Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Gene Nery and Martin Lund 6 p.m.
Betty Reynolds, author of An Artist’s Journey to Bali will be at Darvill’s at 7 p.m. The book is a cultural exploration into the mysterious and colorful Indonesian island of Bali. In her beautifully illustrated artist’s watercolor sketchbook, the author shares her good fortune of meeting many Balinese who allowed her to witness important aspects of their lives and culture, and to participate in the religious rituals that mark their passage through the major stages of life.
Saturday, July 10
Orcas Island Farmer’s Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Village Green in Eastsound.
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and intertidal animals on low tide days during the spring and summer. Wear appropriate footwear for walking to the island (wet sand, gravel, shallow water), and come on down to the beach!11:30 a.m. until the tide comes in.
Writers Roundtable The Art of Revision – Learn techniques to bring out the best in your writing, removing dampening language, and making the work shapely and vivid. Bring pieces written during the June Writer’s Roundtable, or other pieces you’d like to polish. We’ll revise, then share. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library. All are welcome.
Tango Soirée at Rose’s Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. Performances by Tango En Vie, Seattle-based dance troupe, choreographed and directed by Sara Thomsen. Calll 376-4292.
Sunday, July 11
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days – See Saturday, July 10.
Museum Gala at the Orcas Center, to benefit the Orcas Historical Museum’s “Journey Stories” Exhibit, which opens July 17.Underwritten by the Anders Foundation, with all proceeds going towards the Museum. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a delicious light supper, wine included, in the Madrona Room. Bill and Valerie Anders will each speak on their life journeys at 7:30 p.m. Dessert and coffee in the Madrona Room follows. Silent auction included. Tickets for this evening will be $75 inclusive. To attend, RSVP to the Museum at 376-4849.
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