Monday, September 13
T’ai Chi Class series begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center in the Lundeen Room. This introductory class is free. The Fall 8-week Series runs from September 13 through November 1st Monday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and the Series fee is $80. Call 376-336 or email chiworks4me@gmail.com
Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting at 9 a.m. Public welcome to attend. 376-4985.
Compassionate Communication led by Rena Patty, September 13th through Monday November 29th, from 6-8 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library. 376-4985.
Tuesday, September 14
Food Bank Free Lunch 11:30 to 2 p.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church, lower level. Food Bank open noon to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Friends of the Orcas Island Library meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the Orcas Library. All welcome to attend, 376-4985.
Eastsound Sewer and Water meeting, 4:30 p.m. at District offices off Mt. Baker Road
Business at Sunset Mixer with members of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce 5:30 p.m. at the Outlook Inn, $5 . Donna Steward of the State Chamber of Commerce discusses small business issues. 376-2273.
Wednesday, September 15
Community Science and Ecosystem Monitoring Sharing Session, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.Sponsored by San Juan County Marine Resources Committee. Reports from the San Juan Islands by groups such as Kwiáht and the WSU Beach Watchers, with a disciplined look at the local marine and nearshore environments around the islands.
Thursday, September 16
The Hearts and Hands Volunteer Orientation will be held at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center. Please call 376-7723 if you would like to attend.
Celebrity Chef School Lunch begins with Mia’s, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Friday, September 17
Celtic Fiddle Fest Called “three of the finest folk violinists anywhere” by The Washington Post, Kevin Burke (Ireland), Christian Lemaître (Brittany) and André Brunet (Quebec) combine their talents, musical traditions, and spontaneous humor for an evening of dazzling energy and subtle grace. Tickets $25, $17 (Orcas Center members), $11 (students) at the Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m.
Orcas Island Writers Festival 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Public events throughout the day. Go to www.orcasislandwritersfestival.com
The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting in the Orcas Landing Meeting Room, 4643 Orcas Road, Orcas Island. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. San Juan County Land Bank, 370-7655 https://www.sjclandbank.org/
Saturday, September 18
Orcas Island Writers Festival 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Public events throughout the day. Go to www.orcasislandwritersfestival.com
Orcas Island Farmers Market, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green.
Writers Festival Faculty Evening Reading with opening music by Gene Nery at the Orcas Center. Admission by donation.
Sunday September 19
Orcas Island Writers Festival 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Public events throughout the day. Go to www.orcasislandwritersfestival.com
Beth Pederson and Bruce Bishop in Concert 7:30 PM @ Orcas Center Black Box, Tickets $15.00 Advance, $17 at the door. Tickets available from Betsy Wareham 376-4258 or sailorcas@hotmail.com
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