Much Ado About the Island: The Week Ahead

Monday, March 15

Artsmith weekly Salon Series at Doe Bay Café featuring guest writers from
around the country. The Café features special tapas/small plates and wine specials on the Monday evenings throughout the spring. This week features the talents of poets Kevin Goodan and Rene Keep. Following the featured writers, audience members will have an opportunity to read their own works each week in a special Writer’s Open Mic. All lovers of food, wine and words are welcome! Performance begins at 7 pm. 376-8059.

Tuesday, March 16

“Look at Windows Version 7” at Business Essentials Meeting, sponsored by Orcas Chamber of Commerce and Microsoft, coffee at 7:45 a.m. at the Outlook Inn, with presentation beginning at 8:15. Call 376-2273 or email info@orcasislandchamber.com .

Wednesday, March 17

Orcas Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade lines up at Island Market at 11:30 a.m., parades down North Beach Road at noon. Come and wear green and sing a lilting song!

Thursday, March 18

“Fun With Flowers” led by professional flower arranger Rosemarie Altberg. Come for coffee and conversation beginning at 9:30 am. Participants should bring a 7″ to 12″ container for their own special arrangement. The Garden Club is supplying the flowers and floral supplies. In addition to Altberg, Emily Reid and other designers will share their expertise. And if interested, you’re welcome to join the flower committee during the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Tuition is $5 and class size is limited to 40 people. To register, call the Chamber Music Festival Office at 376-6636.

Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.

Special Port Commissioners Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Airport conference room. Call 376-5285

Friday, March 19

Saturday, March 20

Actors Theatre Auditions for the PlayFest 2010, 1 to 4 p.m. today at the Grange and March 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. P lease show up in loose fitting clothing and be prepared for some fun stage work and readings from the plays. For further information, contact Ron Herman at 831-234-4960 or by e-mail at santabearkitkat@hotmail.com .

Winterfest / SongShare 2010 Join Orcas a Cappella for SongShare 2010: The Music of Ralph Vaughan Williams, led by guest conductor, Richard Marlow of Trinity College, Cambridge, England. Special guests: Linfield Concert Choir, Marianne Lewis, organist, and WinterFests’ Harold Best. Tickets are $11 and sold at Darvill’s and the door.7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 21

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.

SongShare 2010 at Orcas Center. 3 p.m. Join Orcas a Cappella for SongShare 2010: The Music of Ralph Vaughan Williams, led by guest conductor Richard Marlow, with guest performance by Islands Sinfonia, Tickets are $11 and sold through the Orcas Center Box office and at the door.

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