The week ahead: at work and play despite spring fever

Sunday, May 3

Orcas Off-Leash Area Orientation and Training, corner of North Beach and Mt. Baker Roads at 2 p.m. The board of directors will be holding users meetings and orientations on the first Sunday of each month. Trainer Annie Allan will provide “getting off on the right paw” – tips for new dog owners. Info: e-mail friends@orcasdogpark.org

Ten Minute Play Festival, closing night. Last chance to see seven plays by local playwrights, starring local talent. 7:30 at the Grange. $5.

Monday, May 4

Boys Varsity Baseball (Double Header) vs La Conner 2:45 p.m. at  Buck Park. Call AD Sandi Harris @ 376-1548 or visit www.oihssports.com

Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting (EPRC) Open House 4-6 at the Senior Center. Learn and discuss EPRC priorities and plans.

Orcas Island School District special board meeting to approve minimum Education Plan for 2009-2010 and I-728 funding. 5 p.m. at the school library.

Improve protection of shoreline resources while meeting the needs of property owners. The San Juan Initiative needs your input on:
—  Regulatory changes for bulkheads and forest cover.
—  New ways to assist property owners with incentives and better
access to information.
General public and case study area shoreline property owners:
please join us for an evening workshop from 6-8 p.m. at West Sound Community Club.

Tuesday, May 5

Business Essentials: ‘Internet Marketing for Small Business: How do I do it?’ 8 a.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall. You have your website up, but is that enough to bring attention to your business or organization?  What about all those new terms and sites – Web 2.0 … Social Media Marketing … YouTube … Flickr … Facebook … Twitter … MySpace … What are you supposed to do?  Are they worth it?  How do I get started?

Coffee and treats at 7:45 a.m.; the Workshop runs from 8 to 9:15 a.m.  RSVPs are requested.  A workshop donation for materials of $5 is requested from Chamber members; non-Chamber members are invited to attend for $15.  Call 376-2273 for info or to sign up.

Boys and Girls Varsity Golf vs La Conner, 2:30 p.m. at  Orcas Island Golf Club. Call AD Sandi Harris @ 376-1548 or visit www.oihssports.com

Orcas Island School Site Council formation –the first meeting for parents and community members for school improvement will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Orcas Public School Library

Cooking in the Barn Series begins with “One Chicken – Five Meals.” Annual cooking class series continues through May and benefits Children’s House. Cost per class $100, and includes demonstration, dinner, and wine. All classes are from 4 to 7 pm.Register on line at the website www.oich.org/form.html or contact Children’s House direct at 360-376-4744.

Wednesday, May 6

Boys Varsity Baseball (Double Header) vs Darrington, 2:45 p.m. at Buck Park. Call AD Sandi Harris @ 376-1548 or visit www.oihssports.com

Marine Resource Committee meets from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Islanders Bank in Friday Harbor. The MRC will elect officers, consider evaluation criteria for salmon project funding, and discuss the upcoming Marine Managers Workshop. Call 360-370-7592 or email maryk@co.san-juan.wa.us

Thursday, May 7

Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting (EPRC) 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center.

Friday, May 8

Dragonfly Dance Party at the Odd Fellows Hall.  Heart and Soul Activation through Music, Art and Dance 8:30 p.m to midnight .  Resident DJ’s Bruce Pavitt and Jyoti.  Featuring World Beat, Vintage Soul, Hip Hop, and Electronica.  Cost is $10 for admittance. $5 entry for those who arrive before 9:30 pm.  Proceeds go the Oddfellows Scholarship Fund. 376-5640

Saturday, May 9

Enjoy a scrumptious Waffle Breakfast 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 and 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). Call Kathleen @ Smith & Speed 376-1006 or Carolyn @ 376-2913

Yard Sale for Children’s House, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The children will be hosting a lemonade stand with cookies as well.  All monies benefit the Children’s House.  Location:  36 Pea Patch Lane.   Call 376-4744.

Music Lovers Seminar with George Shangrow “ Be Ready for Festival ‘09″ will take place at St. Francis Catholic Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuition is $20. Call 376-6636 or e-mail Victoria@oicmf.org or send tuition to PO Box 646, Eastsound. Participants may also register at the door the day of the seminar if space is available. Youth may attend free and are welcome. Bring brown bag lunch for mid-day break. Coffee, tea, water, special snacks prepared.

Orcas Island Writers Festival cooking class and dinner: Coming to Our Senses, with Bill Patterson. The all-day event will begin with a guided tour of the Eastsound Farmers’ Market  from noon to 12:30 p.m., followed by a three-hour cooking class with Chef Patterson. From 4:30 to 5:30 Rhonda Barbieri of La Campesina Project will lead the discussion, “From Farm to Table.” Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
The class, discussion and dinner will be held at the Emmanuel Church Parish Hall in Eastsound. The full slate of events cost $100, and the dinner alone costs $50. Reservations are requested  to 360-317-4383 or festivalgurus@orcasislandwriterfestival.com, PO Box 1726, Eastsound WA 98245.

Family Dance Party, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Odd Fellow’s Hall. Suggested donation: $4 per person; $6 for two people; $10 for a family of 3 or more. All families are welcome, regardless of ability to pay. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All proceeds benefit Orcas Island Preschools. Enjoy a fun evening with your kids while supporting local preschools.  Call 376-5868.

Susan Osborn and Larry Murante in Concert 7:30 p.m. at the Living Room. Sliding Scale $5 to $10 at the door. Larry will be celebrating the release of his new CD, Point of Entry, https://www.larrymurante.com.

“Twirl” with Wayne Horvitz and Robin Holcomb 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center.
The sister-brother duo will offer original and soulful songs. Sharing the evening are composers/pianists, Wayne Horvitz and Robin Holcomb, influential fixtures of the Northwest contemporary jazz scene.  Tickets: $16, $12 (Orcas Center members), $8 (students). Call Orcas Center @ 376-2281.

Sunday, May 10

The Island Sinfonia presents its Mother’s Day spring concert at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Center.  The program will feature Symphony No. 8 by Franz Schubert and Symphony No. 9 (first movement) by Franz Schubert, and The Quiet City by Aaron Copland.  Admission is $10 through the Orcas Center box office.  A wine and cheese reception following the concert is included in the price.  Call Karen Blinn at 376-6579