The Week Ahead: Play on Labor Day & then Jump Into September

NOTICE! Changed time for Airport Commissioners meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9 Now at 6 p.m.

Monday, September 6 Labor Day

Auditions for “Little Women,” directed by Robert Hall on the OffCenter stage, will run October 28 — November 6 and feature a cast of ten local actors, including both teens and adults.  Audition from 6 to 8 p.m.
There is a sign-up sheet outside the main lobby doors at Orcas Center for specific audition times. Those that just want to drop by and audition may do so and will audition on a first-come first-served basis. If you would like to volunteer to work back stage or on sets and costumes, please call Sparks at 376-2281 ext. 2 or email sparks@orcascenter.org.

Tuesday, September 7

Food Bank Free Lunch 11:30 to 2 p.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church, lower level. Food Bank open noon to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Toastmasters meeting. Open to all to improve public speaking. 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. Free

Wednesday, September 8

Orcas Island Community Foundation’s annual Report to the Community Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rosario Resort Discovery House.  This year’s theme is The Impact of Giving, a celebration of $2 million of grants made over the past 15 years.   The entire community is invited to celebrate, as this is truly a community-wide accomplishment, honoring the tradition of islanders taking care of each other. The Report to Community luncheon is open to the public but seating is limited so please call for a reservation. A suggested donation to defray costs is $30. Contact Hilary @ 376-6423 or hilary@oicf.us

Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee at the Deer Harbor Community Center from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. Call 376-3199 for more information.  The public is welcome.

Thursday, September 9

Marketing Discussion Group meets at noon. Interested in making your business or non-profit stronger? Come to the Orcas Library community room for an informal monthly discussion of how to improve our connections with our customers and clients. Bring a brown bag lunch if you want. No cost, no obligation, no need to RSVP. Just a chance to connect with like-minded people or get help solving a problem you’re having. Future meetings are on October 14 and November 4. Call Joe Thoron @ 298-2869 or email joe@joethoron.com.

Orcas Island Park & Recreation District at the Eastsound Fire Station from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.

Port of Orcas Commissioners meeting at the Airport conference room at 6 p.m.  Changed Time!Call 376-5285 for more information.

Cancer Support Group meets at the Orcas Island Community Church Library at 7 p.m. This mont, the topic will be cancer and nutritional needs. The group is open to anyone in the community who currently has cancer, is a cancer survivor, knows someone with cancer or is a caretaker. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group. Call 376-4198

Friday, September 10

Funhouse 10th Birthday Party from 3 to 6 p.m. This is a chance for families to stop in and grab a free hot dog, apple cider, a cupcake, and renew their family memberships.Visitors can also sign up for a raffle to win free classes, memberships and other prizes, and come in, look around, and learn about what The Funhouse does for the community. All are welcome. 376-7177.

Actors Theater production of Arthur, the Begetting at the Grange. Through Sunday, Sept. 12. All performances will be at 7:30 pm at the Grange. Due to some minor violence and mild sexual references this play may not be suitable for very young children. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Book Store, on-line at www.orcasactors.com or at the door. For additional information contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

Saturday, Sept. 11

Writers Roundtable “Weather Patterns” with Jennifer Brennock. Open to all, from 1 to 3 p.m. Free.

Kaleidoscope 6th Annual “Island Grown, Island Raised” Gourmet Dinner, Wine Tasting & Auction. Begins at 5:30, dinner at 6:30 p.m. Kaleidoscope’s  Board of Directors will host an evening in which everything served is “Island Grown Island Raised,” just like the children whose positive development we support.  The menu will consist of products supplied by local farmers and merchants, all of whom generously donate their wares.  All six courses will be paired with a wine sampling from Lopez Island Vineyards.  The evening culminates with a silent and live auction in which you will be invited to bid on local art and services, even a weekend getaway to Seattle through Kenmore Air with lodging on a Lake Union House Boat.  Tickets are only $50 per person. Call Kaleidoscope @ 376-2484

Actors Theater production of Arthur, the Begetting at the Grange. Through Sunday, Sept. 12. All performances will be at 7:30 pm at the Grange. Due to some minor violence and mild sexual references this play may not be suitable for very young children. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Book Store, on-line at www.orcasactors.com or at the door. For additional information contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

Sunday, September 12

Cruise into History with the Historical Museum Tickets going fast! Food, drink and a Historical Good Time from 1 to 6 p.m.  Narrated by Historian Tom Welch, you will learn about early island names from “The Wilkes Expedition” and local history as we circumnavigate our home, Orcas Island.  Priceless island history is yours as Tom provides history of Orcas Island like you’ve never heard it before!  Departing next to the Orcas Island Ferry Dock with Orcas Island Eclipse Charters.  This event benefits the Orcas Island Historical Museum.  Tickets are only $99 per person, or $165 per couple.  The check-in time on the 12th is 12:30 p.m.  Please call 376-6566

Salmon in the Classroom Benefit. San Juan Nature Institute is holding a Salmon and Sausage benefit picnic from 3-5:30 p.m. Proceeds will support their Salmon in the Classroom program for fourth grade at Orcas Elementary School. The venue is the home of Jim and Kathy Youngren on Olga Road and the festivities will include games for children and visits to the Hatchery and Fish Ladder. Tickets are $30 per person with discounts for couples ($50) and families ($60 for family of four). Tickets will be available  by email science@sjnature.org or calling 378-3646.

Actors Theater production of Arthur, the Begetting at the Grange. Final performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange, followed by discussion with the playwright, Jeff Berryman. Due to some minor violence and mild sexual references this play may not be suitable for very young children. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Book Store, on-line at www.orcasactors.com or at the door. For additional information contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.