A Weekend that Will Keep You Dancing — Sustainably!

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Friday, April  30

[intlink id=”8482″ type=”post”]The Creatures of Indian Island[/intlink] – Simply show up at Eastsound Waterfront Park around 11:30 a.m. on Friday or Saturday. Join in Field Studies with local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park as they conduct surveys of fish and intertidal animals on low tide days. Wear appropriate footwear for walking to the island (wet sand, gravel, shallow water.)

[intlink id=”8333″ type=”post”]Ten Minute Play Festival [/intlink]— seven short plays have varying themes ranging from a father/son conversation on the basketball court, a heavenly encounter, to a look at an old romance. 7:30 p.m. This family friendly event is $5 for adults and children. Tickets will be available at Darvill’s, at the door and on the web at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/103646. No one is ever turned away for inability to pay.

Orcas Dance Club at the Odd Fellows Hall, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Singles, doubles, couples, all ages….come one and all. Potluck refreshments. It will be a CD party; bring a favorite or two. Private free dance lessons are available — just ask anyone whose steps you admire. Cost: $5 donation to cover expenses. Call Steve Emmes @ 376-1461 or email shemmes@centurytel.net

[intlink id=”8479″ type=”post”]Orcas Center presents Gypsy,[/intlink] at 7:30 p.m. The popular Broadway musical, Directed by Deborah Sparks, with musical direction by Joe Babcock and choreography by Susan Babcock, this [intlink id=”8399″ type=”post”]all-local production[/intlink] will star adults and children. Cost: $17, $13 (Orcas Center members), $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit www.orcascenter.org

Saturday, May 1

[intlink id=”8407″ type=”post”]OPALCO Annual Meeting[/intlink] on board the ferry, meeting is from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. Register at the Orcas Landing at 8 a.m. and return to Orcas at 11:40 a.m. Breakfast will be served.

Sustainable Living Fair at the Village Green in Eastsound from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by field trips on Sunday. Admission to the fair is free; field trip fees vary from free to affordable. A highlight of the Fair will be honoring this year’s recipients of the “Finnies,” the Good Steward Awards. In case of rain, the Fair will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall. Visit www.stewardshipsjc.org

Orcas Island Farmers’ Market, happening every week on the Village Green from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. through September. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome, as are recycled bags and containers. As always, the market is a non-smoking event. Contact Charly Robinson @ charlyarr@hotmail.com.

Country Corner Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free burgers, hot dogs & root beer floats. Organic produce from Orchard Falls Farm; Orcas Angels Silent Auction; Pony rides from Orcas Island Trail Rides; and face painting from Noon – 2 pm. Lots of great sales and prizes! 376-6900.

[intlink id=”8482″ type=”post”]The Creatures of Indian Island[/intlink] – Simply show up at Eastsound Waterfront Park around 11:30 a.m. Join in Field Studies with local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park as they conduct surveys of fish and intertidal animals on low tide days. Wear appropriate footwear for walking to the island (wet sand, gravel, shallow water.

Gypsy matinee performance at 2 p.m. The popular Broadway musical, Directed by Deborah Sparks, with musical direction by Joe Babcock and choreography by Susan Babcock, this all-local production will star adults and children. Cost: $17, $13 (Orcas Center members), $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit www.orcascenter.org

[intlink id=”8437″ type=”post”]World Labyrinth Day,[/intlink] 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound. Walk the labyrinth and consider community building with similar events being held internationally

[intlink id=”8225″ type=”post”]Montessori School Auction and Dinner at Ship Bay Inn[/intlink]. Musicians Mary Giampietro and Renae Keep on ukulele and fiddle and Olga Symphony entertain, hearty hors d’oeuvres by Chefs Geddes Martin and Everett Brooks. A wide variety of silent auction items displayed for bidding. Head Guide Tom Rubottom will serve as auctioneer at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 at Darvill’s Bookstore, Ray’s Pharmacy & Orcas Montessori School. Tickets at the door will be $25. 376-5350.

Ten Minute Play Festival — seven short plays will be presented at the Grange e at 7:7:30 p.m. This family friendly event is $5 for adults and children. Tickets will be available at Darvill’s, at the door. No one is ever turned away for inability to pay.

Gypsy Final evening performance at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Deborah Sparks, with musical direction by Joe Babcock and choreography by Susan Babcock, this all-local production will star adults and children. Cost: $17, $13 (Orcas Center members), $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit www.orcascenter.org

[intlink id=”8508″ type=”post”]Colorado acoustic band Taarka [/intlink]at the Odd Fellows Hall at 8 p.m. Taarka performs an engaging mix of Western and Eastern folk traditions of jazz, rock, bluegrass, old-time, gypsy, Indian, and Celtic music. Taarka hails from Lyons, CO and have performed at such music festivals as Telluride Bluegrass, Bumbershoot, and Seattle Folklife. Tickets available at the door for $10.

Sunday, May 2

Sustainable Orcas Island  Field Trips arranged by Stewardship Network and SOI. Field trip fees vary from free to affordable To register and for information, go to www.stewardshipsjc.org

* Kayak trip to Yellow Island
* Bullock’s Permaculture Homestead Tour
* Guided hike of Turtleback Mountain
* Geology of Sucia Island
* Creatures of Indian Island

Ten Minute Play Festival — seven short plays will be presented at the Grange at 7:30 p.m. . This family friendly event is $5 for adults and children. Tickets will be available at Darvill’s, at the door. No one is ever turned away for inability to pay.

Leon Redbone, the Man with the Panama Hat at the Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m. Neo-vaudeville, blues, fold and jazz have all been used to describe this versatile musician Tickets: $25, $17 (Orcas Center members), $11 (students). Call 376-2281.

Dana Lyons at the Doe Bay Café 7:30 p.m. Dana is the singer/songwriter best known for his dynamic performances and outrageous hit songs “Cows With Guns,” “RV” and “Ride The Lawn”. Bringing together a mix of comedy, ballads and love songs, Dana’s sharp wit and beautiful voice have him performing at concert halls, festivals, conventions, fundraisers and universities across the US and around the world. Call to make reservations, at 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com