ORCAS ISLAND

MONDAY

Duplicate Bridge Every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Longhouse in Eastsound is duplicate bridge. For details call 376-2797 or 376-8278.

Chess The meeting time for the Orcas Chess Club at Eastsound Library is 3:30 p.m. Members age five to 105 with exceptions at both ends are welcome.

Al-Anon The Al-Anon group on Orcas meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Parish Hall to the right of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Al-Anon is for friends and family of alcoholics.

Tuesday

Open Mic The Lower Tavern has open mic night weekly starting at 7:30 p.m. Jaen Black hosts the event. Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAY

Theosophical Library Indralaya’s Theosophical Library is open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. The theosophical discussion group also meets at Indralaya from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For info call 376-4526 or email indralaya@indralaya.com.

THURSDAY

Open Mic Pizza Night A weekly benefit at Doe Bay Resort Cafe with a different nonprofit organization chosen to benefit each month. Dinner served from 6 to 10 p.m. and the Open Mic starts between 7 and 8 p.m.

Blood pressure check-up There is a free blood pressure check-up between 10 a.m. and noon at the Orcas Island Medical Clinic. No appointment is needed.

SATURDAY

Ping Pong The Orcas Table Tennis Association plays at the Orcas Christian School gym. The table tennis games run from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the West Beach Resort. A $2 admission charge helps pay for rental fees. For more info, call Jamey Hanse at 376-2240.

Friday, Feb. 13

Deer Harbor potluck Bring your sweetheart and come to the Deer Harbor Community Club for a Valentine’s potluck. Bring your place setting and a dish to share at 6:30 p.m. For information call 376-5404.

Dragonfly dance There will be a Dragonfly dance from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at Odd Fellows. $5 before 9:30 p.m. and $10 after. Call 376-5640 for more info.

Feb. 13 to 16

Presidents’ Day work party at Indralaya Participate in the first work party of the new year, as Indralaya prepares for its spring and summer programs. Enjoy three hearty vegetarian meals a day for every five hours of service. For more information, call 376-4526 or visit www.indralaya.org.

Saturday, Feb. 14

Valentine’s Day dance A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. Potluck is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the dance is from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall; $10 adults, $5 kids, but no one will be turned away.

Valentine’s Day dinner to benefit APS Christina’s Restaurant, will donate 25 percent of the proceeds from the 5 and 5:30 p.m. seatings to Orcas Animal Protection Society. A prix fixe dinner – five courses with a glass of champagne for $75 is offered. For reservations call 376-4904.

Olga potluck dinner The Olga Community Club’s February potluck dinner is in the Olga Energetic Club. Social time is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6:30, followed by the program at 7:30 p.m. Bill Buchan will be talking about “Weather Influences Affecting the Pacific Northwest.” As always, everyone is welcome.

Jazz concert Lorraine Feather and Shelly Berg will present an evening of high energy jazz tunes and clever lyrics starting at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. concert are $24, $16 for Orcas Center members, and $10 for students. For more information visit www.orcascenter.org or call or 376-2281 ext. 1.

Bake sale Orcas Montessori Pre-School Valentine’s Bake Sale. Get a treatie for your sweetie from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Island Market. For more info call Cathy Faulkner at 376-2434.

Sunday, Feb. 15

“Hotel for Dogs” movie showing The only island showing of “Hotel for Dogs” at 2 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre will benefit Orcas Animal Protection. Tickets, available at the Sea View Video Store, are $5 for children 12 and under and $15 for all others.

MONDAY, Feb. 16

EOTO EOTO will be performing at the Outlook Inn at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18

Ornamental Grasses lecture Join the Orcas Garden Club at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of the Orcas Center for a presentation on “Ornamental Grasses” by Orcas landscaper Jeff Bossler.

Friday, Feb. 20

Celebrating Lincoln The San Juan County Republican Party is celebrating the 200th Birthday of Abraham Lincoln. The evening includes guest speakers and a special dinner at the American Legion Hall starting at 6 p.m.

Salsa Dance Party There will be a Salsa Dance Party at Odd Fellows Hall to extend the Valentine’s Day mood. At 7 p.m. there will be a salsa lesson and at 7:30 it’s time to dance! Enjoy delicious cupcakes, water and juices. $20 for couples and $10 for singles.

Saturday, Feb. 21

Library sale The Friends of Orcas Island Public Library will have its Winter Book Sale in the high school cafeteria from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All funds raised from the sale will go towards funding library activities.

Buddhist meditation class Open to everyone, the class runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Orcas Island Library. Overcoming fear is the topic. Class includes guided meditation, a talk, and opportunity for questions and answers. Donation requested. Visit www.MeditateInNWWashington.org for more information.

Sunday, Feb. 22

String trio and piano concert Orcas Center will present one performance only of the Chiara String Trio with pianist Soyeon Lee at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $24, $16 for Orcas Center members, and $10 for students. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.orcascenter.org or call or 376-2281 ext 1.

Feb–April

Eat-Read-Talk 2009: A Celebration of African-American Literature All are invited to three evenings of food and conversation to discuss the work of three great American writers: Edward P. Jones (“The Known World’), Ernest Gaines (“A Lesson Before Dying”), and Zora Neale Hurston (“Their Eyes Were Watching God”). Barbara Lewis and Michele Griskey will lead the class, which will meet at Emmanuel Church on the last Tuesday of each month from February through April from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a potluck dinner each month. The first dinner is on them. The fee for all three classes is $35. Register at the Orcas Island Library. It is sponsored by the Orcas Island Writers Festival. Participants are encouraged to read the books beforehand. Contact Michele Griskey at griskey@centurytel.net with questions.

LOPEZ

Saturday, Feb. 14

Home on the Grange series To kick off the series this year, Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen will play at 7:30 p.m. at the Lopez Grange. Admission for the concert is $10.

Friday, Feb. 20

Tuck & Patti Tuck and Patti will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Lopez Center. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth. They are available at www.lopezcenter.com, Paper Scissors on the Rock, Blossom Organic Grocery, Islehaven Books, and Islandale Southender.

Saturday, Feb. 21

Classical music concert The Islands Sinfonia and Ginni Keith will present the first of a series of benefit concerts for the DVSAS Lopez Family Options Program. The program will feature works by Handel, Mozart, Bach, and Williams. It will be held at the Lopez Island Community Center at 3 p.m. A $15 donation is requested.