Events calendar

ORCAS ISLAND

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6

Brown Bag concert at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound, featuring Organist Marianne Lewis from noon to 12:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Information available at 376-6579.

THURSDAY, Aug. 7

Open Mic and Pizza Night at the Doe Bay Cafe. Proceeds from pizza sales go to support a local charity – this month it’s Children’s House. Opens at 5 pm; Open Mic starts at 7 p.m. Info: 376-8059

Moran State Park Teen Backpacking trip deadline for registration is today. San Juan Island’s Island Rec. and the Orcas Island Recreation Program are offering a middle-school aged teens backpacking trip Thursday and Friday, August 21 and 22. This will be an opportunity to meet new kids from neighboring islands. Teens will hike with experienced adults to the top of Mount Constitution (without backpacks) and the Cascade Range before dinner, a campfire and s’mores. 376-5339 to register. The cost is $45.

Explore Life in the Lake from 1 - 3 p.m. at Moran State Park’s Environmental Learning Center dock. San Juan Nautre Institue and Orcas Island Recreation Program are collaborating to offer a fun exploration of life at Cascade Lake. Adult supervision provided; parents are welcome. For children ages 6 to12. Cost is $12 (adults are free, or by donation). 376-5339 to register.

FRIDAY, Aug. 8

Potter’s Festival opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Demonstrations by Robin Rodenberger, music by Katie Jensen and wines from Vercingetorix Wines. More information at 376-4260.

Reception for Ellen Wherrette’s show at Key Bank from 3 to 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, Aug. 9

52nd annual Library Fair on Eastsound’s Village Square starting at 10 a.m. Thousands of books, vendors offering a plethora of food, art, crafts and information; children’s activities, musical entertainment, art and silent auctions and the quilt raffle. Entertainment from the Stage on the Green - 10:15 a.m. Ian Copper, 11 a.m. Skye Hovelman & Jay Kimple, 12 p.m. Anntonette Botsford story time, Miel and Jim Bredouw at 1 p.m. and Chief Baker goes on at 1:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, Aug. 10

Chief Baker, Orcas’s own Reggae, Roots, and Funk Band, will perform at the Music in the Park Series, at the Eastsound Village Green, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

MONDAY, Aug. 11

Duplicate bridge every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Longhouse in Eastsound 376-2797 or 376-8278.

TUESDAY, Aug. 12

Natural Plastering happening at the The Funhouse as part of the FEAST program. Public is invited. Call for time and details. 376-7177 for more info.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13

Sitar Music by the Mishras of Kind Music presented at Oddfellows Hall,

8 p.m. $15 for adults and $10 for youths

Coaches clinic from 5 - 6 p.m. in Buck Park. Youth soccer coaches and assistant coaches planning to help with the fall soccer program are encouraged to attend. Gather tips, drills, and learn coaching techniques from certified coaches. Free. Call 376-5449 to join the clinic.

Brown Bag Concert at Emmanuel Episcopal Church fro 12 - 12:30 p.m. These half-hour concerts are held every Wednesday during July and August. Concerts are free but donations are accepted. This

Food Preservation Class to learn to process and preserve food for the winter is being offered by FEAST. Bring excess food from the garden, or come help eat and store theirs. Ages: 10 to adult, cost: $20; place; Orcas Senior Center kitchen. Call 376 ore visit www.orcasrec.org to register.

ONGOING

The Invincible Summer Show through Sept. 2 at the Orcas Center the photographic show of Michael Gerard Mele. More information at Orcas Center 376-2281 or visit www.ClearPathPhotography.com.

Asia In August Show through Sept. 2 at Crow Valley Pottery “In Town”, Darvill’s Books and Christina’s. More information at 376-4260, e-mail: pottery@crowvalley.com and www.crowvalley.com

Beginning Violin Camp through Aug. 15 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at the Public Elementary School a two-week violin camp Ages: 7+. Cost: Check with Orcas Island Recreation Program for pro-rated cost. For more information call instructor Pamela Wright at 376-5944 or the Orcas Island Recreation Program at 376-5339.

Day Camp for Ages 3 to 6 through Friday, Aug. 8 the annual Orcas Island Recreation Program summer camp at the Salmonberry School from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. $15 a day. More information at 376-5339 or www.orcasrec.org.

LOPEZ ISLAND

SATURDAY, Aug. 9

Farmers Market located next to the Lopez Community Center from 10 to 2 p.m.

Gypsy Django Jazz at Lopez Center outdoor pavilion at 2 p.m. $15. 468.2203 for more information.

MONDAY, Aug. 11

Sitar Music by the Mishras of Kind Music presented at Lopez Center for Community and the Arts at 7:30 p.m. $15 for adults and $10 for youths.

SAN JUAN ISLAND

SATURDAY, Aug. 9

Plein Air Exhibit of paintings created on Preservation Trust Landson display at Gallery San Juan begins today.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6

Whale Museum lecture series continues with a talk by Jason Wood at 7 p.m. entitled “Musings of a Maritime Instructor: Beam Research in the Spring of Aught-Eight.” Free but donations are appreciated. 378-4710 ext. 23 for more information.

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