Celebrate Independence in All Sorts of Ways!

Monday, July 2

Ninja Camp starts at the Funhouse Commons! Monday though Friday, starting July 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and runs through August 31st. Kids should bring a lunch and snacks for themselves. Cost is $75 a week for members/$100 nonmembers. Please register in advance, as space is limited. Email Krista at krista@thefunhouse.org, or call us at 376-7177 to register.

“Patriocracy” documentary about politcal campaigns and media coverage. 6:30 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library Conference Room. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the San Juans Orcas sub-unit as part of its Membership Campaign.

Tuesday, July 3

Golf Club Four Player Team Scramble to benefit Orcas Alumnus Peter Rutledge. We will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Entry is $20 per player. This will replace the weekly Tuesday night scramble for that week. We are looking for businesses or individuals who will pledge a minimum of $10 for every stroke under par for a team of their choosing. Most teams average a few strokes under par. The better each team does, the more money will be raised for Peter and his family.The winning team will be awarded a prize, and 100% of the entry and green fees paid during this tournament will go to the Rutledge Family. Sign up at the clubhouse or call 376-4400.

Wednesday July 4 — Holiday events: see Chamber ad in sidebar

Live Music at the Doe Bay Café: The Bottlecap Boys! from 5 to 7 p.m. Bluegrass/folk music from The Bottlecap Boys — pure, insatiable energy. Comprised of mandolin, fiddle, guitar and upright bass, this harmony-driven, high-octane, folk band plays with an invigorating optimism that is guaranteed to lift your spirits and “challenge your face to push the borders of its smile!” This celebratory show will take place on the Café Patio Stage from 5-7pm.  Space is limited! To make dinner reservations, please call 360-376-8059.

Rock & Soul Dance and Fireworks at the Odd Fellows Hall, with DJs Bruce Pavitt, Jay Kimball, and Mark Padbury. View Eastsound Fireworks from the deck and patio at nightfall. Proceeds to benefit the Odd Fellows Community Giving Fund. $10 at the door.

Thursday, July 5

Occupy Orcas Meetup: 11 am-1 pm at Waterfront Park entrance on Main street, Eastsound.

County Council Solid Waste Subcommittee Special Meeting 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.  in the Orcas Landing Meeting Room to discuss budget sustainability. 378-2898

Eastsound Planning Review Committee(EPRC) at 3 pm. at the Eastsound Fire Hall

Peter Rutledge Benefit Auction at Rosario from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rosario Resort’s Beach House. Hors d’oevres, no-host bar and auction to benefit Orcas alumnus Peter Rutledge, Class of ’97. For more information, contact Ewiscomb@hotmail.com

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with Island Stage Left — Shakespeare Under the Stars on Doe Bay’s outdoor stage  at 8pm! Dress warmly and bring a folding chair or blanket to sit on. It does get cold once the sun sets. Feel free to bring a picnic or bottle of wine if you are so inclined. Admission is free (donations to the theater company are greatly appreciated).  Call 360-376-2291 or www.doebay.com

Comedy Night at Agave Restaurant with Mike Wally Walter and Renee Perrault.

Friday, July 6

Soul & Funk music at Agave with DJ Bruce Pavitt, beginning at 9 p.m..  Come early for dinner and drinks and stay for music and dancing!

 Don Giovanni, an Encore presentation starring Mozart’s anti-hero. Live from the Metropolitan Opera in high definition. 7:30 at Orcas Center.Tickets — $15 for adults and $11 for students,($2 off for Orcas Center members) and may be purchased on the website at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office during box office hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon- 4 pm.

Einstein: A Stage Portrait, starring Tony Lee opens at the Grange. Additional performances on Saturday, July 7th, Friday, July 13th, Saturday, July 14th and Sunday, July 15th. All performances are at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvills, on line at www.orcasactors.com or at the door. For additional information, contact director Doug Bechtel at 317-5601. This play is suitable for all ages.

The Bottlecap Boys at the Doe Bay Café  at 7:30pm on the Cafe stage! If you missed this great quartet on the 4th, or if you loved them as much as we do, come join in the fun and dance to your heart’s content! Comprised of mandolin, fiddle, guitar and upright bass, this harmony-driven, high-octane, folk band plays with an invigorating optimism that is guaranteed to lift your spirits — “challenge your face to push the borders of its smile!” To make a reservation call at 360-376-8059

Saturday, July 7  — See Holiday Events in Chamber announcement on the sidebar

Funhouse Commons 5K Run! starts at 8 a.m. at the Village Green. Pre Registration is required. Ways to register: Download a form from www.funhousecommons.org, register the night before at The Funhouse Commons from 5 – 7 p.m or the morning of in the Village Green from 7 – 7:30 a.m. The course will be accurately timed & measured, ribbons for age class winners, and everyone gets a t-shirt. Call 376-7177 or email krista@thefunhouse.org for more information

Einstein: A Stage Portrait, starring Tony Lee at the Grange. Additional performances on Friday, July 13th, Saturday, July 14th and Sunday, July 15th. All performances are at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvills, on line at orcasactors.com or at the door. For additional information, contact director Doug Bechtel at 317-5601. This play is suitable for all ages.