Here's What's Happening on Orcas Island!
The week of April 18, 2019
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ORCAS ISLAND DINING GUIDE
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ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBER
NUNEZ SERVICES
Nuñez Services proudly serves all areas on Orcas Island, as one of the leading full-service providers for residential estates and commercial landscaping.
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SCOTT COSSU WITH HOLLY REEVES
(Friday, April 19, 7:30 pm @ Orcas Center)
Scott Cossu
is an internationally known, composer, pianist and recording artist. Cellist, Holly Reeves will be joining Scott as a special guest for this special Orcas Center performance.
360-376-2281
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MOVIE OF THE WEEK: DUMBO
(Friday-Saturday, April 19-20, 7:30 pm @ Seaview Theater)
PG 2019 ‧ Fantasy/Adventure ‧ 1h 52m
Information: call
360-376-5724
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ANNUAL COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
(Saturday, April 20, 10 am sharp @ Cascade Lake)
Presented by the Orcas Island Lions Club and Washington Federal. Come join the fun and meet the Easter Bunny! There will be three egg hunting areas for kids small, medium, and large, and lots of candy to be found!
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THE MET LIVE: Die Walküre
(Saturday, April 20, 1 pm @ Orcas Center)
Soprano Christine Goerke plays Brünnhilde, the willful title warrior maiden, who loses her immortality in opera’s most famous act of filial defiance.
ORCAS KIDS VARIETY SHOW
(Saturday, April 20, 6:30 pm @ Orcas Center)
Come on out and enjoy children of all ages as they share their enthusiasm and talent in song, dance, instrumentals, silks, comedy, and more!
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EARTH DAY FESTIVAL
(Sunday, April 21, 10- 7 pm @ Orcas Center)
If you would like to have a Booth at this event, are interested in exhibiting your Earth Day Art or would like to be in the “Trashion Fashion Show,” text Marta at
360-317-4142 or contact
asifa@exchangeorcas.org.
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THE 38th ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
(Sunday, April 21, 2 pm @ Deer Harbor Inn)
Please bring your Easter basket to collect eggs.There are also three golden egg prizes. Ages up to 12. Looking forward to seeing moms, dads, kids and grandparents at this Island tradition. Carpenter Family
ORCAS ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL’S MINI FEST
(Friday-Sunday, April 26-27-28 @ Sea View Theater)
It’s Time for a Weekend of Exciting New Films! Seven brand new films from six countries. OIFF film curator Carl Spence traveled the world to get us a powerful line-up of films that our film buffs have come to expect from him.
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23RD BILL YARLOTT YOUTH FISHING DERBY
(Saturday, April 27, 10 am @ Cascade Lake)
Young anglers learn about the species of trout in our local lakes at this annual derby fishing derby that has become a fun event for everyone! For more information please contact Fiona @
www.orcasadventures.com
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MEET AND GREET WITH AUTHOR RA COOK
(Saturday, April 27, 11 am @ Orcas Island Library)
If you’re enchanted by the imaginative and captivating world of children’s literature, you must come and celebrate the launching of RA Cook’s book, Calvin Splinter & His Splendid Splinter Ideas.
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BOLSHOI BALLET IN CINEMA: The Golden Age
(Saturday, April 27, 1 pm @ Orcas Center)
In the 1920’s, The Golden Age cabaret is a favorite nightly haunt. The young fisherman Boris falls in love with Rita and realizes that she is the beautiful dancer “Mademoiselle Margot,” but also the love interest of the local gangster Yashka.
360-376-2281.
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SALISH SEA EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL
(Saturday,
April 27, 7 pm @ Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church)
This is a performance of rarely-heard chamber music from the 18th century for flute, recorder and oboe with cello and harpsichord. Suggested donation: $15, $20 or $25 (a free will offering),18 & under free.
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SWAY WILD: Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer
(Saturday, April 27, 7:30 pm @ Orcas Center)
Recorded entirely with solar and wind powered electricity on a nearly uninhabited, remote, off-grid island in northwest Washington state, McGraw and Fer have ventured into new territory, both geographically and artistically.
360-376-2281.
ISLAND SINFONIA SPRING CONCERT
(Sunday, April 28, 3 pm @ Orcas Center)
Featured pieces include Jean Baptiste Lully’s March of the Turkish Ceremony with circa 1650 props; Mozart’s Ronda a la Turk; Libertango for winds; Rosamunde by Franz Schubert, and Vivaldi’s Concert in D.
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WORK PARTY TO SUPPORT THE FUNHOUSE AND CHILDREN'S HOUSE
(Monday, April 29, 12 - 5 pm @ The Funhouse)
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Funhouse followed by a groundskeeping, maintenance, and spring-cleaning work party. Sponsored by Leadership San Juan.
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LUKE PIETSCH'S BAND FUNDRAISER CONCERT: SEND THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND TO THE OPERA
(Friday, May 3, 7 pm @ Orcas Island Community Church)
For my senior project, I would like to invite the community to come and listen to our Opera themed concert. All money that we raise will go towards sending a group of high school students to the Seattle Opera's performance of
Carmen.
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ORCAS MONTESSORI CARNIVALE & AUCTION
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
(Saturday, May 4, 5:30-8:30 pm @ Odd Fellows)
Join us for a fun Brazilian-themed Carnivale with live music and food and drink by local favorites to celebrate the 31st year of Orcas Montessori School. Bring your dancing shoes and dress in costume for a festive party!
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LET IT FLOW: RESTORING ORCAS ISLAND'S NATIVE FISH
(Tuesday, May 7, 5:30-7 pm @ Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall)
Byron Rot of San Juan County Public Works will present an overview of the island’s key watersheds and specific actions we can take to improve habitat and boost fish recovery. Introduction by Barbara Rosenkotter. Sponsored by Orcas Women’s Coalition.
WOMAN IN THE WOODS PRODUCTIONS:
DON'T CALL IT A RIOT
(Friday-Saturday, May 10-11, 7 pm @ Orcas Center)
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VINTAGE VOWS - TICKETS ON SALE (Early Bird discount ends May 1)
(Saturday, May 11, 3 -6 pm @ Orcas Center)
This annual fundraiser for the Orcas Island Historical Museums features an historical wedding reenactment of Bill McLachlan and Edith Lehmann from Deer Harbor in 1916. Silent and live auction, hosted beer & wine, raffle baskets and more!
360-376-4849. Tickets
here.
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FERRY RESERVATIONS OPEN FOR SUMMER
Finalize those summer plans starting at 7 am on Tuesday, April 23. Check out five tips to give you an edge on securing a reservation at
wsdotblog.
EASTER WEEK AT EMMANUAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Maundy Thursday - April 18 at 6:30 pm
Good Friday - April 19 at 6:30 pm
Holy Saturday Vigil - April 20 from 9 am-1 pm
Easter Morning - April 21: Sunrise Service on Mt. Constitution at 5:45 am
Worship Service at 10:00 am in Community Church
HOLY WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Good Friday, April 19, 1:15 pm. Communion/Veneration of the Cross
Easter Sunday, April 21, 10:30 am Easter Sunday Mass
ORCAS ROTARY
(No Orcas Rotary Meeting this Friday due to the Easter holiday weekend)
Orcas Rotary meets on Fridays from 5-6 pm at the Orcas Fire Station.
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LAST CALL FOR MAYORAL CANDIDATES-APRIL 19
Orcas Island Children’s House is gearing up for its annual Mayor’s Race fundraiser. Do you think your pet has what it takes to be Mayor of Eastsound? Dogs, cats, goats, alpacas, guinea pigs, and even parakeets welcome! Please email
Ady@oich.org or call
360-376-4744. Candidates will be chosen by April 19. The race kicks off Memorial Day weekend in Eastsound’s Pet Parade.
WASHINGTON STATE PARK FREE DISCOVER PASS DAYS
A Discover Pass is not required on these days (applies to day use only):
Saturday, April 20 is Spring Day and
Monday, April 22 is Earth Day.
FABULOUS FERMENTATION: SAUERKRAUT WITH REGINA ZWILLING
(Saturday, May 4, 3 pm @ The Orcas Food Co-op)
Join Regina Zwilling to learn more about the many health benefits of traditionally fermented foods. Participants will get hands-on experience in making sauerkraut and will take a home a jar of organic kraut made during the class! Kids are welcome!
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FARM TO CLASSROOM GREENHOUSE PROJECT
We've met our goal and are now launching the gofundme for the remaining half of the greenhouse kit! We are grateful for everyone's help!
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ZUMBA GOLD® with Vibha
(Tuesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm @ Orcas Senior Center)
This
is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class tailored to older adults. A variety of rhythms are featured. You can get fit while you sit in a chair.
The first class will begin Tuesday, April 2. First class FREE; members $5.00; nonmembers $6.00.
TAI CHI CHUAN
(Mondays, April 29-July 29, 5 - 6 pm @ Orcas Senior Center)
Classes taught by Robin Kucklick. Tai Chi Chuan is a movement meditation with gentle, slow, flowing choreographed movement patterns that provide many proven health benefits. An introductory talk and demonstration will be given on April 29 at 5 pm to help answer questions for those interested in participating.
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2019 ORCAS GOLF MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE
(May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020)
. New members who pay before May 1st play free from the day they sign up. Become a member and play all you want for
less than the price of just two rounds a month!
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EDC ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCHEON
(Wednesday, May 8, 11:30-1:30 pm @ Brickworks, Friday Harbor)
Join the conversation on
San Juan County – Cross-Borders, Cross-Industries
which will examine international trade, innovation, and security as they relate to the San Juan County economy.
Catered lunch by San Juan Bistro will be served.
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JOIN THE 2020 CENSUS TEAM
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SEVERAL JOB OPENINGS ON CHAMBER WEBSITE
Newest job listings are
Girl Meets Dirt, Orcas Animal Shelter Director,
Pelindaba,
Islander's Bank, Orcas Food Co-op,
Farmer's Market Manager.
See details and other employment opportunities
here
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PACKAGE HANDLING
We help second home owners with packages they are receiving. We can also send packages to friends and family living elsewhere. Trustworthy, timely, confidential service.
orcasislandconcierge.com.
Sonia
360-610-2887
or Tim
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ORCAS FOOD CO-OP: COMMUNITY HERO PROGRAM BENEFITS ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUMS
(April 18 is 3% Thursday)
The Orcas Island Historical Museum’s Preservation Orchard Project is working to identify, collect, study, propagate, and share agricultural data and history.
360-376-2009
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ROSARIO RESORT EASTER BRUNCH
Sunday, April 21,
11am-3pm, The Mansion Restaurant
$49 ages 13 + | $24.50 ages 6-12 | free ages 5 and under
Easter Egg Hunt
(for Resort & Brunch Guests ages 2-12) starts at 12 pm. Meet in the Mansion Lobby.
Reservations:
360-376-2152 ext. 400
THE NEW LEAF CAFE EASTER RESERVATIONS
(Sunday, April 21). Please visit our website
here to secure your spot today!
THE LOFT AT MADRONA
(Opens April 26 for Dinner,
Friday-Tuesday, 5 pm-close)
Announcing the 2019 season with a renewed commitment to local and seasonal fare.
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THE NEW LEAF CAFE SPECIALS
(Thursdays, Fridays, and Mondays, 8-11:30 am)
Serving $5 Mimosas and $5 Bloody Marys (select infusions). Please join us and ask your server about our "weekday punch card program" which can earn you two free breakfast entrees!
360-376-2200
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OPEN MIC FOR ORCAS SENIOR CENTER
THURSDAYS AT DOE BAY
(Thursdays at 7:30 pm @ Doe Bay)
Doe Bay Open Mic will donate to the Orcas Senior Center a portion of sales. Bring your talents and your appetite for an evening of belly laughs, sparkling views, and good food.
360-376-8059 (Doe Bay Cafe)
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OPEN MIC AT THE LIBRARY: THE SPOKEN WORD-POETRY
(Thursday, April 25, 6 pm @ Orcas Island Library)
The Library is celebrating National Poetry Month with an Open Mic Poetry Reading. You can read your original poems, or read selections from your favorite poet. Everyone is welcome to participate. Sign-up in advance, or starting at 5:30 pm; Readings begin at 6 pm. Call for details
360-376-4985
ROSARIO MUSIC CONCERT AND HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
(Saturdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm @ Rosario Resort)
A presentation of music and history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate with Christopher Peacock. Opera music performed on the Mansion's 1,972 pipe organ and original piano compositions played on the 1900 Steinway Grand Piano. Complimentary and open to the public.
360-376-2222
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MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE MEDICARE WELLNESS BENEFIT
(Wednesday, April 24, 1 pm @ Orcas Senior Center)
Dr. Michael Alperin, Chief of the UW Orcas Island Clinic, will outline health promotion services that Medicare provides and ways you and your doctor can help you stay healthy. The class is free, but please call Orcas Senior Center at
360-376-2677
to reserve your spot in the class.
SCREENING HEART ECHO FOR HEART PREVENTION
The clinic’s goal is to speed early detection of heart problems through screenings so that corrective assessment and intervention steps can be taken sooner. For detailed information and images go to
Read more... All services by Dr. Vincent Shu listed
here. 97 Yellow Brick Road, Eastsound. For an appointment, call
360-376-2564
HEALING ARTS CENTER SPRING FAIR
(Saturday–Sunday, April 27-28 @ Healing Arts Center)
Don’t wait to sign up – our fairs usually fill up quickly. All proceeds support the non-profit Healing Arts Center.
orcashealingarts.org
To sign up: stop by 453 North Beach Road or phone
360-376-4002
, M–F 9–3.
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OMARI BEAUTY BAR
(Now - April 30 offering Anniversary Specials)
Join us in celebrating our 3 year anniversary! All appointments reserved this month will receive a discount and be entered to win an Omari gift certificate. Product discounts will also be featured this month!
360-378-7638
OmariBeautyBar.com.
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WILD ROSE LTD APRIL SPECIAL
(Deborah Darner, LMT)
1 HR Swedish Massage for $70. All aromatherapy products 25% off!
360-376-4188
LIFE LINE HEALTH SCREENINGS
(Thursday, May 9 @ Orcas Senior Center))
For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call
1-888-653-6441
, go to
lifelinescreening.com
, or
text
“
circle”
to
797979
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Pre-registration is required.
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WASHINGTON FEDERAL ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
Lindsay Anders Reia
Lindsay is a local artist based out of Orcas Island and works primarily in watercolor and oil paints.
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LITERARY ARTS AT THE ORCAS CENTER THIS APRIL
The Orcas Center is excited to host and partner with the Orcas Island Lit Fest again this year. The Center will be the main venue for most of the festival’s offerings and in collaboration with the festival, the Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee will feature book-related art in the Community Art Show.
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ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Pioneer Museum open Wed-Sat, 12-3 pm by donation. Crow Valley School by appointment. Members free.
orcasmuseums.org.
360-376-4849
MORAN MANSION MUSEUM TOURS
The Mansion is open to the public for a self-guided tour from 8 am - 9 pm daily. The tour is free. Rosario Resort:
360-376-2152
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Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce | 360.376.2273
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