The Week Ahead, from Historic School to Orkila’s Zip Line

Sunday, September 18

Crow Valley School Dedication and Open House, at 12:30 p.m.Built in 1888,  for the past twenty or so years Crow Valley School has been owned preserved as a museum by Bud McBride and Richard Schneider.  This year Schneider and McBride generously deeded the property over to the Orcas Island Historical Society, along with a substantial monetary endowment to help with upkeep.  The Orcas Historical Society would like to honor Bud & Richard (who will be in attendance) for their generous gift  with a dedication starting at 12:30 pm, followed by a short open house with buffet snacks and beverages.  The Crow Valley School is located on Crow Valley Road next to the north Turtleback Preserve trailhead, about 2.5 miles from Eastsound.  There is no wheelchair access on the school property.  Parking will be assisted by parking attendants. For further information,  call the Orcas Museum office at 376-4849.

Crossroads Lecture: The New Universe and the Human Future Presented by Nancy Ellen Abrams and Joel R. Primack at 2 p.m.  Modern cosmology gives us a completely new picture of the universe based on dark matter, dark energy, and the drama of cosmic evolution.  See how it relates to current affairs. Complimentary tickets available at the Library & Senior Center.  Visit www.orcascrossroads.org

Wednesday, September 21

Orcas Garden Club: “Reliable Plants for Sun & Shade.”  Richie Steffen, curator for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, will be the featured speaker at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center at 10:00 am. Richie Steffen manages the rare plant collections and heads acquisition of new plants for the Botanical Garden. Visit www.orcasislandgardenclub.org for further information

Shoreline Master Program Update Visioning Summit  from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Madrona Room in Orcas Center. Send pictures of what you think the county’s shorelines should look like in the future to colinm@sanjuanco.com, . For more information, go to www.sanjuanco.com/smp/default.aspx

International Day of Peace Candlelight Ceremony, an observance to call for peace in all regions of the world, will take place from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Library Park on Prune Alley in Eastsound. Sponsored by Salmonberry School Music by Sharon Abreu, Marilyn Parman and Michael Hurwicz.  Everyone invited – all ages – free of charge.  Sponsored by Salmonberry School.  Sharon Abreu, Michael Hurwicz and Marilyn Parman will play and sing songs of peace before and after the candlelighting ceremony.  Contact Linda @ 376-2154.

Thursday, September 22

Orcas Island School District Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the School Library. Call 376-2284 for agenda.

“One Man Two Guvnors” National Theatre Live On Screen  at the Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. A smash hit English version of classic Italian comedy, with sex, food and money are high on the agenda. Tickets are $15 and $11 for students ($2 off for Orcas Center members) and may be purchased on the website or by calling 376-2281 ext 1 or visiting the Orcas Center box office during box office hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon- 4 pm. For more information about Orcas Center 2011 season events, please visit www.orcascenter.org.

Friday, September 23

Saturday, September 24

Montessori School Flower Bulb and Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Island Market.

Sunday, September 25

Ride the Zip Line at YMCA Camp Orkila !  We will be holding by-appointment only would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Community Zip days   from 1:00-4:30 p.m.If interested, you must call camp at 360.376.2678 to sign-up for a time assignment.  Please know the number of people in your party at the time of calling.  Maximum weight capacity for a single rider is 285 lbs (subject to change depending on conditions) and children must be entering 3rd grade or older to participate.  Being prompt is important so please plan to arrive at camp 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time.  Please enter through the main entrance on Mount Baker Road and follow signs to the designated parking areas.  Call 360-376-2678.