Meditation Retreat at Indralaya from Thursday, April 16 to- Sunday, April 19; Thursday dinner – Sunday lunch). Participate in group meditation, communing with yourself and the natural energies of Indralaya. Indulge yourself in the discipline of silence in community. Call 376-4526; www.indralaya.org
Friday, April 17
Children’s Poetry reading – The Orcas Island Public Library invites the Orcas community to a poetry reading featuring young poets reading their original poems at 7 p.m. in the Library’s meeting room.
Knute Berger, author of Pugetopolis: A Mossback Takes on Growth Addicts, Weather Wimps, and the Myth of the Seattle Nice, will be visiting Orcas for a free reading at Darvill’s Bookstore at 7 p.m. 376-2135.
Sustainable San Juans: Greening Your Home, Business and Food from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19; see times below) This takes place on San Juan Island. Enjoy great local food and hear and share ways to sustain our healthy environment and quality of life. Beginning Friday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m., join the party for the 30th Anniversary of The Whale Museum/Friends of the San Juans/San Juan Preservation Trust. Advance registration is recommended. Cost: Friday free, Saturday $5, Sunday free through various fees. Call 378-2319; contact email jeffh@co.san-juan.wa.us
Saturday, April 18
Granny’s Attic Amazing Sale at Orcas Senior Center. It’s the ultimate yard sale – all under one roof. The sale benefits the Orcas Senior Center. A silent auction is planned for items like a table saw and large furniture. During the last hour (2 pm – 3 pm), shoppers can fill a bag for $5 in the general room. Call the Center at 376-2677.
Rosario Community Multi-Family Garage Sale from 11 am – 3 pm @ the Discovery House of Rosario Resort — 15 families and organizations from the Rosario Community will have their treasures on sale. Paul Carrick will be selling his barbecue ribs. Proceeds donated to the “Breast Cancer Cure Walk”. “Rosario Resort is providing use of the Discovery House without charge, for which we are very grateful.” Contact: Karen Ritter at 376-5288.
The Friends of Moran and park staff invite you to join in this year’s Annual Park Clean-up. Refreshments and lunch will be served. Meet at the Cascade Lake day use area at 10 a.m. and bring gloves and tools to use in cleaning up camp grounds, trails and other areas. The Park Rangers will have some available tools to use. Contact Karen Speck @ 376-2202.
PTSA roller skate repair party; volunteers needed! from 9 am – 1 pm in the Old Gym. PTSA recently concluded another fun year of Friday night roller skating sessions at the school. Now’s the time to give some TLC to our well-used skates. Bring a socket set, screwdriver or pliers, if you have them, and join the PTSA and Kiwanis Club as we refurbish all the skates we can. Please call Pat Hunt at 376-2810 or Barb Skotte at 376-3930.
Orcas High School Boys Baseball vs Friday Harbor @ Buck Park (Doubleheader) at 2 p.m.
Orcas High School Girls Softball vs Friday Harbor @ Buck Park (Doubleheader) at 2 p.m. Call AD Sandi Harris @ 376-1548 or visit www.oihssports.com.
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