The following was submitted by Orcas Center.
The Orcas Center is on fire – figuratively. Come and be part of your “nerve center” for community arts at the annual meeting on Sunday, March 8, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. followed by a celebration dinner. Hear what’s going on, what’s coming and cast your vote on important bylaws and new board and committee members.
The energy of revitalization is in the air at Orcas Center. Community participation and involvement is growing and expanding. Meet the dynamic, industrious and effective Orcas Center board members and their fearless leader, Board President Theron Soderlund. Mingle with other Orcas Center members and volunteers who are your friends and neighbors. Be inspired to become involved.
We believe founder Margaret Exton would be proud and pleased to see her vision of Orcas Center being realized. At the annual meeting you will:
• Hear about the broad spectrum of local programming, in addition to the world’s finest ballet, theatre and music and the outstanding touring artists coming to Orcas Center this season.
• Gain information about the wide range of classes, workshops and learning opportunities for all ages offered at Orcas Center.
• Become aware of Orcas Center’s relationships with the Orcas Island Public Library, Crossroads, Orcas Choral Society, Garden Club and the Orcas Island Film Festival.
• Learn about Orcas Center’s current and developing associations with the senior center, the Funhouse Commons, OPAL and OIEF through the funding of the high school theatre arts class, as we pursue a program to provide subsidized tickets to all Orcas Center produced events.
• And treat of treats: hear firsthand about the May production of “Across the Universe: A Celebration Concert” with more than 100 community members.
Stay for the delicious volunteer appreciation dinner, hosted, prepared and served by the generous Orcas Center board from 5:30 to 7 p.m. You will meet volunteers who contribute as actors, directors, singers, dancers, box office staff, back stage and front of house crews, grounds keepers and mailing assistants.
Celebrate together the surprise recipients of Orcas Center’s “Oscars”: The Margaret Exton Award for exceptional volunteer involvement and the Bunny Award for the outstanding performer of 2014.
The center was built by the Orcas community and belongs to the community. As members you continue to sustain it and are part of its vision.
Make your voice and presence known and join together for this special event, and please vote! Drop your ballot off at Orcas Center or in the mail, on or before March 8.
