The week ahead meetings and celebrations of the earth and the air: April 20 – 26

Monday, April 20

Eastsound Planning Review Committee work session. Plans for the May 4 Open House. 5 p.m. at the Airport conference room.

Tuesday, April 21

Meeting to discuss elementary “common area expectations” (including school discipline) w/ Principal Tom Gobeske and elementary school teachers–public invited. 3:30 p.m. 376-2284.

Budget Advisory Committee and School Board Workshop about next year’s budget, 5 pm.  Projections  for needed cuts for next year to be discussed.

“Skilled and Happy Staff = Happy Customers” A two-session series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall for business owners and managers of both public and private enterprises. Topics will include: how to interview, how to orient and train new staff, how to coach if performance isn’t up to speed, and generational communication differences.
Series continues on Wednesday, April 22. Cost for the two sessions is $40 for Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce members, $50 for non-members. To register, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 376-2273 or email info@orcasislandchamber.com.

“Cross Art” on display at the Orcas Community Church . Reflection on the symbol and message of the cross. The public is invited to  view this Cross Art during office hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 3 pm, April April 21-24 and during Sunday services 8:30 and 10 AM. Call 360-376-6422 for more details.

Eth-Noh-Tech comes to the Odd Fellows Hall. Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo return to bring stories in celebration and inspiration of the earth. Call: 376- 4320. Donation sliding $5-$15.

Wednesday, April 22

Children’s House Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 376-4744.

“Skilled and Happy Staff = Happy Customers” continues from Tuesday night. 6:30-8:30PM at the Eastsound Fire Hall. To register, call 376-2273 or email info@orcasislandchamber.com.

Thursday, April 23
Orcas Island School District Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. at the School Library. “Minimum Education Plan” to be submitted to Board by Superintendent Barbara Kline.  The Board will need to adopt a minimum education plan prior to sending RIF (reduction in force) notices before May 15.

Cabaret in the Air, a fun, mysterious and unique variety show that features local dancers, singers and a musician. Cabaret in the Air will be performed in the OffCenter Stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 pm.

Friday April 24
Alice Derry Poetry Reading, in celebration of National Poetry Month 7 p.m. at the Library. 376-4598.

Island Musicians Benefit Concert 7 p.m. at hte Odd Fellows Hall. To benefit Orcas Island Recreation Program. For more information, contact 376-5640.

Cabaret in the Air, a fun, mysterious and unique variety show that features local dancers, singers and a musician. Cabaret in the Air will continue at the OffCenter Stage on , Friday and Saturday, 24 and 25 at 7:30 pm.

Saturday, April 25
Orcas Hazardous Waste 370-0503 Sponsored by the County Hazardous Waste Division and Dept. of Ecology. At the island disposal site next to the Exchange.

“Chalk is Cheap: Urban Quirks” Peter Fisher’s photography exhibit opening from 5 to 8 p.m.at his new gallery in Doty’s Marketplace under the “Good Food” sign. Conceptual images and visual puns. Fun for the whole family! Exhibit continues through June. Call 376-5955.

Maple Rock Farm Open House and farm plant sale.  Come by for veggie starts, farm tours, garden advice, and wood-fired pizza from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at:  Maple Rock Farm, 845 Pinneo Road. Contact  Justine Pope @ 376-6080, email justinepope@gmail.com.

Orcas Island Car Club “Enigma” Road Rally. Open to all. 1 p.m. Rally , Engame and Dinner at 5 p.m. Enigma Rally is $20 per team member which includes rally, Endgame and dinner.  Register at NAPA/Island Automotive. Registration is at NAPA on Mt. Baker Road. Deadline is April 20. Call or email Phyllis Carney, Spy Rally Master, kidread@comcast.net or 206-327-9959.

Cabaret in the Air, a fun, mysterious and unique variety show that features local dancers, singers and a musician. Cabaret in the Air final performance in the OffCenter Stage at 7:30 pm.