Lopez Island

Thurs, Jan 28

Evening Meals at School: Be a part of this festive community gathering that supports local, seasonal, and sustainably grown food from our 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; at the Lopez School Multi-Purpose Room from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is a donations-only event. Interested volunteers should email us (eveningmeals@me.com).

Camp Nor’wester Movie and Open House: 7 p.m. Refreshments. Movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Location: Middle School Commons on Lopez Island. All welcome. Contact information: 360-468-2225 or norwester@rockisland.com

Sat, Jan 30

Food Charrette Workshop for local food issues: 9 a.m. at LCCA. This all day workshop will explore food issues—growing, eating, processing, and marketing local foods. There are areas geared toward farmers/growers, cooks, value added products, marketers, and “foodies!“ The island farm to school program will be included. Admission Free. Light refreshments $5, catered lunch for additional $10. Sponsored by Lopez Community Land Trust. See LCCA for further details at www.lopezcenter.com

Sun, Jan 31

Lopez Island Golf Club, 5th Annual Soggy Bottom Golf Tournament: A Hospice fundraiser, the four person scramble features cash and other prizes donated by the Galley Restaurant and Sunset Builders. The Galley will supply snacks and refreshments at registration. The tournament welcomes everyone from touring professionals striving for total golf dominance to first time hackers looking for a fun day out to benefit Hospice. Entrance fees are $25 for Golf Club members and $35 for non-members. Please call Vaughan Williams at 468-2922 for more information or to register for the event.

Sun, Jan 31

Lopez community center “Movies at the center” G-Force: Animated Feature, Rated PG 88 minutes. Hilarious animated feature, a team of trained secret agent guinea pigs work for a government agency. The team is asked to prevent a diabolical billionaire from takin gover the world.

Tues, Feb 2

“Music Together on Lopez”: Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for Parents and babies, toddlers, preschoolers, & kindergarteners. The Lopez Family Resource Center is offering parents, caregivers, or mentors the opportunity to come for a free demonstration. Held at Grace Church from 11-12. For more information about the classes, Fee’s, and projected dates, contact the Resource Center at 468-4117 or email us at lifrc@rockisland.com re: Music Together.

Fri, Feb. 5

KLOI Live Radio Broadcast: 7:30 pm at LCCA KLOI`s 90 minute, free live radio broadcast includes musicians, storytellers, surprise guests all on stage. Come hear “The Dee Jay`s”, KLOI`s house band composed of radio personalities from your own home grown station. Admission Free.

Sat, Feb 5

Community Contra and Square Dance: 7 p.m., LCCA All dances taught and called by Aimee Nassoiy and friends. Music by Matt, Carol and Dave. Admission by donation, suggested donation Adult $8, Youth $5, 6 and under Free.

Sun, Feb 7

Lopez Community Center Movies at the center “Happy Feet”: Rated PG, 87 minutes. Animated feature. In Antarctica, the Emperor Penguin must attract his mate with his own distinctive song. Mumble is a penguin who is born without the ability to sing… however he is the best tap dancer in the south pole. Sweet, animated comedy.

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.

Sun, Feb 21

The Caterpillar Circus is coming to Lopez Island: 2-4pm. 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.