Please note: With the power outage on Thursday night, “Cabaret in the Air” at the Orcas Center was canceled, and an additional performance was added for Sunday evening.
Friday April 24
The Orcas Lion’s Club annual Super Shopping Spree Raffle tickets may be purchased from Lion’s Club members or at the ticket booth at Island Market on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. Your purchase funds local sight and hearing projects and the Health Screening Van which provides FREE health checks to members of the community. For further information, contact Pam Harney @ 376-6222/376-1407, or email panthers@rockisland.com
Orcas High School Girls Softball vs Mt. Vernon JV. 3 p.m. at Buck Park.
Alice Derry Poetry Reading, in celebration of National Poetry Month. 7 p.m. at the Library. 376-4598.
Island Musicians Benefit Concert 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. To benefit Orcas Island Recreation Program. For more information, contact 376-5640.
Cabaret in the Air, a fun, mysterious and unique variety show that features local dancers, singers and a musician. Cabaret in the Air will continue at the OffCenter Stage on Friday and Saturday, 24 and 25 at 7:30 pm. Friday night’s performance is a benefit for the Center with tapas and wine.
Patrons are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance because seating in the OffCenter Stage is very limited. Tickets may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or at the Orcas Center Box office Thursdays-Saturdays, noon-4 pm, 376-2281 ext. 1.
Saturday, April 25
Maple Rock Farm Open House and farm plant sale. Come by for veggie starts, farm tours, garden advice, and wood-fired pizza from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at: Maple Rock Farm, 845 Pinneo Road. Contact Justine Pope @ 376-6080.
Orcas Hazardous Waste. Sponsored by the County Hazardous Waste Division and Dept. of Ecology. At the island disposal site next to the Exchange. 370-0503
Small Fimo Play Foods class at MoonGlow from 2 to 4 p.m. Make small food out of Fimo clay along with a fruit hair barrette with trailing ribbons. Cost: $15 per child. All ages. Call 376-4994.
Boys Baseball vs SCS at 2:30 p.m. at Buck Park (Doubleheader).
The Orcas Lion’s Club Super Shopping Spree Raffle drawing at 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance from Lion’s Club members or at the ticket booth at Island Market on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25.
“Chalk is Cheap” Peter Fisher’s photography exhibit opening from 5 to 8 p.m.at his new gallery in Doty’s Marketplace under the “Good Food” sign. Conceptual images and visual puns. Fun for the whole family! Exhibit continues through June. Call 376-5955.
Orcas Island Car Club “Enigma” Road Rally. Open to all. 1 p.m. Rally, Engame and Dinner at 5 p.m. Enigma Rally is $20 per team member which includes rally, Endgame and dinner. Register at NAPA/Island Automotive. Registration is at NAPA on Mt. Baker Road. Deadline is April 20. Call or email Phyllis Carney, Spy Rally Master, kidread@comcast.net or 206-327-9959.
Cabaret in the Air, a fun, mysterious and unique variety show that features local dancers, singers and a musician. In the OffCenter Stage at 7:30 pm.
Sunday, April 26
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services (DV/SAS) 5K Run/Walk includes a raffle with prizes from local businesses to follow the race during the award ceremony. Registration is $10, and long sleeve shirts are just $15! Registration and pledge forms are available at the DVSAS office. Contact Laura Trevellyan at 376-5979 or email dvsas.prevention@gmail.com
The lucky winner of the Orcas Lion’s Club annual Super Shopping Spree Raffle will “Run for the Grub” at Island Market at 8 a.m.
Cabaret in the Air, a fun, mysterious and unique variety show that features local dancers, singers and a musician. Final performance in the OffCenter Stage at 7:30 pm. Extended through Sunday night. Tickets, $12, may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or at the Orcas Center Box office Thursdays-Saturdays, noon-4 pm, 376-2281 ext. 1.
