It's all happening this week July 26 – Aug. 2

Updated Tuesday, July 28 at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday July 26

Sundays at the Park – 6 to 8 p.m. This week features Skye and the Frequent Fliers.

Monday, July 27

Garden harvest and cooking class at Morning Star Farm. Children and youth ages seven to eighteen will have the opportunity to harvest tasty and fresh food from the garden to use in making veggie tacos, farm pizzas, and summer tarts with instructor Megan Gould from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration forms are available at www.orcasrec.org, the public library, or call 376-5339. Call if interested in carpooling.  Cost: $20.

Art projects with artist Cheryl Jackson. Children will make Silly Putty, paper crafts such as Chinese lanterns and window butterflies, beading necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and more. At the school cafeteria from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost $20. Ages 6-12. Register at  www.orcasrec.org, the public library, or call 376-5339.

County Council Budget Workshop to discuss Phase 2 of 2009 budget cuts. In the Council Chambers in Friday Harbor at 1 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Library.

Tuesday, July 28

CPR and First Aid class for youth going into 5th grade and above, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. First Aid class includes adult and child CPR/AED training. Bring a sack lunch as there will be a half hour lunch break. The cost is $20. Register by calling Orcas Rec at 376-5339 or go to www.orcasrec.org . Forms available at Senior Center & public library.

Chautauqua Circus Educational Workshops for kids and adults from noon to 2 p.m. at the Funhouse.Learn to juggle, hula hoop, perform acrobatics, play samba rhythms, clown, aerial silk (at Orcas Center). Create a mask or make quilts for local at-risk infants.  Bring musical instruments and tunes for the Song Swap. Discuss Peak Oil or People’s History 101.  Cost:  Free! Call 376-7177 or contact Whitney at the Funhouse: whitney@thefunhouse.org.

Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting 4:45 p.m.  at the east side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane.

Orcas Fire District Commissioners meeting  7:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.  Call 376-2331 for more information.

Chautauqua Circus  Show at the Odd Fellows Hall A madcap evening of music, juggling, magic, acrobatic and comedy, starting at 7 p.m.  This show is world class fun for whole family and is a benefit for the Funhouse! Tickets for sale at the door:  $12 general admission, $7 under 13, over 65, or with disabilities.

Wednesday, July 29

Brown Bag Concert from 12 to 12:30 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.  This week’s performance features the Olga Symphony. Concerts are free but donations are accepted.

Midweek Market from 2 to 6 p.m. behind Orcas Online on Prune Alley. A collaboration of local artists and vendors that want to provide a fun event for both locals and tourists. Contact Melloni @ 376-3881.

Sustainable Orcas Island monthly meeting at the Orcas Library, 5:30 p.m. 376-4985.

Barefoot Violinist Virtuoso Malcolm Watson plays an informal concert as he leaps and twirls in his bare feet, while playing both classical and jazz on his amplified violin. Admission free at the Outlook Inn at 7:30 p.m. 376-2200.

Thursday, July 30

Blood drive noon to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station.

Friday, July 31

26^th Annual Orcas Fly-In at the Port of Orcas All weekend long there will be takeoffs and landings for lookey-loos and lots of aircraft on display (no touching!)  It’s family fun for everyone!  Snack Shack, Port of Orcas mugs, antique car rally in the day park on Saturday.

Buzzbombs with Jaen Black and Al Bentley at the  ‘no exit’ stage between Darvill’s and Vern’s at 5 p.m.

Our Vast Landscapes art show, opens with a food and music reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Orcas Center

Summer Tango Soiree at Rose’s Café. Tapas, dance performance, vocals and socializing. “Bring your dancing shoes!” $25 limited admission.

Love Letters at the Grange.  Presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island with DD Glaze and Fred Whitridge.  Love Letters takes us to a time and place where two people actually communicate through hand written letters to each other.  7:30 p.m. While this play is suitable for all ages, younger children may not understand the issues of this play.  Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s or at the door.  Contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

Saturday, Aug. 1

26^th Annual Orcas Fly-In at the Port of Orcas See Friday, July 31. The Airlift Northwest helicopter will also be on display all day Saturday.

Third Annual Turtleback Open.  18-hole scramble  9:30 am sign-in & shotgun start @ 10:30 a.m. All levels of experience are welcome!  Morning refreshments, a snack sack at the turn and an awards BBQ at the end are all included in the entry fee.  Golfers will also receive a gift pack of golf items as well as trophies for winning team, longest drive, and closest to the pin will be awarded at the BBQ, along with a bevy of door prizes and a silent auction.  This year, the net proceeds will be donated to Roger Weinel and his family.  Roger has been a regular at the course for many years, and recently suffered a stroke.

Pancake Breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Cost:  $7 adults, $5 12 years old and under.  This is a fundraiser for the Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Association.

Orcas Island Children’s Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Children’s House & Salmonberry School.  A multitude of activities for children to engage in, from craft tents, sandbox treasure hunts, a cake walk, a bouncy house and more.  This event is a collaborative effort between Children’s House, Kaleidoscope, Orcas Montessori Preschool and Salmonberry School.  All proceeds will be shared between the schools to support their early childhood programs.  Admission is $5.00 per person.  Your admission price gets you five tickets to participate in the various games and activities. Contact Susan at 376-6911.

Cement Sculpture Class Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a very intense workshop, so be ready.  Bring old clothes, gloves, and any favorite plastering tools or safety equipment you would like to use.  All materials and tools necessary will be provided. The methods used, and information given, will have application in many other projects.  Under the big top at the upper lot behind Orcas Center.  Cost is $145 plus $50 for supplies. Deposit is required to hold your place; only a few left. Call Mia at 376-2108.

Love Letters at the Grange.  Presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island with DD Glaze and Fred Whitridge.  7:30 p.m. See Friday, July 31. While this play is suitable for all ages, younger children may not understand the issues of this play.  Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s or at the door.  Contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

The Thin Man Presented by the Midnight Mystery Players. Old time radio dramas performed live. Joined by Orcatrazz. Tickets: $10, Festival Seating. 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. 376-2281

Sunday, Aug 2

Cement Sculpture Class See Saturday, Aug. 1

Tapping into Health – free workshop from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library. at library. Relief from bouts of fatigue, tension or pain is literally at your fingertips. In just 2 hours of your time you will learn the essential steps to gently and effectively change your life for the better, using this easy to learn tapping technique called EFT Contact Nancy Southern, MSW @ 376-4288 or email nancy@happytapping.net

Music in the Park – Ken Speck’s Orcatrazz performs from 6 to 8 p.m. Free for all.

Love Letters at the Grange.  Presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island with DD Glaze and Fred Whitridge.  7:30 p.m. See Friday, July 31. While this play is suitable for all ages, younger children may not understand the issues of this play.  Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s or at the door.  Contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.