Submitted by OPALCO

In the coming weeks, there are a number of opportunities for Orcas Power and Light Cooperative members to join in conversation with the board, staff and each other. Members are encouraged to participate.

The second in a series of board work sessions on rates is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 22 beginning at 10 a.m. at the OPALCO office in Eastsound. This session will review and compare rate scenarios, examining member benefits and trade-offs.

Fall open house events are scheduled for the last week of September.

9/25: Lopez Woodmen Hall at 4:30 p.m.; 9/26: Shaw Community Hall at 5:45 p.m; 9/27: San Juan Island Grange at 6 p.m; and 9/28: Orcas Senior Center at 6 p.m.

In October, members are invited to a series of member appreciation events with refreshments, give-aways and fun activities:

10/12: San Juan Island Food Co-op, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.; 10/18: OPALCO Friday Harbor office, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; 10/20: Orcas Food Co-op, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 10/24: OPALCO Lopez Crew Station, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; and 10/25: OPALCO Eastsound office, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.