Lopez Island
Fri Nov. 13
San Juan County Land Bank Commission: The commission will hold their regular meeting and annual retreat at the Port Stanley School House, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Please call 360-378-4402 for more information.
Sat Nov. 14
Free Movie at the Library: 2 – 4 p.m. at Lopez Library. For further details contact the Lopez Library at 360/468-2265 or visit their website at www.lopezlibrary.org.
Sat Nov. 14
Chimera Gallery Silent Auction Opening Reception: 5-7 p.m. at Chimera Gallery. Place your bids for your favorite artists’ work. Raffle tickets available for purchase to support the Chimera Gallery Lopez High School Art Scholarship. Current artists’ show from November 14 through December 12. Chimera Gallery is in Lopez Village Plaza near Holly B’s Bakery. For more information or questions, contact 360/468-3735, e-mail finneran@centurytel.net or visit our website at www.chimeragallery.com.
Sat Nov. 14
Sunset Hardware Fall Kid Event: Sunset is having a fall kid event. Come create a winter container to plant with holiday paperwhites. Children of all ages welcome. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wed. through
Sat Nov 18-21
Community Shakespeare, The Tempest: The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, probably written in 1610–11, although some researchers have argued for an earlier dating. The play`s protagonist is the banished sorcerer Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, who initially uses his magical powers to punish his enemies when he raises a tempest that drives them ashore. 4:30 p.m. at the LCCA. Performed by actors grades 1-8. Admission by donation.
Wed. through
Sat Nov 18-21
Community Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor: Probably written in 1597-8, Merry Wives is Shakespeare`s most middle-class play in setting, subject matter, and outlook. It`s also one of his most farcical works, using physical gags and linguistic jokes to establish a comic tone that influence the play`s ultimate spirit of reconciliation, after all the intrigues have been sorted out. 7:30 p.m. at the LCCA. Performed by grades 8 and up. Admission by donation.
Thurs Nov. 19
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: The committee will hold their regular meeting 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at OPALCO (through video conferencing) at both Friday Harbor (1034 Guard St.) and Orcas (183 Mt. Baker Rd.) locations.
Fri Nov. 20
The Veterans’ Advisory Board: The board will hold their regular meeting 11:30-1:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room Legislative Building, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Contact the San Juan County Council for information. 378-2898.
Concert/Contra Dance at Woodmen Hall: 7:30 p.m. Playing will be Crowfoot, a band from Montreal blending Gaelic, Irish, American and Quebecois styles. Calling will be George Marshall of Wild Asparagus and Sparrowhawk. Prices are $12/adult and $6/kid at the door. Listen to L.C. Brittain’s show on KLOI for previews of the band.
Sat Nov. 28
Lopez Preschool Bazaar: Buy Local- Support the Lopez Preschool-Shop the Holiday Bazaar! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the School Gym. Artists, crafters, bake sale, raffle, music & more! For more information contact Andrea at 468-2601.
ONGOING
The Love Dog Cafe: will be serving free soup and bread, Mondays and Fridays from 12 – 3 p.m. in Coordination with the Lopez Food Bank.
