Monday, Sept. 10

“Impacts of Coal and Tar Sands Exporting in the Salish Sea.” Expert Panel Discussion at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 5 p.m. in Eastsound. Sponosred by the Foriends of the San Juans and the Stewardship Network of the San Juans.

Tuesday, Sept. 11

The San Juan County Council is set to adopt the updated Solid Waste Plan (7.7 MB) on Tuesday September 11. The plan is based on the county’s solid waste system changing from a primarily self-haul system to a primarily route collection system. A continued public hearing to approve the resolution adopting the plan is set for 2:45 p.m. during the county Council’s meeting in the legislative building at 55 Second Street (Friday Harbor).

Wednesday, Sept. 12

The Orcas High School Strings and advanced Middle School players will perform a fundraising concert at Orcas Island Community Church on Wednesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. to raise money to help pay their teachers’ salaries and support the current music program. Admission is by donation, and a reception will follow the concert.

Thursday, Sept. 13

Due to the evening power outage in July 13, the MET: LIVE IN HD’s fourth opera of the summer Encore Series,”Les Contes d’Hoffmann” by Offenbach was cancelled. It will be re-aired at Orcas Center this coming Thursday, September 13 at 7:30 pm. Those who had purchased tickets for the original July showing will receive complimentary tickets

Friday, Sept. 14

Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by national touring violinist Joel Gamble this weekend for a night of music at Agave Restaurant in Eastound this Friday Sept. 14th from 7:30-9:30.

“Torso” — a dark, riveting and emotional exploration of grief and revenge, the latest production from The Actors Theater of Orcas Island, 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. This play contains strong language, adult situations and partial nudity. This play is not suitable for pre-teens and those easily offended.  Tickets are $10 and are available from Darvill’s,  www.orcasactors.com or at the door. Contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

Saturday, Sept. 15

“Torso” — a dark, riveting and emotional exploration of grief and revenge, the latest production from The Actors Theater of Orcas Island, 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. This play contains strong language, adult situations and partial nudity. This play is not suitable for pre-teens and those easily offended.  Tickets are $10 and are available from Darvill’s,  www.orcasactors.com or at the door. Contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

Sunday, Sept. 16

“Torso” — a dark, riveting and emotional exploration of grief and revenge, the latest production from The Actors Theater of Orcas Island, 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. This play contains strong language, adult situations and partial nudity. This play is not suitable for pre-teens and those easily offended.  Tickets are $10 and are available from Darvill’s,  www.orcasactors.com or at the door. Contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.