Notes from the Island — April 18

• The San Juan County Economic Development Council has raised nearly $20,000 for business workers and owners affected by the April 7 fire. They’re trying to get to $30,000, so consider donating if you’re able. A generous donor has offered to cover all transaction fees, so every dollar goes toward helping those in need.
• The OPALCO Board of Directors election deadline is next Wednesday, April 27. At least 10 percent of co-op members must cast a vote in the election in order to achieve a quorum and have the election count.
• Plastic Free Salish Sea is holding a virtual lecture on changing our culture of single-use plastics. It takes place on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom.
• The Friday Harbor Sailing Club is hosting their Flotsam Flea & Sea Yard Sale next Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. If you’re interested in selling anything, vendor applications are due a week from today.
• Spring Street theatre students are performing original plays and monologues at San Juan Community Theatre this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the show — suggested donations are $10 for adults and $5 for students, but the event is pay-what-you-can.

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