Friday, September 2
Lower Tavern Celebrate the Beach all Weekend Dust Bunnies perform 6 pm , no cover charge, Karaoke 9ish, no cover charge. 376-4848
“People & Persons Unknown” Photography Show Reception from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at the Orcas Center. The Orcas Island Camera Club invites you to their show which runs though September, and features ‘people’!
“By Request” Short Works from Local Playwrights. Actors Theater of Orcas Island, September 2—3 and 9–11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange
Live Music. Orcas Hotel, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, September 3
Harvest Time at the Farmers Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Village Green. The Orcas Island Farmers’ Market is very much at its peak. Farm stalls are bursting at the seams with produce. Chard, squash, greens, corn, onions, potatoes, garlic, cucumbers for your pickling pleasure, and — thank goodness – FINALLY, nice ripe red tomatoes! Stop by the market booth for recipes to help you on your way to getting the most out of season’s offerings. While you are at the Market, have a bite to eat, but don’t forget to visit with our crafters, many of whom will not be seen again until the Spring. Questions about the Market? Please call Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager @ 317-8342.
Vikings First Home Football Game at 10 am Note the special kickoff time! Come cheer on the Vikings as they take on Salem Christian Academy at the first home game of the season.
Lower Tavern Celebrates the Beach all Weekend 3 pm – outside the ‘Sand Fleas with Bruce Harvie’, no cover charge, 4 pm – Husky’s vs Eastern, 5 pm – Oregon Ducks vs LSU. 376-4848.
“By Request” Short Works from Local Playwrights. Actors Theater of Orcas Island, September 2—3 and 9–11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange.
Sunday, September 4
The Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon at 8:30 am at the Cascade Lake picnic shelter at Moran State Park. From there participants will swim .4 miles in Cascade Lake, bike 17 miles on paved road, and run around Cascade Lake to the finish line. You can compete as a triathlete ($45), a three-person team ($35 per team member), or you can just choose to do one or two legs of the race ($35). Co-sponsored by The Friends of Moran State Park. To pre-register and to find more information about the race visit www.friendsofmoran.comWe hope to see you at the race!
Inaugural Mayor’s “Bawl” for Orcas Island Children’s House 2 – 5 p.m. at Morningstar Farms. The family-oriented Inaugural “Bawl” will feature ice cream, sorbet, refreshments and the band ‘JP and the OK Rhythm Boys’. Dancing is encouraged and celebrations in honor of our Eastsound Mayor, April, will abound. No reservations required; bring a blanket if you desire. Bandanas optional. Cost: $10 per person ($40 per family). Pay at the (barn) door. See the Morningstar Farms (map)
Music in the Park with Dustin Fox starting at 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green Come out and enjoy the final ‘Music in the Park’ concert for the season. Relax and enjoy your Sunday evening at the Village Green. Bring a picnic and join them for a summer’s evening sunset concert. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring blanket, chairs, picnic supper – enjoy!
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A few corrections and additions….
It’s “Dustin” Fox….
The Dustbunnies (one word) will be playing at the Lower at 6 today, not 4-7….
No music at “No Entry Stage” today…
The Sandfleas will be playing at the beach at the Lower Tavern tomorrow, Sept. 3rd, at 3 p.m.
Thanks!
Hi – Amanda is having a trunk sale on Sunday from 11 to 5 of Kate Geddes’s and Susan Singleton’s RELIQUE scarf line.
Her store is located at 269 Main St.