Event calendar | June 24 edition

Wednesday, June 24

Book signing: Orcas author Joe Symons will be reading from and signing his new book, “Potholes in Paradise,” from 7 to 8 p.m. at Darvill’s Book Store.

Friday, June 26

Borealis String Quartet: At Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $24, $16 for Orcas Center members, and $10 for students. Visit www.orcascenter.org or call or 376-2281 ext. 1.

Crow Valley: Art opening and cabin birthday celebration from 4 to 7 p.m.

June 26, 27, and 28

“Waiting For MacArthur”: The Actors Theater of Orcas Island’s newest play is at the Grange on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Bookstore or at the door.

Saturday, June 27

Garden tour: “Orcas in Bloom” garden tour, sponsored by the Orcas Garden Club. All gardens are located along the southeastern side of Orcas Island and will be accessed from Olga Road or Point Lawrence Road from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at Smith and Speed, Driftwood Nursery, Darvill’s Book Store and at the Master Gardeners’ Farmers’ Market booth.

Book signing: “Another Day In Paradise“ Orcas author Jim Long will be at Darvill’s Book Store from 3 to 4 p.m.

Hip hop music festival: At Odd Fellows Hall from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.; admission is $8, event open to all ages.

Yard sale: At Kaleidoscope from 9 to 1 p.m. All proceeds go to the childcare center. Accepting donations until Friday.

Garage sale: To benefit Pearl the horse. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cayou Valley Stables in Deer Harbor.

Jim Page concert: The acclaimed singer-songwriter Jim Page will perform at 7:30 p.m. as part of Orcas Center’s Spotlight in the OffCenter. Tickets are $12.

Sunday, June 28

Garden tour: “Orcas in Bloom” garden tour, sponsored by the Orcas Garden Club. All gardens are located along the southeastern side of Orcas Island and will be accessed from Olga Road or Point Lawrence Road from noon to 5 p.m.

Born Learning Trail: Opening ceremony for Eastsound’s new Born Learning Trail, 1 p.m. at the corner of North Beach and School Road.

Tuesday, June 30

Fitness and diet support club: Get the support and accountability needed to commit to an exercise/diet plan. A free meeting is from 5:30 to 6:30 at Orcas Spa and Gym. Call Shandaya at 298-4289 for information.

MONDAY – ONGOING

Duplicate Bridge: Every Monday at 7 p.m., Longhouse in Eastsound. For details call 376-2797 or 376-8278.

Chess: The Orcas Chess Club, Eastsound Library, 3:30 p.m., every Monday afternoon.

Al-Anon: The Al-Anon group on Orcas meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Parish Hall to the right of Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

TUESDAY – ONGOING

Open mic: Lower Tavern has open mic night weekly starting at 8:30 p.m. Jaen Black hosts.

THURSDAY – ONGOING

Open Mic Pizza Night: Weekly at Doe Bay Resort Cafe, benefits island nonprofits. Dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. and the Open Mic starts between 7 and 8 p.m.

SUNDAY – ONGOING

Ping Pong: West Beach Resort, 2 p.m. For more info, call Jamey Hanse at 376-2240.

DAILY

Labyrinth: Emmanuel Church/Community labyrinth on the lawn is open to the public 24/7 throughout the summer.