The Week Ahead: Celebrate the Rock’s Bounty

Wednesday, June 22

FEAST shows a must-see documentary film, “Queen of the Sun,”‘ Farm Education and Sustainability for Teens (FEAST) kicks off its 2011 year of classes with ” Queen of the Sun.” What are the bees telling us about our modern industrial life-style?  expertly explores this question and the role that honeybees play in maintaining earth’s fragile ecosystem. The film is part of a series of classes offered to teens as well as adults through The Funhouse this summer. Check out FEAST and the summer class schedule on www.feastprogram.org. 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. A donation of $10 is requested and goes directly to supporting FEAST.  Doors open at 6:30 (FEAST or film):  Call Rusty Diggs & Christopher Evans at 376-4486

Thursday, June 23

Orcas Island School District Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the school library.

Friday, June 24

Saturday, June 25

Island Hardware & Supply Celebrates the Wild, Wild West from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Twenty percent off cash sSales (except power tools, fuel, & specially priced items).  Hot dogs · Hamburgers · Potato Salad · Popcorn · Cake · Sodas · Coffee.  Kiwanis Breakfast: 7-10:30 am.  Vendor Displays with newest products,  advice on use and application.  Free Sharpening: knives & scissors only (limit 6-mark each with name).  Contests: Nail Driving; Tape Measuring; Radio Controlled Car Racing.  Art: Rapid Set Stepping Stones.  Door Prizes.  Music by Dr. Dirty & the Band du Jour.  Call 376-4200.

“Ice Cream Social” Orcas Island Artworks and Cafe Olga cordially invite you to an old-fashioned “Ice Cream Social” with ice cream, lemonade, demonstrations, raffle, face painting, and live music – admission free
from 2 – 5 p.m. ! Everyone welcome! Call James Hardman @ 376-4588 or james@jameshardman.com

Annual garden tour “Orcas in Bloom” Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26 from from 11 am to 5 p.m.  Beautiful woodlands,ornamental shrubs and perennials, a seaside garden, ponds, and 80 to 100 year old heirloom orchard trees are just some of the myriad of beautiful sights that can be seen at the six gardens this year..  Tickets are $20 and are available now at Darvill’s Book Store, Smith & Speed Mercantile, Driftwood Nursery, and at the Master Gardener’s booth at the Farmers Market. Tickets will also be available at Island Market or any garden on the day of the tour. The ticket includes a map and short description of the property. The gardens may be seen in any order. Visit the Orcas Island Garden Club @
www.orcasislandgardenclub.org.

Randy Finley of Mount Baker Vineyards and Winery will be at The Wine Shop at Country Corner from 1 to 4 p.m. Randy is the owner of Mount Baker Vineyards, located in Everson, WA. He will be talking about his wine and winery while demonstrating several of his varieties.  Among the whites will be the Semi-Sauv blend, Chardonnay, and the new Oyster Blanc.  Reds include Sangiovese and Dolcetto. He has some truly unusual varieties and this will be a taste treat for everyone who attends. Call 376-6907.

Sunday, June 26

Garden Work Party at Orcas Island School. Meet under the Maple Tree with gloves and tools to tackle the morning glory and go on from there! Beginning at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Bring a dish to share and enjoy hors-d’oevres and music too. contact Chelsea at xberyl@hotmail.com or bennett.n.aaron@gmail.com.

Annual garden tour “Orcas in Bloom”Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Tour six island gardens. Tickets are $20 and are available  at Darvill’s Book Store, Smith & Speed Mercantile, Driftwood Nursery, and at the Master Gardener’s booth at the Farmers Market. Tickets will also be available at Island Market or any garden on the day of the tour. The ticket includes a map and short description of the property. The gardens may be seen in any order. Visit the Orcas Island Garden Club at www.orcasislandgardenclub.org.