The week ahead: tours and meetings and entertainment too!

Sunday June 21

Moran Centennial House Tour and Celebration. This self-guided tour features 4 homes built by Robert Moran, including two privately owned homes, and a stop at the Historical Museum for a special Moran exhibit. From 11 to 4:30 p.m.

Centennial Celebration at 4 p.m. in the mansion with a unique auction item, refreshments by Christina Orchid, and a chance to meet the new owners of Rosario. Tickets: $20/adult, $10/student, children under 12 free with adult.  Orcas Island Historical Society fundraiser. Tickets at Darvill’s Bookstore, the Historical Museum and the Moran Mansion. For more information, contact Margot at  376-3441 or email mshaworcas@yahoo.com or Carol @ 376-4198 or email ckulminski@rockisland.com

Summer volleyball begins – outdoors! Teams are now forming for a competitive 4-on-4 grass volleyball league. Weekly drop-in volleyball in Eastsound Waterfront Park at 2 p.m.  Games will take place on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. beginning June 24th.  Cost to register is $15 per person Bring your shades! Call Orcas Rec now at 376-5339, or call Hank Date at 376-5376 for more info.

Mishra Sitar Masters in Concert – Pandit Shivanath Mishra and Deobrat Mishra sitar masters will be performing a duet with Mahapunya Das on Tabla and with Special Guest: David Michael on Harp.  7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. Cost: $20 at the door or $16 from https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/69536 Contact Anji Ringzin @ 376-7086 or Michael Nisbet @ 250-551-2229

Monday June 22

Orcas County Councilmen Richard Fralick, left, and Gene Knapp, will be joined by other council members and County staff at the Monday meeting at the American Legion

The County Council will be meeting on Orcas at the America Legion from 10:30 to 2:30 p.m. Issues on the agenda are:  Washington State Ferry system; County Budget issue; Legislative & Lobbying efforts; Eastsound Planning; Turtleback Management Plan; and Street Vendor Ordinance.For agenda and information, go to: https://www.sanjuanco.com/calendar.aspx

Tuesday, June 23

Guest Chefs benefit Children’s House Cooking in the Barn series of guest lectures. 4-7 p.m. $100 per class. Call 376-4474 or go to www.OICH.org for further information.

Memoir Group 1-3 p.m. at the Library. An informal, lively group of writers who get together once a month, 4th Tuesday, to share our interest in memoir writing. Read, write and share works-in-progress. All are welcome.

Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting (East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane).  4:45 p.m.

“Emerging treatment for macular degeneration” A free talk, first in a series sponsored by the Orcas Medical Center. Dr. Atma Vemulakonda, an Assistant Professor in the Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease Division of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Washington, will speak.  Open to all. 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center Madrona Room. Contact the Orcas Medical Center @ 376-2561

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

Wednesday, June 24

Sustainable Orcas Island meeting  5:30 p.m. at the Public Library.  Call 376-4985 and speak with Phil for more information.

Summer volleyball begins – outdoors!  Teams are now forming for a competitive 4 on 4 grass volleyball league. Games will take place on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm beginning June 24th.  Cost to register is $15 per person. Call Orcas Rec now at 376-5339, or call Hank Date at 376-5376 for more info.

Thursday, June 25

Orcas Island School District Board meeting, 5:30 at the School Library. Public is welcome to attend and comment. 376-2284.

Port of Orcas Commissioners meeting (Airport conference room). 7 p.m. Call 376-5285 for more information.

Friday, June 26

Borealis String Quartet returns to Orcas Center on Friday, June 26

Borealis String Quartet – Return engagement of this internationally-acclaimed quartet, known for their passion and refinement. Tickets: $24, $16 (Orcas Center members), $10 (students). 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Info: 376-2281 or www.orcascenter.org

“Waiting For MacArthur” World War II drama.Final weekend. 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s or at the door. The intense emotional nature of this play make it unsuitable for younger children. For additional information, contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601 or doug@orcasactors.com.

Saturday, June 27

Orcas in Bloom Garden Tour 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Six beautiful gardens to experience.  Tickets are $20 and for sale at Driftwood Nursery, Darvill’s Bookstore, Smith & Speed Mercantile and at the Farmer’s Market at the Master Gardener booth. For further information, go to: www.orcasislandgardenclub.org

“Waiting For MacArthur” World War II drama.Final weekend. 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s or at the door. The intense emotional nature of this play make it unsuitable for younger children. For additional information, contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601 or doug@orcasactors.com.

Spotlight in the OffCenter – Jim Page. For more than twenty years, Jim Page’sreputation continues to grow. He has shared the stage with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Mickey Hart, J.J. Cale and John Hammond. “A lyrical genius with a guitar… his talent is a natural wonder.”  7:30 p.m. at the OffCenter Stage. Tickets: $12. Info:  Orcas Center @ 376-2281 or www.orcascenter.org.

Sunday, June 28

Free “tapping” workshop to learn relief from persistent fatigue or pain, facilitated by Nancy Southern, MSW. Easy-to-learn technique promises to add vitality and peace of mind to everyday life.From 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor, call for directions. 360-376-4288 or email nancy@happytapping.net

Orcas in Bloom Garden Tour from noon – 5 pm. Six beautiful gardens to experience.  Tickets are $20 and for sale at Driftwood Nursery, Darvill’s Bookstore, Smith & Speed Mercantile and at the Farmer’s Market at the Master Gardener booth. For further information, go to: www.orcasislandgardenclub.org

Louise Carnachan, Patty Monaco and Sandy Thompson portray the characters in the World War II drama, "Waiting for MacArthur" this weekend.

“Waiting For MacArthur” World War II drama.Final weekend. On closing night, Sunday, June 28th, the playwright, Paullette MacDougal, will be in attendance. 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s or at the door. The intense emotional nature of this play make it unsuitable for younger children. For additional information, contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601 or doug@orcasactors.com.