There’ll be a Hot Time on the Old Rock This Week

Tuesday, September 6

Open Mic. The Lower Tavern. Starting at 8:30-ish.

Wednesday, September 7

Tennis Recreational Coach Workshop — at Buck Park, sponsored by the United States Tennis Association. Professional trainer Ted Sayrahder, head pro at the Forest Crest Athletic Club will lead the workshop. He is a national tester for USPTA and a USTA trainer for many years. The Orcas Island Tennis Association, a non- profit group is organizing the workshop for Parks and Rec. For further information, contact Zee Roemer at zr@centurytel.net.

Thursday, September 8

Orcas Park and Rec District Meeting noon to 2 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.

Town Hall Meeting Orcas Island County Council Members Patty Miller and Richard Fralick will host a Town Hall Meeting on the Update of the Critical Areas Ordinance at the Orcas Fire Hall, from 4:30 6:15 pm..

Cancer Support Group   5 p.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church in Eastsound.

Pizza Night and Open Mic. Doe Bay Cafe. This month’s donations go to Friends of Moran State Park. Café opens at 5 pm and Open Mic begins at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 9

Deer Harbor Community Club potluck at 6:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Hall.

“By Request” Short Works from Local Playwrights. Actors Theater of Orcas Island, September 2—3 and 9–11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange.

Live Music. Orcas Hotel, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Saturday, September 10

United Way Day of Caring,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. meet 10 a.m. at the Senior Center in Eastsound or contact Dr. Carol Vincent-Hall at 376-7370 or unitedway-sanjuancounty.org/

“Back to School” Carnival at the Funhouse.  11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Family fun includes a couple of bouncy houses, carnival games, hot dogs, and more! In person (not computer) games, booths, and more. 376-7177 or thefunhouse.org/

Orcas Golf Classic and Family Fest at the Orcas Island Country Golf Course, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit Orcas Center programming. Golf only 9 holes, or 18! Be a serious competitor, or just have fun, or BOTH! Everybody is welcome, regardless of your golfing ability. Sponsored by: Orcas Center, Island Market and the Lower Tavern. Theron Soderlund 2011 Golf Classic Chair. Visit www.orcascenter.org for more details, or contact Roger Collier (376-4779) or Madie Murray (376-3064)

Meet Senator Ranker for Hot Issues and Hot Dogs Noon to 2 p.m. at the Rose Garden on Main Street and North Beach Road.

Island Cup against Friday Harbor  Traditional rivalry plays out at 1 p.m. at Dahl Field, behind the Orcas Island High School.

“Island Grown, Island Raised” Dinner-Auction Benefit for Kaleidoscope Childcare Center. 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. $50 per person. Free childcare at Kaleidoscope. Call 376-2484.

“By Request” Short Works from Local Playwrights. Actors Theater of Orcas Island, September 2—3 and 9–11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange.

Sunday, September 11

Cruise into History Tour Join Capt. Dan Wilk and his First Mate Denise, aboard the beautiful Eclipse, for an around-the-island tour of Orcas with a guided narration by local historian Tom Welch. Food and drinks are included in this five-hour journey departing from the Orcas Ferry Landing at 1 p.m. (check-in is 12:30 pm). Price: $99 per person, or $175 for couples. All proceeds to benefit the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Please call Eclipse Charters to hold your reservation. Go to: orcasmuseum.org/Orcas_Calendar or call 376-6566.

“By Request” Short Works from Local Playwrights. Actors Theater of Orcas Island, September 2—3 and 9–11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange.