A Little Bit of Everything this Weekend

Friday, June 3

Home School Book Exchange 10 am-12 at the public library. (This is not affiliated with the public school.) Drop off gently used books (curriculum, reading or other)-IF you are donating to homeschool families; at 9:30 a.m. If you are exchanging you’ll need to stay for the duration of time you are interested in exchanging. All books left behind at noon will be donated to the Friends of the Library.

“The Art of French Pastry and Chocolate: A Scholarship Fund Benefit for Canoe Island French Camp.” Classes through Sunday on private Canoe Island. Dessert chefs from France come for a private instructional weekend to raise money for the scholarship fund of the French language and culture summer camp. The cost is $750 per person, of which $500 is tax deductible, and $650 for non-cooking participants, of which $350 is tax deductible. Canoe Island French Camp is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, hence, part of the tuition is tax-deductible. Classes will be in English or with assistance though translation. Adult participants will be limited to 6 per class, for a total of 18. For more information about the Patisserie weekend, go to www.canoeisland.org/patisserie-by-the-sea,or contact Connie at 360-468-2329.

Farm NIght at Maple Rock Farm — Come visit one of Orcas Island’s farms and see where our great local produce is found.  John Steward and his helpful gang will explain all the great stuff they have.  And they have a wide selection of garden ready starts for sale (especially tomatoes) as well as our delicious wood fired pizza! from 4 to 9 p.m. www.maplerockfarm.com

Eagle Forum —  first membership meeting at the American Legion at 5:30 pm.  Invited speakers are Trent England, Director of Constitutional Studies at the Freedom Foundation; WA State Attorney General Rob McKenna, and Cindy Honcoop, director of the Washington State Eagle Forum.   Contact Tom or Karen Ritter  (360-201-2231 )  to join Eagle Forum of SJC.

Doe Bay Fest Favorites at the Café — noted bands as Indian Valley Line, Goldfinch, Campfire OK, Friday Mile, and Fort Union will come together in a “Super Group” to perform songs, starting at 7:30  p.m. Seating is limited, please make your reservations. Call the Café for reservations at 376-8059.

Water for Elephants on-screen at the Seaview Theater presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson.  Rated: PG-13. Friday through Sunday. Call 376-5724.

“Southern Comfort” by Actors Theater at the Grange. 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3rd, Saturday, June 4th, Friday, June 10th, Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th. Tickets will be available at Darvill’s Bookstore, on-line and at the door. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, contact the director, Doug Bechtel at doug@orcasactors.com.

Saturday, June 4

OASIS High School Graduation at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall at 2 p.m.

Microplastics-Indian Island Marine Health Observatory invites the public to join a technical seminar on microplastics in the marine environment at the Library at 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon

Wild Foods Dinner, 4-course meal at Doe Bay Cafe with author Jennifer Hahn, call 376-8059 for further information.

“Southern Comfort” by Actors Theater at the Grange. 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3rd, Saturday, June 4th, Friday, June 10th, Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th. Tickets will be available at Darvill’s Bookstore, on-line and at the door. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, contact the director, Doug Bechtel at doug@orcasactors.com.

Orcas Island Contra Dance featuring Tapsalteerie with Carol Piening calling. No partner necessary – all dances taught  7:30 – 10 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. $5  (under 16 free). Call 360-376-2154 or visit www.tapsalteerie.com

Orcas Community Band “America the Beautiful” at the Orcas Center. 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

Sunday, June 5

Explore Indian Island with the Orcas Elementary Science Club and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory. 1 to 3 p.m. Investigate the inter-tidal zone and do a little fishing.  Everyone is welcome.