Saturday, July 3
Kiwanis Club Silent Auction at Doty’s Marketplace 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cords of wood, bed and breakfast stays, paintings, wooden ferry models, biplane trips are just a few of the many auction items. Minimum bids apply.
Chamber of Commerce Community Parade “Community in Action” at 11 p.m. in Eastsound. Grand Marshals for this year’s parade are two people who have been community members in action for many years – Dick & Velma Doty. Cash prizes for the best floats in the parade! First Prize is $250 … Second Prize is $150 … and Third Prize is $100! To be eligible for these prizes, the float needs to be built on a vehicle, or towed behind one. The judges are looking for creativity, entertainment value, and representation of this year’s theme (Community in Action). A preliminary list of parade entrants, as of last Saturday:
Q13 Fox News
Gudgell Family (Turtleback Farm)
American Legion
Sidney Brinckerhoff
Children’s House
Bruce & Marty Coffey
Four Winds * Westward Ho Camp
Island Psychiatric Services
Brent Johnson for Sheriff
Kenmore Air
Lighthouse Christian Center
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria
Orcas Island Historical Museum
Orcas Island Lions
Orcas Island Public Library
Orcas Island School District
Orcas Off Leash Area
Paradise Upholstery & Design
Jim Sankey
Mike Newman for State Representative
John Swapp for State Representative
Turn Point Lighthouse Preservation Society
Lions Salmon Barbecue 1 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post Hall in Eastsound. Tickets: Adult $17.00, Children $8.00. Tickets available at Kay’s, during the parade and at the event.
Orcas Horns play at the Stage on the Green in Eastsound following the “Community in Action” parade, noon.
Fireworks show at Deer Harbor, 9:45 p.m. Sponsored by the Bellport Deer Harbor Marina
Sunday, July 4
Odd Fellows Dance Party 8:30 p.m. Local band, The Solatones and two DJs playing reggae, funk, and world beat. Cost is $10. Call the Oddfellows @ 376-5640.
Eastsound Fireworks Show Starts at 9:15 p.m. at Waterfront Park. The Community Band will be playing all the classic July 4 music. Put down a blanket and enjoy the show! Fireworks begin at approximately 10 pm. Call the Chamber at 376-2273 for more information.
10 p.m. in East Sound.
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