This Week Starts on Wednesday!

BODãLO TRIO at Emmanuel Church Brown Bag Concert at noon. Trio members  are Bob Littlewood, clarinet, Dale Heisinger, cello and Louellen McCoy, piano. Joining them and opening the program is Mackie Blackburn, Orcas High School graduate.

IsleShare Orientation Meeting:  from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library. The orientation is video conferenced for the convenience of our San Juan and Lopez island neighbors.Theme: The Ethics of Exchange in a Weird Economy. What is a Healthy Community Economy? (Part 1) The coordinator will share new developments learned from conference calls with TimeBanks USA and other affiliate time banks in our region. Learn how to set up a time exchange account, make offers and requests through the online database, or with the assistance of a member.  All are welcome. Contact: Morgan at 376-9213, or email: morgan@isleShare.org

Auditions for Tracers, a powerful a ccount of the Vietnam War, written and first performed by men who were there. At The Grange at 7 p.m., (and again on Sunday, July 22 at 3 p.m. It is only necessary to attend one session.) Roles for seven white males and one black male, ages 25-35. Some physical activity is required, to include the ability to do push-ups. A copy of the script is available for review at the library. Twice a week rehearsals will begin in August, increasing to four rehearsals a week by September. Performance in November. If you can’t make either of these times or have any questions, call the director, Lin McNulty, at 376-1003.

Kevin Desinger at Darvill’s Bookstore signs and discusses his book The Descent of Man at 7 p.m. 376-2135.

A Dance of Gratitude from Sendai, Japan at 7:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. Sponsored by Susan Osborn. Donations for the Food Bank are welcome.

Thursday, July 19

Thursdays in the Garden with Chelsea, from 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Participate in the school garden’s bounty of lessons and food with Farm-to-Cafeteria Committee’s Garden Keeper Chelsea Cates:
• 9 to 11:30 – Garden tasks
• 11:30 to 1 – Make lunch in the garden and enjoy some music
• 1 to 2:30 – Special events (speakers, crafts, surprises)
• 2:30 to 3 – Group art project
Donations toward your lunch will be gratefully accepted.  Drop-ins welcome!Contact Chelsea, at 376-3031 for questions.

Occupy Orcas Meetup, 11am-1pm at the Waterfront Park entrance, Main Street, Eastsound. Friends and Neighbors: Your presence is respectfully requested. Bring a lunch or a snack and converse, about change, life, and the universe.

Orcas Island School District Board Special Meeting Award contract for high school siding project and public hearing for proposed 2012-13 school budget. 5:30 p.m. in the school library. 376-2284

Friday, July 20

Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Martin Lund and Gene Neary, starts at 6 p.m.

“Magic Mike” on screen at the Seaview Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 21

Olga Daze from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Olga. Parade, live music, barn sale, silent auction, great food, quilt raffle and local arts and crafts.

Judd Cove Preserve Lime Kiln Interpretive Walk with Boyd Pratt & Steve Cohan at 1 to 3 p.m. at Fowler’s Way Trailhead.Distance: 0.4 mile round trip; elevation gain: 100 feet. For questions, call 376-3384, or email rdougherty@rockisland.com

“Translating Rilke” at the Writer’s Roundtable, with John Friedmann from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library. Open to all.

Orcas Center Annual Gala: Surf’s Up Beach Party at 5 p.m. inside/outside Orcas Center. $150.00 per person. Enjoy an outstanding meal from Mary Russell, an adventure-filled auction, and live music under the tent from California surf band Shark Sandwich. Flip-flops optional! All proceeds benefit Orcas Center. Sponsored by Orcas Events, Country Corner, West Sound Marina and The Orcas Village Store. Call 376-2281 or go to www.orcascenter.org

“Magic Mike” on screen at the Seaview Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 22

Auditions for Tracers, a powerful account of the Vietnam War, written and first performed by men who were there. At The Grange at 3 p.m. (See Wednesday, July 18)

“Cafe Musica!”  at the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant! Brother/sister duo Esther & Isaac Olson perform delightful music while you enjoy a delicious meal and gorgeous views. Call the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant at 376-1040 for reservations.