Here's What's Happening on Orcas Island!
The week of August 15, 2019
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ORCAS ISLAND DINING GUIDE
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ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR
ORCAS ISLAND SHUTTLE Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through
SEPTEMBER 2.
Click
here
for schedule.
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EVENTS THIS WEEK AND BEYOND
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GOLD HARBOR LIVE MUSIC
(Thursday, August 15, 5:30-8:30 pm @ Island Pie)
Gold Harbor is Colin Kaferle and Emmett Adam on guitar, Bob Magnuson on lap steel and Brooke Budner on banjo. Hailing from the foothills of Turtleback mountain, they bring you warm acoustic folk sounds and sweet harmonies.
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CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: WORLD PREMIER FINALE
(Friday, August 16, 7:30 pm/Saturday, August 17, 5:30 pm @ Orcas Center)
This is the last weekend for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.
MOVIE OF THE WEEK:
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love
(Friday-Saturday, August 16-17, 8 pm @ SeaView Theater)
Rated R ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 42m
360-376-5724
FRIENDS OF MORAN: OUTDOOR PREPAREDNESS
(Saturday, August 17, 10 am @ Cascade Lake Shelter)
WILDLIFE 100 TOUR OF THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS
(Sunday, August 18, 6 am @ Wildlife Cycles)
The Tour will start at Wildlife Cycles at 6 am but anyone can meet up with the group at any point of the route. This is an unsupported ride. Call Wildlife Cycles at
360-376-4708 for more information. Please join us!
Read more...
FRIENDS OF MORAN: STONE TOWER TOUR
(Sunday, 9 am @ Mt. Constitution summit)
FRIENDS OF MORAN: BOTANY OF MORAN
(Sunday, 10 am @ Cascade Lake Shelter)
MUSIC IN THE PARK:
The Elements
(Sunday, August 18, 5-7 pm @ Eastsound Village Green)
Free community event. Bring chairs, blankets, drinks and snacks for an enjoyable outdoor event.
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COAST SALISH SPEAKER: ALTHEA WILSON
(Friday, August 23, 6 pm @ Orcas Island Library)
Join Althea Wilson in the screening of her film “Revitalizing Cultural Knowledge and Honoring Sacred Waters”. Wilson is a documentary filmmaker and member of the Lummi nation.
Read more...
LAURA VEIRS
(Friday, August 23, 7:30 pm @ Orcas Center)
Singer/songwriter Laura Veirs has forged a career crafting personal songs of romantic intoxication, everyday vignettes, and occasional social commentary.
Read more...
NAPA CELEBRATES 40th ANNIVERSARY!
(Saturday, August 24, 9 am - 3 pm @ NAPA Auto Parts)
There will be an exciting “Let’s Play Ball” event featuring food and drinks, baseball inspired games, live music with local band FunkSway, and prizes galore! Grand Prize is a “Years Worth of Tickets,” to Orcas Center events.
SHADOWS, SECRETS AND OTHER STORIES
(Saturday, August 24, 7:30 pm @ Orcas Center)
The Orcas StoryFest will feature performers Eth-Noh-Tec: Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo; Gary Lapow and Sue O’Halloran. Theses performers will unveil secrets, illuminate the dark, and ignite an awakened soul with compassionate listening.
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MARE WAKEFIELD & NOMAD @ ORCAS GRANGE
(Saturday, August 24, 7:30 pm)
Mare Wakefield and Nomad are a little bit old country, a lot contemporary folk. Doors open at 7pm with non-alcoholic beverages and treats included with $15 suggested donation ($5 accompanied minors). Tickets are available at the door, or at
Brown Paper Tickets.
BEGINNER’S PICKLEBALL LESSON
(Sunday, August 25, 9-10 am @ Buck Park Pickleball Courts)
Interested to see if Pickleball might be for you? Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America because it’s fun, social, recreational or competitive, and all ages can play (although most popular with an older crowd). During this lesson, we’ll cover basic strategy and score-keeping. We’ll have spare paddles and balls available and you should bring court/tennis shoes, and water. For more info, email
orcasislandpickleball@gmail.com
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BACK TO SCHOOL AT CROW VALLEY SCHOOL MUSEUM
(Sunday, August 25, 11 am - 3 pm @ Crow Valley Schoolhouse)
The Orcas Island Historical Museums is invites the community to Crow Valley School for an Open House. If you have always wanted to visit, this is your chance to step back into an authentic one room schoolhouse! Docent tours and light refreshments. This is a free community event.
Read more...
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PLANT BASED BBQ!
(Sunday, August 25, 11 am - 3 pm @ Island Hoppin' Brewery)
Come on down! All proceeds benefit Orcas Veg Fest 2020!
For more information call
360-622-6460
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HEART OF ORCAS ART AUCTION
(Sunday, August 25, 3:30-6 pm, OrcaSong Farm)
A celebration of Art, Music, Nature, Food and Wine featuring the work of island artists and “vintage” art from around the world all to benefit the Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit.
Read more... for ticket prices and where to purchase tickets.
SUMMER FILM SERIES: THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM
(Sunday, August 25, 8:30 pm @ Orcasong Farm)
Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.
orcasong.com
ORCAS ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL AND STUDENT WORKSHOP
(Friday, August 30 - Sunday, September 1, 7:30 pm @ Orcas Center
Martin Lund’s 5th annual Orcas Island Jazz Festival will light up Orcas Center over Labor Day weekend. Tickets are on sale now at
OrcasCenter.org for three dazzling nights of great jazz.
Read more . . .
ORCAS ISLAND FARMERS MARKET
(Saturdays, 10 am - 3 pm @ Village Green)
Come enjoy the best produce on the island, locally made art and crafts, and some of the best prepared food around! Interested in becoming a vendor? Click
h
ere
to apply through the OIFM website
here.
SPOOKY TALES
(Wednesdays - 8 pm at the Eastsound Museum: Fridays - 5 pm at Crow Valley School Museum)
Stories of Orcas history, ghosts and gremlins will be told this summer at the Pioneer and Crow Valley Museums by Master Storyteller, Antoinette Botsford.
orcasmuseums.org.
Read more...
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ORCAS IN THE NEWS:
"This Island in Washington State Will Make You Feel Like a Multimillionaire." Many businesses are mentioned in this
Fortune.com article about Orcas Island.
Read more...
VISITING THE SAN JUANS:
"How to Visit the San Juan Islands"
ADULT BALLET CLASS
(Thursdays, August 15-29, 10:30 - 11:45 am @ Oddfellows Hall)
Beginning ballet for ages 16 and up. Basic ballet vocabulary, safe alignment, find your form. $36 for series of 3 classes, $15 for drop in. For details email
susan.newkumet@gmail.com
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OPEN REHEARSAL FOR SENIORS
(Friday, August 16, 1 pm @ Orcas Center)
The free Open Rehearsal for Seniors will feature performers and selections from the
World Premiere Finale. All senior citizens are welcome at this daytime rehearsal. No charge for tickets, which will be available at the door.
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ORCAS ROTARY INDUS PEACE PARK INITIATIVE
(Friday, August 16, 5-6 pm @ Orcas Fire and Rescue)
Norm McCarvell, Past District Governor from Nelson, British Columbia, will be speaking to us on a new Rotary initiative: the Indus Peace Park on the borders of India and Pakistan.
induspeacepark.org.
ISLAND MARKET SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
(Runs through August 20)
The school supplies drive benefits the Orcas Island public schools. We have donation “tags” available in $10, $15 and $25 increments as well as a blank tag to make your own donation amount. Present your donation tag with a note of encouragement and support to any cashier. Help us reach our goal of $5,000.
FABULOUS KEFIR FERMENTATION WORKSHOP
(Thursday, August 29, 5:30 - 7: 30 pm @ Odd Fellows Kitchen)
Orcas Food Co-op Education Opportunity.
Early bird registration
discount through August 22. Join Regina Zwilling for this fun workshop. Participants will learn how to make their own traditional kefir. Space is limited.
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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTINUES AT ORCAS SENIOR CENTER
(Through August 31)
NOW is the time to jump into the New Membership Drive Challenge. To see all the benefits for each membership level (Standard, Prime, and Gold Premier) and to become a member online, go to
orcasseniors.org. Membership forms can also be found at the OSC Front Desk.
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MAMMOGRAM VAN @ ORCAS SENIOR CENTER NONPROFIT
(Monday, September 23, 8 am - 4:30 pm and Tuesday, September 24, 8 am - 3 pm)
Assured Imaging Women’s Wellness will be bringing the latest in digital mammography to Orcas Senior Center. All major insurance is accepted, and no referral is necessary. Call
(888) 233-6121
to schedule your appointment or click on
www.assuredimaging.com/ORCAS
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Read more...
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BMX FAMILY FRIENDLY NITE
(Tuesdays until September 3, 6:30 - 8 pm @ Camp Orkila)
MUST HAVE closed-toed shoes, LONG pants LONG shirt and signed released by the parent/guardian. Bikes and helmets are provided; first come first serve. Can bring your own bike. MUST wear a helmet. Wildlife Cycles,
360-376-4708. Open to all ages!
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DROP-IN PICKLEBALL AT BUCK PARK
(Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4-6 pm and Sundays from 10-12 pm @ Buck Park Pickleball Courts)
All players are welcome – including newbies, beginner, intermediate and advanced players.
We usually have a few spare paddles and balls available for newcomers and visitors. Bring court/tennis shoes and water. For more information, contact
orcasislandpickleball@gmail.com
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LET'S GO FOR A BIKE RIDE!
(Thursdays, 6:30 pm @ Wildlife Cycles)
Ride is approximately 8 mile loop. All are welcome.
360
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RECREATIONAL BOAT PUMPOUT STATION OPENS AT SHAW STORE
Pumpout services at the Shaw General Store will cost $5 and a dock attendant needs to be available to assist. Boaters are advised to call the store ahead of time for service at
360-468-2288.
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JOB OPENINGS ON CHAMBER WEBSITE:
Orcas Athletics & CrossFit,
Wild Island Restaurant, LaHari Coordinator, Orcas Island School District,The Kitchen, Rainshadow Solar, Outlook Inn, Orcas Hotel, Children's House,
Bayside Cottages, San Juan County, Girl Meets Dirt, Darvill's,
Islander's Bank, Orcas Food
Co-op,
Brown Bear Baking, LEANTO.
See details for employment opportunities
here
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ENTERTAINMENT
OPEN MIC AT THE ORCAS GRANGE
(Monday, August 19, 7 pm)
Come on down for an acoustic, family-friendly Open Mic. Sign-ups open at 6:45, performances begin at 7pm. Show us your stuff!
gordo@rockisland.com
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ROSARIO MUSIC CONCERT AND HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
(Tuesdays-Saturdays, 4-5 pm @ Rosario Resort)
Music and history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate with Christopher Peacock. Music performed on the Mansion's 1,972 pipe organ and on the 1900 Steinway Grand Piano. Complimentary and open to the public.
360-376-2222
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ORCAS FOOD CO-OP: BENEFITS OUR ISLAND KIDS
(3% Thursday, August 15th)
Island Kids: The Montessori School, Salmonberry School, Kaleidoscope preschool and child care services.
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ISLAND MARKET WINE TASTING EVENT
(Friday, August 16, 2-5 pm @ Island Market)
Island Market and Orcas Island Winery have partnered to bring you an exclusive Crow Valley Cuvee Bordeaux blend red wine! Please join us to taste this fantastic wine from our own Orcas Island Winery.
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ORCAS ISLAND WINERY
Tasting Room & Shop Hours, Wednesday-Sunday, 12 pm - 6 pm Monday -Tuesday, by appointment.
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BLOOD DRIVE
(Wednesday, August 21, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm @ Fire Hall)
Walk-ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. To schedule an appointment, visit
schedule.bloodworksnw.org, sponsor code 2650 or call
800-398-7888.
WILD ROSE LTD AUGUST SPECIAL: CHAIR MASSAGE
Perfect for groups and parties. A great anti-stress routine after hikes and cycling. Outcall: $38 for 30 minutes, $19 for 15 minutes. In Studio: $32 for 30 minutes, $16 for 15 minutes. Call Deborah Darner, LMP, at
360-376-4188
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SEPTEMBER ART EXHIBIT: CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS
Marcia Spees' work will fill the lobby at Orcas Center and the Madrona Room will feature "Orcas Community Art”. All local artists are invited to display their work, all mediums, shapes and sizes, for sale or not.
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WASHINGTON FEDERAL ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
Judy Tepley
Whether it be flat work, 3D sculpture, clothing, spheres, embroidery or painting; the opportunity to play freely with color, design, texture and line provides an unlimited palette and resource for artistic expression.
Read more... Open Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
360-523-0220.
CALL FOR LOCAL ARTISTS & MUSICIANS
Orcas Island Winery is hosting an open submission for ALL local artists and musicians to submit examples of work. The owners are working on bringing art events to the winery in addition to hosting live music events. Submissions: email
hello@orcasislandwinery.com
or call
360- 797-5062
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ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Pioneer Museum open Tuesday-Saturday 11 am - 4 pm; Sunday 12-3 pm (by donation). See
CEDAR
- a special exhibit of nature, history, and art.
Crow Valley School open Thursday-Saturday, 11-3 pm and by appointment. Members free.
orcasmuseums.org.
360-376-4849
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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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RESTAURANT NEWS
Be sure to check the
DINING GUIDE for updated days and time.
Please note: the Dining Guide is dated from last change, not every day.
DEER HARBOR INN RESTAURANT
Live music nightly, Friday - Tuesdays. Open 5 - 9 pm. 360-376-1040
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PUBLIC MEETINGS ON ORCAS ISLAND
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