An Over-the-Top Weekend Lies Ahead

Friday, April 27

Spring Scrapbooking Retreat All Weekend (Friday, April 27 – Sunday, April 29) at YMCA Camp Orkila. Meals, snacks and lodging are provided. Contact Joie Lucas at 360-622-6151 (cell) or email joielucas@centurytel.net

Money Smart Week Sponsored by the Orcas Public Library.  1 to  2:30 pm.  New Trends in Retirement; 3 to 4:30 pm.  Mistakes Retirees & Investors Make (and What To Do About Them) Sponsored by Federal Financial Group.

Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel at 6 p.m. Come enjoy island favorites Martin Lund, Gene Nery and guests, who play Friday nights at the Orcas Hotel. Call 376-4300.

Live Music at Doe Bay: a Weekend of Doe Bay Fest Past Performers: Come out for this exciting weekend of music, featuring bands that have played in the years past at Doe Bay Fest! There will be live music both Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. Friday night in the Cafe Hannalee will play. Saturday night in the Yoga Studio Carson Henley will start the evening, which will then be concluded with music by Motopony! Call 376-2291 or www.doebay.com

“Mirror, Mirror” on-screen at the Seaview Theater  A fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend, “Mirror Mirror” features breakout star Lily Collins as Snow White, a princess in exile, and Julia Roberts as the evil Queen who ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom. Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces with Snow White as she fights to reclaim her birthright and win her Prince in this magical comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over. Starring: Julia Roberts, Lilly Collins, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane.  Rated: PG. 7:30 p.m. 376-5724

Saturday, April 28

15th Annual Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby. Celebrate opening day for fishing season and a rite of passage for so many kids with the Friends of Moran. Event starts at 7 am aat Cascade Lake with a hot breakfast and coffee or cocoa. You can expect to find Philip Miller, flipping pancakes and serving hot coffee and cocoa. Kids can hope to catch Kokanee, Cutthroat and Rainbow trout from Cascade Lake. Prizes are awarded at 11 am. A special thanks to our local sponsors Orcas Outfitters and Kings Market who support this annual event and provide some fantastic prizes.

Coach’s Team Challenge Golf Tournament to benefit all public school sports programs through the Orcas Booster Club.  Starts at 8 a.m. at the Orcas Golf Course. Hosted by Viking Golf Coaches Bobby Olmstead and Justin Taylor. Many thanks to Coach Olmstead and Coach Taylor, the Orcas Island Golf Course, Cafe Olga, The Lower Tavern, and many others! Donations to support school sports programs through the Booster Club are gratefully accepted at any time at Key Bank or to the Orcas Island Community Foundation “Booster Fund” by check or online at oicf.us. Please specify “Booster Fund.” We hope to see you Saturday! Register at Orcas Golf Course or call 376-4400 or 376-3478.

Maple Rock Farm annual open house and plant sale at the home farm at the end of Pinneo Road, from 9 am til 5 pm. Live music from JP and The OK Rythym Boys starts at noon. Wood fired pizza for sale all day and we have a huge selection of garden ready starts for your garden.

Granny’s Attic Sale,  10 a.m. to  3 pm at the Senior Center. This is one of the major fund raisers for the Senior Center, with many wonderful items to choose from. A fun all-island garage sale  where everyone can find treasures and help the elders of our island at the same time.  Bring your own reusable bags to help the environment and remember that from 2 – 3, p.m. all furniture will be half price as will most of the items in the “better” room.  All items, in the Lundeen Room are $5 for a grocery bag full at the last hour.

The Healing Arts Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s spring and time for our Healing Arts Fair. Many styles of massage, Acupuncture, intuitive readings, movement classes, and consultations. Prices for one hour sessions are $45 and $25 for half hour sessions. Call 376-4002 to book your appointment or stop by between 10-3 Monday- Saturday. If you are not able to attend on these dates there are a few coupons available for purchase to use within a certain time frame. As an added bonus, if you bring in a non-perishable food item you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a treatment from the practitioner of your choice. All proceeds go to the Orcas Island Food Bank. Call 376-4002 to book your appointment.

Money Smart Week at the Public Library (cont’d).1 to 2:30 p.m.  Understanding Your Credit Score, 3 to 4:30 pm.  Basics for First-Time Home Buyers, Sponsor: Tammy Pollard, Absolute Mortgage. Contact Mary Pugh @ mpugh@orcaslibrary.org.  Full descriptions @ www.orcaslibrary.org

Orcas Montessori School’s Annual Auction and Wine Tasting, 6 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. A fantastic, fun and delicious fundraiser for the Orcas Montessori School!  Wines for tasting paired with incredible food from local restaurants and bakeries. Items for Auction include Island goods and services. All proceeds to provide scholarships and school materials for island children. Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, 242 Main Street, Eastsound. Tickets: $25 Admission + Food, Additional $10 for Wine Tasting ($35 total).Tickets at Darvill’s Books or at www.orcasmontessori.org

Live Music at the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant at 6 p.m.Every Saturday Night: Live music with piano stylings by Ron Meyers. Call 376-1040.

“Mirror, Mirror” on-screen at the Seaview Theater  A fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend, “Mirror Mirror” features breakout star Lily Collins as Snow White, a princess in exile, and Julia Roberts as the evil Queen who ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom.  Rated: PG. 7:30 p.m. 376-5724

Live Music at Doe Bay: a Weekend of Doe Bay Fest Past Performers: Come out for this exciting weekend of music, featuring bands that have played in the years past at Doe Bay Fest! There will be live music both Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. Friday  Saturday night in the Yoga Studio Carson Henley will start the evening, which will then be concluded with music by Motopony! Call 376-2291 or www.doebay.com

Sunday, April 29

The Healing Arts Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s spring and time for our Healing Arts Fair. Many styles of massage, Acupuncture, intuitive readings, movement classes, and consultations. Prices for one hour sessions are $45 and $25 for half hour sessions. Call 376-4002 to book your appointment or stop by between 10-3 Monday- Saturday. If you are not able to attend on these dates there are a few coupons available for purchase to use within a certain time frame. As an added bonus, if you bring in a non-perishable food item you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a treatment from the practitioner of your choice. All proceeds go to the Orcas Island Food Bank. Don’t wait … We hope we see you soon!! Call 376-4002 to book your appointment.

Wildflowers of Hogback Preserve Land Bank Field Trip 1 to 3:30 p.m. with Dean Dougherty). Discover the floral features of this isolated meadow adjoining the southeast shoulder of Mt. Pickett with San Juan Preservation Trust Stewardship Director, Dean Dougherty.  Enjoy a beautiful hike, learn about the significance of island grassland habitats and restoration efforts, and savor spectacular views of the southern archipelago. Distance: 1.8 miles round trip; Elevation Gain: 600 feet; Parking:  Pt. Lawrence Rd. to Mt. Pickett Road to Orchard Falls Lane, to parking sign; Bring: Trail-appropriate footwear; water; snack; binoculars. Call 376-3384 or email rdougherty@rockisland.com

Barn Dance for Preschoolers  at 3 p.m. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is having its first ever Barn Dance for preschoolers and their families. Popular music educator and OICMF Musician-in-Residence Rachel Buchman, as well as local talent, will lead a fun afternoon filled with music, dancing and goodies at an historic Orcas Island barn. Teachers will be providing details to parents – or call the OICMF office for information 376-6636.

Singer, Songwriter Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally perform at the Odd Fellows Hall at 7 p.m. Nell’s music is a sensuous sepia-toned blend of folk, bluegrass, country, and Americana. She will be performing with award winning guitarist Jim Nunally. Jim is a world-class guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, a two time Western Open Masterpicking Champion and Guitar Champion.This harmony-driven duo will preview original new material from their highly-anticipated upcoming “duo” album that will be released this summer. Tickets are $10 and doors open at 6:45 pm.

The Good Lovelies at the Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. – Special Event: Burgers + Brew at 5:30 p.m. Good Lovelies are not your run-of-the mill “all girl” band. Winners of the 2010 Juno Award for Roots Album of the Year and the New Emerging Artist Award at the Canadian Folk Music Awards – the aptly named Good Lovelies are Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore, all of them best friends and refugees from solo careers. Part folk roots, part Western Swing, the Toronto based trio relies on unerring three part vocal harmonies, clever songs, and convulsively funny repartee on stage. Cost: $25, $19 (Orcas Center members), $11 (students). Call 376-2281 x1.