Many Choices for Entertainment and Memories This Weekend

Many Choices for Entertainment and Memories This WeekendFriday, March 12

Journey Stories Explorations at the Senior Center, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We all have journey stories — How do you go about telling YOUR story? In conjunction with the Orcas Historical Museum July event, “Journey Stories,” Caroline Buchanan will lead a series of Friday work sessions on March 12 & 26 and April 9 & 30 to help you tell your journey story. Class limited to 10, $165. To register, call the Senior Center at 376-2667. For further information, contact Caroline at 376-5509.

Family-friendly Dodge Ball Tournament at High School Gym to benefit Environmental Club’s field trip to Hanford Nuclear Reactor in June. $2 entry fee to join a team. Starts at 6:30 p.m. in the High School gym.

Honeyville Rascals at the Doe Bay Café — a jazz and blues inspired roots duo with the driving rhythms of a tenor and concert ukulele supporting the vocal melodies and harmonies of Sunga Rose and Michael Alexander. Starts at 7 p.m. Call in advance to reserve your table. 376-8059.

Memorial Dance Party for Connie Zehner at the Odd Fellows Hall, 7 p.m. Outrageous dress encouraged. All Friends of Connie are welcome.

Saturday, March 13

“Lights out” Junior Lady Viking basketball teams (4th, 5th & 6th graders) take on challengers from Friday Harbor and the Mainland. Starts at 11 a.m. in the old school gym

“Make a Scene” Writer’s Roundtable with playwright Sandy Thompson, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library. All are welcome.

Free Composting Workshop 1:15 to 3:45 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center, sponsored by the San Juan County Solid Waste Division, WSU Extension Master Gardeners, WSU Ag Program, and San Juan Islands Conservation District with funding from the WA Department of Ecology. Participants are asked to bring their own refreshments. This will be a “Zero Waste” event, so choose reusable or recyclable materials, or take back unrecyclable trash. Contact 370-0503 for more information.

Kiwanis Paper Airplane Contest in the High School Gym, 1 to 2 p.m. building and testing airplanes, 2 to 3 p.m. competition with awards for longest distance covered, longest time aloft and closest to a spot in 3 age groups: 8 years and younger, 9 to 12 years, and 13 years and older. Also award for the most beautiful airplane built at home.

The Madrona Circle meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Peter C. Fisher Gallery next to Shearwater Kayak Tours to talk about the history of Madrona Point, a mission statement, and how to help San Juan County and the Lummi Nation implement their 1989 agreement to take care of Madrona Point. Call Peter at 376-3655.

Saturday Ukulele workshops! Beginners (age 10 – adult) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ( $30), and Intermediate from 3:30 to 5 p.m. ($30). Call 376-3148 or email contact@missroserhythm.com

Dallas Brass plays at the Orcas Center — An American Musical Journey. 7:30 p.m.The Dallas Brass is a nationally-recognized ensemble of traditional brass instruments and percussion, and their Orcas performance will feature several Orcas musicians. $25, $17 (Orcas Center members), $11 (students). Come in early for the ‘Burgers & Brew’ at 5 p.m. for $12. Call 376-2281 or visit www.orcascenter.org

Miss Rose and Her Rhythm Percolators, 8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. Orcas’ Charly Robinson opens the show, a family-friendly, all-ages event. A portion of the proceeds from the show will benefit the Orcas Island Education Foundation. Tickets are $10 person, available at Darvill’s Bookstore, Orcas Elementary, Gordeaux’s & Eastsound Instruments.

Sunday, March 14

Texas Hold ‘em Tournament at Vern’s Bayside. You must sign up by 12:30 p.m., with play from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

“Climate Change Science and Potential Impacts on the Pacific Northwest.” The Crossroads spring lecture series continues at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center with Dr. Nathan Mantua’s presentation.

“Indian in the Cupboard” movie to benefit kids softball and baseball CANCELLED. (The movie that was ordered did not arrive
at Seaview Theater.) For those who paid for tickets in advance, please contact Michele Keyes at 376-8395 to arrange your refund.

Babysitting Clinic for Boys and Girls. Sponsored by Orcas Rec. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastound Fire Hall. Each participant will receive a babysitting certificate and be placed on a community babysitters list on the Orcas Rec website if they choose. Must be 12 years & older. Cost: $25 Participants must pre-register! Instructor: Margie Sabine. To register, visit Orcas Rec office in the Orcas County Building (Senior Center) or call 376-5339.

Doe Bay Café Free Movie also half price bottles of wine and free popcorn. 7 p.m. Call 376-8059.