The week ahead: start with pancakes, end with "Encores!"

Sunday, May 31

Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion 8 a.m. to noon. 376-4987.

Island Classics – second series of works by classical composers, curated by Marilyn Partman , 2 p.m. at OffCenter Stage, Tickets $16, $10

Monday June 1

Orcas Center Dance Demonstration from 9:30 to 1:45 at the Orcas Center. See 5^th and 1^st graders dance onstage at the Orcas Center. Free. Presented by the Orcas Arts Education Project, a partnership between the Orcas Center, the school district and the Orcas Island Education Foundation, with support from various grantors.

Tuesday, June 2

Funhouse “Think Tank” for new exhibits. 1 p.m. 376-7177.

Gilbert & Sullivan’s, “Iolanthe,” performed by the Caitlan Gable School, grades for grades 4, 5 and 6 at the Orcas Center. 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3

Bob Schwartzberg, Development Director for the University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs, gives a workshop for non-profit fundraising from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. $25, pre-registration required as space is limited to 30 attendees. Conact Hilary Canty at 376-6423.

Thursday, June 4

Blood Drive noon to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Lions Club.Contact Paul @ 376-6804 or Losleben@rockisland.com

Eastsound Planning Review Committee monthly meeting 3 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Orcas Island School strings performance, 6:30, School Cafeteria. Includes students from elementary through high school.

Friday, June 5

Soul of the Eagle and Tree – Opening Reception for Rocky McGinnis’ eagle carvings and Louellen McCoy’s photographs. At the Orcas Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 6

OASIS graduation 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Salmonberry School hosts Family Dance night. Sponsored by the Preschools of Orcas Island together with Orcas Family Connections There will be a bake sale, and costumes are encouraged!  All proceeds of this fundraiser will directly support the four preschools of Orcas Island and Orcas Family Connections. All funds will be shared equally between the hosting groups. At Odd Fellow’s Hall from 6 to 8 p.m.

A wine tasting benefit for Louise Sasan. All proceeds from this evening will go to financially support her battle against breast cancer. A unique, virtual wine and food trip around the world beginning at 6 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound. Hors d’oeuvres prepared by local chefs and restaurants and a silent auction with services, art, accommodations, and goods all donated from the community. Childcare is available at Kaleidoscope. Tickets are $30 per person and are available at Teezer’s, Ray’s Pharmacy, and Chez Chloe.

Spring Concert with the Orcas Island Community Band, 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Step back in time and enjoy traditional concert band music with your musician-neighbors and friends. The 40-member Orcas Island Community Band, in its 18th season, brings lively, lovely, and luscious melodies to life in their annual spring concert under the direction of Joe Babcock.  Admission by donation. Call 376-2281.

Sunday June 7

Eastsound Off-Leash Dog Area monthly meeting at 2 p.m.

Orcas A Cappella “Encores!” concert.  3 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Seven years in the making, audience favorites from the choir’s repertoire will be on review at this afternoon concert. $10.