What the Week Will Bring

Tuesday, Sept. 18

Open Mic at The Lower Tavern. 9:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

Learn about Time Banking and local time and skill sharing. Coordinator, Morgan Meadows, will be presenting an orientation and answering FAQ’s from the Lopez Library Conference Room, from 4-5pm. The Orcas and San Juan libraries will be video conferenced simultaneously. For more info: 376-9213 or visit www.IsleShare.org or www.timebanks.org.

Learn More: Support The Exchange/Orcas Recycling Services: Orcas Public Meeting at the Eastsound Fire Station, 5:30-7 p.m.

How to Speak GMO. Everyone is invited to an intimate talk with Jeffery M. Smith, world-renown educator, author, filmmaker, and speaker at the Lopez Library Meeting Room from 9-11 a.m. and at the Orcas Odd Fellows Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10

Whale of a Show Auditions from 3:30–6:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, “Whale of a Show “is a lot of fun packed in to one evening. Didier Gincig directs this premier showcase of Orcas’ young talent. Elementary, middle and high school kids ages 6 – 18 years, shine on stage in a celebration of dance, music, song, poetry, skits, and improv.

Peace Day Candlelight Vigil 6:45 p.m. at Library Park on Prune Alley. Light candles as we wish for peace in all regions of the world. Music by Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz and the Salmonberry School children. Contact Linda Ellsworth at 376-2154.

Friday, Sept. 21

Island Hoppin’ Brewery Open House from noon to closing at 33 Hope Lane.

“Miss Representation” How popular media dis-empowers girls,  showing at the Funhouse Commons at 8 p.m. with free pizza before and after. 376-7177.

Karaoke at The Lower Tavern. 9:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Saturday, Sept. 22

Whale of a Show Auditions from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Back by popular demand, “Whale of a Show “is a lot of fun packed in to one evening. Didier Gincig directs this premier showcase of Orcas’ young talent. Elementary, middle and high school kids ages 6 – 18 years, shine on stage in a celebration of dance, music, song, poetry, skits, and improv.

Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green.

“The Dream at Risk” Crossroads Lecture by Hedrick Smith at 5 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, followed by a book signing at Darvill’s Bookstore. Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s Bookstore or at the door. Some complimentary tickets are available in advance at the Senior Center. Seating is limited and  a full house is expected, so getting tickets in advance in strongly suggested.