WHAT'S HAPPENING

ORCAS ISLAND

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31

Brown Bag Concert: The Olga Symphony, noon - 12:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Admission free. CD release party, Darvill's Bookstore, 2:30 p.m.

Lotus Moon's Word Garden: The Living Room. 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

Chrys Buckley will read poetry and pieces of her memoir in progress, "Learning to Swim."

If It’s Wednesday It Must Be Art Day: All ages. 1 - 3 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $2 - $5 supply fee. The Funhouse.

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival: Timeless Music, Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 376-ACT1.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 1

Free Blood Pressure Checks: Orcas Island Medical Center, 10 a.m. - noon. Sponsored by Orcas Island Medical Guild.

Herbal Balm Making: Learn about plants and how to make herbal products and take creations with you! 5- 6 p.m. Meet at picnic shelter across road from Cascade Lake swimming beach. $5 suggested donation. Pre-register at Chamber of Commerce booth in park. Walk-ins first-come, first served.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 2

Exploring the Forest Floor: Take guided hike with interpreter: Learn about ecology of Pacific Northwest forest plants 3:30 -5 p.m. Meet at Cold Springs picnic shelter, Moran State Park. $5 suggested donation. Pre-register at Chamber of Commerce booth in park, walk-ins first-come, first served.

Peter Fisher Photo Exhibit: “Sky, Water, Land,” Darvill Gallery. Reception 4 to 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival: Timeless Music, Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 376-ACT1.

One more Pink Peace Prom: Orcas Grange, 8:30 p.m. Featuring Ancestor Radio, Dustin Foxx and Amelia Carver. $12 admission. Prom photos and fun.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 3

Low Tide Beach Walk: Join naturalist, explore beach and tide pools, discover crabs, sea stars, anemones, and a variety of marine life, low tide. Meet at beach below campsites at Obstruction Pass State Park. $5 suggested donation. Pre-register at Chamber of Commerce booth in Moran State Park, walk-ins first-come, first served.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 4

Seventh Annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon: Moran State Park, 9 a.m. Register by calling the Orcas Island Recreation Program, 376-5339.

Victorian Valley Music Festival: Benefit for Orcas Montessori School, 3 - 7 p.m. Tickets, $20, at Darvill's Bopokstore, Ray's Pharmacy and Orcas Village Store. Kids under 12 admitted free.

Laugh Lover's Comedy Tour: Comedians David Crowe, Kermet Apio, Jackie Kashian. Two benefit shows for local non-profits. Stand-up comedy, Odd Fellows Hall, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets at the door or in advance at Darvill's Bookstore. Senior tickets also available. If questions or information, call Kim Wareham, 376-2838.

MONDAY, SEPT. 5

Beading with Brianne: Ages 9 - 16. Learn interesting techniques in beading, knotting and design. 1 - 3 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $3 supply fee. The Funhouse.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 6

Fourth Annual Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous: Classic wooden yachts, dinghies, skiffs, and work boats. Continues Sept. 7-8. For more information call 376-4056.

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