The Orcas Choral Society Concerts, featuring retiring Founder/Director Catherine Pederson, are this weekend. Tickets going fast!
Friday, May 7
Art Reception at School Orcas Elementary Student Art Show – May 7; 3 – 5 pm at Orcas Elementary School.
Dodge Ball at the Orcas Elementary/Middle School Gym at 5:30 p.m. $2 per person.
Pub Night with Martin Lund & Gene Nery at the Orcas Hotel starting at 6 p.m.
Art Reception at Orcas Center “Cutting Age 2010” Young Persons Art Show – Opening Reception at 7 p.m. at Orcas Center.
Saturday, May 8
Orcas Angels “Fish Friendly” car wash. Support the community by having your car washed by the Angels and helpers at the Eastsound Key Bank o from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m
Orcas Island Historical Museum —open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located on North Beach Road in Eastsound. 376-4849
The Moran Mansion Museum — open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a 4 p.m. Music Concert and Rosario History Program. $5 admission for the Museum, Music Concert & Program.
Writers Roundtable at the Orcas Library from 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome.
Salmonberry School Spring Dinner & Auction Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. at Episcopal Parish Hall. Music by Charly Robinson and Jonathan Heverrly, wines and beer will be available to purchase and amazing desserts to bid on with your table! Funds raised will go to benefit Salmonberry School’s programs, a holistic educational pathway from age 3 through the elementary grades to the Orcas Island community. Tickets are $25 per person, available at the door or in advance at Darvill’s or by calling 376-6911.
Orcas Choral Society celebrates its 33rd year under the leadership of retiring Founding Director, Catherine Pederson. “Songs We Love to Sing” at 7:30 p.m. with reception following. Tickets now at the Orcas Center Box Office: General admission $10 & Students $3. 376-2281.
Sunday, May 9
Constitution Climb Bike Ride – A 7.6 mile, 2,475 vertical climb, started on a time-trial basis. The start will be at Rosario Resort and Spa with the finish at the top of Mount Constitution. 11:00 am Recreational Division Mass Start. 11:30 am Competitive Time Trial Start. This event is hosted by Island Athletic Events with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Orcas Rec. Register online at www.islandathleticevents.com/climb/index.html or for more information call 360-472-0908.
The San Juan County Land Bank guided Mother’s Day Hike on Turtleback Mountain Preserve from 1 to 3 p.m. Meander the trail to Ship Peak with steward Ruthie Dougherty. Mothers and kids of all ages welcome. Meet at the South Trailhead parking area (off the Deer Harbor Road. )Bring water, snack, mom, kids Call 378-4402.
Orcas Choral Society celebrates its 33rd year under the leadership of retiring Founding Director, Catherine Pederson. “Songs We Love to Sing” at 2 p.m. with reception following. Tickets now at the Orcas Center Box Office: General admission $10 & Students $3. 376-2281
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