Summer’s Almost Here: Time to Play, Perform, Parade and Dance!

Monday, June 14

Birth to five years old Playgroup, with their parents/caregivers. The group, organized by Krista Bouchey, will meet on Mondays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at The Funhouse.  Highlights include supportive environment for parents, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and music time. 376-7177. Funhouse membership or donation.

Orcas Island Library Trustees meet 9 a.m. at the Orcas Public Library, 376-4985. All welcome.

Orcas “BizNik-kers” are invited Monday, June 14 at 5 p.m. to come to the New Leaf Lounge for a BizNik happy hour and get together. All are welcome to network with this new business group.

Darvill’s Book Club meets to discuss The Missing by Tim Gautreaux at 5:30 p.m. at Mia’s cafe. Maurine will  guide the discussion and Mia will provide coffee or tea and delicious soup at a 10% discount. Yum!

Tuesday, June 15

Children’s House presents Wine Connouisseur Sarah Munson and Chef Steve Debaster from 5 – 7 pm at The New Leaf Cafe , $100 pp. An entertaining evening with two connoisseurs who will come together to deliver an evening of entertaining anecdotes, helpful (and useful!) information-and many samplings of local and regional wines, cheeses, and complementing nibbles.  But most of all, join us to share stories of why we love to gather around fresh, delicious wines, cheeses, family, and friends.  Funds raised will benefit Children’s House. Visit www.oich.org or call Children’s House at 376-4744 for tickets.

Toastmasters meets at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. Improve your public speaking. All are welcome.

Wednesday, June 16

Orcas Island School Site Council, 3:30 p.m. at the School Library.  Discussion of remaining goals. For more information, contact bobbconnell@yahoo.com

Helping Hands Noramise invites the community to gather and send off our first annual island-to-island youth group to Haiti, at 6:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall.

My Champion author Susan Carnes will talk about her book,  and the story behind it. Come for cookies and laughs, learn about book writing and publishing. 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library.

Thursday, June 17

Friday, June 18

“One World Music Festival” 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. All proceeds generated from this show will go to support the Funhouse, a youth activity & education center. Those who donate $75 or more can sit in a magic nightclub located on stage during the performance!  They’re called VIP seating: Very Important Patron. Call The Funhouse at 376-7177 for details. Tickets at the Orcas Center box office at 376-ACT1 or go to www.orcascenter.org to buy tickets, which are $28 and $15 (students).

The Sunshine Boys starring Fred Whitridge and John Mazzarella opens at the Grange. Performances Friday and Saturday this weekend and Friday, Saturday and Sunday the next. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Book Store or on-line at www.orcasactors.com or at the door.  For additional information contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

Saturday, June 19

Farmers Market in Eastsound Village Green 10 a.m. to 3 p.m..

Summer Solstice Parade, noon at Eastsound.”Dance Party” theme. This colorful whimsical procession once again glides and swirls its way on Main Street and up North Beach Road. Immediately following the parade, Orcas performance artists will entertain with music and dance at the Stage on the Green. Those wishing to participate should gather at the Oddfellows Hall on Haven Road at 11 a.m. Participation is limited to those on foot, bicycles, wagons, carts and people powered floats. Please no motorized vehicles, horses or commercial elements including advertisements or signage. 376-4066.

Writers Roundtable — The Art of Nature Writing –from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library. Join fellow writers as we read then write poetry and prose inspired by nature. Expect to leave with at least two solid starts on new poetry or prose. All are welcome.

Orcas HipHop Festival from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. Come celebrate the hiphop culture.  This event is for all ages and will feature a BBQ, graffiti wall, and performances by Bloodshot, The Productionists, My Dad Bruce, members of 206 Zulu, The Knowgooders, Johnny Concrete, Designated Hitters, and Western Goodz.  Cost:  $8 cover charge.

“One World Music Festival” 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. All proceeds generated from this show will go to support the Funhouse, a youth activity & education center. Those who donate $75 or more can sit in a magic nightclub located on stage during the performance!  They’re called VIP seating: Very Important Patron. Call The Funhouse at 376-7177 for details. Tickets at the Orcas Center box office at 376-ACT1 or go to www.orcascenter.org to buy tickets, which are $28 and $15 (students).

The Sunshine Boys starring Fred Whitridge and John Mazzarella opens at the Grange. Performances Friday and Saturday this weekend and Friday, Saturday and Sunday the next.Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Book Store or on-line at www.orcasactors.com or at the door.  For additional information contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.