If you time it right, and see “Swing Fever” on Saturday and “Echo Lake” on Sunday, you can do everything on this weekend’s schedule!
Friday, Sept. 25
Veterans’ Advisory Board Regular Meeting –11:30 AM until 1:30 PM at the Large Conference Room, Legislative Bldg. 55 Second St., Friday Harbor.
The Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Funhouse are cosponsoring a workshop on the new 990 tax form with Jane Searing, CPA, of Clark Nuber.The workshop, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall is to demystifying the complex new 990 tax form and rules for nonprofit organizations. It is free and open to the public. For information and reservations, contact Hilary Canty (OICF) at 376-6423.
Deer Harbor Community Celebrates Ownership of their Post Office. Dedication at 4 p.m. at the Post Office. Dinner at 5 at the Deer Harbor Community Club. Music.
PTSA Roller Skating — starts at 6 p.m. (for beginning skaters or those 8 and under), and continues from 7-9 p.m. for skaters of all ages. Besides free skating, there will be grade-by-grade races, limbo and lots of fun in motion. Prices –$2 per hour, per skater (skate rental included). Call 376-3930.
CrossRoads Lecture: Getting It Right: Israel, Palestine and the Obama Administration, with Professor Ellis Goldberg, U of W Political Science, 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. $10, or $60 for the series of 7 lectures. At Darvill’s and at the door. Sponsored by the Friends of the Orcas Island Library. Email crossroadslectures@gmail.com
Saturday, Sept. 26
“Echo Lake” at the Orcas Grange — a full length play written and performed by two movement instructors, Patrick Hogan and Rob O’Neill, both from New York. The play is suitable for all ages. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s or at the door. Contact Doug Bechtel, 317-5601
Swing Fever — a Big Band sound from this small Bay Area swing band. Repertoire from Ellington, Basie, Goodman, Armstrong and more. Sponsored by Ken and Karen Speck. 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Tickets $24, $16 for Orcas Center members and $10 for students.
Sunday, Sept. 27
Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion in Eastsound. 8 a.m. to noon. 376-4987
The Orcas Island Community Church Celebrates their 125th anniversary. They invite the Orcas Island community to join them for indoor and outdoor games and competitions for all ages; musical groups; face paintings; cotton candy; pre-sales for the Church Cookbook and Commemorative Mug; historical movie presentation & photographic display; and a barbecue picnic – bring a dish to share! Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Call 376-6422.
“Echo Lake” at the Orcas Grange — a full length play written and performed by two movement instructors, Patrick Hogan and Rob O’Neill, both from New York. The play is suitable for all ages. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s or at the door. Contact Doug Bechtel, 317-5601.
