Saturday, September 20, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center
— from Judy Whiting —
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OPAL’s upcoming annual benefit dinner on Saturday, September 20, at Orcas Center will be a grand celebration of milestones.
“We’re not only celebrating OPAL’s first 25 years,” said trustee and event chair Helen Bee, “but we’re also applauding the vision and generosity of this remarkable community in creating affordable neighborhoods and apartments so islanders have stable places to live.”
The gala evening will begin with wine and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. Dinner, prepared by Chef Mary Russell of the Orcas Village Store, will be followed by improvisational theater and storytelling by actors and a musician from Seattle’s popular Threshold Ensemble, who have entertained Orcas audiences before.
“The story of OPAL is really the story of people’s lives and the life of this community,” said Bee. “We hope everyone who attends comes away with a very real sense of connection and accomplishment.”
OPAL Executive Director Lisa Byers will share some of the community land trust’s future plans. A bevy of scrumptious desserts by island bakers will be auctioned, and diners will have a chance to raise a paddle in support of OPAL’s next 25 years.
Sponsoring the event are CenturyLink, Orcas Excavators, Islanders Bank, Nickel Bros., San Juan Propane, Island Market, San Juan Insurance, Hart Pacific Engineering, Island Hardware and Supply, Dr. Steven Bailey, and Orcas Auto Tech.
Tickets are available online at www.opalclt.org/news/events or by contacting the OPAL office at 376-3191. The cost is $125 per person.
