A very full plate: The week ahead – April 27 to May 3

Monday, April 27

Chamber of Commerce Board meeting, public is welcome to attend. 5:30 p.m. at the Library. 376-2273.

Orcas Island School District Bond committee meeting with architect Carlos Sierra, 6 p.m. at the school library, 376-2284.

Tuesday, April 28

Memoir Group Read, write and share work in progress, if you wish.  This group is informal, supportive and always open to new writers, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library.

Orcas High School Boys Golf vs Friday Harbor at Orcas Island Golf Club. Time 3:45 p.m.  Call AD Sandi Harris @ 376-1548 or visit www.oihssports.com.

Orcas High School Girls Golf vs LaConner at Orcas Island Golf Club. Time TBA.  Call AD Sandi Harris @ 376-1548 or visit www.oihssports.com.

Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting at 4:45 p.m. at district offices – east side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane).

Teens and the Law: A Community Forum 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Middle School Cafeteria. Risky behavior, “stressors,” legal consequences discussed at a community forum led by panelists Randy Gaylord, County Prosecuting Attorney, Sergeant Steve Vierthaler, San Juan County Sheriff’s Department; Michael Mele, licensed psychotherapist with Clear Path Counseling and Michael Jennings, County Juvenile Probation Officer. Sponsored by Orcas Island Prevention Partnership. Contact  Marta Nielson at mnielson@orcas.k12.wa.us.

Orcas Fire District Commissioners meeting 7:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.  Call 376-2331 for more information.

Wednesday, April 29

Kindergarten Roundup begins at Orcas Elementary School. Call 376-2284 for further information.

Funhouse Garden Work Party from 2 to 5 p.m. Sam Bullock and friends will be the head maestros for this work party.  Call 376-7177 for more information or to let us know you will be coming.

Sustainable Orcas Island meeting at the Public Library at 5:30 p.m.  Call 376-4985 and speak with Phil for more information.

Thursday, April 30

Orcas High School Girls Golf vs Friday Harbor @ Orcas Island Golf Club. Time TBA.  Call AD Sandi Harris @ 376-1548 or visit www.oihssports.com.

The Orcas Island Community Foundation Open House from 3 to 5 pm,  now located at 141 Prune Alley, Suite 201 (2nd floor of the Doty Market Place, across from Island Market).  Call Hilary Canty @ 376-6423 or 376-2273

Ten-Minute Play Festival opens Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange.  Produced by the Actors Theater. This year’s program includes short works from Michele Griskey, Ron Herman, Terrel Kaplan, Elsie McFarland, Lin McNulty, Ginni Stern and Bill Westlake.  Tickets are $5 for both adults and children, and available at Darvill’s Book Store, and at the door. For more information, contact  Louise Carnachan @ lcarnachan@centurytel.net

Friday, May 1

Spring Awakening Art Show by Michael Gerard Mele Opening and Artist’s Reception from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. A botanical and macro-photographic showing and will include some other local scenic treats.  A portion of the proceeds from any Art sales this month will be donated to our local Cancer Walk.   Call 376-7160, or visit www.ClearPathPhotography.com

The Health of the Salish Sea by Dr. Joe Gaydos, Regional Director and Staff Scientist of the SeaDoc Society. Sponsored by Crossroads Lecture Series. 7:30 p.m. at  Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. Tickets are free and are available at Orcas Library and at Darvill’s Bookstore. Donations are gratefully accepted at the event.   For information, call 376-2352.

University Choir Performance 7:30 p.m. at the Middle School gym.

Ten-Minute Play Festival – Seven plays by local playwrights, sponsored by the Actors Theater. 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. Tickets $5 at Darvill’s and the door.  Contact Louise Carnachan @ lcarnachan@centurytel.net

Saturday, May 2

Waffle Breakfast at Teezer’s, from 8 a.m.to 1 p.m.  All proceeds go to offset cancer treatment for Louise Sasan.  Tickets can be pre-purchased at Teezer’s, Poppies and Smith & Speed Mercantile.  Suggested donation is $10 per person.  Also donations may be made out to: Orcas Island Community Church “OICC” (please designate on check: For Louise Sasan). Contact  Kathleen at  Smith and Speed 376-1006 or Carolyn at  376-2913.

Sustainable Living Fair at the Library Park, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Displays by locals pursuing sustainable living in lifestyles and business. In case of rain, the fair will be moved to the Odd Fellows Hall. Contact Sharon Abreu at 376-5773.

Emmanuel Church Community Parish will join a global celebration of World Labyrinth Day at the Labyrinth on parish grounds at 1 p.m.  To be present at the welcome opening, come at 12:45 p.m. The Labyrinth walk will be open until 3p.m.

Anthony Manuel’s Earth Tribes in Rhythm, a musical and dance odyssey exploring the evolution of man. Inspired by the percussive music of Brent Lewis, this performance features dancers from Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands and will take you from the edges of the earth to lush rain forests, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets: $16, $12 (Orcas Center members), $8 (students). 376-2281.

Ten-Minute Play Festival – Seven plays by local playwrights, sponsored by the Actors Theater. 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. Tickets $5 at Darvill’s and the door.  Contact Louise Carnachan @ lcarnachan@centurytel.net

Prime Rib Dinner in support of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk.  6 p.m. at the Senior Center. $60 per person.  Contact Bev Madan at bellmadan@centurytel.net for further information.

Sunday, May 3

Ten-Minute Play Festival – Seven plays by local playwrights, sponsored by the Actors Theater. 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. Tickets $5 at Darvill’s and the door.  Contact Louise Carnachan @ lcarnachan@centurytel.net