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Board of Directors
Susan Gudgell, President Colleen Armstrong, VP
Mary Clure, Secretary
Kim Morgan, Treasurer
Shannon Borg
Charles Dalton
Lee Horswill
Marlace Hughes
Mia Kartiganer
Audra Lawlor
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PO Box 252
65 North Beach Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
Office: (360) 376-2273
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Thank you Fireworks Donors & Sponsors!
We are still $2,500 short of our goal to fund the fireworks show, but are extremely grateful to the companies and individuals who have generously donated so far. No matter the amount, we thank everyone for helping us put on this annual show.
Our fundraising effort will continue throughout the summer.
Gold-level sponsors ($500+):
Silver-level sponsors ($250 - $499):
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Many thanks to
everyone who
contributed to this year's Eastsound Fireworks show!
The Chamber of Commerce thanks you for your support
of these annual Orcas Island events!
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Community Parade in Eastsound
It was a gorgeous Saturday on Orcas Island ... and hundreds lined North Beach Road as the Chamber's annual Community Parade wound its way down the street. 36 entries this year, and many were vying for the top prize for best parade entry. Our $100 first place winner was the team from
T. Williams Realty!
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Events This Week & Beyond
OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DOE BAY CAFÉ WITH HOST COREY WISCOMB
(Thursday Evenings - Sponsoring Wolf Hollow in July)
 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 5:00 - 10:00 pm and Open Mic begins at 7:30 pm. Come out and support Wolf Hollow! Each Thursday in July, Doe Bay Open Mic Night gives a percentage of the sale from each entree sold to Wolf Hollow. Great food, music and a fantastic cause! Our host this week is Corey Wiscomb.
INFORMATION: Please, call 360-376-8059.
DEER HARBOR JULY POTLUCK & BOOK EXCHANGE
(Friday, July 8 @ 6:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Club)
Please, join us for our July BBQ Potluck & Book Exchange!
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ring a dish to share, your place setting and beverage, and a book or two to exchange. A grill will be available for those wishing to barbecue. See you there!
 MOVIE OF THE WEEK AT SEA VIEW THEATRE: NOW YOU SEE ME 2
(Friday & Saturday @ 8 pm)
INFORMATION: Please, call the Sea View Theatre at 360-376-5724, located at 234 A Street, Eastsound.
ART AUCTION FUNDRAISER HOSTED BY THE ORCAS SENIOR CENTER
(Saturday, July 9, doors open @ 4:30 pm; auction starts @ 6:00 pm @ Orcas Senior Center)
The Orcas Senior Center is hosting an Art Auction fundraiser, Saturday, July 9, which will feature more than 200 paintings, photographs, and prints.
There will be a silent auction, musical entertainment featuring Skye Hovelman and Paris Wilson, wine, hors d'oeuvres by Christina Orchid, and a live auction with very special and unique art pieces. Tickets can be purchased at Darvill's or at the Senior Center, $20 in advance and $25 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Senior Center.
WWU's DANCE THEATER ENSEMBLE MOVEMENT GRAFFITI AT ORCAS CENTER
(Saturday, July 9 at 6:30 pm @ Orcas Center)
 Bring the whole family for an innovative night of dance on Center Stage Saturday, July 9, at 6:30 pm! Choreography by WWU faculty features selected dancers from the WWU Dance Program. Nolan Dennett, Movement Graffiti Artistic Director, uses "island" as a metaphor for family by re-staging a work created in 1989 entitled The Kitchen Table. This original contemporary dance was made for Orcas Island!
Tickets: $17, $13 students, $2 off for Orcas Center members
$5 subsidized tickets available at the box office
INFORMATION: 360-376-2281 x1
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MUSIC ON THE VILLAGE GREEN WITH COREY WISCOMB
(Sunday, July 10 at 5 pm to 6:30 pm)
Enjoy the first in a summer series of outdoor music on Eastsound's Village Green this Sunday. Bring a chair, or blanket and enjoy this free festival.
UPTOWN EASTSOUND PRESENTS EVENING ARTWALK
(Thursday, July 14, 5:00 - 8:00 pm)
 The artists, galleries and businesses are now open for the Evening Artwalk! Stroll the shops and galleries of Eastsound, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, and visit or support your local artists and businesses. The Evening Artwalk will take place every 2nd and 4th Thursday, June - October. Click to view this
poster for more details and "Like" us on
Facebook. Then we will see you around town!
FILM PREMIER & HOUSE PARTY: LEARNING HOW TO FALL
(Thursday, July 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm @ Heartwood on Orcas)
 Join filmmaker Nic Askew for the premier of this short film that sets out to capture the vast and meaningful depth of two lives facing the unexpected and devastating effects of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Space is limited to 25 guests. You can reserve a ticket on EventBrite. Free event. Please make a donation of any size to the Charlie Murphy Healing Fund at the door.
A trailer for the film is available
here.
To donate to the Charlie Murphy Healing fund, click
here.
INFORMATION: For more info about Nic Askew and his work see: www.nicaskew.com.
ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY GROUNDBREAKING
(Saturday, July 16, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm; Dedication Ceremony to take place @ 12:30 pm)
 Everyone is invited to the Groundbreaking Celebration and Picnic at 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 16 - of the Books and Beyond Expansion of the Orcas Island Library. Enjoy free bratwurst and trimmings prepared by the Orcas Island Lions, cake and ice-cream donated by Island Market, popcorn popped by Librarian Holly King and her sons, Jimmy and Evan, fun and games and face painting for kids. Grab a shovel for the dedication ceremony at 12:30 p.m.
THE 6th ANNUAL OI CIDER & MEAD FESTIVAL
(Saturday, July 23, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm on theVillage Green)
 Twenty of your favorite (and some new) Northwest hard cider and mead producers will be offering tastes from up to 70 varieties of ciders and meads to visitors in our big white tasting tent next to the Farmers Market. Those over 21 will be admitted for just $10 that includes admission, tastes and a commemorative tasting glass. A huge cider garden and wonderful music by the Dustbunnies; and singer/songwriter from Seattle, Isaiah Dominguez will round out a perfect summer Day!
At around 2:00 pm, the OI Home Brew Competition will take place. Bring your brew!!
INFORMATION: Visit www.orcasislandciderfest.org or www.facebook.com/orcasislandciderfest.
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Announcements
WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY
(Monday, July 11, 1:00 - 3:00 pm @ Orcas Senior Center)
Join us at the Senior Center for a hands-on workshop Monday, July 11, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, for step-by-step instructions in filling out an Advanced Directive or Living Will. Each participant will be guided through the simple, yet deeply thought-provoking, process of completing this form, led by Hilary Walker. Participants will go home with a copy to share with loved ones, their physicians, and others.
Please, visit endoflifewa.org to print out a copy of the Advanced Directive. Copies will be available for people unable to bring their own. Class size is limited, so please pre-register at the front desk or by calling 360-376-2677. Class fee is $15/person. Please, notify Jami or Arron at the Senior Center if you would like to take advantage of a subsidy to assist with payment. All ages are welcome to attend!
HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S SPOOKY TALES
(Wednesday nights, 8:00 pm @ the Pioneer Museum;
Friday nights, 5:00 pm @ the Crow Valley School Museum)
 "We ain't afraid of no ghosts!" You might be after you attend the Historical Society's Spooky Tales - Ghost Stories With an Orcas Spin. You will hear hair-raising stories, told by Master Storyteller, Antoinette Botsford.
Pioneer Museum: Wednesday nights at 8:00 pm.
Crow Valley School Museum: Friday nights at 5:00 pm . Tickets are $10 for adults, $5.00 for children under 13, and $25 for a family of four. Tickets are on sale now at both Museums. You can also call for tickets 360-376-4849 or buy them at the door. Seating is limited.
INFORMATION: To learn more about what the Historical Society is doing, visit our website at www.orcasmuseums.org.
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH ONE ARM TIED BEHIND YOUR BACK?
(Support the Orcas Island Public Schools)
 The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) is launching a new fundraising campaign: the ONE ARM TIED BEHIND YOUR BACK challenge. Public Education is under-funded in Washington State. Our schools are not failing, but they are tasked to educate children with one-arm tied behind their backs.
And that's where this summer's OIEF "ONE ARM TIED BEHIND YOU BACK" challenge comes in. Go to www.OIEF.org to find out more and please, please give.
You can also send a check to:
OIEF | POB 782 | Eastsound | WA| 98245.
ANY amount is meaningful. It will make a world of difference at our public schools.
376 SPECIAL OFFER TO OI'S NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
 376, Orcas Island's first coworking community, provides an environment where entrepreneurs, consultants and telecommuters work independently and interactively. Through June 30, we're providing a special offer for Orcas Island's nonprofit organizations: We invite you to schedule a board meeting (up to two hours) in our well-appointed conference room, complete with high-speed internet and an HD video projector.
Please, call to schedule a tour of our renovated office space and conference room to see how they might work for you and your organization. We're located at 596 Main Street, in the old Orcasnet building. Just look for the red chairs.
INFORMATION: Email sarah@376group.com or donna@376group.com.
ORCAS ECSTATIC DANCE
(Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 pm @ Odd Fellows Hall)
Ecstatic Dance is a worldwide movement with gatherings in many communities and countries. Orcas Ecstatic Dance is open to locals and visitors alike. Facilitators create play lists to inspire. Individuals meet to experience the joy of movement. Ecstatic Dance is a drug and alcohol free event. Please, arrive by 7:30 pm and plan to stay until 9:00 pm as the music is choreographed to build and subside, creating a total experience. Picture and video taking is discouraged as is talking during the dance.
Cost: $5 to $15 (under 12 free)
INFORMATION: Any questions, call 360-376-7766.
COUPON BOOK OFFERS ISLAND-WIDE SAVINGS
 Orcas Island Children's House is selling coupon books, featuring more than $500 in discounts by Orcas businesses. Go Orcas! includes nearly 100 coupons with savings on dining, entertainment, recreation, retail/gifts, lodging and services. Coupon users can recoup the $20 investment in just 1 or 2 purchases which makes it a perfect buy for locals and even weekend visitors. Books can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office and online via www.oich.org. Sales benefit the toddler and preschool programs at Children's House.
INFORMATION: Visit www.oich.org.
SUMMER FUN! ARTS, COOKING & SCIENCE
This summer the Orcas Montessori School will be offering a month long summer program for children 3 - 7 from July 5 - 28. We will meet Monday through Thursday mornings from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
This summer's camp will feature the arts from Fine Art to Fiber to Found Material; Hands-on cooking and nutrition; Discovery science, nature and craft projects; Singing with voice and American Sign Language plus lots of good old-fashioned outdoor summer activities.
ORCAS CENTER'S ANNUAL GALA & AUCTION: FLOTA AT MORNING STAR FARM
(Saturday, July 23, 5:00 pm @ Morning Star Farm)
Tickets are now on sale for FLOTA, For the Love of the Arts: Orcas Center's Annual Gala & Auction. Enjoy a first-class, vintage FLOTA evening at Morning Star Farm peppered with foot stomping music by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys, scrumptious food from the Orcas Village Store, choice whiskey and wine, and a bountiful crop of select auctions. This fun, down home evening benefitting 30 years of Orcas Center is not to be missed!
$165 per person, $330 per couple
INFORMATION: 360-376-2281 x1
WASHINGTON STATE PARKS 2016 FREE DAYS
 Washington State Parks is offering "free days" in 2016, when a Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park. This means you can park at trailheads or recreation facilities without hanging a Northwest Forest Pass or Discover Pass or paying a park or refuge entrance fee. Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities). A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington state departments of Natural Resources and Fish & Wildlife on these days. Thank you for your support!
August 25: National Park Service 100th birthday
September 24: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veteran's Day
INFORMATION: Call Moran State Park at 360-376-2326.
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Shop the Rock
 EMERALD ISLE SAILING CHARTERS: GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST
It's still happening, the offer of offers: Great Bear Rainforest
Bella Bella B.C. to Orcas Island
September 7 through September 18
Lush nature, abundant wildlife, gourmet meals. And, of course, sailing! 20% off. Join us for a journey through one of the most spectacular areas on Planet Earth ... Great Bear Rainforest! Do consider joining us, you won't be disappointed!
INFORMATION: Visit www.emeraldislesailing.com; email charters@emeraldislesailing.com; call 360-376-3472.
FRIENDS & FAMILY COMING TO ORCAS . . .
We can source and procure Orcas Island food, drink and sundries for your friends and family who come to visit this summer.
Provide your guests with gift certificates for Orcas Island's locally produced:
beer wine and spirits, eggs, meat, flowers and produce, soaps, lotions and more.
Give the gift of the bounty of beautiful Orcas.
Contact us for more information.
INFORMATION: Contact Orcas Island Concierge and Property Services: Tim at 360-472-0330 and Sonia at 360-610-2887. Email or visit our
website.
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Restaurant News & Dining Deals
UPDATED HOURS FOR ROSARIO
 The Mansion Restaurant at Rosario
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
8:00 - 11:00 am: Breakfast (Daily)
12:00 noon - 3:00 pm: Lunch (Daily)
5:00 - 10:00 pm: Dinner (Daily)
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Moran Lounge Bar Menu
12:00 noon - 11:00 pm (Daily)
Cascade Bay Grill at Rosario
Lunch & Dinner
12:00 noon - 9:00 pm, daily
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NEW HOURS FOR BROWN BEAR BAKING
Starting Friday, July 1st, Brown Bear Baking will be open 7 days a week with our same hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
FARM TO TABLE DINNERS AT RED RABBIT FARM
Farm to table dinners start this Sunday, June 26, at 6:00 pm at Red Rabbit Farm. Byob. $75.00. Call to reserve 360-376-3208 or email redrabbitfarm@rockisland.com.
NEW HOURS FOR DEER HARBOR INN RESTAURANT
Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant is now open nightly, 5:00 - 9:00 pm.
NEW HOURS FOR ENZO'S
Enzo's new hours are
Monday - Saturday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm and
Sunday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
The Creperie is open daily, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm.
NEW SUMMER HOURS FOR TEEZERS
Teezers is now open on Saturdays! Our summer hours start Saturday, June 18 Solstice. Our new summer hours will be Mondays through Saturdays, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. It is going to be a great summer on Orcas!
It is going to be a great summer on Orcas!
THE MANSION RESTAURANT AT ROSARIO
BREAKFAST: 8:00 am-11:00 am
LUNCH: 12:00 noon -3:00 pm
DINNER: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Mansion Restaurant offers a seasonal and locally-inspired menu in a spectacular waterfront location. Wine and cocktails are served by the romantic fire in the turn-of-the-century setting of the Moran Lounge.
INFORMATION: Dinner reservations highly recommended: 360-376-2222.
CASCADE BAY GRILL AND STORE
 Store: 7:00 am-9:00 pm
Breakfast Counter Service: 7:00 am-11:00 am
All-Day Grill Menu: 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Enjoy oysters, grilled salmon, crab, fish & chips, brats, pizza, salads and burgers at our casual outdoor restaurant overlooking the marina. No reservations necessary. The adjacent Cascade Bay General Store offers espresso drinks, to-go breakfast items, groceries, ice, gifts and basic supplies.
 THE LOFT AT MADRONA IS OPEN FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
We will be open for dinner Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm.
This Summer we will also be offering lunch from 12:00 - 4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays!
Come join us on our fantastic waterfront deck and see what's new!
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-7173.
DOE BAY CAFE'S UPDATED SUMMER HOURS FOR JULY & AUGUST
Brunch: Friday - Wednesday, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner: Friday & Saturday, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm,
Sunday through Wednesday, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Doe Bakery: Thursday, 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Open Mic and Themed Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
We always recommend guests make reservations for dinner at the cafe. Our number for reservations is 360-376-8059.
 INN AT SHIP BAY
The garden is growing and we look forward to seeing our friends on the island.
As in the past; open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 5:00 pm in the Lounge & 5:30 pm in the Dining Room (closed Sundays & Mondays).
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-5886.
NEW LEAF CAFE SUMMER HOURS
Breakfast:
Thursday, Friday, and Monday: 8:00 am to 11:30 am
Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Dinner:
Thursday - Monday: 5pm to 9:30pm
and Lounge:
Thursday - Monday: 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
*Dinner reservations highly recommended, please call 360-376-2200.
INFORMATION: Please, call 360-376-2200 with any questions.
DINING HOURS FOR MIJITAS
MIJITAS is now open 7 days a week at 4:00 pm! We hope to see you soon!
 PRIME RIB NIGHT AT THE ORCAS HOTEL
Wednesdays from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. Please, call 360-376-4300 for reservations.
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-4300.
 ROSES BAKERY CAFE & STORE HOURS
Roses Bakery Cafe open Monday - Saturday! The Cafe hours are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm; Store hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
INFORMATION: Contact Roses for details at 360-376-4292.
 CAFE OLGA CELEBRATING 35TH YEAR!
Cafe Olga is celebrating its 35th year!
Hours: Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm daily. Closed Wednesday.
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-5098.
DOE BAY FEST TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR LOCALS!
(Sunday & Monday nights at Doe Bay Café)
 Doe Bay Fest 2016 is slated for Aug. 4-8 and as always the tickets are limited and highly sought after. We do save aside some tickets specifically for Orcas Locals so that our Island community can join us for this musical highlight of the summer! To purchase tickets, please eat at the Doe Bay Café for
SUNDAY OR
MONDAY DINNER. Let your server know you want to buy Doe Bay Fest tickets and they will get you set up. Please make an advance reservation if possible (360-376-8059), and do bring proof of your Local address. Tickets for Doe Bay Fest 9 are $150 but Locals that eat in the Café on Sunday or Monday nights get a SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICING of $100 per ticket! Please join us for dinner and get your tickets for the hottest show on-island this summer!
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-2291.
Continuing Restaurant Specials
EVENTS AT RANDOM HOWSE THIS WEEK
We are taking it a bit easier this week with only 2 events, but we are still open for dinner 5:00-8:30 pm, Wed-Sat. 360-376-1111
Wednesday: Open Mic, music starts around 7:00 pm and goes till 9:00 or 10:00 pm
Thursday, 7/7: Dinner only
Friday, 7/8: Mandy Troxel and Bruce Harvie 7:00-9:00 pm, no cover but tips appreciated
Saturday, 7/9: Dinner only
Have a great week!
Events for next week:
Wednesday, 7/13: Open Mic
Friday, 7/15: Mary Lydia Ryan
Saturday, 7/16: Latin Music Dance
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-1111 or visit Randomhowse.com or facebook.com/randomhowse
THE LOFT
The Loft at Madrona has opened for the Summer Season!
We will be open for dinner Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm.
We are also offering lunch from 12:00-4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays!
Enjoy scallop sliders or a crab louie salad while taking in the water view from our rooftop deck!
INFORMATION: 360-376-7173.
THE MADRONA BAR & GRILL
Updated Summer Hours:
Sunday - Thursday, 11:30 - 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, 11:30 - 10:00 pm
Happy Hour:
Monday - Friday, 3:00 - 6:00 pm & ALL DAY SUNDAY!
$5 Wines, Margaritas, & Bloody Marys
$1 off all Draft Beer and Well Drinks
Lots of small plates...
Try our Bacon Jam & Gouda Kobe Sliders or Salmon Belly sliders with Chipotle Aoili.
INFORMATION: 360-376-7171.
 OPEN MIC AT THE LOWER TAVERN
(Tuesdays at 9:00 pm)
Serving up pub fare, great beer, and good times. Stop by for a delicious meal, or just a drink, with us today!
INFORMATION: Call 360-317-4848.
 "MUSIC AT THE MARINA" WITH GUITARIST GENE NERY
EVERY WEDNESDAY: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cascade Bay Grill, adjacent to the Rosario Resort Marina
INFORMATION: 360-376-2222.
OPEN MIC AT RANDOM HOWSE
(Wednesdays at 7:00 pm)
Come to Open Mic at Random Howse for music, poetry and stories. We have a piano for you pianists!
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-1111 or visit www.randomhowse.com, www.facebook.com/randomhowse
OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DOE BAY CAFÉ WITH HOST COREY WISCOMB
(Thursday Evenings - Sponsoring Wolf Hollow in July)
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 5:00 - 10:00 pm and Open Mic begins at 7:30 pm. Come out and support Wolf Hollow! Each Thursday in July, Doe Bay Open Mic Night gives a percentage of the sale from each entree sold to Wolf Hollow. Great food, music and a fantastic cause! Our host this week is Corey Wiscomb.
INFORMATION: Please, call 360-376-8059.
 MARTINIS & JAZZ
EVERY THURSDAY, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Moran Lounge
Join us on Thursdays for a throwback evening of hand-crafted martinis and live jazz with Martin Lund.
INFORMATION: 360-376-2222.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE DEER HARBOR INN RESTAURANT
 (Friday - Monday & on Wednesday)
Come enjoy live piano with Ron Meyers every Friday - Monday nights for dinner. 5:00 pm.
Live music with Almost Classical on Wednesdays, 6:00 pm.
Open for dinner daily from 5:00 - 9:00 pm.
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-1040 for reservations
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KARAOKE @ THE LOWER TAVERN
(Fridays @ 9:30 pm)
Karaoke! You know you want to check it out!
INFORMATION: 360-376-4848
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ROSARIO MUSIC CONCERT AND HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
(The Rosario Organ Concerts are now Tuesday - Saturday at 4:00 pm)
Enjoy a presentation of music and photography that walks guests through the history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate with Christopher Peacock. Highlights of the presentation include the historic Moran Photograph Collection, Phantom of the Opera music performed on the Mansion's 1,972 pipe Aeolian organ with the silent film, stories of the Mansion's most colorful residents, and Christopher's original piano compositions played on the 1900 Steinway Grand Piano.
INFORMATION: Call Rosario at 360-376-2152, ext. 300.
MUSIC IN THE MORAN LOUNGE AT ROSARIO
(Saturdays at 6:00 - 9:00 pm)
"Music in the Moran Lounge" with Guitarist Gene Nery
EVERY SATURDAY, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, in the Moran Lounge
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-2222.
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Classes & Seminars
WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY
(Monday, July 11, 1:00 - 3:00 pm @ Orcas Senior Center)
Join us at the Senior Center for a hands-on workshop Monday, July 11, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, for step-by-step instructions in filling out an Advanced Directive or Living Will. Each participant will be guided through the simple, yet deeply thought-provoking, process of completing this form, led by Hilary Walker. Participants will go home with a copy to share with loved ones, their physicians, and others.
Please, visit
endoflifewa.org to print out a copy of the Advanced Directive. Copies will be available for people unable to bring their own. Class size is limited, so please pre-register at the front desk or by calling 360-376-2677. Class fee is $15/person. Please, notify Jami or Arron at the Senior Center if you would like to take advantage of a subsidy to assist with payment. All ages are welcome to attend!
ART AND WINE NIGHT CLASSES
Diversity of Uptown Eastsound Presents Summer Classes at the Shop with Art & Wine Nights! Book your reservations starting Wednesday, July 13. $65 Per Person per class. Some classes led by and featuring the local, talented artist Susan Slapin!
INFORMATION: Call 360-298-4218 or diversityonorcas@gmail.com. Reference Summer Art & Wine Night.
SUMMER CAMP AT FUNHOUSE COMMONS
Our summer day camp program is quickly filling up! If you are interested in having your child be at the Funhouse this summer, please, register them as soon as you can!
This summer's themes are:
July 11 - 15: Animals
July 18 - 22: Crazy Creatures
July 25 - 29: Dinosaurs and Volcanoes
August 1 - 5: No Day Camp
August 8 -12: Summer Olympics
August 15 -19: Scavenger Hunts
August 22 - 26: Summer Fun
Funhouse Commons is open Mondays through Fridays.
The Funhouse Summer Camp weekly fee is $95 members and $125 non-members.
 ROBOTICS CAMP
July 18- July 22
Sandy Rost will teach two robotics camps at the Funhouse this summer using WeDo Robotics Kits to foster skills in building, robotics and coding.
Robotics camp is from 1:30-3:00 pm and is for ages 7-11.
The cost for this camp is $60.
INFORMATION: Register for summer camps by clicking here.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
(Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 14 @ Orcas Island Community Church)
VBS will be held at Orcas Island Community Church this year from Monday, July 11, through Thursday, July 14. The church will be decorated for a time of "deep sea diving exploration" as kids enjoy fun and energetic action songs, times of teaching and prayer, building friendships and
Registration is at 8:30 a.m. on
Monday, July 11. VBS will run from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
INFORMATION: For more info, visit https://vbs.lifeway.com/.
SPECIAL EVENTS AT ORCAS MANDALA YOGA STUDIO
Embody Love Workshop (Ages 19+)
(Friday, July 8, 5:30-8:30 pm)
The Embody Love Movement offers powerful workshops for girls and women worldwide. As a facilitator for the nonprofit, Minta Allred guides you through a 2-3 hour transformational workshop for adult women ages 19 and up. The workshop takes participants on a journey toward self-acceptance.
$25 OBO. Proceeds go to nonprofit
www.embodylovemovement.org.
Kids Yoga Camp with Minta (Ages 7-10)
(Monday, July 11 - Thursday, July 14, 3:30-4:30 pm daily)
Join Minta for a four-day Yoga Camp for Kids! Through fun, age-appropriate activities, Minta creates space for children to strengthen their focus muscle, connect with themselves and their peers, learn to work with their breath and body to regulate their emotions, and through Yoga Nidra, cultivate deep relaxation.
Cost: $50 for all four sessions or $15 drop-in
"Merging with the Medicine Wheel"
(Wednesday July 20, 5:30 - 8:00 pm)
A Vinyasa flow yoga class with cacao ceremony & sacred sound healing, guided by Hana & Priscilla
Explore the fusion of the ancient internal practices of Yoga and Shamanism! Yoga (union with the Divine) and Shamanism (interaction with the spirit world) both are practices traditionally designed to lead us to the direct flow of wisdom. Our experience will be deepened by the constant thread of Sacred Sounds performed live by Priscilla Barcellos.
Please pre-register for this Workshop. $25.
http://www.orcasmandala.com/events/
INFORMATION: For more information visit www.orcasmandala.com.
 NEW ZUMBA GOLD CLASS
(Thursday mornings, 9:30 am @ Odd Fellows Hall)
New Zumba Gold Class: Zumba with Orcas Dance Fitness now offers a second weekly Zumba Gold class, Thursday mornings at 9:30 am at Odd Fellows Hall. Zumba Gold is a moderately paced, low impact version of Zumba.
INFORMATION: For more information please, go to www.alysonstephens.zumba.com or email AlysonClarkStephens@Gmail.com.
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Continuing Art & Museum Shows
NEW ARTISTS - NEW SHOW - AT THE GALLERY
Come to THE GALLERY in Uptown Eastsound to enjoy an exciting and varied NEW SHOW of original art work including figurative, still life and landscape paintings, some serene and some a bit edgy, and now including innovative photography. It is a stunning collection of work by local artists.
NEW HOURS: Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
The GALLERY is located in Uptown Eastsound at 374 North Beach Road, across form Enzo's.
ART EXHIBITS @ ORCAS CENTER: ALL CRAFTS
The June art exhibit
, June 3 - July 13:
All Crafts in the lobby gallery and the Madrona Room.
Madrona Room & Lobby Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
ART EXHIBITS @ ORCAS CENTER
(Friday, July 15, 5:30 - 7 pm)
Opening Reception: Orcas Island Studio Tour Preview Show
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00pm
THIS MONTH'S ARTIST AT WASHINGTON FEDERAL : PETER CARLSON
(New art every month)
Washington Federal's Artist of the Month for June 2016 is
Peter Carlson. Peters' show, titled "12 Months / 4 Seasons," is a series of new oil paintings inspired by the calendar year. Each piece vividly reflects the light and emotion of the month they depict. Join us Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm to enjoy Peters' work.
THE LAMBIEL (ART) MUSEUM
(Open by appointment only)
A discerning private collection of works by San Juan Islands' artists. Guided tours of the Museum and its grounds are available only by appointment.
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-4544
ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Pioneer Museum is open Tuesday through Saturdays, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sundays, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
The Crow Valley School Museum is open Friday and Saturdays, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Museum office is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Tours can be arranged by appointment. Gift shop and book store featuring items for all ages.
The WINGS OVER ORCAS ISLAND exhibit features stories and memorabilia from local and national aviation legends.
INFORMATION: To learn more about what the Historical Society is doing and what is happening at the Pioneer Museum and the Crow Valley School Museum, visit our website at www.orcasmuseums.org.
THE ORCAS ISLAND ARTWORKS
The Orcas Island Artworks is now open for the 2016 season. Please welcome three fabulous new artists: Robert Dash, photography; Sean Forest Roberts, ceramics; and Ashley Ryder, jewelry. Open daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-4408
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MORAN MANSION MUSEUM TOURS
(Open Daily 9 am - 9 pm)
The Mansion is open to the public for a self-guided tour from 9 am - 9 pm daily. The tour is free.
INFORMATION: Call Rosario at 360-376-2152, ext. 300
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Public Meetings on Orcas Island
San Juan County's public meeting list is found
here.
Tuesday, July 12 (8:30 am). Orcas Island Public Library Board (Library Meeting Room) Call 360-376-4985 for more information. Meets the second Tuesday of the month.
Tuesday, July 12 (3:30 pm). The Friends of the Orcas Island Library Board meeting, Meets every second Tuesday of the month at 3:30. For more information, please, visit our Web site.
Wednesday, July 13 (1:30 - 3:30 pm). Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (Deer Harbor Community Center) Call 360-376-3199 for more info. Public is welcome.Meets the second Wednesday of the month.
Thursday, July 14 (4:00 - 6:00 pm). Orcas Island Park & Recreation District
(Eastsound Fire Station) Meets second Thursday of the month.
Thursday, July 14 (6:00 pm). Port of Orcas Commissioners (Airport conference room) Meets second Thursday of the month. Call 360-376-5285 for more information.
Wednesday, August 3 (5:00 pm). San Juan County Cemetery District #3 (Library) Meets first Wednesday of the month.
Thursday, August 4 (3:00 pm). Eastsound Planning Review Committee (Eastsound Fire Station) Meets first Thursday of the month.
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The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce works daily to support our community's businesses and organizations. Please support Chamber of Commerce members when making your buying decisions. The value of a dollar spent locally cannot be overstated. Think Local - Buy Local - Orcas First!
The Chamber of Commerce is happy to answer any questions you have about our beautiful island! Lance Evans, Executive Director Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Lisa Boyd, Staff Celia Farr-Smith, Staff 
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