The Week Ahead Features Final Doe Bay Salon, Dance Concerts and Shore Exploration

Monday, May 24

American Cancer Society Open House 4:30 – 5:30 pm at the Orcas Island Public Library. Hosted by Taryn Somers, the open house will serve as an opportunity for individuals to come in and pick up information about two local events in San Juan County – Bark For Life on Orcas Island July 17th from 10 am-2 pm, and Relay For Life in Friday Harbor July 24th-25th from 3 pm-noon.  Anyone who is interested in learning more about this year’s events can stop by, enjoy some refreshments, ask questions, and gather information!  If you’re interested in learning more today, the website for Bark For Life is www.relayforlife.org/barkorcasisland.  The website for the county-wide Relay For Life is www.relayforlifeoffridayharbor.org.  Contact information for Taryn Somers:  taryn.somers@cancer.org or 425-322-1103.

Artsmith Salon at Doe Bay Café at  7 p.m. The final salon of the season will feature writer John Enders from Oregon and poet John Sangster from Lopez Island. Following the featured writers, audience members will have an opportunity to read their own works in a special Writer’s Open Mic.  All lovers of food, wine and words are welcome!  Call 376-8059 or see  www.doebay.com

Ana Maria Spagna  reads from her new book, Test Ride on the Sunnyland Bus: A Daughter’s Civil Rights Journey at Darvill’s Bookstore at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 25

The Children’s House 2010 Culinary Season continues with Seattle’s Jerry Traunfeld from 4 – 7 p.m. at Red Rabbit Farm in Westsound, $125 pp  Poppy’s menu presents Jerry’s own style of Northwest cooking, highlighting seasonal ingredients, fresh herbs, and spices. The menu will feature soup, salad, entree, and dessert all from fresh spring ingredients. Funds raised benefit Children’s House, an early learning center for Orcas children ages infant through six years old. Visit www.oich.org or call Children’s House at 376-4744 for tickets.

Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting 4:30 p.m.East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane.

Orcas Fire District Commissioners meeting 7:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.  Call 376-2331 for more information.

Wednesday, May 26

Early Bird events for the 2010 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival:  line up at the crack of dawn Wednesday morning, and at 9 a.m. select ticket seating; or at 10 a.m., come into the Box Office or call 376-2281. Online ticket sales begin at 4 p.m. To buy tickets online, go to www.oicmf.org or the www.orcascenter.org web sites.

Elementary School Dance Showcase (kindergarten and Ms. Harvey’s 3^rd grade, Ms. Gaylord’s 4^th grade, and Ms. Towne’s 6^th-A grade) at 5:15 p.m. 5th Grade Theatre Showcase at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Free

Sustainable Orcas Island meeting 5:30 p.m. at the Public Library.  Call 376-4985.

Thursday, May 27

Elementary School Dance Showcase (Mr. Chasanoff’s 1^st grade, Ms. McGrath’s 2^nd grade, Ms. Inch’s Montessori class, Ms. Storey’s 5^th grade and Ms. Towne’s 6^th-B grade) at 5:15 p.m.Ms. Towne’s 6^th Grade A and B Theatre Showcase at 6 p.m. At the Orcas Center. Free.

Orcas Island School Board meeting 5:30 p.m. at the School library. Call 376-2284.

Event Canceled on May 24 – Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Annual Meeting and Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Orcas Center. $35 per person, $60 per couple. A festive dinner and lively entertainment provided by this year’s Orcas Idol, K.T. Lazlo and friends. Call 376-1547.

Friday, May 28

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting  surveys of fish and intertidal animals on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of our home waterfront.
Next Research Dates:  Fri.  May 28, Sat. May 29, Sun. May 30/ approximately 11:30 a.m. Wear appropriate footwear for walking to the island (wet sand, gravel, shallow water), and come on down to the beach! For further info – www.Indianisland.info.

The Orcas Historical Museum Opening Day celebration — fun food and music, at 4 p.m.Regular museum hours starting Saturday, May 29th through July 4th will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Mondays.

Homesick Elephant at the Doe Bay Café. This is your chance to not only see Homesick Elephant but to see their bus as well! 376-8059.

Saturday, May 29

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days. See Friday, May 28.

Sunday, May 30

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days. See Friday, May 28.