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Monday, June 18

Orcas League of Women Voters Movie-Membership Event 6:30 p.m. at the Public Library Conference Room. Good snacks and chat and then view the documentary “Civil Discourse.”

Darvill’s Book Group will be discussing The Art of Fielding at 6 p.m. at Darvill’s Bookstore.

Tuesday, June 19

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research days are June 19-22, with start times as follows:

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research days Invertebrate Surveys – 10:30 a.m.

Retirement Reception for Orcas Island School District Coach Dennis Dahl, teacher Kathi Anderson, 3:30 p.m. at the Orcas School Library.

IsleShare  hosts a 1-hour orientation meeting for community members engaged in volunteerism. From 4 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library. Video conferencing is arranged between the San Juan and Lopez libraries for this meeting.

Jonathan Evison, author of West of Here, reading and book signing a New York Times bestseller and winner of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award. 7 p.m. at Darvill’s Bookstore 376-2135,

Thursday, June 21

OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the Eastsound OPALCO office at 8:15 a.m.. Members are welcome to attend.

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research days Fish Seining – 11:30 a.m.

Friday, June 22

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research days – Microplastics Assessment – Noon.

“One World Music Festival” Martin Lund’s annual festival, this year paying tribute to the revolutionary music of the ’60s & ’70s – Pop hits, Motown, Classic Rock and the British Invasion! Proceeds benefit Funhouse Commons 7:30 at Orcas Center, tickets at www.orcascenter.org

Carribean, Salsa and Reggae at Agave Restaurant with dj Bruce Pavitt.  Come for dinner and drinks, stay for music and dancing.  Doors open at 4:30, music begins at 9 pm.  No cover charge.  376-1422 or agave-orcas.com

The Solvents at Doe Bay Yoga Studio  An “indie rock” group from the Olympic Peninsula, the Solvents’ songs come alive in a strange and intriguing sonic landscape, where multi-layered guitars, marimbas, and organs collide with violins and reverb-drenched drums, starting at 7:30pm. There is no cover charge for this FREE event!  A Cash Bar serving beer, wine, specialty cocktails, snacks, and pizza will be set up in the Yoga Studio. Come early for dinner in the Cafe!  To make dinner reservations, please call Call 360-376-2291 or www.doebay.com

Saturday June 23

Orcas Island Garden Club’s Homestead Tour Tickets are $20, available at Driftwood Nursery, Darvill’s Bookstore, and online at brownpapertickets.com/event/243303.  For more information, see orcasislandgardenclub.org.

Orcas Angels Fish-Friendly Environmental Car Wash, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Key Bank. Proceeds benefit Orcas Angels 501(c)3 non-profit community philanthropy.

14th Annual Summer Solstice Parade at noon. Gathers at the Odd Fellows Hall on Haven Road at 11:15 a.m. and marches at noon to the Village Green. Simple rules: please no motorized vehicles, no written words, no livestock in the parade. A fun, family friendly event to kick off summer, Orcas style. For more information please call 376-5458.

“One World Music Festival” Martin Lund’s annual festival, this year paying tribute to the revolutionary music of the ’60s & ’70s – Pop hits, Motown, Classic Rock and the British Invasion! Proceeds benefit Funhouse Commons. 7:30 at Orcas Center, tickets at www.orcascenter.org

Dinner music at Agave Restaurant with “True to Fuji.” A strings ensemble featuring guitar, violin and cello to accompany your dinner.  Running from 7pm to 9pm.  No cover. 376-1422 or agave-orcas.com

Sunday, June 24

Orcas Island Garden Club’s Homestead Tour Tickets are $20, available at Driftwood Nursery, Darvill’s Bookstore, and online at brownpapertickets.com/event/243303. For more information, see orcasislandgardenclub.org.