Listen to Borealis, wait for MacArthur, sing along with Page, walk the trail, tap your cares away and don't forget to smell the flowers — all this weekend

Friday, June 26

Crow Valley Pottery “Flights and Fancy” – Show opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crow Valley’s “Cabin” location. Celebrate Crow Valley’s 50^th birthday with music by Carolyn Cruso and tasty treats! Call  376-4260.

Free Reiki intro lecture and experience at Ama Tara Center with Reiki Master, Norma Jean. Sample a Reiki session. From 5 to 7 p.m. 376-0584. Call 376-5900 or visit www.AmaTaraCenter.com

Darvill’s “Friday Freebie” Live music outside between 5 and 6 p.m.  at between  Vern’s and Darvill’s.

Borealis String Quartet returns to Orcas Center on Friday, June 26

Borealis String Quartet – Return engagement of this internationally-acclaimed quartet, known for their passion and refinement. Tickets: $24, $16 (Orcas Center members), $10 (students). 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Info: 376-2281 or www.orcascenter.org

“Waiting For MacArthur” World War II drama.Final weekend. 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s or at the door. The intense emotional nature of this play make it unsuitable for younger children. For additional information, contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601 or doug@orcasactors.com.

Saturday, June 27

Orcas in Bloom Garden Tour 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Six beautiful gardens to experience.  Tickets are $20 and for sale at Driftwood Nursery, Darvill’s Bookstore, Smith & Speed Mercantile and at the Farmer’s Market at the Master Gardener booth. For further information, go to: www.orcasislandgardenclub.org

Windermere’s first Open House, featuring 9 homes and 16 properties in the Rosario area. From 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by the Windermere office at 18 Haven Road in Eastsound to pick up a map.  Call 376-8000 or visit www.Orcas-Island.com

Jim Long, author of “Another Day in Paradise” comes to Darvill’s Book Store, from 3 to 4 p.m. Jim’s stories of growing up on Orcas Island in the 30’s and 40’s tell of the romance and the character of the island that continues on today, and the quiet and calm of the Depression and pre-World War life. Call 376-2135.

“Waiting For MacArthur” World War II drama.Final weekend. 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s or at the door. The intense emotional nature of this play make it unsuitable for younger children. For additional information, contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601 or doug@orcasactors.com.

Spotlight in the OffCenter – Jim Page. For more than twenty years, Jim Page’sreputation continues to grow. He has shared the stage with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Mickey Hart, J.J. Cale and John Hammond. “A lyrical genius with a guitar… his talent is a natural wonder.”  7:30 p.m. at the OffCenter Stage. Tickets: $12. Info:  Orcas Center @ 376-2281 or www.orcascenter.org.

Sunday, June 28

Orcas in Bloom Garden Tour from noon – 5 pm. Six beautiful gardens to experience.  Tickets are $20 and for sale at Driftwood Nursery, Darvill’s Bookstore, Smith & Speed Mercantile and at the Farmer’s Market at the Master Gardener booth. For further information, go to: www.orcasislandgardenclub.org

The Born Learning Trail will be having an official brief opening ceremony at 1 p.m. Participants will meet at the junction of School Rd, Prune Alley and Main St. After the opening ceremonies, Trail organizers will guide people down the trail toward North Beach, stopping for snow cones at the Senior Center.

Free “tapping” workshop to learn relief from persistent fatigue or pain, facilitated by Nancy Southern, MSW. Easy-to-learn technique promises to add vitality and peace of mind to everyday life.From 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor, call for directions. 360-376-4288 or email nancy@happytapping.net

“Waiting For MacArthur” World War II drama. Final show. The playwright, Paullette MacDougal, will be in attendance. 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s or at the door. The intense emotional nature of this play make it unsuitable for younger children. For additional information, contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601 or doug@orcasactors.com.