Here's What's Happening on Orcas Island!
The week of July 18, 2019
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ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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ORCAS ISLAND SHUTTLE Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through SEPTEMBER 2. Click here for schedule.

CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBER !

ISLAND THYME SHOP AND GALLERY
Owner:  Eliza and Chris Morris Website: islandthyme.com
Email: orders@islandthyme.com Phone:   360-376-5152

Since 1996, Island Thyme has been creating botanically-based skin and body care products in small batches from our farm and apothecary studio in the San Juan Islands of Washington. Read more...
EVENTS THIS WEEK AND BEYOND
MOVIES OF THE WEEK:
(Friday-Saturday, July 19 - 20, 5:30 pm is Pokemon: Detective Pikachu and 8 pm is Godzilla: King of the Monsters @ SeaView Theater)
 Information: 360-376-5724

SUMMER OF SPACE
(July 20, 26 @ Orcas Island Public Library)
Celebrate the 50 th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon! There will be a variety of programs for kids, teens and adults throughout the month of July. For more information on program descriptions, times, location, and recommended ages, visit  orcaslibrary.org or call  360-376-4985.  Read more...
PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER'S INFLATABLE PLANETARIUM
(Saturday, July 20 @ the Public School Cafeteria)
Go on a stargazing adventure, see the changing seasonal night sky, hunt for constellations, and hear star stories. Five, free 45-minute shows (10:00 am to 3:15 pm) are available for kids (grades K to teen). Pre-registration required and seating is limited. Visit orcaslibrary.org or call 360 376-4985.  Read more...
OLGA DAZE
(Saturday, July 20, 10 - 3 pm @ Olga Hamlet)
Festivities include something for everyone! Come for the Barn Sale and stay on for the freshly-made maple bars, live music, hot dogs, chili dogs, and dessert from the bake sale. The famous Olga Daze parade starts at noon sharp led by an Orcas Island fire truck. Read more...

HAMLET
(Saturday, July 20, 1 pm @ Orcas Center)
National Theatre Live: Captured Live in HD. Read more...
J P & THE OK RHYTHM BOYS CONCERT IN THE PARK
(Sunday, July 21, 5-7pm @ The Village Green)
Pack up your picnic dinner, put on your toe-tappingest boots, bring your family, friends, neighbors, or grab a stranger and come join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys for their Concert in the park! jpandtheokrhythmboys.com Read more...
FOOD CO-OP FILM
(Sunday, July 21, 6 - 8:30 pm @ Odd Fellows Hall)
Special Screening & Discussion presented by the Orcas Food Co-op. Join us in an exploration of co-op models and what co-op member participation can mean. FREE - Everyone Welcome. Light snacks and refreshments provided.

2019 SUMMER FILM SERIES UNDER THE STARS
(Sunday, July 21, 8:30 pm @ Village Green)
A documentary presenting Aretha Franklin with choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972. Read more...

BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES
(Wednesday, July 24, Noon @ Emmanuel Episcopal Church)
Jeffry Steele is a renowned classical guitarist. Bring a lunch to enjoy by the labyrinth. A free will offering will benefit the music scholarship fund. Read more...

HISTORICAL REENACTMENT FIELD TRIP
(Friday, July 26, 9:45 am-6:45 pm @ Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit )
Join the Orcas Senior Center for a fun trip to English Camp on San Juan Island. Everyone is welcome. Senior Center members pay $10 per person for transportation; guests pay $20 per person. Seats are limited, so sign up early at the front desk, or call 360-376-2677 . Read more...
 
VISUAL ART COMMITTEE PRESENTS: ORCAS ARTISTS' STUDIO TOUR
(Friday, July 26, 5:30-7 pm, Reception @ Orcas Center)
Exhibit runs Friday-Wednesday, July 26 – September 4 in Lobby Gallery and Madrona Room. Thirty-two premier Orcas Island artists and craftspeople will welcome the public into their working studios for  The Orcas Artists’ Studio Tour  August 9-11. Read more...
ANNUAL MARKET DAY SALE CELEBRATES
79 YEARS
(Saturday, July 27, 10 am - 2 pm @ Emmanuel Episcopal Parish)
The ladies of St. Agnes Guild are already happily collecting, sorting, and pricing donations for the sale day. The very first Market Day Sale was held in 1940 and continues today in order to provide needed funds for our Orcas nonprofits that benefit both island adults and children. Read more...

SMALL ISLAND
( Saturday, July 27, 1 pm @ Orcas Center)
Small Island embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948. National Theatre Live: Captured Live in HD.

SEAWEED EXCURSION WITH KRISTY BREDIN
Register now - Early Bird $10 off before July 21!
(Thursday, August 1, 10 am – 1:30 pm @ Orcas Food Co-op)
Participants will take home a jar of kelp pickles we will make in class.
Carpooling will be arranged to the class location. Stop by the Co-op or visit Eventbrite to register. Visit www.kristybredin.com or email info@orcasfood.coop. Read more...

DOE BAY FEST TICKETS FOR ISLANDERS!
(Wednesday-Monday, August 8-11 @ Doe Bay Resort)
(seven days a week online)
Doe Bay Fest 2019 IS HAPPENING !   Click here to check out this gorgeous video featuring scenes from a past fest . Please join us this summer to see what all the buzz is about. Family-friendly and kids’ tickets are free!
360-376-2291 , doebayfest.com . To get discount and tickets, Read more...

CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND ART LOVERS
(Sunday, August 25, 3:30-4:30 pm, Hosted by Orcas Island Senior Center)
HEART of ORCAS, a celebration of art, music, good food, and wine, will be held at OrcaSong Farm. If you are an artist or collector willing to donate a piece of your work, contact event coordinator, Bonnie Morris at 503-997-1913 or heartoforcas@gmail.com. Read more... for event details.

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...
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ORCAS IN THE NEWS!
Two local businesses made the news:
Doe Bay Wine Company : " Backing into Winemaking". Very interesting article from Wine Press Northwest that you can read here.
Girl Meets Dirt: " This Orcas Island Jam Company Transforms Local Plums into Vibrant Seasonal Preserves" Read article here.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICARE
(Tuesday, July 23, 10 am @ Orcas Public Library)
SHIBA volunteers from the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner provide free, unbiased information on Medicare options, deadlines, penalties and financial help so that you can make the right choices for your coverage. 
STORYTELLING WORKSHOP WITH NANCY WANG OF ETH-NOH-TEC (Beginning Friday, August 2, 1-3 pm @ Orcas Senior Center)
Eth-Noh-Tec invites you to take a class in storytelling with Nancy Wong. We will meet Mondays and Fridays for amazing sessions There is a ten (10) participant limit, so please sign up soon at the front desk or by calling
360-376-2677.

LAHARI SEEKING COORDINATOR
Lahari is seeking a part time program coordinator to run Orcas Door to Door. The new program coordinator will be responsible for the complete operation of the program. Applications here. 360-622-2929. For description, 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.

SUMMER TECH CLASSES
(Tuesdays and Thursdays @ Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit)
Please sign up in advance so our teachers can feel free to cancel if no one shows interest by the day before a class. Sign up early at the Orcas Senior Center Front Desk or call 360-376-2677.

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!
DROP-IN PICKLEBALL AT BUCK PARK
(Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4-6 pm and Sundays from 10-12 pm @ Buck Park Pickleball Courts, weather permitting)
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.
LET'S GO FOR A BIKE RIDE!
(Thursdays, 6:30 pm @ Wildlife Cycles)
Ride is approximately 8 mile loop. All are welcome. 360 -376-4708
 
MEMBERSHIP CHANGES & MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
(July 1-August 31 @ Orcas Senior Center Non-profit))
Two new membership options: a Prime and a Gold Premier membership level. Both new members and referring current members will be entered into a drawing for great prizes. Visit the Orcas Senior Center or orcasseniors.org . Read more...
WANT TO BE PART OF THE 2020 ORCAS ISLAND LIT FEST?
Submissions for   Orcas Island Lit Fest 2020  are now open!
Read our submission guidelines on our site and send us your ideas by September 15 to be considered. oilf.org/call-for-submissions
JOB OPENINGS ON CHAMBER WEBSITE:
Orcas Island School District, Moran State Park, Doe Bay Resort,The Kitchen, Rainshadow Solar, Outlook Inn, Orcas Hotel, Children's House, Bayside Cottages, San Juan County, Girl Meets Dirt, Darvill's, Orcas Animal Shelter Director, Islander's Bank, Orcas Food Co-op, Brown Bear Baking, LEANTO.
See details for employment opportunities here .
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.

RED RABBIT FARM
(Sundays, 6 pm @ 216 Payton Ln)
Sunday dinners have begun at Red Rabbit Farm. BYOB and by reservation at redrabbitfarm@rockisland.com only.

NEW LEAF CAFE
Now taking reservations for parties of all sizes for Sunday brunch.
Saturday, July 20, closing breakfast at 11 am and all evening for dinner.
THE SUGAR SHACK
Open 7 days a week from 9 am to 8 pm! Come out for a taste of summer with our 12 flavors of Lopez Island Ice Cream. We offer espresso drinks & snacks too! Located on the beach of Cascade Lake. 360-376-3035 .

SUGAR ON TOP
Orcas Adventure’s vintage refurbished Airstream “Sugar On Top” is now open on the top of Mt. Constitution! Come enjoy some amazing ice cream with a killer view of the San Juan Islands! We also offer espresso and snacks for hikers who want to fuel up before hiking. Open 11 am to 5 pm.
ENTERTAINMENT

OPEN MIC, KARAOKE, LIVE MUSIC. Read more...  

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH
(Sunday, July 28, 6 pm @ Community Church on Madrona St)
Family-friendly entertainment followed by Root Beer Floats! Free community event-everyone welcome! orcaschurch.org 360-376-6422
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
SHOP THE ROCK
ORCAS ISLAND WINERY HOURS
Tasting Room & Shop Hours, Wednesday-Sunday, 12 pm - 6 pm Monday -Tuesday, by appointment.
ORCAS FOOD CO-OP: COMMUNITY HERO PROGRAM BENEFITS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER IN JULY
3% THURSDAY ON JULY 18!
The Orcas Community Resource Center is a hub that connects Orcas Islanders in need with resources that can help: food, housing, healthcare and more.  Read more...
orcasfood.coop   360-376-2009
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
STAY HYDRATED TO STAY HEALTHY
(Thursday, July 25, 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ Odd Fellows Kitchen
Tasty DIY ways to stay hydrated, with Regina Zwilling.
Save $5 with the Early Bird Discount . $20 members, $25 non-members through July 17th! Read more...
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DEBORAH DARNER LMT/WILD ROSE LTD JULY SPECIAL
Psychic services include: Past lives, Good Fortune, Medical Intuitive, Aura/Chakra, Reiki Intuitive, Meet your Angel guides. $70/Hr. Call 360-376-4188
YOGA CLASS SUMMER SPECIAL 
Orcas Mandala Yoga & Bodywork Studio at 138 North Beach
3 Yoga Classes for $50. (valid for 30 days).
ART AND MUSEUMS
NEW SEA GLASS JEWELRY AT KINGFISHER STUDIO
(474 North Beach Road #3 in Eastsound)
Now featuring wire wrapped sea glass jewelry by artists Paul and Mary Greenwell of All Strung Out. Beautiful pendants and earrings are available, including rare red Depression glass. Open Wednesday - Saturday. Read more...
JULY ART EXHIBIT AT ORCAS CENTER FEATURES LEON ROSENBLATT  
“REMNANTS from the Future”, are large oil and acrylic canvases that evoke the past as viewed from our not so distant “future”. Read more...
WASHINGTON FEDERAL ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Susan Slapin
Our Artist of the Month is Susan Slapin.  Susan’s paintings are colorful, textured, inspired by Nature. To see Susan's bio, click here . Read more... about exhibit and art classes starting July 8. Washington Federal Bank is open Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. 360-523-0220.  
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
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
PUBLIC MEETINGS ON ORCAS ISLAND
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