Lopez Island
WedNESDAY Sept. 9
Exploring Music with Young Children: Parents with children birth to age 3 are invited to come and explore the sounds of music with special guest Kiki Martin. The event is a first in a series of Baby and Me programs for families with small children on the island. Please meet at Grace Church on September 9 at 1 p.m. Please contact the LIFRC at 468-4117 for more information, or email lifrc@rockisland.com.
Thurs Sept. 10
Lopez Island Garden Club Meeting: 9:30 a.m. at Woodmen Hall. The presenter is Alyse Ortega who will be demonstrating floral arrangements in the Japanese Ikibana style and also in the traditional English style. Members and guests are encouraged to bring flowers, foliage, seed pods, etc. from their gardens and a container if they would like to create their own arrangement. All are welcome. For more information, contact Linda Zerbst at 468-4544 or e-mail zeman@rockisland.com.
Sat Sept. 12
United Way Day of Caring: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., registration in Lopez Village Park. Come join United Way of San Juan County in their Day Of Caring. The Lopez-based project this year is an island-wide clean-up campaign. The project will end about 2 p.m. If you want to participate but can’t be there for the on-site registration, please call Meg Singer before Saturday to make alternate arrangements.
Sat Sept. 12
KLOI second Annual Live Radio Broadcast: See a week of KLOI-LPFM squeezed into a little over an hour on the stage of the Community Center, starring the hosts of the Community Radio Station. This is a benefit for KLOI-LPFM and kicks off the annual membership drive. Free. 7:30 p.m., LCCA.
Sun Sept. 13
Total Experience Gospel Choir: The Total Experience Gospel Choir bursts with love, joy and enthusiasm. It is hailed as one of the Pacific Northwest`s finest soulful ensembles. Pastor Patrinell Staten Wright started the group as a gospel music class at Seattle`s Franklin High School in 1973. Tickets in advance: Adult $12, Youth $8. Available from: Community Center office, and online through LCCA website at www.lopezcenter.com. Available also from: Paper Scissors on the Rock, Blossom Grocery, Islehaven Books, Islandale Southender. Tickets at Door: Adult $15, Youth $10. 4 p.m. LCCA.
WedNESDAY Sept. 16
County Council Member Meeting with Bob Myhr: Please join San Juan County Council Member Bob Myhr from 4 – 5:30 p.m., Lopez Library, to discuss county property tax increase ballot proposal, budget reductions, Lopez Village changes, fireworks, Odlin south, BLM lands, ferries, and other county issues. Everyone welcome.
Thurs Sept. 17
Water Element of Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting: 4:30 pm at LCCA. See LCCA for further details at www.lopezcenter.com.
Fri Sept. 18
Ellen and Wendy: A Show of Paintings “Ellen & Wendy”, a show of paintings. Opening Reception for Ellen Fisher and Wendy Marshall. Friday, September 18 from 5 – 7 p.m., at Colin Goode Gallery and Studio, 95 Village Road. All proceeds from sales go to the artists for their continuing art education.
Thurs Sept. 24
Evening Meals: A Moveable Feast This month only, Evening Meals will be located at the Lopez Community Center due to construction at the Lopez School. Be a part of this festive community gathering that supports local, seasonal and sustainably grown food from our island farms. Kim Bast and Jean Perry have created an inspired menu that reflects the bountiful fall harvest. Donations only – everyone is welcome. Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Questions or suggestions, contact info@lopezlocavores.org or Jean at Vortex 468-4740.
Tai Chi moving back to the Community Center
Starting Sept. 9 the Tai Chi class will be meeting at the Community Center. Advanced classes are at 9 a.m. and beginning classes are at 10 a.m. For more information contact Terry Marshall at 468-4340.
