Monday, May 25
“Mixing Biznik and Pleasure on Orcas Island” 5 pm – 7 pm at The New Leaf Lounge in the outlook Inn. Network with other Island Entrepreneurs and launch the 2009 Summer Season. We’ll be sharing tips on how to use Biznik to grow your business from 5:00-5:30. Bring your laptop and jump online to build a better Biznik profile. Enjoy Adam’s special infusions and Guinness on tap. No host bar and menu available from 5 to 7 pm. Sponsor: Gretchen Krampf and Sara Cunningham Farish. Contact Gretchen Krampf @ 360-317-8220 or gretchen.mary.krampf@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 26
School student dance performance at the Orcas center, noon – 1 pm. Demonstrations of what Pam Jenkins’ kindergarten students have learned in Orcas Center’s Arts Education Project.
Memoir Writing Group, 1 to 3 p.m at the Public Library. Free, open to all.
Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting (East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane). 4:45 p.m.
Orcas Fire District Commissioners meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall. 7:30 p.m. Call 376-2331 for more information.
Wednesday, May 27
Sustainable Orcas Island meeting 5:30 p.m. at the public Library. Call 376-4985 and speak with Phil for more information.
Thursday, May 28
School bond commitee meets with architects Carlos Sierra and Dale Lang of Sierra-Martin Architects in the school library, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Orcas Island School District Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the school library. 376-2284.
Middle School students perform “Dastardly Doctor Devereaux,’ one-act melodram’ at the Orcas Center 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 29
Second annual Funhouse BBQ Fundraiser! 3 pm at Doe Bay Resort. Doe Bay Resort is hosting a 4-star BBQ with all proceeds benefiting The Funhouse. with Mexican grill, music, and socializing! Incredible Fish Tacos with black bean, jicama and quinoa salad for the adults, quesadillas for the kids and Horchata for all! $18 for Adults, and kids eat free! For more information, contact The Funhouse at 376-7177.
OPAL Annual Meeting, 4 to 7 p.m. Celebrate OPAL Community Land Trust’s 20 years on Orcasat Wild Rose Meadow on Rosehip Road at the intersection with Mt. Baker Road in Eastsound. Potluck — Grilled hot dogs, veggie kabobs and condiments will be provided. Bring a salad or dessert to share, plus your own plate, utensils and beverage. Musical entertainment by OPAL homeowners and guests.Special children’s activities and brief annual meeting:
Sister Lucy Kurien, William Keepin, Ph.D. and Cynthia Brix, M.Div., the Authors of “Women Healing Women” will speak about the Maher Project in India this Friday, May 29, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Living Room. Middle School students perform “Dastardly Doctor Devereaux,’ one-act melodram’ at the Orcas Center 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 30
Spotlight in the Off Center. Musician Alice DMicele performs at the Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. $12. 376-2281, www.orcascenter.org
Sunday, May 31
American Legion Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, open to the public. 376-4987.
Island Classics Series, curated by Marilyn Partman. Work by Handel, Haydn, Bach, Brahms and more. 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center, $10 for students, $16.
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