Friday, July 27
KindlingsFest Continues: Rekindling Intergenerational Connections at the Orcas Community Church. How to counteract the generational fragmentation of American culture at KindlingsFest 2012, the fifth annual “celebration of art and ideas where they intersect with the spiritual.” The KindlingsFest schedule will include lectures by Cambridge University theologian and poet Malcolm Guite, daily meditations by C.S. Lewis scholar Dr. Jerry Root, performances by UK-born guitarist and composer Jason Carter, Seattle-based indie band Family and Friends, and contemplative Celtic music from Jeff Johnson and Wendy Goodwin. Also presenting will be Fulbright scholar and painter Jeremy Mangan, writer Jim Riordan, Dr. Jeff Keuss, actor Nigel Goodwin, photographer Dieter Zander and more. The event will also feature an evening BagEnd Café with open mic, an artwalk in Eastsound, and three films selected from the annual Sundance Film Festival that relate to this year’s theme. Call 360-376-6422 (10 a.m. -3 p.m. M-F) or go to https://www.thekindlings.com/kindlingsfest/.
Summer Soccer Camp Goalkeeping Training, July 27, $25 for ages 8-14. 9 a.m. to noon behind the high school. Call Chama at 206-930-5704 or email chamat333@hotmail.com
Orcas Recycling Services (ORS)/The Exchange Board to meet with the public at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall to discuss the future of the Orcas Transfer Station.
Pub Night at Orcas Hotel with Martin Lund and Gene Nery, starting at 6 p.m. 376-4300.
Lucia de Lammermoor Encore Live at the Met in HD performance Bel Canto magic abounds in a haunted Scottish Castle at Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Lucia di Lammermoor are $15 for adults and $11 for students ($2 off for Orcas Center members) and may be purchased on the website at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office during box office hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon- 4 pm.
Farm Night at Maple Rock Farm, from 6 pm – 9 pm) Tomato starts available and a wide selection of garden ready veggie starts and produce for sale as well as our delicious wood fired pizza! Come on out and see the farm and relax for awhile. We are on, rain or shine! For more information and directions, visit our website www.maplerockfarm.com.
“Brave” On-screen at Seaview Theater at 7:30 p.m. (Animation) Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. She defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land — massive Lord MacGuffin, surly Lord Macintosh and cantankerous Lord Dingwall. Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and force Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late. Voices of: Kelly MacDonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly. Rated: PG. Call 376-5724
Saturday, July 28
Eastsound Saturday Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Village Green.Produce, plant starts and fresh offerings from our island crafters.
Saturday, July 28 – Which came first? The chicken or the egg? No one knows for sure, but that won’t stop Christina Orchid from sharing her favorite egg preparation techniques. Join Christina at the Market Canopy at 11 am and 1 pm to learn why eggs aren’t just for breakfast anymore. Egg-citing! Questions? Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager @ 317-8342.
Emmanuel Parish Market Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound. Market Day is our major fund-raising project, with all proceeds going to our Orcas Island community. It benefits local organizations such as the Food Bank, Kaleidoscope, Children’s House, Domestic Violence, Hearts and Hands, and the Senior Center. This year’s Market Day will again feature lots of fresh homemade pies and other yummy baked goods, and a beautiful Silver Tea in the new Parish Hall. Juicy hot dogs and refreshing sodas will be available outdoors at the hotdog stand. It is a great opportunity to look for bargains from St. Agnes’ attic on the tables of tools, jewelry, games, puzzles, CDs, special books, household goods, and other “treasures” for all ages on the lawn. Don’t miss this event that’s an annual Orcas tradition! See you there! Call Judith Schliebus @ 376-7373.
Brittney Corrigan (Greg White’s Sister-In-Law) reads and signs her latest book “Navigation”at Darvill’s at 6:30 p.m.
“Brave” On-screen at Seaview Theater at 7:30 p.m. (Animation) Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. She defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land — massive Lord MacGuffin, surly Lord Macintosh and cantankerous Lord Dingwall. Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and force Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late. Voices of: Kelly MacDonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly. Rated: PG. Call 376-5724
Sunday, July 29
Memorial celebration for Rachel Adams, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Center.
JP & the OK Rhythm Boys play at “Music in the Park” from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eastsound Village Green. Pack a picnic, bring your friends, and join Orcas Island’s favorite fiddle trio for a Concert in the Park. Guaranteed to get your head bobbing, your toes tapping, a grin on your face, and maybe even bring a tear to your eye (that saw can really cry…).
Brave
Well this is some progress for Hollywood, but does the hero have to be a daughter of a King and Queen?
It is still a pitch for inherited merit, when in fact life is not a level playing field and it is more likely it inherited money that puts kids ahead of the game, not always merit.