“Arty Party Benefit” for Dorothy Austin Sept. 4

An “Arty Party” Benefit and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, September 4th, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound. The event was organized to help raise funds for further breast cancer treatment for Dorothy Austin – artist, longtime art patron and environmentalist, and mom to Pearl.

The many artists who have contributed work for the Silent Auction include: Pete Welty, Kandis Susol, Susan Slapin, Laura Sindell, Buster Simpson, Susie Shipman, Penny Sharp, Laurel Rust, Joan Rorabaugh, David Ridgway, River Jim Rorabaugh, Tom Rierden, Maria Papademetriou, Susan Osborn, Orcas Island Pottery, Lana Hickman, James Hardman, Marguerite Greening, Ron Glassett, Carol McKinstry, Kate Geddes, Scott Gianola, Peter Fisher, Spirit Eagle, David Densmore, Joe Ciskowski, Margarette Brand, Sadie Bailey, Carol Anderson, and more.

The auction will also include gift certificates for goods, food, and services offered by Eastsound merchants and other generous community members, including: Chimayo Restaurant, Faraways Boutique, Jack and Jan Helsell, Driftwood Nursery, Mia’s Cafe, Ellen Helsell, Kandis Susol, Crescent Beach Kayaks, Crescent Beach Computers, Kim Secunda, Lisa’s Pies and Cakes, Michael Mitchell, Luann Pamatian,  Samara Shaw, Bradley and Julia Dobos, Christopher Evans, Dr. Stephen Bailey, and more.

More people are coming forth daily to contribute, and many volunteers and helpers are generously donating their time and resources for setup, food, cleanup, music, lighting, display, and much more. They include Ken Speck, The Office Cupboard, Mark O’Neill, and many other individuals.

Auction bidding will begin at 6 p.m. and close at 8:30. Winners will be announced at 9 p.m. Over 70 items are up for auction.

Live music will be performed by Philana Goodrich and Karina Shaffer-Bauck. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, visit:  https://www.dorothyaustinonorcas.com or:  https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dorothyaustin