What Won’t You Do this Weekend?

Friday, May 4

Community Zip day at Camp Orkila, from 2 to 5 pm. If interested, you must call camp at 360-376-2678 to sign-up for a time assignment. Please know the number of people in your party at the time of calling.  Maximum weight capacity for a single rider is 285 lbs (subject to change depending on conditions) and children must be entering 3rd grade or older to participate. Being prompt is important so please plan to arrive at camp 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time.  Please enter through the main entrance on Mount Baker Road and follow signs to the designated parking areas. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you! Call 376-2678 to sign-up.

School Artists Exhibit at Orcas Center Opening Reception from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Artwork from Orcas Island Students will be on display at the Center galleries throughout May.

The Low Hums at Doe Bay Café, 7:30 p.m. , a Seattle based band formed by Jonas Haskins in 2009. Described as down-tempo, minimalist, Mexicali blues, this is their second appearance at Doe Bay. There is no cover for this event!  Beer, wine, specialty cocktails, snacks, and pizza from the Café will be available for purchase. Make a night of it!  Guests with dinner reservations in the Café on Friday can get free day use passes to the spa (for use that day only)!  To make dinner reservations, please call the Café at 360-376-8059.

7th Annual Festival of Plays at the Grange Opening Night, 7:30 p.m. This weekend and the next — Friday May 11, Saturday May 12, and closing on Sunday May 13. All performances are at 7:30PM. This family-friendly event is $5 for adults and children. Tickets are available at Darvill’s, on the web at www.orcasactors.com and at the door. For additional information call Ron Herman, (831) 234-4960.

Saturday, May 5

OPALCO Annual Meeting onboard the interisland ferry. Due to the spring ferry schedule, the meeting is early this year. Members from San Juan Island will need to arrive at the Spring Street Landing at 7 a.m. to register for the meeting and board a charter vessel (Call 376-3549 to reserve a spot); Orcas members should arrive at the ferry landing to register at 8:00 a.m.; Lopez members register at the ferry landing at 8:40 a.m.; and Shaw members board the ferry at 9:10 a.m. For the full travel schedule, please go to www.opalco.com. Reservations are required for members traveling from San Juan Island only. Members and their families who attend the Annual Meeting will be treated to a healthy and delicious brunch.  Every member who attends will receive a $7.50 credit on their next bill (one credit per membership)—and there are limited edition 75^th Anniversary gifts for everyone in attendance.  Every member has a chance to win a fabulous door prize including a $750 bill credit and other items.

Hazardous Waste Round-up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orcas Island Solid Waste Facility. Flammable, toxic, corrosive and reactive waste materials will be accepted. For more information, go to sanjuanco.com/publicworks/Haz_waste . Businesses that have hazardous wastes to dispose of must pre-register at 370-0503 in order to participate in these collections.

Orcas Island Saturday Market — Opening Day at the Eastsound Village Green from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Islands A Cappella “Songbirds in Season” Spring Concert on Lopez Island at Lopez Community Center, at 5:30 p.m.  Tickets will be available at the door, $10/Adults, $7/Senior, $5/Youth.

7th annual Festival of Plays, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. This family-friendly event is $5 for adults and children. Tickets are available at Darvill’s, on the web at www.orcasactors.com and at the door. For additional information call Ron Herman, (831) 234-4960. 7:30 p.m. at the Grange

Sunday, May 6

Fish Seining at Indian Island Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park and learn about the unique marine life of Eastsound’s waterfront. Fish Seining starts at 10 a.m. at the Eastsound Waterfront Park.

Open House at Oberon Meadow OPAL Community Land Trust is hosting an open house  from 1 to 3 p.m. Orcas residents and prospective buyers may view three island homes that were moved last year to Oberon Meadow, OPAL’ s newest neighborhood in Eastsound. Parking available at the Dog Park across North Beach Road. Call 376-3191.

Islands A Cappella “Songbirds in Season” Spring Concert. In Rosario’s Music Room at 4 p.m.  The ticket price for the event is $10 and may be purchased at Darvill’s Bookstore.  Tickets will also be available at the door. at Rosario’s Moran Mansion Music Room,

7th Annual Festival of Plays this weekend and next (Friday May 11, Saturday May 12, and closing on Sunday May 13). All performances are at 7:30PM. This family-friendly event is $5 for adults and children. Tickets are available at Darvill’s, on the web at www.orcasactors.com and at the door. For additional information call Ron Herman, (831) 234-4960. at the Grange, 7:30 p.m.