Monday, September 26

Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce meets at 5 p.m. in the Library Conference Room.

Tuesday, September 27

County Council meets on Orcas Island Special Meeting at the Outlook Inn, starting at 10 a.m. Agenda includes solid waste discussion, Critical Areas Ordinance field trip at 11 a.m.,  stormwater advisory report, and County Executive’s report and more. Scheduled to adjourn around 4 p.m.

Eastsound Sewer & Water District meets at 4:30 P.m. in Schoen Lane off North Beach Road, just through the fence (access code printed above gate).

Back to School Night for Middle School Parents at Orcas Island School, 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Wednesday, September 28

Special Meeting of the Orcas Island School District Board  to consider budget, staffing and fund balance. 5 p.m. at the School Library.

Open House for Orcas Family Connections Family Resource Center at 1292 North Beach Roa (behind Kaleidoscope Childcare Center, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Sustainable Orcas Island monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Library.

Back to School Night for High School Parents at Orcas Island School, 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Thursday, September 29

Orcas Island School District Special Meeting to consider fund balance, budget and staffing. 5 p.m. at the Orcas School Library.

Friday, September 30

Saturday, October 1

OPAL’s annual Benefit Dinner and Auction The gala dinner will honor OPAL’s  first lifetime members, Marilyn Anderson, Peter Fisher, Penny Sharp Sky, and Michael Sky. Dinner will be prepared by Lisa Nakamura of Allium. Cost is $125 per person. For information contact 376-2191 or outreach@opalclt.org.

Sunday, October 2

Jubilee Day reading and discussion of Michael Sky’s novel from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Outlook Inn.

Volunteer Appreciation Party from 3-6pm at the Orcas Museum:“All are welcome to celebrate the end of a great summer season and to thank all of our dedicated volunteers who have worked for both the Orcas Museum and the Crow Valley School Museum. Bring apples to press!”

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