Sunday, July 12
*NOTE – Canceled this week due to weather – Sundays at the Park – Music with Susan Osborn, joined by Martin Lund and Gene Nery, 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday, July 13
Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees, 9 a.m. at the Library, 376-4985
Country Corner LAMIRD meeting. Development standards to be discussed 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station.
Tuesday, July 14
Sidewalk/Street vending ordinance public hearing at the County Council beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the council Hearing Room in Friday Harbor.
Friends of the Library meeting 3:30 p.m. at the Library, 376-4985
Cooking in the Barn Guest Chefs lecture series to benefit Children’s House continues with Seattle Chef and culinary school instructor Greg Atkinson. Register on line at www.oich.org/form.html or contact Children’s House direct childrenshouse@rockisland.com or at 376-4744. $100 per class, 4 to 7 p.m.
Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting (East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane). 4:45 p.m.
Orcas Fire District Commissioners meeting at Eastsound Fire Hall. 7:30 p.m. Call 376-2331 for more information.
Wednesday, July 15
Brown Bag Concert with Martin Lund from 12 to 12:30 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Concerts are free but donations are accepted.
Thursday, July 16
School budget/board workshop, 5 p.m. at School Library. 376-2284
Friday, July 17
Orienteering – Learn how to use a compass and navigate a treasure cours. At the Funhouse at 2 p.m. $8 . 376-7177
Poi Workshop – make practice poi and learn how to spin fire. 7:30 p.m. at the Funhouse. $8. 376-7177.
Saturday, July 18
Harambee cooking class and Orion Gospel Chorale at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Grace Kuto will instruct making Mandazis, a donut-like fried bread at Emmanuel Epsicopal courtyard from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a concert by her daughter, Lutomia and the Orion Chorale gospel chorus to follow. For more information, contact Mary Ann Slabaugh at 376-1001.
Olga Daze, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community parade and festival
Bike Fix-it Day – Bring bikes for a summer tune-up and safety check. Learn about bike repair and electric bikes . 3:30 to 5 at the Funhouse $5. 376-7177
Abbey Road Live – Orcas Center Gala 2009 “Imagine” A Summer Shindig benefiting Orcas Center programming. $150 per person. 5 p.m. Dinner, hosted bar, dancing and performance on Saturday. Call 376-2281 for more information.
Lutomia Kuto and the Orion Chorale gospel chorus performing at the Orcas Island Community Church. 7:30 p.m., admission by donation. For more information, contact Mary Ann Slabaugh at 376-1001.
Sunday, July 19
Harambee dinner at the Orcas Senior Center. A Kenyan meal will be served at 6 p.m. By Donation For more information, contact Mary Ann Slabaugh at 376-1001.
Abbey Road LIVE! Public performance; Live musicians bring Beatles songs from Abbey Road, Magical Mystery Tour and Sargeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts’ Club Band. 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center .Tickets are $24, $16 for Orcas Center members, and $10 for students. 376-2281, or www.orcascenter.org
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Cooking in the barn on July 14th is with Seattle Chef and culinary school instructor Greg Atkinson.Mr. Mangold was here in June!
Cooking in the barn on July 14th is with Seattle Chef and culinary school instructor Greg Atkinson.Mr. Mangold was here in June!