Friday, Aug 27
Music Lovers Seminars: Quintessential Quintets 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Catholic Church. Tickets $30 for both Thursday and Friday. 376-6636.
Quintessential Quintets concert with the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center, followed by a Nightcap Reception. Order online at www.oicmf.org or call OICMF office 376-6636.
Journey Stories film: Ken Burns’ documentary film, Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip… at 6:30 pm at the West Sound Community Hall. Admission is free. (This film will also be shown on Thursday, Aug. 26)
Carolyn Cruso and Grace McCune perform together at the Madrona Bar & Grill from 9-midnight.
Saturday, August 28
Kathryn Thurman will read from "A Garden for Pig" on Saturday, Aug. 28
Orcas Island Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green.
Orcas Center Golf Tournament – a fun, fundraiser at the Island golf course. This year’s event will have something for everyone – serious golfers can start in the morning and play 9 or 18 holes. Then, for less (and non-) serious golfers, we have an afternoon of fun golfing including T-ball and Marshmallow holes over 9 holes. The Lower Tavern is providing Burgers and Brew for all participating golfers. If you have not already received your invitation packet, please pick one up at the golf course, Country Corner, or call Orcas Center to have one mailed to you. (376-2281, ext.5)
Local Children’s Author Kathryn Thurman, whose new children’s book Garden for Pig has just been published by Kane Miller, will read and sign books in the children’s section of the bookstore at 3 p.m. The story is based on a real pig who lived on Orcas Island, and really did plant a garden! Call Darvill’s @ 376-2135
Outdoor Concert with the Cherry Cherry Band to benefit Orcas Rec. The Cherry Cherry Band will feature classic hits from Neil Diamond that the whole family will love. Bring your own chairs and blankets and come hungry; there will be food and beverages for sale! Proceeds and donations benefit the Orcas Rec Program. Starts 5 p.m. at the Village Green. Free! Go to www.orcasrec.org or call 376-5339.
Quintessential Quintets concerts with the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Final Concert of the 13th OICMF season at 5 p.m. at the Orcas Center, followed by a Nightcap Reception. Order online at www.oicmf.org or call OICMF 376-6636.
Family fun with musician-ventriloquist Mark Thompson. Thompson receives rave reviews nationwide for the quality of his performance and the positive Christian message he presents. Also joining Mark is Orcas’ own, 9-year-old illusionist Mathew Laslo. Orcas Island Community Church beginning at 6:30 p.m. Free. Nursery care will be provided. Call Scott Harris @ 376-6422
Sunday, August 29
Last Day of the Smithsonian Exhibit Journey Stories at the Orcas Island Historical Museum
Sun, August 29th, 1-5 pm
Art Auction Fundraising Event 1 to 5 p.m., at Millie’s Antiques & Collectibles (on Prune Alley adjacent to The Kitchen). Orcas Artists and Musicians aupport the need in Haiti through art! Join us for this fun afternoon! HELPING HANDS NORAMISE is responding to the urgent need in Haiti for sustainable food production and jobs, by launching the multi-tiered Limbé Project, providing jobs, education, and community resources, while making use of local labor and goods. www.Noramise.org
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