The Week Ahead: Here Comes "Gypsy!"

Sunday, April 18

Coffee and Conversations about the School Bond

12 p.m. Eastsound – at 70 Seaview Street
12 p.m. Olga – at 7047 Olga Road
4 p.m. Eastsound – at 326 Longwood Lane

A Orcas Island School Board member will be present at each gathering. All are welcome. To sign up, call Marian O’Brien at 376-1402 or email marian@bokubooks.com

Crossroads Lecture at 2 p.m. “How Hidden Mental Habits Create Unintended Race Discrimination,” with Professor Anthony Greenwald at the Orcas Center. Tickets $10 at the Library and Darvill’s Bookstore. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available in advance.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book event at Darvill’s Bookstore, 2 to 3 p.m.Join Lynne Howe and friends for games, puzzles, prizes, and Jenny’s cookies. Ages 7ish to 12ish.

Free Movie at the Doe Bay Café Star Trek. 7:30 p.m. Along with our regular meal selections, Sunday evenings the Doe Bay Café offers half price bottles of wine and free popcorn. Call 376-8059

Monday, April 19

Meeting of the Orcas Subunit of the League of Women Voters at 4:30 at the Orcas Senior Center. Call 376-1402 for information. All welcome.

Artsmith & Doe Bay Café weekly Salon series featuring the prose of Henke Warren and Rita Larom. Following the featured writers, audience members will have an opportunity to read their own works each week in a special Writer’s Open Mic. All lovers of food, wine and words are welcome! Performance begins at 7 pm. Reservations recommended 376-8059.

Tuesday, April 20

Small Business Workshop 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free all-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and the Outlook Inn in Eastsound,.

Special Spring Concert with Gabriel Kahane and Rob Moose 8 p.m. at Bredouw Barn, Proceeds benefit the Funhouse. Come enjoy an intimate concert featuring two amazing musicians you met at last year’s Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Cost is $20/$10 for students. Address: 885 Mount Woolard Road (Bredouw Barn). Seating is limited to about 80 people, so make your reservations early. For tickets, link to https://brownpapertickets.com For further information, contact Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival at 376-376-6636.

Wednesday, April 21

Free Health Screenings 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Island Market Sponsored by the Orcas Island Lions Club, the screenings are available free of charge. Children and Teens are welcome if accompanied by parents. Since 1997, this professionally equipped mobile unit has traveled the Northwest providing vision, hearing, glaucoma, diabetes, and blood pressure screening to more than 30,000 people annually. The screening unit is able to keep its service free through the efforts of civic-minded volunteers, local Lions Club sponsorship, and the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing. Contact Karen Hiller at 376-5333.

Prevention Town Hall Meeting at the Orcas Senior Center. 5:30 p.m. free chili dinner; 6 p.m. Hosted by Orcas Island Prevention Partnership – a Community Coalition – this is the community’s opportunity to participate in round table discussions on two important topics effecting life on Orcas – Underage Drinking and Teen Sexuality – Education and Resources. Although walk-in participation is welcome, call in advance to reserve a spot for a meal and participation in this important community event. 376-1547

Thursday, April 22

Free Health Screenings 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Island Market Sponsored by the Orcas Island Lions Club,. Children and Teens are welcome if accompanied by parents. Since 1997, this professionally equipped mobile unit has traveled the Northwest providing vision, hearing, glaucoma, diabetes, and blood pressure screening to more than 30,000 people annually. The screening unit is able to keep its service free through the efforts of civic-minded volunteers, local Lions Club sponsorship, and the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing. Contact Karen Hiller at 376-5333.

Earth Day Parade sponsored by the Orcas High School Environmental Club. Parade starts at the Orcas School at 1 p.m.

Telling Your Journey Story as a Part of History, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Funhouse. In this entertaining workshop, you will learn how to write or draw your journey story, even if you are not an author or artist. Partnered with the Smithsonian Institute, Humanities Washington, and the Orcas Island Historical Society, The Funhouse invites you to come and take part in this piece of history. All stories will be kept in a book at the Orcas Island Historical Museum so don’t be left out of this historic event! All ages, FREE! Call 376-7177.

Community Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound. Free to all.

Orcas Island School Board meeting in the school library. At 5:30 p.m. Call 376-2284 for more information.

Gypsy Opening Night Dessert Buffet starts at 6:30 p.m. Orcas Center pesents Gypsy, at 7:30 p.m. The popular Broadway musical, Directed by Deborah Sparks, with musical direction by Joe Babcock and choreography by Susan Babcock, this all-local production will star adults and children. Cost: $17, $13 (Orcas Center members), $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit www.orcascenter.org

Trivia Night at The New Leaf Cafe and Lounge, hosted by Mo and Dave with questions and categories for all levels and interests. Test your smarts to wind cold hard cash and a gift certificate to the new Leaf Cafe. Be there at 7 p.m., Trivia starts promptly at 7:30 pm. Reserve your table for dinner & trivia now. Reservations, call 376-2200

Friday, April 23

San Juan County Land Bank Commission Meeting on Orcas 8:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will meet for its Regular Meeting. Public Comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Call 360-378-4402 for more information.

Parks & Trails Planning Open House The San Juan Islands 2016: Planning an integrated system of parks, trails, and natural areas for the people of San Juan County. Share your thoughts on the draft plan! from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.

Poetry Reading – Kathleen Flenniken, Seattle poet/teacher/editor, will give a poetry reading at the Orcas Island Library at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the library.376-4985.

Orcas Center pesents Gypsy, at 7:30 p.m. The popular Broadway musical, Directed by Deborah Sparks, with musical direction by Joe Babcock and choreography by Susan Babcock, this all-local production will star adults and children. Cost: $17, $13 (Orcas Center members), $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit www.orcascenter.org

Saturday, April 24

Granny’s Attic All-island Garage Sale to benefit the Senior Center. Drop off items on Wednesday, April 21 at the Senior Center.

13^th Annual Bill Yarlott Kids’ Fishing Derby. Starts at sunup at Cascade Lake. Open to kids 14 and under. No pre-registration required. Fun, food and lots of prizes 11 am at the Picnic Shelter, Cascade Lake, Moran State Park. Co-sponsored by Friends of Moran and Orcas Outfitters.

Gypsy matinee performance at 2 p.m. The popular Broadway musical, Directed by Deborah Sparks, with musical direction by Joe Babcock and choreography by Susan Babcock, this all-local production will star adults and children. Cost: $17, $13 (Orcas Center members), $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit www.orcascenter.org

Gypsy evening performance at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 25

Teachings on Bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment, by Lama Padma Gyatso. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with two hour lunch break). Shrine room on Sedum Hill Rd. For more info andor directions,call Sharon @5881 or email nakedlamb@rockisland.com

DVSAS 5K Run/Walk April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services is putting on the 2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk . Form a team and sign up — the theme is “Be the Solution.” Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the race starts at 10 a.m. in the covered play area outside the public school. Island Market sponsors the event. Join the efforts to raise awareness and end violence. For information, contact Laura Trevellyan at 376-5979.