Rising From the Fog: Another Great Week on Orcas

Monday, January 21

Friends of Moran Annual Membership Meeting, 5 p.m., at Orcas Senior Center Come and find out what’s going on in the park. Become a member or renew your membership and help us to support the park.

Tuesday, January 22

Open Mic at The Lower Tavern, 9 p.m.

Wednesday, January 23

Community Outreach with Rick Hughes Meet & greet session at the American Legion Hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 24

The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) 2013 Grant Process meeting. 3:30–5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station. OICF conducts a competitive grant process, distributing approximately $100,000 annually to programs serving our island community. This is a great opportunity for potential applicants to learn more about the process, review the findings of OICF’s community needs survey, and discuss ideas for possible funding.

Orcas Island School District board meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the School Library. For agenda, call 376-2284.

“The Life of Galileo” 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center. Galileo was initially celebrated as a great man of the Renaissance – until the church condemned his teachings, fearing that he would begin to question the order of the social system, too. Brecht’s powerful play questions the scientist’s responsibilities in the face of an oppressive government. Orcas Center’s production is directed by Robert Hall and performed by a local star-studded cast. $15, $11 students, $2 off for Orcas Center members. Visit www.OrcasCenter.org.

Friday, January 27

“The Life of Galileo,” 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center. Galileo was initially celebrated as a great man of the Renaissance – until the church condemned his teachings, fearing that he would begin to question the order of the social system, too. Brecht’s powerful play questions the scientist’s responsibilities in the face of an oppressive government. Orcas Center’s production is directed by Robert Hall and performed by a local star-studded cast. $15, $11 students, $2 off for Orcas Center members. Visit www.OrcasCenter.org.

Karaoke! at The Lower Tavern, 9 p.m.

Saturday, January 26

“The Life of Galileo,” 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center. Galileo was initially celebrated as a great man of the Renaissance – until the church condemned his teachings, fearing that he would begin to question the order of the social system, too. Brecht’s powerful play questions the scientist’s responsibilities in the face of an oppressive government. Orcas Center’s production is directed by Robert Hall and performed by a local star-studded cast. $15, $11 students, $2 off for Orcas Center members. Visit www.OrcasCenter.org.

“The Snow Queen: A Journey of Story and Song,” 4–6 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center. Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless coming-of-age tale, The Snow Queen, will soon come to life as master story-teller Antoinette Botsford and enchanting musician Carolyn Cruso join talents.

County Council Candidates Meet & Greet, 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall. Many islanders who wish to learn more about these candidates have an opportunity to meet them and hear them discuss the local issues at a candidate forum. The candidates will meet to hear local concerns and give their positions on those issues.

Sunday, January 27

“The Snow Queen: A Journey of Story and Song,” 4–6 p.m., Orcas Senior Center. Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless coming-of-age tale, The Snow Queen, will soon come to life as master story-teller Antoinette Botsford and enchanting musician Carolyn Cruso join talents.

Two Room School performs, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1 p.m. Drawing from a wide-ranging repertoire, the talented group of young musicians from Shaw Island, will play tunes ranging from Cole Porter to Cat Stevens. The music will be followed by refreshments. Admission is by donation and proceeds will go toward funding their next CD.