Coming Events

SAN JUAN COUNTY HISTORIC BARN PRESERVATION TALK

(Thursday, February 11 @ 7 pm; Orcas Senior Center)

Sandy Strehlou and Boyd Pratt from 100 Friends of Old Island Barns will share results of the county-wide historic barn inventory. Everyone Welcome! Cost: Free. (0121)

INFORMATION: Contact Diane Kinnaman @ 378-4402 or diane@rockisland.com

A CHRISTIAN LECTURE SERIES AT THE ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH

(Saturday, February 13; 9 am @ the OICC sanctuary)

The Orcas Island Community Church continues its Christian Growth in Knowledge program. This lecture series intends to explore, in depth, topics of interest to Christians seeking a deeper understanding of their faith, its history and teachings. The next in the series is: Key Turning Points in Christian History, presented by Gary Roosma, a minister in the Christian Reformed Church and has served as a missionary-educator in Papua New Guinea and Malaysia, most recently as professor of history and missions at Sabah Theological Seminary. Cost: Single Event Individual – $20.00, Couple – $35.00; Full Series (4 events) Individual – $65.00, Couple – $115.00.

INFORMATION: Contact the Church office (376-6422), oicc@orcaschurch.org or by mail or in person.

MOQUI IN CONCERT @ ORCAS CENTER

(Saturday, February 13 @ 7:30 pm)

Save the Date! Jazz vocalist extraordinaire Moqui is coming to the Orcas Center stage for a St. Valentines day concert and to celebrate her new CD release entitled “Sketches”, a collection of some of the greatest jazz tunes including “Nature Boy” and “I Wish You Love”. Tickets are available at Darvill’s Bookstore as of January 23. Cost: $15.00. (0121)

INFORMATION: Email Donna Laslo at DLaslo@aol.com

Super Sales & Announcements

CUPID’S CLOSET FLEA MARKET

(Saturday, February 13, 10:00-3:00 pm @ West Sound Community Hall)

The Women’s Fidelis Circle is holding a fundraiser and is looking for people who want to buy a table to sell their own items. If you don’t want to sell, you can donate your items to Fidelis. This is a fundraiser for scholarships given each year at graduation. (0121)

INFORMATION: Call Carol at 376-4198 or Margot at 376-3441

VALENTINE’S DINNER AT DOE BAY CAFE

(Saturday, February 13 @ 6 pm or 8 pm seating)

On the eve of Valentine’s Day, come to Doe Bay Café for an incredible and elegant four course dinner. The sumptuous meal is $50 per person and a special wine flight will be available. We look forward to serving you exceptional, organic, lovingly-crafted food on this special day! Reservations required for either a 6 pm or 8 pm seating. Make your reservation for the special prix-fixe event by calling 376-8059.

INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: Call 376-8059

Sweethearts in Paradise Package

(Valid February 12 through February 15, 2010)

Enjoy one night of romantic luxury accommodations at the Outlook Inn on Orcas Island, a 90 minute Swedish Relaxation Couples Massage at Orcas Spa, and a romantic Sunset Wildlife Cruise with North Shore Charters. Outlook Inn and Orcas Spa will provide a Kama Sutra Love Kit for your room and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with a mini bottle of Champagne to enjoy after your massage! A $799.00 Value for just $629.00 ($170.00 Savings). Lodging based on double occupancy and subject to availability. Contact us to book, space is limited. You deserve to treat your sweetheart to this decadent weekend! (0128)

INFORMATION: Outlook Inn 888-OUTLOOK; Orcas Spa 888-894-8881; North Shore Charters 360-376-4855.

BACK RELEASE, HAPPINESS INCREASE, ASTHMA DECREASE, WAKING UP TO NOW

(Thursdays and Sundays, see times below, @ Odd Fellows Hall)

Movement, learning, creativity, rediscovery of the joy of “learning how to learn.” Gentle, amazing lessons, two each day, twice a week. Cost: $5-20 per class. Kids/ teenagers free. Extra possibilities available via daily lessons on http://chriselms.blogspot.com. Thursdays – 4:30-5:30 pm & 5:30-6:30 pm (Come to both if you can, for extra enjoyment, learning & benefit). Sundays – 3:00-4:40 pm (0128)

INFORMATION: See http://anatbanielmethod.com & http://4BrainFitness.com. Chris Elms 317-4773.

NEWS FROM CIEE: HIRING FOR THE SUMMERTIME IS WELL UNDERWAY

Take action now to ensure that your international recruitment is a success! CIEE summer hiring started in December; however we are running hiring events throughout January, February, and March. Founded as a non-profit in 1947 and currently hiring in over 70 countries, CIEE is the largest and most experienced J-1 visa sponsor. We offer diverse recruitment options and 24 hour support. Our staff will hire on your behalf with face-to-face interviews AT NO CHARGE TO YOU! (0121)

INFORMATION: Contact Recruitment Consultant Anna Hadley at ahadley@ciee.org or 406-995-3094

ORCAS ISLAND TRAIL RIDES OFFERS “2 FOR 1” TRAIL RIDES

(Good during January & February)

If you’ve ever wanted to experience Orcas Island on horseback, now is the time to book a trip with Orcas Island Trail Rides! The weather has been terrific and the ponies are anxious to hit the trails. Do you have friends or family visiting? It makes a great Orcas experience. (0121)

INFORMATION: Call Jo @ 376-2134 or email info@orcastrailrides.com

Healing Arts Center’s Christopher Evans Teaching at Orcas Senior Center

(Month of February beginning Feb 1; Mondays @ 1 pm and Thursdays @ 10 am)

Christopher Evans will be offering Transformational Movement Lessons (TML’s) twice a week during the month of February. Christopher, a licensed massage practitioner, just completed a three year training to be certified in the Anat Baniel Method, based on the work of Moshe Feldenkrais. Participation in the class greatly enhances flexibility, strength, coordination and well being. These classes have helped people overcome pain, reverse the symptoms of aging, re-discover vitality, improve performance and discover the joy and pleasure of movement. Christopher will teach a class of 8 TML’s. Cost for the 8 class series is $60. (0128)

INFORMATION: Contact Christopher Evans @ 376-4486 or christofire44@yahoo.com to sign up.

Classes & Events To Enrich Your Life

A CHRISTIAN LECTURE SERIES AT THE ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH

(Saturday, February 13; 9 am @ the OICC sanctuary)

The Orcas Island Community Church continues its Christian Growth in Knowledge program. This lecture series intends to explore, in depth, topics of interest to Christians seeking a deeper understanding of their faith, its history and teachings. The next in the series is: Key Turning Points in Christian History, presented by Gary Roosma, a minister in the Christian Reformed Church and has served as a missionary-educator in Papua New Guinea and Malaysia, most recently as professor of history and missions at Sabah Theological Seminary. Cost: Single Event Individual – $20.00, Couple – $35.00; Full Series (4 events) Individual – $65.00, Couple – $115.00.

INFORMATION: Contact the Church office (376-6422), oicc@orcaschurch.org or by mail or in person.

DANCE CLASSES AND MORE AT SALMONBERRY SCHOOL

(Ongoing through mid-February; see dates and times below; @ elementary building at Salmonberry)

Beginning January 11, two Creative Dance Classes will be offered with teacher Jamie Mulligan-Smith.
• Monday’s class is open to 4, 5 and 6 year olds, from 3:20 – 4: 20 pm
• Wednesday’s class is open to children ages 7 – 10; from 3:20 – 4:20 pm
The fee is $6 for drop ins or $20 for all 4 sessions. Students will explore a wide variety of dance forms in a safe and playful environment. The classes will provide a fully engaging and active experience for children while also teaching mindfulness, presence and body awareness. Salmonberry will also continue to offer its drop its parent/child drop in playgroup every Thursday from 1 to 3 pm in our early childhood classroom. This weekly playgroup continues this Thursday, January 14th. Join us for a cup of tea and some simple crafts and playtime for the kids. (0114)

INFORMATION: To register for Dance Classes call Amy @ 376-4454 and for information on the Playgroup call Eliza @ 376-4219.

BACK RELEASE, HAPPINESS INCREASE, ASTHMA DECREASE, WAKING UP TO NOW

(Thursdays and Sundays, see times below, @ Odd Fellows Hall)

Movement, learning, creativity, rediscovery of the joy of “learning how to learn.” Gentle, amazing lessons, two each day, twice a week. Cost: $5-20 per class. Kids/ teenagers free. Extra possibilities available via daily lessons on http://chriselms.blogspot.com. Thursdays – 4:30-5:30 pm & 5:30-6:30 pm (Come to both if you can, for extra enjoyment, learning & benefit). Sundays – 3:00-4:40 pm (0128)

INFORMATION: See http://anatbanielmethod.com & http://4BrainFitness.com. Chris Elms 317-4773.

SIX WEEK INTRODUCTION TO PILATES WORKSHOP AT ORCAS MOVEMENT STUDIO

(Tuesday & Thursday evenings beginning January 19 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm)

It’s a New Year and a lot is happening at Orcas Movement Studio! Our first workshop of the year begins Tuesday, January, 19th. Come join the fabulous Susan Babcock for a six week class on the fundamentals of Pilates and work off all that chocolate from the holidays! Morning/midday options are also happening so call if interested. Cost: $96 plus tax. Orcas Movement Studio is located on the east side of the Athletic Center Building. (0114)

INFORMATION: Call the studio to sign up @ 376-3659!

Healing Arts Center’s Christopher Evans Teaching at Orcas Senior Center

(Month of February beginning Feb 1; Mondays @ 1 pm and Thursdays @ 10 am)

Christopher Evans will be offering Transformational Movement Lessons (TML’s) twice a week during the month of February. Christopher, a licensed massage practitioner, just completed a three year training to be certified in the Anat Baniel Method, based on the work of Moshe Feldenkrais. Participation in the class greatly enhances flexibility, strength, coordination and well being. These classes have helped people overcome pain, reverse the symptoms of aging, re-discover vitality, improve performance and discover the joy and pleasure of movement. Christopher will teach a class of 8 TML’s. Cost for the 8 class series is $60. (0128)

INFORMATION: Contact Christopher Evans @ 376-4486 or christofire44@yahoo.com to sign up.

Continuing Events

DANCE CLASSES AND MORE AT SALMONBERRY SCHOOL

(Ongoing through mid-February; see dates and times below; @ elementary building at Salmonberry)

Beginning January 11, two Creative Dance Classes will be offered with teacher Jamie Mulligan-Smith.
• Monday’s class is open to 4, 5 and 6 year olds, from 3:20 – 4: 20 pm
• Wednesday’s class is open to children ages 7 – 10; from 3:20 – 4:20 pm
The fee is $6 for drop ins or $20 for all 4 sessions. Students will explore a wide variety of dance forms in a safe and playful environment. The classes will provide a fully engaging and active experience for children while also teaching mindfulness, presence and body awareness. Salmonberry will also continue to offer its drop its parent/child drop in playgroup every Thursday from 1 to 3 pm in our early childhood classroom. This weekly playgroup continues this Thursday, January 14th. Join us for a cup of tea and some simple crafts and playtime for the kids. (0114)

INFORMATION: To register for Dance Classes call Amy @ 376-4454 and for information on the Playgroup call Eliza @ 376-4219.

NEWS FROM CIEE: HIRING FOR THE SUMMERTIME IS WELL UNDERWAY

Take action now to ensure that your international recruitment is a success! CIEE summer hiring started in December; however we are running hiring events throughout January, February, and March. Founded as a non-profit in 1947 and currently hiring in over 70 countries, CIEE is the largest and most experienced J-1 visa sponsor. We offer diverse recruitment options and 24 hour support. Our staff will hire on your behalf with face-to-face interviews AT NO CHARGE TO YOU! (0121)

INFORMATION: Contact Recruitment Consultant Anna Hadley at ahadley@ciee.org or 406-995-3094

ORCAS ISLAND TRAIL RIDES OFFERS “2 FOR 1” TRAIL RIDES

(Good during January & February)

If you’ve ever wanted to experience Orcas Island on horseback, now is the time to book a trip with Orcas Island Trail Rides! The weather has been terrific and the ponies are anxious to hit the trails. Do you have friends or family visiting? It makes a great Orcas experience. (0121)

INFORMATION: Call Jo @ 376-2134 or email info@orcastrailrides.com

‘PICTURING AMERICA’ ON EXHIBIT AT ORCAS CENTER

(On display through February)

Orcas Center opens 2010 with a big new exhibit from the National Endowment for the Humanities, PICTURING AMERICA. Tracing the history of America through artistic masterpieces, this exhibit reveals how great American art brings our story to life and helps insure that these ideals are studied, passed on and remembered. Shown throughout the country, this exhibit can now be enjoyed by Orcas Islanders! It will show through February. The exhibit is sponsored by the Palettes.

INFORMATION: Contact Orcas Center @ 376-2281

SIX WEEK INTRODUCTION TO PILATES WORKSHOP AT ORCAS MOVEMENT STUDIO

(Tuesday & Thursday evenings beginning January 19 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm)

It’s a New Year and a lot is happening at Orcas Movement Studio! Our first workshop of the year begins Tuesday, January, 19th. Come join the fabulous Susan Babcock for a six week class on the fundamentals of Pilates and work off all that chocolate from the holidays! Morning/midday options are also happening so call if interested. Cost: $96 plus tax. Orcas Movement Studio is located on the east side of the Athletic Center Building. (0114)

INFORMATION: Call the studio to sign up @ 376-3659!

Public Meetings On Orcas Island

• • Thursday, February 4 (3 pm). Eastsound Planning Review Committee (Senior Center). Meets first Thursday of the month. Next meeting: Thursday, March 4.
• • Monday, February 8 (10:30 am – 3:15 pm). Special Meeting of the County Council (Eastsound Fire Station). Agenda can be found here: http://bit.ly/74vRf1. Primary issues to be discussed include EPRC work plan and annual report; a council visit to see wetlands in Eastsound Urban Growth Area; and a public hearing on the Country Corner LAMIRD.
• • Tuesday, February 9 (4:30 pm). Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting (East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane). Regularly scheduled on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
• • Tuesday, February 9 (7:30 pm). Orcas Fire District Commissioners meeting (Eastsound Fire Hall). Call 376-2331 for more information. Regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
• • Wednesday, February 10 (3:45 pm – 5:30 pm). Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (Deer Harbor Community Center). Meets second Wednesday of the month. Public is welcome.
• • Thursday, February 11 (12 noon – 2 pm). Orcas Island Park & Recreation District (Eastsound Fire Hall). Meets second Thursday of the month.
• • Thursday, February 11 (7:00 pm). Port of Orcas Commissioners meeting (Airport conference room). Call 376-5285 for more information. Regularly meets on the second Thursday of the month. Next meeting is March 11.
• • Wednesday, February 24 (5:30 pm). Sustainable Orcas Island meeting (Public Library). Call 376-4985 and speak with Phil for more information. Meets last Wednesday of the month.
• • Thursday, February 25 (5:30 pm). Orcas Island School Board meeting (School library). Call 376-2284 for more information. Regularly meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.