Friday, July 22
Susan Mustard “Landmarks” Show Opening Reception at Crow Valley Pottery in Town, from 4 to 7 p.m.his is a very special showing of all new works by exceptional island artist Susan Mustard. Celebrating the Landmarks of life on Orcas in a collection of oils and collage work….all the old familiar places! Call 376-4260.
Pub Night with Martin Lund and Gene Nery, Orcas Hotel 6 p.m.
“Eliston” Live Music at Doe Bay Elliston, a band based out of Eugene, Ore. As always, seating is limited, so make your reservation. Show starts at 7:30pm. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?
“Cars 2” on screen at Seaview Theater Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in Cars 2 when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile and the stunning spy-in-training Holley Shiftwell. Starring: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy. Rated: G. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 376-5724.
The Diamonds on Stage at Orcas Center. Classic Rock and Roll with Today’s Attitude! The Diamonds are appearing as part of the Orcas Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala and tickets for the show only have just been released and are now available both at the box office and online. Come and enjoy Rock and Roll from the 50s & early 60’s this Friday evening at 8 p.m.Tickets are $25 in honor of the 25th Anniversary celebration and may purchased on the website www.orcascenter.org or by calling or visiting the Orcas Center box office during box office hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from Noon. Call 376-2281.
Saturday, July 23
Zip Line at YMCA Camp Orkila, 9-10:30 a.m. By appointment only. Maximum weight capacity for a single rider is 285 lbs (subject to change depending on conditions) and children must be entering 3rd grade or older to participate. Being prompt is important so please plan to arrive at camp 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Please enter through the main entrance on Mount Baker Road and follow signs to the designated parking areas. Call 376-2678.
Farmers’ Market, Village Green, 10 a.m. to 3 p..m.
Writer’s Roundtable, “Heeding Sound” with Jill McCabe Johnson from 1-3 p.m. at the Library. (Note the change from 2nd to 4th Saturday this month.)
Kids ages 1 to 101 are invited for an Edible and Useful Plant Walk around Eastsound. Beginning at noon from the Bullocks Permaculture booth at the Orcas Island Farmers Market and ending at 1 p.m. Participants will walk through, learn about and even sample some tasty plants that are growing in our town. Everyone is welcome. If you have questions please call Jennifer at 317-8342.
Olga and Orcas History with Tom Welch.Another rare opportunity is here to learn some of the tid-bits, nuances and little-known facts about Olga and its surrounding areas! At the first gathering on July 9 Tom spoke, among many things, of how and why John Willis towed a dead cow to Lopez. The Olga Strawberry Council is presenting another chance to uncover equally rare and mysterious tidbits of Orcas life and Olga history in a second informal conversational setting with our very own walking-talking Orcas historian, Tom Welch, along with other long-time residents of Olga. Everyone is invited to come, listen and share. At the Olga Energetics Community Building in Olga from 1 to 2:30 p.m. No charge, but donations always welcomed.
Sunday, July 24
Music in the Park with Kailey Grantham and Miel Bredouw Relax and enjoy your Sunday evening at the Village Green, and be entertained by two very talented Orcas musical talents: Kailey Grantham & Miel Bredouw. Bring a chair, or a blanket for the lawn, and spend part of your weekend being entertained 5 to 7 p.m.
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