February 3, 2010
  (published every 2 weeks)

Lopez Chamber Fall/Winter office hours:
11 am to 2 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday)

Lopez Village Park Restrooms are now closed for the season.

Don’t forget, you can add your event to the calendar on the Chamber’s Website!  Instructions are on line under Calendar, click on “Post an Event” and just follow the instructions.

Parks and Recreation Commission recruiting for a Lopez member
The San Juan County Council is seeking a volunteer representative from Lopez Island to fill a recent vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission.  The Commission is an advisory body that recommends actions and policies to the Council.  The Commission meets regularly on the third Thursday of each month.  For more information, please visit www.sanjuanco.com or call the Council office at 378-2898.

Stand Up – Be Counted – Remember the U.S. 2010 Census will be taken with forms being mailed out in March.  If you return your form by mail that is all that is needed from you.  Remember that returning the form will help our County receive the proper portion of money that we are entitled to based on population.  The Federal Government distributes more than 400 Billion dollars annually to state, local and tribal governments based on Census data.

Also, Census Jobs are available.  Apply now.  These are temporary, part time jobs that offer good pay and flexible hours and are close to home.  Call 1-866/861-2010 or view the website at www.2010censusjobs.gov

Lopez Island Family Resource Center is looking for Instructors
(February 1 to February 28 to apply for Summer of 2010)
Instructors are needed for the Lopez Kids Summer Workshop.  We are looking for exciting workshops for our summer programs!  If you are interested in teaching a workshop please call the Lopez Island Family Resource Center.  Please contact us at 360/468-4117 or e-mail at lifrc@rockisland.com or see our website at www.lifrc.org.

►FEBRUARY

Lilies in the Valley Valentine’s Day Special
(February 1 through February 14)
Lilies in the Valley is providing lovely floral bouquets for Valentine Day, Feb. 14. The bouquets are arranged uniquely in a glass vase and include garden roses, hydrangeas. lilies and more.  Valentine Day specials include- sweet bouquet  $30.; sweeter bouquet $40.; sweetest bouquet $50. all prices include tax.  Free delivery on Lopez.  Contact by e-mail at cindy@liliesinthevalley.net or 360/468-3333.

Steve Horn Photography February Special
February 1 through 28, Wednesday through Friday 11am to 4pm)
Special this month on copy and/or restoration of photographs - do you have a faded or damaged original, or any print that you’d like enlarged to a fine new custom print? Affordable and high quality.10% off with mention of this notice.  Friendly Isle Building
360-468-2100

Village Planning
(February 4, Thursday, 3:30pm to 6pm at the Lopez Library)
Contact Nancy Greene at 468-3659

U.S. Census Testing
(febrruary 4 at the Lopez Library)
For those interested in conduction Census, a paid, part-time position.  Must register. 
Call John Pachuta 378-0886

The Bay Café Reopening
(February 4, Thursday, 5:30 pm)
The Bay Café is reopening this Thursday and will be open Thursdays through Sundays at 5:30 pm during the month of February.  Join us for Valentine’s Day, February 14 featuring Valentines’ Day Specials.

KLOI Live Radio Broadcast
(February 5, Friday, 7:30 pm at LCCA)
Don`t miss KLOI`s 90 minute, free live radio broadcast! Musicians, storytellers, surprise guests all on stage for your enjoyment. You`ll also hear ``The Dee Jay`s``, KLOI`s house band composed of radio personalities from your own home grown station. C`mon on down and hoot and holler with your friends and neighbors onstage and off. We`ll leave the light on and get you home early, promise.  Admission Free.

Cloudy with a change of Meatballs – Free Movie
(February 6, Saturday, 2 pm at Lopez Island Library Meeting Room)
Animated fun for the whole family - a scientists desire to end food shortages results in food falling from the sky - rated PG

Chimera Gallery Opening
(February 6, Saturday, 5pm to 7 pm at the Gallery)
Gallery opening reception.  “Art From the Heart”, featuring new works from our membership.  Admission Free.  Showing from February 6  through March 12.

Deborah Rhoades presents – “My Alaska Sojourn”
(February 6, Saturday 5 to 7 pm at the Lopez Island Library meeting room)
"My Alaska Sojourn" in stories and pictures - Deb`s two years in Homer, Alaska brought adventure, joy, hardship and enlightenment. Join her for an evening of photos and stories on Feb 6th at 5pm in the community meeting room of the library. FREE to the public.

Community Contra and Square Dance
(February 6, Saturday, 7 pm at 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.

Lopez Center Movie
(February 7, 2 pm at LCCA)
Happy Feet - Living with his colony in the Antarctic, young emperor penguin Mumble is aptly named: While his friends use their singing skills to attract mates, his caterwauling sends potential sweethearts waddling in the opposite direction. Yet Mumble is blessed with an unusual gift -- he can tap dance in a way that would make Fred Astaire jealous. Elijah Wood, Nicole Kidman, Robin Williams and Hugh Jackman lend their voices to this spirited Oscar winner.  Admission $2.

Lopez Family Resource Center Presents Celebration of the Arts
(February 9, Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 pm at Lopez Elementary School Multipurpose room
Your life is an artwork in progress!  This is an evening not to miss! Come join, AnnRene Joseph,Program Supervisor of the Arts, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), in a fun,dynamic evening of activities that will leave you feeling inspired. AnnRene will show examples of how the Arts integated into math, social sciences and reading curriculums, can allow for a more comprehensive understanding amongst students. This is a family friendly event; all ages and all community members are welcome to attend. There will be snacks and refreshments available. We hope to see you there!  For more information contact www.lifrc.org, or e-mail at lifrc@rockisland.com or call 360/468-4117.

Walking Trail System
(February 9, Tuesday, 7pm at the Library)
Contact Eric Hall 360-468-4748

San Juan County’s Historic Barns Presentation
(February 11, 7pm to 8:30pm at Orcas Island Senior Center, Lundeen Room)
Please join Sandy Strehlou and Boyd Pratt from 100 Friends of Old Island Barns as they share results of the county-wide historic barn inventory. Everyone is welcome!
For more information call the San Juan County Land Bank office 360-378-4402

Linda Allen – Here’s to the Women
(February 12, Friday, 7 to 8:30 pm at Lopez Island Library)
Here's to the Women - Both the silencing of women’s experience and the empowering of women’s voices as they struggled for the vote will be showcased in this 45-minute, multi-media presentation, featuring sing-a-long songs, images, stories and readings. We meet Spokane’s Helga Estby who walked across America in 1896, Emma Smith Devoe and May Arkwright Hutton, suffragists instrumental in winning the vote in 1910, Alice Lord who organized Seattle waitresses in the 1930s, Rosie the Riveter, an icon from the '40s, and Rosalinda Guillen, a contemporary activist. Linda offers a window into these and many more ordinary and extraordinary lives.  Linda Allen is a Bellingham songwriter, performer and educator with a passion for telling the stories of women whose stories may have been lost.

Thrift Shop Annual Buffet Breakfast
(February 13, Saturday, 9am to 1pm at the Multi-purpose Room at the school)
Admission $8 Adults, $5 for children under 12.  Tickets also available at the door.  All proceeds stay on the island!

Oil Spill Responder HAZWOPER Safety Training for Wildlife & Containment
(February 13, 1pm at LCCA)
For further details see www.lopezcenter.com

Whip It – Free Movie
(February 13, Saturday, 5 – 7 pm at the Lopez Island Library Meeting Room)
Whip It ! The directional debut of Drew Barrymore, stars Ellen Page (Juno) as Bliss, a rebellious Texas a teen who throws in her samll town beauty pageant crown for the rowdy world of roller derby. Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River) play Bliss' disapproving mother, while Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live) and Juliette Lewis (Old School) play roller-derby stars. Also satrring Eve, Jimmy Fallon and Daniel Stern. Rated PG-13.

Lopez Center Movie
(February 14, 2 pm at LCCA)
Wizard of Oz - There`s no place like home for young Dorothy (Judy Garland), who`s been swept away from her farm in Kansas to a wonderland of munchkins, flying monkeys and different-colored horses. She must follow the Yellow Brick Road to the all-knowing Wizard of Oz to find her way home. Along the way, she meets the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), the Tin Man (Jack Haley) and the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), who help her fend off the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton).   Admission $2.

Literary Salon
(February 16, Tuesday, 7pm at the Library)
A lively discussion group with no assigned reading, just bring what you’ve read that excites you.  Tea and treats at the library fireside.

County Council Member Bob Myhr
(February 17, Wednesday,4pm to 5:30pm at the Library)
Discussion of county issues including Lopez Village planning, CAO Ordinance, Solid Waste funding, Budget reductions, Odlin South reserve and more.  Everyone welcome

Lopez Community Land Trust Board Meeting
(February 20, Saturday, 9am to 12pm at the LCLT Office, 25 Tuatara Rd)
All are welcome.

The Green Bird
(February 20, Saturday, 2 pm at LCCA)
Oregon Shadow Theatre brings their brilliantly colored shadow puppets and exuberant live music for this performance of the Mexican folktale, The Green Bird. Join Luisa on her quest to save her friend who has been transformed into a bird by a magician! On her journeys, Luisa encounters fantastic scenes and characters including the revolutionary hero, Pancho Villa, an Aztec eagle and dancing skeletons at the festivities of the Day of the Dead. The adventures come to an exciting finale at the most famous bullring in Mexico. Will Luisa save her friend, Miguel, before it is too late? Find out in this lively show filled with song and laughter.  Admission:  Adult $10, Youth $8  Available from: Blossoms Organic Grocery, Islehaven Books
Wonderful live music and vibrantly colored shadow puppets bring this folk tale to life!

The Tuskegee Airmen – Free Movie
(February 20, Saturday, 2 – 4 pm at the Lopez Island Library meeting room)
This true story of the black flyers who broke the color barrier in the U.S. Air Force during World War II is a well-intentioned film highlighted by an excellent cast. Proud, solemn, Iowa-born Laurence Fishburne and city-kid hipster Cuba Gooding Jr. are among the hopefuls who meet en route to Tuskegee Air Force Base, where they are among the recruits for an "experimental" program to "prove" the abilities of the black man in the U.S. armed services. Fighting prejudice from racist officers and government officials and held to a consistently higher level of performance than their white counterparts, these men prove themselves in training and in combat, many of them dying for their country in the process. Andre Braugher costars as a West Point graduate who takes charge of the unit in Africa and in Italy (where it's christened the 332nd).

The Caterpillar Circus is coming to Lopez Island
(February 21, Sunday, 2 -4 pm at the Lopez Library)
This 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 will 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!

Michael Jackson – This is It
(February 27, Saturday, 2 – 4 pm at Lopez Island Library meeting room)
This Is It - documentary - When he passed away in the summer of 2009, Michael Jackson was in the midst of rehearsals for his final tour, an ambitious 50-date engagement. In editing 120 hours of rehearsal footage together, Jackson producer Kenny Ortega proves that it would've been an event for the ages. Michael performs material that spans his career, from a Motown medley to multi-platinum hits from Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad.

►MARCH

Art Show and Reception
(March 5, 5pm at LCCA)
For further details see www.lopezcenter.com

A Tribute to the Writing Life of Leta Marshall
(March 5, 7:30pm at LCCA)
For further details see www.lopezcenter.com

Oiled Wildlife Search and Rescue Training
(March 6, 1pm at LCCA)
See www.lopezcenter.com for further details

Community Contra and Square Dance
(March 6, 7:30pm at LCCA)
All dances will be taught and called by Laura Me Smith of Seattle. Music by Stanley Greenthal, Matt Hummel, Morgan Andersen and Mark Minkler.  Admission by donation-suggested donation $8 Adult, $5 Youth, Under 6 Free.

►ON GOING

Remember, you can look on the Chamber website under “Calendar” to see what is happening on Lopez!  Check it out!

LOPEZ VILLAGE PARK IS A WI-FI HOTSPOT
This is available through www.rockisland.com

A Place in Thyme
Antiques, Gifts and Herbal products. china, crystal, silver, hand-wrought linens, toys, stationary and items for desk, household and garden.  Located at 123 School Road (across from the School).  The store will be open Wednesday Through Saturday from 12 to 4 pm and by appointment, 468-2794.

The Bay Café opening February 4
World Spice Blends – a new product from the Bay Café, featuring 6 unique hand made ethnic blends which are hand blended on Lopez Island.  These spices may be used as a seasoning for soups, sauces, meats, poultry, seafood or vegetables.  They may be used for rubs on meats, fish or vegetables.  Add dry spices to a breading for frying, grilling or baking.  Use in marinades for ethnic flavors.  Be creative as you travel through the world cuisines!  4oz /1C Spice Jars $9 each - Mix of 3/$25 - All Six $50.  Secure, online ordering is now available.  Or you can purchase these spices at the Just Heavenly Fudge Factory.  The Bay Café is now open Thursdays thru Sundays at 5:30 pm.  Come in for our Valentines’ Day specials.  Visit our website at www.bay-cafe.com, 360/468-3700.

Blossom Grocery
Celebrate the brightening days with our wide selection of non-toxic beeswax candles.  Also, local seeds are now in for your gardening needs.  And as usual, we stock all the basics and always welcome  special orders.  Come see our expanding line of cheeses and local produce.  Now featuring monthly specials throughout the store.  Find affordable, mainland-competitive pricing on a wide variety of your favorite items in almost every department.  Why travel off island or sift through long aisles filled with low-quality foods packed with additives?  Come shop in the locally-owned store where authentic, organic, and local foods are the norm.  Open Monday thru Saturday 9-7 and Sundays 10-5.  MasterCard, Debit, and EBT Food Stamps accepted.  Phone # 360-468-2204.  email, info@BlossomOnLopez.com  website: www.blossomgrocery.com

Chimera Coop Artists Gallery in Lopez Village
Join us for the Show.  Chimera Gallery is pleased to feature our Member Artists.  For more information 360 468-3265 or see our website at .www.chimeragallery.com.  Gallery open Friday, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10-3, for January and February.  We are open other times by appointment.

Cloud Islands
Cloud Islands, your local internet design and marketing company, invites you to look at our recent projects:  www.ravensrooklodging.com, www.sdkbridge.com, www.historicsanjuans.org.  Cloud Islands will help you build your online presence. We create beautiful, accessible websites for your business or organization to connect you with your customers. We’ll craft your logo and identity package as well as help you with online and print marketing to create the widest market possible.  Cloud Islands[http://cloudislands.com] is: Adrienne Rice Adams, web designer and developer; James Barron, illustration, graphic and identity design; and Steve Adams, writer and marketing director. Please call us at 360.468.4255 for a free one-hour initial consultation.

Colin Goode Gallery and Studio
Invites you to our Gallery at 95 Village Road on Lopez.  The gallery’s hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10-4.  You may ring door bell at other times for assistance.  New paintings by local artists.

Christa Malay Studio
Open by appointment, call 360/468-2159.

FishBay Sunsets - Sue Noble, Weaver, Fiber Artist, & More …
!Wedding Gift Central!  Hand-woven interior accents in traditional and contemporary designs, as well as unique interpretive woven art.  Sumptuous handcrafted wearables, and very affordable accessories.  Working Studio open year-round Fri-Sun 11-3, by chance, and by appointment.  Commissioned work welcomed, layaways, gift certificates, shipping and free gift wrap available.  Visa/Mastercard  The Bay Building, across from Isabel’s Espresso in Lopez Village, 468-4803, www.fishbaysunsets.com.

The Galley Restaurant & Lounge
(Open daily 8 am to 10 pm)
Fisherman Bay waterfront view dining, outdoor seating, dock and mooring buoys. Fresh, local fantastic! Local seafood, beef, wine, and produce. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Very family friendly. Kitchen open 8 am to 10 pm. 6 beers on tap, full bar. Fabulous wine list.  Galley Restaurant Catering - For any occasion! Inquire at galley@rockisland.com or 360 468-2713.  Menus and schedule of events are posted on their website at www.galleylopez.com

Holly B’s
Closed for the Season, see you in the Spring of 2010!

Islandscape Nursery & Garden Center
Islandscape Nursery & Garden Center is closed for the season, due to open March 13, 2010.

Just Heavenly Fudge Factory
Check out our selection of unique gifts $20 and under! Friendship balls, purse hangers, sterling silver earrings, magnetic necklaces, creative toys. Featuring Puzzles by Carolyn Cameron, Seraphine soaps, Beach Glass art by Shannon Hoffman, University of Lopez Sweatshirts by Jeff Pickering, Papa George seafood and made in Washington gourmet foods. Fresh fudge gift boxed ready to ship to friends and family!  Closed for the month of January, will be opening in February, stay tuned for the date.  Just Heavenly Fudge PO box 222 Lopez Island WA. 98261 Phone 360-468-2439  www.justheavenlyfudge.com

KLOI Radio…102.9 fm…is on the air
KLOI, Lopez Community Radio, KLOI is community and listener supported radio. Go to our website www.kloi.org for more information.

Lopez Children’s Center
Early learning and childcare for children two through six years in a beautiful nurturing environment.  Monday through Friday 8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.  Summer drop in and scheduled care, year round childcare, parent cooperative preschool.  Call for information and scheduling, (360) 468-3896, check out our website at www.lopezchildrenscenter.com or e-mail, lopezchildren@rockisland.com.

Lopez Island Community Tennis Association
Weekly tennis offerings to the Community – Social mixed doubles on Thursday evenings just show up, 5-7 pm.  Social Women’s doubles, Friday’s 9-11 am, sign up sheet at courtside inside glass case.  Must sign up by Wednesday to play on Friday.  All levels welcome!  Contact person, Chris Bangsund, 468-2502 or e-mail lawndart1976@centurytel.net.

Lopez Island Family Resource Center
Assist families in need.  Make a donation to LIFRC.  Technology Lab has computers available to the public for online classes, internet access and personal projects during our regular business hours Mon-Friday 9-5.  Individual tutoring is available by appointment only on Thursdays 3-5 with Sue DuMond and drop in Friday 1-5.  Call 468-4117 to make an appointment.  Also further information available at www.lifrc.org.

Lopez Island Historical Museum
Down to Earth, Farming on Lopez Island, exhibit at the Lopez Island Historical Museum now open by appointment only.  The current exhibit features many images and artifacts from the early days of Lopez farming. See the Cousins Farm's first foot-powered milking machine, read about the Cantine family's efforts to convert their wooded land to productive orchard, and see photos of the farmers, their animals and equipment at work.  For more information see our website at www.lopezmuseum.org or e-mail at lopezmuseum@rockisland.com or phone at 360/468-2049.

Lopez Island Vineyard’s
Lopez Island Vineyard’s Winery and Tasting Room
Open on the following schedule:
May & June & September: Friday and Saturday 12 to 5 pm
July & August: Wednesday - Saturday 12 to 5 pm
We can be reached at: orders@lopezislandvineyards.com, 360-468-3644  Visit our new web site: www.lopezislandvineyards.com

Lopez Islander Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge
Featuring only the finest Black Angus Beef, Burgers & Seafood on our new Wolf Flame Broiler Grill.  Real Homemade Fish and Chips.  Early Bird Prime Rib Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 6 pm.  Contact Bill for inquires or your special event bill@lopezislander.com or 360-468-2233

North Sound Communications
2010 IS OUR 10 YEAR BIRTHDAY.  We will be celebrating all year with special prices on home theaters, audio systems, wifi installation, Directv HD upgrades and more…  Phone 360/468-3541 or e-mail lopezjake@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.northsoundcommunications.com.

Paper Scissors
Printing, UPS shipping, and office supplies. Don't forget we carry most ink jet printer cartridges and photo papers! Paper Scissors on the Rock, 131 Weeks Road, 468-2294. M-F 9-5; Sat 10-4.

Steve Horn Photography
(Now open 11 am – 4 pm Weds – Sat or when “open”)
Friendly Isle Building  . Fine art photography gallery, portraits, wedding photography, photo restoration, workshops and personal instruction, and commercial photography.
  Hours: Wed-Sat. 11-4 or call 468-2100. email: steve@stevehorn.net, website www.stevehorn.net.

The Quilter’s Studio
The Quilter’s Studio - A selection of fine sewing notions for your needle.
Antique quilt restoration, classes, quilts.  Open Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 - 4:00 77 Village
Road, down the path and up the stairs - above Vita’s!  For current class schedule and information contact Anne Dawson 468-4677

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Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce
(360) 468-4664
www.lopezisland.com
P.O. Box 102, Lopez Island, WA, 98261
lopezchamber@lopezisland.com

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