||| FROM GERI & DAVID TURNOY |||
For the last three years, we have had the honor of hosting a Native American Canoe Journey on Orcas, and we have this special opportunity again this year. There will be a welcoming ceremony when several Native American canoes arrive at the Olga dock on Wednesday, May 21, between 2:00 and 3:00 PM.
Highlighting Orcas hospitality, a community potluck dinner for locals and Native American canoe families will begin at about 5:00pm at the Olga Community Club, and we hope you will all participate. We had a wonderful turnout and selection of dishes last year, provided by our generous Orcas folks. Starting around 6:00pm, there will be an evening program presented by our native visitors (referred to as “Protocol”), which is open to everyone. This is a unique opportunity to continue establishing intercultural relations with our native neighbors, some of whose ancestors called Orcas their home.
Potluck information
- Please contact Geri Turnoy by email at davidgeri@rockisland.com or text at 503-548-7845 by May 15, as to whether you will be bringing a salad, bread, entrée, or dessert. Please leave your name and contact information with Geri.
- Please provide a small card that identifies the ingredients in your dish, so we can prevent allergy problems.
- Please bring your potluck dish to the Olga Community Club by 4:30pm on May 21, so we can begin serving around 5:00pm.
Volunteers needed with:
- setup on Wednesday in the early afternoon
- parking during event
- cleanup after event is over
- other tasks as they come up
Please contact David or Geri Turnoy at the above email or text information if you are willing to help with this event or if you have any questions.
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