Sunday, July 2, 7 – 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall — from Sharon Abreu for Irthlingz — Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz of Irthlingz Arts-Based Environmental Education will present a musical evening celebrating the release of their CD, “Songs to Save the Salish Sea.” The concert, from 7-9 pm at … Continue reading
— by Susan Anderson for Children’s House — Eastsound Mayoral hopefuls (four dogs and a plain cat) are pulling out all the stops, using chicanery to gain traction in the election. Campaign promises are passé; these animals are offering buttons, beads and bags to voters who slip money into envelopes … Continue reading
— from Martin Arnold for the Orcas Island Public Library — The Orcas Island Library will be celebrating the grand opening of its new building addition, from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, June 23. Join us for a free dinner, including bratwursts, hot dogs (meat and vegetarian), sauerkraut, ice … Continue reading
Thursday, June 22, 2017, 6 p.m., The Victorian Room, Outlook Inn — from Rosemary Miller for Orcas Animal Protection Society — Join Orcas Animal Protection Society (APS) for our “An Evening in France,” our Annual Wine Pairing Dinner & Auction featuring Chef Steve Debaste and Auctioneer Ian Lindsay. This year … Continue reading
Thursday Evenings, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Café — from Doe Bay Music — Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 p.m. and Open … Continue reading
— from Susan Anderson for Children’s House — With an early lead in the Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race, Tyrone shows why he’s “fit to govern.” The Golden Retriever has previous political experience and is ready to bound over fellow candidates to reach his goal. Toby, the Bernese Mt. Dog, … Continue reading
— by Ayn Gailey — Funhouse Commons staff and volunteers and the children they support gave a passionate presentation and request for Orcas community members to step up as part of their brand new “Superheroes For Super Kids” program and donate today to help them qualify for a $20k matching … Continue reading
Sunday May 28 at 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound — by Margie Doyle — The whacky, uproarious Flying Karamazov Brothers return to the Odd Fellows Hall on Orcas this Sunday, May 28 to what will surely be another sold-out family crowd. As usual their performance will … Continue reading
Wednesday, May 31, 5 – 7 p.m., Hogstone — from Joe Thoron for Orcas Island Rowing Association — The Orcas Island Rowing Association’s annual pizza dinner fundraiser is May 31. Your meal includes hors d’oeuvres, pizza from Hogstone’s oven, salad, and beverages. Open seating starting at 5pm. Tickets are $35 … Continue reading
— from Haley Moss for Orcas Key Club — This past month, Key Club [at Orcas School District] has been extra busy. To benefit the patients at Children’s Hospital in Seattle, Orcas Island students put on a Stuffed Animal Drive. For two weeks in May, Key Club put boxes in the … Continue reading
— from Sharon Abreu — This week, Mike [Hurwicz] and I and a few others from the San Juan Islands will be joining a 4-day walk in British Columbia, through the territories of the Lekwungen (Songhees and Xwsepsum/Esquimalt), W̱SÁNEĆ, səlil̓wətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Coast and Straits Salish … Continue reading
Saturday, June 3, 5:30 p.m., Four Winds Camp — from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation — Just a reminder that the Orcas Island Education Foundation’s (OIEF) annual fundraiser is June 3, 5:30 at Four Winds Camp. Dinner will be provided by the Orcas Village Store. And there will … Continue reading
— from Vala Ross — Kaleidoscope’s 27th Annual Pet Parade is slated to trout out to the streets of Eastsound this Saturday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Orcas Island School, with judging at 10:45 a.m. Registration is by donation. Sponsors have put forward the … Continue reading
Saturday, May 20, 5 – 8 p.m., West Beach Farm (927 West Beach Rd.) — from Ken Katz for Orcas Island Forest School — Come help us kick off our spring IndieGogo campaign with a lively, family-friendly party. Dance to the music or relax on a hay bale with friends … Continue reading
— from Gwyneth Burrill for Sail Orcas — The Orcas High School Sailing Team is a hot item on the NW racing circuit this year. After winning the NWISA Team District Championships last weekend they will be representing the PNW in Norfolk, VA May 26-28 for the Baker Trophy National … Continue reading
–by Ayn Gailey — Thursday night’s premiere of “Rock of Orcas” began with over forty members of the Rock On the Rock Choir (ROTRC), led by Grace McCune, chanting Queen’s iconic eighties anthem “We will rock you.” And, rock us they did. Show directors, Grace McCune and Jake Perrine, compare … Continue reading
Saturday, June 3, 5:30 p.m., Four Winds Camp — from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation — The Orcas Island Education Foundation’s annual fundraiser “Food for Thought” will be held Jun. 3, 5:30 at Four Winds Camp. This year’s theme is “The Wind in Our Sails.” You, the community … Continue reading
— from Doe Bay Music — Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 p.m. and Open Mic begins at 7:30 p.m. Come out and … Continue reading
Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m., Mullis Center — from Mo Sloane — Hundreds of organic vegetable starts and perennials, all lovingly grown and nurtured by San Juan County Master Gardeners, will be on sale at the Mullis Center, Saturday May 13 at 9 a.m. – just in time for Mother’s … Continue reading