The Sun Shines Bright on the Labor Day Weekend

Saturday, September 4

“Arty Party” Benefit and Silent Auction to benefit Dorothy Austin will be held  from 6 to 10 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound

Actors Theater production of Arthur, the Begetting at the Grange. Tonight and next weekend through Sept. 12. All performances will be at 7:30 pm at the Grange. Due to some minor violence and mild sexual references this play may not be suitable for very young children. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Book Store, on-line at www.orcasactors.com or at the door. For additional information contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

Sunday, September 5

Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon The pre-race talk starts at 8:30 a.m.  and the race begins around 9 a.m. Participants can do one of the three legs — swimming, biking or running — of the race and/or participate as a team. The race is a .4 mile swim in Cascade Lake, a 17 mile bike out to Doe Bay and back, and a 3.5 mile run around Cascade Lake. Cost for the race is $45 pre-registration for triathletes; $35 individuals (1 or 2 events or team member); $30 under 18. After September 3^rd, add $10 late fee. Contact Orcas Rec at 376-5339 or go to www.orcasrec.org

Seed saving with James David. For more information and driving directions, call him at 376-4048. The location is Wild’s Edge Farm, 3 miles past Doe Bay, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Audition for Little Women, directed by Robert Hall on the OffCenter stage, will run October 28 — November 6 and feature a cast of ten local actors, including both teens and adults.  Audition today 2 to 4 p.m. and tomorrow 6 to 8 p.m.
There is a sign-up sheet outside the main lobby doors at Orcas Center for specific audition times. Those that just want to drop by and audition may do so and will audition on a first-come first-served basis. If you would like to volunteer to work back stage or on sets and costumes, please call Sparks at 376-2281 ext. 2 or email sparks@orcascenter.org.

Dallas Brass This nationally renowned ensemble  returns for a six-day rehearsal residency and a special performance treat at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets $10, Students $5. Call 376-2281 or visit www.OrcasCenter.org