Monday, March 19
Darvill’s Book Club Discussion Lord of Misrule by Jaimy Gordon. At the rock-bottom end of the sport of kings sits the ruthless and often violent world of cheap horse racing, where trainers and jockeys, grooms and hotwalkers, loan sharks and touts all struggle to take an edge, or prove their luck, or just survive. Lord of Misrule follows five characters through a year and four races at Indian Mound Downs, downriver from Wheeling, West Virginia. This is a book discussion group meeting, not an author event book signing. 5:30pm at Darvill’s Bookstore 360-376-2135
Tuesday, March 20
The Bard Gallery Opens from 5 to 7 p.m. in the former Eastsound Instruments location (in the post office building). There will be art on display, featuring works that are in celebration of the upcoming Shakespeare Festival. Come enjoy a tasty bite, and a beverage. Donations to the Festival are greatly appreciated.
Wednesday, March 21
The Former Galloping Gourmet Embraces Edible Gardening Graham Kerr – Author, TV Star & former ‘Galloping Gourmet,’now a Mount Vernon, Washington resident, has taken on growing his first kitchen garden and the effort has never been so rewarding. Join Graham as he recounts his conversion to growing his own delicious, nutritious produce. Following the program, he will be signing his 2011 book called “Growing at the Speed of Life” that Darvill’s Bookstore will provide at the event. Join the Orcas Island Garden Club and the Orcas Island Public Library for this fun and informative presentation. Admission is free for Garden Club members, $10 for non-members. For further information, go to www.orcasislandgardenclub.org.
Thursday, March 22
Orcas Island School Board 5:30 p.m. in the School Library.
Friday, March 23
The General Government Subcommittee of the County Council is meeting and open to the public at 1 p.m. in the Large Conference Room, Legislative Building, 55 Second St., Friday Harbor.
Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys On Stage at Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. Zydeco Dance Lessons and Burger + Brew (from the Lower Tavern) will be offered at a 5:30 p.m pre-show; tickets are $15 at the door. Tickets for the main show are $25, $19 (Orcas Center members) and $11 for students and may be purchased on the website 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.
Saturday, March 24
San Juan County Charter Review Commission meets on Orcas at the Orcas Hotel. Public comment at 8 a.m. and at noon (after lunch).
Critical Areas Ordinance gathering on the Village Green, noon to dark.
Funhouse Commons Annual Science Fair from 12 to 4 p.m. The Funhouse Commons will host exciting Science Projects presented by students of all ages! And for the sixth year in a row we will be offering $2,000 in scholarships to the top High School/Middle School projects. This year’s theme is Science is a Blast. Need some inspiration? We can help with that. The Funhouse has a great Library full of ideas and we’ll help you come up with a great project! 376-7177. Family, friends, and all community members are invited to the afternoon’s festivities!
Island Sinfonia Spring concert series with a concert at the Orcas Community Church at 1 p.m. Ned Griffin, director of the Island Sinfonia, has prepared a varied and challenging program including Mozart’s “Exsultate, Jubilate” featuring vocalist Ginni Keith, Haydn’s “Symphony No. 104” (London Symphony), several movements of Handel’s “Water Music” and two Gershwin pieces.
I have a small correction for the Graham Kerr event. The Library is a co-sponsor for this event, so admission is free, no tickets required, though donations are accepted. Thanks!