CALENDAR OF ORCAS ISLAND EVENTS

Orcas Center where local
arts events take place

Episcopal Church Hall where
community events are hosted

Crow Valley’s Apple Barn
blanketed by autumn fog

Planter

One of our many "Boat Planters"

Community events continue through our autumnal foggy mornings and crisp days. Chamber music, hip hop and ballet dance classes, and wooden boat festivals along with gala benefits highlight the fall season. Check back often as more dates are added!

FALL 2006 EVENTS

September 28, Friends of the Orcas Island Library Annual Meeting Rosario Resort Music Room, 8 pm. The meeting portion will consist of general announcements and celebrations of success for the past year, including official figures from last month's 50th annual Library Fair! The entertainment portion of the meeting will feature Tom Welch, local author and historian. His new book, entitled simply "Orcas Island," is a short narrative and photographic history of our beautiful island. It is part of the "Images of America" series. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this free talk and have some dessert!

September 29 Orcas Historical Society Museum Closing House Celebration. Last chance to view summer exhibits! Music, cider pressing, food and festivities. For more information, call 376-4849.

September 30 OPAL Auction and Soiree. Annual event form 5:30-9:30 at Orcas Center. For more information, call Carol Ely at 376-3191, or office@opalclt.org

October 9, Orcas Island Yacht Club 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Moran State Park Picnic Shelter On the second Monday of every month, the men of the Club and their guests meet at the Picnic Shelter for a brown bag lunch and sea stories. Contact: Bob Otis Phone: 376-5091 More Info: www.oiyc.org

October 9, Orcas Island Yacht Club 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Moran State Park Picnic Shelter. On the second Monday of every month, the men of the Club and their guests meet at the Picnic Shelter for a brown bag lunch and sea stories. Contact: Bob Otis Phone: 376-5091 More Info: www.oiyc.org

October 9, Orcas Island Yachts Club Mates Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. On the second Monday of every month -- except May, June, July, August, and December -- the ladies of the Club and their guests have an informal get-together in the homes of various members. These meetings are usually potlucks. Contact: Barbara Bedell Phone: 376-5486 More Info: www.oiyc.org

October 9, Lilia! at Orcas Grange, 7:30 pm. Libby Skala, the granddaughter of stage and film star Lilia Skala, will perform the play Lilia! which she wrote. For those too young to remember, Lilia Skala immigrated from Austria in 1939, and worked her way to an Oscar nomination for her role in Lilies of the Field. Libby captures her grandmother's fascinating life in this one-woman show that records the journey of a remarkable woman and the connection between two kindred spirits. The show was selected as "Best Show" out of 118 shows performed at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival. Tickets are $10 at the door or guaranteed seating tickets can be purchased at The Darvill Gallery for $11. Contact: Doug Bechtel Email: doug@orcasactors.com | More Info: www.liliatheplay.com/

October 13, 14 Lingo Dance Theater “One of the NW’s premier contemporary performance ensembles. Adventurous and athletic works of dance theater. An intense performance of physicality that will challenge your ideas of dance, theater, gender, and identity.” Company members will teach a series of workshops. For more information, call 360-376-2281.

October 21 “OFF LIMITS” IMPROV coming to the Grange 7:30 pm Orcas Grange. Louise Carnachan and several friends from the Improv group “OFF LIMITS” an evening of Improvisation. Performing along with Louise are: Guy Nelson, Thomas Beebe, Alex Tilles, Abel Hewitt and a surprise guest. Using suggestions from the audience, OFF LIMITS takes off down twisted paths in improvised scenes and music. Sort of like "Who's Line Is It, Anyway", but better. There will be one performance only at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 21st. Tickets are $10 at the door or guaranteed seating tickets can be purchased at The Darville Gallery for $11. This evening of Improv is suitable for all ages. Contact: Doug Bechtel doug@orcasactors.com

October 27-28, November 3-4, 10-11 “Fuddy Meers” 7:30 pm at Orcas Center. Fuddy Meers revolves around an amnesiac, Claire, who wakes up every morning as a blank slate, on which her family must imprint the facts of her life. On this particular day, the shenanigans begin with Claire being abducted by a limping man who claims to be her brother trying to save her from her evil husband. They drive to the home of her mother, who has had a stroke that left her aphasic (her attempt to say funny mirrors provides the play's title. The ensuing mayhem is both deliriously funny and oddly touching. For more information, call Orcas Center at 360-376-2281

ONGOING EVENTS

Toastmasters – A proven way to improve communication skills. Orcas Island chapter meets Tuesdays at 6:15 pm at the Senior Center. Contact: Veronica@OrcasEvents.com

Farmers Market -- Saturdays, through October 14 10-3 Eastsound Square

Storytime at the Saturday Market with Children’s Librarian Carol Erickson

Ballet Class 3:30-5 Oddfellows Hall This ballet class is good for both beginning and intermediate students. We'll focus on the basic positions and movements of classical ballet Contact: Jean Henigson Phone: 376-6549

Wednesdays – 2 for 1 Dinners at Chimayo Restaurant, Each week, we offer special two-for-one pricing on the chef's special available to any customer OR 10% off any regular menu item for residents of San Juan County. We call it locals appreciation night.

Wednesdays starting July 5 - Doe Bay Resort & Retreat’s Pizza & Open Mike Night 6-9 pm Doe Bay Resort & Retreat holds a weekly Pizza Night and Open Mike Night for the community! We donate a portion of each pizza ordered to a community organization or cause. Past recipients of this donation have been the Farm-to-Cafeteria Program and the Orcas Center. Phone: 376-8059 More Info: www.doebay.com

Fridays, Fusion Dance – Latin, Hip Hop, Club with Anthony Manuel | 6-7:15pm at OddFellows Hall Anthony Manuel is founder of Seattle's Fusion Dance Company which integrates world dance influences with jazz, ballet, modern and hip hop.This is a great opportunity to explore contemporary dance moves that are challenging and fun.Contact: Jay Kimball Email: jay@OddsHall.org Phone: 376-5640

August 21- September 1 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
360.376.6636 [phone], 866.492.0003 [toll-free] www.oicmf.org

For more events, check out the calendar at the library.

Orcas Island is a great place to live. We treasure the quality of life here! You can be part of our community, too. Contact us today to schedule a time to visit and find your new home on Orcas Island!