Weekend starts with Historical Museum Party and Open House at Funhouse – closes with Sustainable Orcas potluck

Friday, Oct. 2

The Funhouse will host an Open House for all parents of Middle School and High School students on Friday, October 2 at 5 p.m.

Orcas Island Historical Museum will host  a Closing Party (celebrating their year-round opening) from 4-6 p.m. Tour the museum, snack on delicious finger-foods, listen to entertaining music, help press apples and make cider, and enjoy the traditional festivities.

Roller skating begins 6:30 p.m. with Beginners skate at the Orcas Island Middle School Gym. $2 includes skate rental. No street skates allowed.

“Wood” show opening reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center Gallery throughout the month of October. The invitational show includes the work of many “Fine Craftsman” and you can meet the artists at the show’s reception.

LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends at the Orcas Center, Bell has an impressive songwriting career, writing for such notable artists as Elton John (the Grammy-nominated Mama Can’t Buy You Love), The O’Jays, The Temptations, and Johnny Mathis. With his band of veteran musicians, Bell has shared the stage with Lila Downs, B. B. King, and Taj Mahal, among others, delivering his own brand of soulful funk, jazz and rock.  Tickets: $24, $16 (Orcas Center members), $10 (students).7:30 p.m. 376-2281.

Saturday, Oct. 3

Orcas Island Farmers’ Market Moves Indoors to the Oddfellows Hall starting October 3.for every Saturday in October, as well as November 7 & 21. The hours are from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and there will be farmers, crafters and food.

“The Big Read” Book Discussion of Zora Neale Hurton’s Their Eyes Were Watching God at the Orcas Island Public Library Conference Room from10 a.m. to noon.

Tapping into more Energy at Orcas Library, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Free. Using this easy-to-learn tapping technique called EFT, you will add vitality and peace of mind to your everyday life. You can now feel younger and livelier. Facilitator: Nancy Southern, MSW. Contact Nancy at 360-376-4288 or nancy@happytapping.net.

Family Dance Party from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Odd Fellows Hall. Dancing for all, light refreshments available for purchase, along with glow-necklaces and inflatable “guitars” Proceeds will be split between Kaleidoscope, Children’s House, Salmonberry School, and Orcas Montessori School. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Admission by donation:  $4 for one person, $6 for two, and $10 for a family of three or more. All families with young children are welcome and encouraged to come, regardless of ability to pay.

Sunday, Oct. 4

Sustainable Orcas Island meeting from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Orcas Island Public Library. Nick Versteeg’s “Island on the Edge” documentary about growing food on and near Vancouver Island will be viewed, followed by discussion. For information, contact Phil Heikkinen at the Orcas Library, 376-4985.