Public meetings

The public Cemetery District meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Library Meeting Room.

ORCAS ISLAND

WEDNESDAY,

Oct. 1

The public Cemetery District meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Library Meeting Room.

THURSDAY, Oct. 2

Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce “Business Essentials” meeting, dealing with recent spate of burglaries and break-ins. 7:45 a.m. for coffee. Meeting starts at 8 a.m. at the Outlook Inn.

Blood pressure checks from 10 a.m. to noon at the Orcas Island Medical Center. Free. Info: 376-2561 or 376-2797

San Juan Initiative Policy Group meeting at the Orcas Hotelfrom noon to 4 p.m. Public is invited. For more information, contact amy.windrope@psp.wa.gov or www.sanjuaninitiative.org.

Eastsound Planning Review Committee from 3 to 4:30 at Eastsound Senior Center.

FRIDAY, Oct. 3

Orcas West County council Candidates Forum 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall. Orcas West Council candidates Richard Fralick and Mindy Kayl discuss the issues, moderated by Lynne Hobbs. Free, open to all. Sponsored by the Sounder.

Crossroads Lecture at the Orcas Center. David Domkewill speak on “Religious Politics in America: Why the 2008 Presidential Election May Change Everything for Everyone.” 7:30 p.m. Admission free and by donation. Tickets at the Orcas Library, 376-4589.

MONDAY, Oct. 6

Free Adult CPR/AED classes, Eastsound Fire department at 376-2331 for more information and to sign up. Free.

TUESDAY, Oct. 7

Orcas Island School District workshop to discuss school bond. 4 p.m. at the school library, 376-2286.

LOPEZ ISLAND

WEDNESDAY,

Oct. 1

Lopez Citizens Meeting, with County Council member Bob Myhr at the Lopez Library, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, Oct. 7

Chris and Chom Greacen host a potluck dinner with community members and Thai journalists researching renewable energy in the U.S. For further info, call 468-2812 or email chomsgreacen@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY,

Oct. 8

The San Juan County Council’s Stormwater Subcommittee funding ordinance informational meeting 4 to 5:30 p.m, Lopez Island Public Library

SAN JUAN ISLAND

WEDNESDAY,

Oct. 1

Marine Resources Committee 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Islanders Bank in Friday Harbor. Info: 360-370-7592

THURSDAY, Oct. 2

Critical Areas Ordinance Review Committee will discuss amendments to essential public facilities ordinance. 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Friday Harbor Grange, and 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the District 3 fire station. Contact 370-7569 or shireeneh@san-juan.wa.us.

TUESDAY, Oct. 7

The San Juan County Council’s Stormwater Subcommittee funding ordinance informational meeting from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Mullis Center, 589 Nash St, Friday Harbor.