Tues., Nov. 16

Energy Assistance Program: The Lopez Island Family Resource Center will begin taking names for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. If you are in need of heating assistance and your income is between 0-125 percent of the Federal Poverty level, you may qualify for financial assistance which can be used towards heating your home. Slots also available for help weatherizing your home. Spaces for both programs are limited, call the Resource Center at 468-4117.

Wed., Nov. 17

Meeting: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lodging Tax Advisory Committee video-conference at the Lopez Library.

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting: Women’s meeting, 4 p.m., Fellowship Hall at Grace Episcopal Church. For more information call 468-2809

Sat., Nov. 20

Lopez Island Conservation Corps Wetland Planting: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The LICC will travel to San Juan Island for restoration planting with the San Juan County Land Bank. For more information and to RSVP, contact LICC program coordinators Amanda Wedow and Charlie Behnke at l.i.c.c.team@gmail.com.

Fri., Nov. 26

Lopez Village lighting and gathering: from 4 – 6 p.m. in the Village Park.

The annual Wreath and Green Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., seven days a week. Proceeds go to the maintenance of Center Church and the cemetery The sale will run through Dec 4.

semi annual Friends of the Lopez Library book sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lopez Center for Community and the Arts: All proceeds benefit the library.

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting: 7:30 p.m., Children’s Center. For more information call 468-2809

Sat., Nov. 27

Lopez Center for Community and the Arts: Jingle Bell Dinner and Holiday Preview Fundraiser. Tickets are $50, and are available at Paper Scissors on the Rock and the Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support office, 178 Weeks Road. For more information, contact Karly Leyde on 468-4284.

Pre-School Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lopez High School gym. If you are interested in registering for a space at the bazaar, visit the school’s website, www.lopezchildrenscenter.com, download the registration form and mail it to this year`s vendor coordinator, Colleen Currie. For more information, contact Curry at ccurrie@gmail.com or 468-4743.

Sat., Dec. 4

Lopez Island Thrift Shop Annual Christmas Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lopez School All Purpose Room

Marketing Workshop: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lopez School Library. Join business consultants from Washington Cash to learn how to develop or refine the marketing plan for your business. Course will cover the five P’s of marketing, developing your marketing messaging and branding, and the creation of a one page marketing plan as a takeaway. Class costs $30. Pre-registration required. Call Patsy at the Lopez Island Family Resource Center 468-4117 or visit @ www.lifrc.org.

Parenting Teens Workshop: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lopez School Library. Join Shahn McGuire, licensed marriage and family therapist, for this two-part class on the joys, struggles, and rewards of being a parent of an adolescent. There is no charge for this workshop, but pre-registration is required. Childcare will be provided with advance notice no later than Nov. 30. Bring a brown bag lunch. To register or for questions, call the Lopez Island Family Resource Center at 468-4117.

Sat., Dec. 11

Christmas Coffee: 10 a.m.-noon. Event hosted by the Lopez Island Community Church Women’s Ministry. The event is free, but RSVPs are required by Dec. 4. For more information or to RSVP, call Susan Herrera on 468 2592s.

Parenting Teens Workshop: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lopez School Library. Join Shahn McGuire, licensed marriage and family therapist, for this two-part class on the joys, struggles, and rewards of being a parent of an adolescent. There is no charge for this workshop, but pre-registration is required. To register or for questions, call the Lopez Island Family Resource Center at 468-4117.

Chimera Gallery Holiday Party: 5 – 7 p.m. Free entry. Festive refreshments served.

Sun,. Dec. 12

60th annual arrival of the Santa Ship: 3:15 p.m. The event is free and open to adults and children alike. As participants wait for the ship to arrive there will be a bonfire, hot chocolate and cookies served. Additional entertainment will feature clowns and pirates

Sat., Dec. 18

San Juan Islands Audobon Christmas Bird Count: Call 378-3068 for more information.

Sun., Dec. 19

Lessons and Carols Service: 4 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church.