The Week Ahead: The Days Grow Shorter, Sept. 27 – Oct. 3

Updated Sept. 28

Sunday, Sept. 27

Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion in Eastsound. 8 a.m. to noon. 376-4987.

The Orcas Island Community Church Celebrates their 125th anniversary. They invite the Orcas Island community to join them for indoor and outdoor games and competitions for all ages; musical groups; face paintings; cotton candy; pre-sales for the Church Cookbook and Commemorative Mug; historical movie presentation & photographic display; and a barbecue picnic – bring a dish to share! Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Call 376-6422.

“Echo Lake” at the Orcas Grange — a full length play written and performed by two movement instructors, Patrick Hogan and Rob O’Neill, both from New York. The play is suitable for all ages. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s or at the door. Contact Doug Bechtel, 317-5601.

Monday, Sept. 28

San Juan County Agricultural Resources Committee meeting via videoconference in the Orcas Island Public Library meeting room, 2 to 4 p.m. For agenda and information, go to https://www.sjcarc.org/.

Public Meeting on Land Use Element of Comprehensive Plan at the Eastsound Fire Station.  5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Go to  San Juan County website for more information (https://www.sanjuanco.com/docs/committeeagendas/650_MeetingNotice%20LandUseandWaterElements.doc.pdf

The Chamber of Commerce Board monthly meeting from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at the library.

Doe Bay Resort and the nonprofit Artsmith begin a weekly salon for writers and thinkers to meet and read each others’ work. Featured writers Susan Wingate & Ron Herman at 7:30 p.m.will be followed by an open mic for local writers of all genres. Free to attend.  Go to  www.doebay.com , www.orcasartsmith.org , or for rides offered and needed to Doe Bay call: 376-2025.

Tuesday, September 29

Memoir Group meets 1-3 at the Library. Readings from memoirs-in-progress, or short pieces you would like to share—prose or poetry.  All welcome to join with others who are interested in the genre of memoir.  We will exchange ideas and write.

Free Lunch at the Orcas Island Community Church, provided by Gypsy Willow Catering and friends, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Open to all.

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

Wednesday, Sept. 30

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.

Thursday, Oct. 1

Eastsound Planning Review Committee meets 3 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Friday, Oct. 2

The Funhouse will host an Open House for all parents of Middle School and High School students on Friday, October 2 at 5 p.m.

Orcas Island Historical Museum will host  a Closing Party (celebrating their year-round opening) from 4-6 p.m. Tour the museum, snack on delicious finger-foods, listen to entertaining music, help press apples and make cider, and enjoy the traditional festivities.

Roller skating begins 6:30 p.m. with Beginners skate at the Orcas Island Middle School Gym. $2 includes skate rental. No street skates allowed.

“Wood” show opening reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center Gallery throughout the month of October. The invitational show includes the work of many “Fine Craftsman” and you can meet the artists at the show’s reception.

LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends at the Orcas Center, Bell has an impressive songwriting career, writing for such notable artists as Elton John (the Grammy-nominated Mama Can’t Buy You Love), The O’Jays, The Temptations, and Johnny Mathis. With his band of veteran musicians, Bell has shared the stage with Lila Downs, B. B. King, and Taj Mahal, among others, delivering his own brand of soulful funk, jazz and rock.  Tickets: $24, $16 (Orcas Center members), $10 (students).7:30 p.m. 376-2281.

Saturday, Oct. 3

Orcas Island Farmers’ Market Moves Indoors to the Oddfellows Hall starting October 3.for every Saturday in October, as well as November 7 & 21. The hours are from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and there will be farmers, crafters and food.

“The Big Read” Book Discussion of Zora Neale Hurton’s Their Eyes Were Watching God at the Orcas Island Public Library Conference Room from10 a.m. to noon.

Tapping into more Energy at Orcas Library, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Free. Using this easy-to-learn tapping technique called EFT, you will add vitality and peace of mind to your everyday life. You can now feel younger and livelier. Facilitator: Nancy Southern, MSW. Contact Nancy at 360-376-4288 or nancy@happytapping.net.

Family Dance Party from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Odd Fellows Hall. Dancing for all, light refreshments available for purchase, along with glow-necklaces and inflatable “guitars” Proceeds will be split between Kaleidoscope, Children’s House, Salmonberry School, and Orcas Montessori School. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Admission by donation:  $4 for one person, $6 for two, and $10 for a family of three or more. All families with young children are welcome and encouraged to come, regardless of ability to pay.

Sunday, Oct. 4

Sustainable Orcas Island meeting rescheduled, from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Orcas Island Public Library. Nick Versteeg’s “Island on the Edge” documentary about growing food on and near Vancouver Island will be viewed, followed by discussion. For information, contact Phil Heikkinen at the Orcas Library, 376-4985.