The week ahead, Aug. 2 – 9: you may be tired but you won't be bored

Craig Nelsen at the controls of his Navy plane at the Orcas Island Fly In 2009. Photo courtesy of Alex Huppenthal

Sunday, Aug 2

Orcas Fly-In continues at the Port of Orcas. Aircraft displays, take-offs and landings and the Snack Shack. All welcome to look.

Cement Sculpture Class Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a very intense workshop, so be ready.  Bring old clothes, gloves, and any favorite plastering tools or safety equipment you would like to use.  All materials and tools necessary will be provided.  Under the big top at the upper lot behind Orcas Center.  Cost is $145 plus $50 for supplies. Deposit is required to hold your place; only a few left. Call Mia at 376-2108.

Tapping into Health – free workshop from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library. at library. Relief from bouts of fatigue, tension or pain is literally at your fingertips. In just 2 hours of your time you will learn the essential steps to gently and effectively change your life for the better, using this easy to learn tapping technique called EFT Contact Nancy Southern, MSW @ 376-4288 or email nancy@happytapping.net

Music in the Park – Ken Speck’s Orcatrazz performs from 6 to 8 p.m. Free for all.

DD Glaze and Fred Whitridge portray friends through the years

Love Letters at the Grange.  The history of the love of friends, presented through a series of letters. Presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island with DD Glaze and Fred Whitridge.  7:30 p.m. See Friday, July 31. While this play is suitable for all ages, younger children may not understand the issues of this play.  Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s or at the door.

Monday, August 3

British Soccer Camp. All week long throughFriday, August 7 @ Buck Park.  This program is for ages 4 to 15 and for all ability levels.  Individual foot-skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, and daily tournament play will be included.  Participants will receive their own ball and T-shirt.  At Buck Park. To register visit www.orcasrec.org, pick up a registration form at the public library or Orcas Rec. Program office at the Senior Center, or call 376-5339.

Tuesday, August 4

Orcas Storyfest “World of Stories” events begin and go through Saturday, August 8.
A variety of storytellers from around the country perform their stories.  Today , Wisdom Tales at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. Free. 376-8705

Increase Charitable Giving – Decrease Income and Estate Taxes. 4-5:30 p.m. at  the Eastsound Fire Hall. The Orcas Island Community Foundation invites non-profit board members, executive directors, staff and donors to a program presented by Certified Financial Planner Joe Cohen.  Joe will explain legacy giving and estate planning, focusing on significant benefits for both donors and philanthropic causes.  This is particularly pertinent in today’s challenging economic climate.  No charge.  Contact OICF at 376-OICF or hilary@oicf.us.

Toastmasters Club –  improve your public speaking skills, practice for a speech or speaking in front of a public group. 6 at the Orcas Senior Center for Orcas Speaks!  Always open for new members. Contact 376-7370.

Wednesday, August 5

Brown Bag Concert from 12 to 12:30 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The Five Bells Brass Quintet.  Concerts are free but donations are accepted.  Contact 376-6579

Guided Olga History Tour. 2:30 p.m. Begin at Orcas Island Artworks for an historical journey through Olga.   Business attractions include:  Orcas Island Artworks, James Hardman Gallery, Café Olga, Olga Pottery, Sweet Home Garden, Olga Store and Buck Bay Shellfish Farm.  Suggested donation of $5 with all proceeds going to Community projects. Contact Betty @ 360-376-5974 or leave message @ * 1.

Adult soccer coaching clinic free Orcas Rec. from 5 to 6 p.m. Call 376-5339

Pajama Tales – kids come in pajamas, 6:30 p.m. at the library. Free, part of Orcas Storyfest. 376-4985.

Thursday, August 6

Eastsound Planning Review Committee Monthly meeting 2 – 3:40 p.m. at the Senior Center. Note early meeting time to accommodate the Town Hall Meeting.

Special Town Hall Public Meeting to be held Thursday, Aug. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Orcas Council Members Richard Fralick and Gene Knapp will be joined by County Administrator Pete Rose and County Auditor Milene Henley. Topics for discussion include a countywide property tax increase, the current county budget crisis, the Uplands’ Critical Areas Ordinance, the Shoreline Master Plan Update, the Eastsound peddling and sign ordinances and other important issues facing the County.

Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec performs at the Children's Festival Aug. 1. Robert and Nancy Wang will present a talk on "Heart of the World" storytelling at the Library on Thursday evening at 7 p.m., one of many events in Orcas Storyfest throughout the week.

Heart of the World performance and slide show lecture by Eth-Noh-Tech as part of Orcas Storyfest, 7 p.m. at the Orcas Library. Free.

Friday, August 7

“Family Treasures storytelling workshop at the Senior Center, 1 p.m. $5- $25 sliding scale donation. Doug Banner, founder of the Bellingham Storytellers Guild, leads the workshop. 376-8705.

Ghost Stories at the Funhouse, 9 p.m. Free. Part of Orcas Storyfest.

Saturday, August 8

Friends of the Orcas Island Library Fair at the Eastsound Village Green 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

World of Stories, Finale of Orcas Storyfest. 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Various storytellers perform. $10

Reilly & Maloney folksingers popular in  the 70s and 80s concert at the Grange at 7:30. Orcas Historical Museum fundraiser through matching ticket sales donations.