15 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Meet Bob Myhr: Join County Council Member Bob Myhr for discussion of county issues. Topics include Lopez Village Planning, CAO Ordinance, Solid Waste funding, county budget reductions, Odlin South reserve, and more. 4.00-5.30, Lopez Library. Open to the public.

Sat., Feb. 20

Lopez Community Land Trust Board Meeting: The LCLT Board of Directors will meet at the LCLT office (25 Tuatara Road) from 9 a.m. to noon.

Puppet show of Mexican folktale: The Green Bird, 2 p.m. Lopez Center for Community and the Arts

Free Movie: Lopez Library, The Tuskegee Airmen, free, 2 p.m. This true story of the black flyers who broke the color barrier in the U.S. Air Force during World War II is a well-intentioned film highlighted by an excellent cast.

Sun., Feb. 21

Lopez community center: Movies at the center, “The Wizard of Oz” Classical tale of Kansas girl Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) and her dog Toto and their adventures in the land of Oz.

Caterpillar Circus: 2-4 p.m. The Caterpillar Circus is coming to Lopez Island. This is a library-sponsored event by the Northwest Puppet Center. Professional puppet shadow master, Dec Chase will teach you how to make colorful, articulated caterpillar shadow puppets. Then she’ll help you train your caterpillars to go on an obstacle course in preparation for the grand finale – the Caterpillar Circus! Age 5 to adult. Space limited. Registration is necessary. Call the library at 468-2265 to reserve today.

Mon., Feb. 22

Lopez Library: The Role of a Community Foundation in the Sustainable Funding and Operations of Local Non-Profits, 1-3 p.m. Pamela Gross and Charlie Anderson of San Juan Island Community Foundation here: To discuss the relevance of a community foundation in the funding of Lopez Island non-profits and to explore mechanisms that might facilitate that objective. Handouts include SJICF Annual Report, Newsletters, Critical Needs Task Force overview.

Tues., Feb. 23

Lopez Community Trails Network: Lopez Library. Meeting of the Lopez Community Trails Network, 7 p.m.

Wed., Feb. 24

WSU Beach Watchers informational Meeting:

1-3 p.m. at the Port Stanley Schoolhouse. Meet the Beach Watcher Coordinator and some volunteers.

Thur., Feb. 25

Evening Meals at School: 5.30–7 p.m. Be a part of this festive community gathering that supports local, seasonal, and sustainably grown food from island farms. A kid-friendly option of plain grains and raw vegetables and a wheat-free version of the dessert are available at every meal. This is a donations-only event. Email: info@lopezlocavores.org