Too Much Going on to Leave the Rock this Weekend

Friday, April 18

Land Bank Public Meeting on Orcas Island Discuss Land Bank Priorities – 3 to 5 p.m. at  Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Join Land Bank commissioners and staff for an afternoon of discussion about Land Bank projects and priorities. For more information please call 378-4402.

The Power of Song with Pete Seeger A vibrant musical film in which director Jim Brown documents the life of one of the greatest American singer/songwriters of the last century. 6:30 refreshments, 7:30 film @ Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound. Pete Seeger was the architect of the folk revival, writing some of its best known songs including “Where Have all the Flowers Gone”, “Turn, Turn, Turn”, and “If I Had A Hammer.” Largely misunderstood and criticized for his strong beliefs, he was picketed, protested, blacklisted, and in spite of his enormous popularity, banned from commercial TV for more than 17 years.  Rated PG.  Donations accepted.

Kailley Grantham and Friends Benefit Concert at the Orcas Island Community Church. Ron Myers, Greg Books and Judy Whiting, as well as songstress Marissa Veldman and Berklee College freshman Stephen Baker join with Kailley Grantham in a concert to benefit Katrina Lindgren’s mission trip to Chicago. 7 to 8: 30 p.m. freewill donation.

“The King’s Speech” at the Seaview Theater The inspiring true story of King George VI of England — will he be able to overcome a debilitating speech impediment with the help of an eccentric therapist, Lionel Logue? Friday – Sunday @ 7:30 pm) Held Over One More Week! Will the King master his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle against Nazi Germany?  Starring: Colin Firth: Academy Award Winner.  Rated: R. Call SeaView @ 376-5724.

The Solvents at  Doe Bay Cafe Live music in the Cafe!  At 7:30 pm The Solvents, a “folk rock pop” group from the Olympic Peninsula will take the stage! Their influences range from Gram Parsons, to Husker Du, from Nirvana, to The Beatles from Big Star to The Replacements and everything in between. Seating is limited, make your dinner reservations at 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com

Saturday, March 19

Key Club and Orcas Quilters Raffle to Benefit Jordan Griffin Orcas High School Key Club members will sell raffle tickets for a quilt donated by Orcas Quilters to benefit high school senior Jordan Griffin’s  specialized ski equipment and other medical treatment needs. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Island Market.

Restoration work party at Orcas Island’s largest estuary, working with local landowners to restore the Cayou Valley Lagoon in Deer Harbor. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  These work parties are open to the public and all ages are welcome!  We provide tools, gloves and snacks.  Bring your family & friends to join in the fun, get outside & do something good to help restore this vital habitat! Call Rachel Benbrook @ 360-230-1353 or rbenbrook@pugetsound.org.

Orcas Montessori School Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a chance to get an overview of the Montessori preschool program and check out the indoor and outdoor learning environments.  Staff and parents will be on hand to help answer questions about Montessori’s 3 year program for children ages 2 1/2 – 6.  Call Teresa Chocano 376-5350 or teresa@orcasmontessori.org.

Bobi Céspedes Afro-Cuban Songstress on Orcas Center Stage. Singer, songwriter, performer, “funklorist”, Bobi Céspedes bring alive the rhythms, traditions and stories of Afro-Cuban people, with some help from her band members on percussion, drums, bass and flute. 7:30 $25, $1 7 (Orcas Center members), $11 (students). www.orcascenter.org or 376-2281 x1.

Sunday, March 20

Science is Everywhere! Gear up for the Funhouse Science Fair on March 26 by exploring science books – -come investigate at Darvill’s Bookstore with Lynne Howe.  For kids 5 & up. 2 to 3 p.m. Call 376-2135.

Sailing the NW Passage Ocean sailor, Jerry von Gohren, will do a visual presentation on his 2007 72-day voyage through the icy straights of northern Canada on the ship Cloud 9.  The event is sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museum.  2:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Admission by donation.

Songs of Japan with Susan Osborn Benefit for the people of Sendai, Japan. 4 p.m. at the Orcas Community Church. By donation

SPLAB Literary Series at the Doe Bay Care This week’s featured author George Bowering. George is a poet/novelist from British Columbia. He was Canada’s first Parliamentary Poet Laureate, 2002-2004.  His latest poetry book is  My Darling Nellie Grey, a series of 12 chapbooks . His latest novel is billed as a memoir. Pin Boy is about the lovelife of a teenager who has to figure out what to do with three female persons, one being a highschool teacher. Fall 2010 saw a new edition of his anti-Western Caprice. He lives in Vancouver with his wife Jean Baird.  7:30 p.m. Seating is limited so make your reservations early.   Call 360-376-8059.

Monday, March 21

Movie Night at Doe Bay Cafe Movie starts at 7:00pm, free popcorn at show time, half-priced bottles of wine. This week’s movie is a childhood favorite: “The Neverending Story.”  Bastian Bux takes us into his fantasy created in the pages of his magical book.  Come re-introduce yourself to the the strange and interesting characters that help Bastian cope with his troubled youth.  There is full dinner service and half price bottles of wine, as well as free popcorn at showtime! Please call the Cafe for dinner reservations at 360-376-8059.