Friday March 11
Opportunity for Orcas General Contractors Informational Meetings 1 p.m. at the Orcas School Library. The Orcas Island School District is working with the State of Washington’s ESPC (Energy Savings Performance Contracting) Team to develop and implement an energy conservation project at the Nellie S. Milton Building (aka: Orcas Elementary School). This project is being funded primarily through conservation grants provided by OSPI and the Department of Commerce. Interested contractors are requested to come by the Orcas School Library from 1 to 3 p.m. to express interest and to provide information on their capabilities. Interested parties must meet all safety, insurance & state wage requirements. For additional information on these requirements, email: rlynn@umci.com.
“How do we educate young people to thrive in a world of possibility?” Education pioneers Charles Kouns and Stella Humphries invite everyone, of all ages to a presentation and conversation from 7 to 9 p.m.at the Senior Center. You can learn more about Imagine Learning by visiting: https://imaginelearninghs.blogspot.com/ or call Samara 376-6771 f
Deer Harbor Community Potluck Join us for our monthly community potluck, 6:30pm, the second Friday of every month, year round. To all Deer Harbor Leprechauns and other island Dwelling mysterious folk. Top of the morning to you and be sure to attend our March 11th, Saint Patrick’s Day Potluck! Please bring a dish to share, your place setting and beverage. Call 376-5404
Middle School Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by Island Market. Meat or Vegetarian Spaghetti,Two seatings: 5:00-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:00 p.m at the Public School Cafeteria. Adults $8, kids 11 and under $6. Tickets from Middle School students and at the door.
Crossroads Lecture: Ned Brines, “The Economy: How Do We Get Out Of This Mess?” Noted blogger, asset manager and frequent media guest Ned Brines addresses the questions: How did we get in this predicament? How does the current US financial condition compare with historical crises? What options exist to help us exit this combination of deficit and embedded debt? $10 tickets available at the Orcas Island Public Library, Darvill’s Bookstore, and at the door.7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center on Center Stage.
“The King’s Speech” at the Seaview Theater – Friday – Sunday at 7:30 p.m). After the death of his father King George V and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII, Bertie who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife Elizabeth, the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue. Starring: Colin Firth: Academy Award Winner. Rated: R. Call SeaView @ 376-5724
Friday Night Live Music at the Lower with Hillstomp! Portland Oregon junkbox blues duo HILLSTOMP is infamous for digging through the dumps and forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country blues stomp. North Mississippi trance blues, a bit of Appalachia, and a dash of punkabilly come clanging and tumbling from assorted buckets, cans and BBQ lids, all drenched in rambunctious slide guitar. 9:3o p.m. Cover $5 – All cover goes directly to the band.
Saturday, March 12
Writers Roundtable discusses “Waking Up Your Writing with Metaphors” at the Public Library, 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome.
Sunday, March 13
Orcas Angels Waffle Breakfast, from 8 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Hall. Orcas Angels will be making up some fantastic waffles this Sunday morning! Come eat waffles for a good cause. All proceeds will directly benefit the people of Orcas Island. Visit Orcas Angels at www.orcasangels.org
Orcas Center Annual Meeting and Celebration, 2 p.m. at Orcas Center. Come to the Madrona Room to meet Kara O’Toole, new Executive/Artistic Director, celebrate the to-be-announced winners of the Margaret Exton and Bunny awards, honor outgoing board members, meet new board members, participate in a brief business meeting, view a video review of the 2010 season and enjoy wine, cookies and cake while socializing with other Orcas Center members. Tickets may also be purchased on the website or by calling or visiting the Orcas Center box office during box office hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon- 4 pm. Call 376-2281 x1 or visit www.orcascenter.org.
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