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Board of Directors
Colleen Armstrong, VP
Mary Clure, Secretary 
Kim Morgan, Treasurer  
Shannon Borg
Charles Dalton
Terri Gilleland
Lee Horswill
Marlace Hughes
Mia Kartiganer
Jacob Linnes 
Mike Stolmeier


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Lance Evans
Executive Director

Lisa Boyd, Staff
Carol Kulminski, Staff
Madie Murray, Staff
Michele Wiley, Volunteer  
PO Box 252
65 North Beach Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
Office: (360) 376-2273

 
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May 3, 2018

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CAYOU MASSAGE AT DEER HARBOR
(Owner: Peggy Jo Rain)
Therapeutic Massage. Enjoy a rejuvenating and relaxing massage in the ambiance of our rustic cabin located at 33 Inn Lane, Deer Harbor. Experienced therapists offering many modalities.

Phone:  360-488-2341

Vote for Orcas as a 10Best small shopping town!

Orcas Island has been nominated in the latest, nation-wide 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest! The expert panel selected Orcas as a contender for Best Small Town for Shopping, which just launched. The contest, which is being promoted by USA TODAY, gives voters four weeks to vote for the candidate of their choice. A person can vote once a day for the run of the contest. Vote here.

Voting ends Monday, May 14, at 11:59 am EDT and the winners will be announced on 10Best on Friday, May 18, at 12:00 pm EDT, then later on USA TODAY.  You can read the official rules here. 

Be sure to vote often to help Orcas Island win this prestigious award!

Events This Week & Beyond
    

MOVIE THIS WEEK: CHAPPAQUIDDICK
(Friday - Saturday, May 4-5, 8:00 pm @ Sea View Theater, 234 A St.) 
On July 18, 1969, Sen. Ted Kennedy drives his car off of a bridge on Massachusetts' Chappaquiddick Island. The accident results in the death of passenger Mary Jo Kopechne, a 28-year-old campaign strategist who worked for Kennedy. The ongoing investigation into the mysterious and scandalous events fo rever alters his political legacy -- and ultimately changes the course of presidential history.

INFORMATION: Call the Sea View Theater at 360-376-5724


OPENING OF FARMER'S MARKET
(Saturday, May 5, 10:00-3:00 pm @ Village Green)
Make sure to bring the kids to the Green from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, we will be planting veggies & flowers starts! It's free to join, all the   supplies are provided and you get to take your plant home to watch it grow! 

INFORMATION: email orcasislandfarmersmarket@gmail.com or see
website  orcasislandfarmersmarket.org


COUNTRY CORNER DAY IS HERE AGAIN! 
(Saturday, May 5, 11:00 - 2:00 pm @ Country Corner)
Come join us for our Annual Customer Appreciation Event! Bounce House, 4H Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Free Hot Dogs and Root Beer Floats, many giveaways and prizes! Also enjoy free drip coffee!  Take Advantage of our Big Sales - Spiked and Sparkling Variety 12 packs - 2 for $30.  Fresh Local Judd Cove Oysters will be $9 a dozen for that day only!  HUGE Wine Sale! 20% off case purchases with cas h or check (15% with a credit card) and 10% off ANY wine purchase - this includes pre-orders and mixed cases! 

INFORMATION: If you would like to preorder wine, contact Theron or Liz at 360-376-6900.
 

CHORAL SOCIETY CELEBRATES "LIGHT"
(Saturday, May 5, 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 6, 2:00 pm @ Orcas Center)
The Orcas Choral Society celebrates 40 years of joyful song with "Light!" a special concert featuring Faure's beloved Requiem and three works by world-famous composer and Waldron Island resident, Morten Lauridsen. Lauridsen himself will accompany two of his pieces on piano. The major works will feature full orchestra and organ.  Tickets, $15, $5 for students, are available at the Orcas Center box office.

INFORMATION: orcaschoralsociety.org or Orcas Center, 360-376-2281x1


BIRDING ON ORCAS ISLAND
(Sunday, May 6, 8:30 am -10:30 am @ Crescent Beach Preserve)
Join ornithologist Kim Middleton and Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty for a morning walk at Crescent Beach Preserve. They will focus on bird identification, vocalizations and bird sign within the preserve's open shrubby habitat, coniferous forest, wetlands, and beach habitat. Please be on time so we can make the most of morning bird activity. Meet at Buck Park. Carpooling encouraged as parking is limited. Be sure to wear boots and bring binoculars.

INFORMATION: San Juan County Land Bank, tanjaw@sjclandbank.org


OICMF PRESENTS "MUSIC 101" 
(Thursday, May 10, 7:00 -9:00 pm @ Funhouse Commons)
What's the difference between a concerto and a sonata? How about a Philharmonic, a Symphony, and an Orchestra? Do you know when it's okay to clap between movements, or what a movement is in the first place?  We'll have top-notch answers to those questions-and any others you come up with! Our own personal Orcas Island Chamber Music professors, Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann and Artistic advisor Jon Kimura Parker, will be beamed in direct from Professor Parker's studio at Rice University for OICMF's Music 101. This is a free community event.

INFORMATION: To register for the sessions , call 360-376-6636 or send an email to info@oicmf.org


WELCOME WASHINGTON POET LAUREATE AT ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY
(Friday, May 11, 6:00 pm; Saturday, May 12, 10:00 am and 4:00 pm)
Please welcome our new Washington State Poet Laureate, Claudia Castro Luna, to the Orcas Island Public Library. She will lead three programs and all events are FREE:
CONVERSATION AND POETRY, MAY 11 at 6:00 pm.  Enjoy conversation and poetry in an intimate setting. Light refreshments served. 
WORKSHOP WITH POET CLAUDIA CASTRO LUNA, May 12 at 10:00 am. Poetry is everywhere, in the places we inhabit, in the memories we cherish, held in the most mundane and in the most valuable objects that accompany us in our everyday lives. This is a generative workshop where we will explore sentiment and meaning emanating from the simple objects we interact with. We will read, write and share poems with each other in an open non-critical manner. Absolutely no previous poetry writing experience necessary.   Registration required, Limit 20 participants. Sign-up at the desk or call the Library. 
PARA CONVERSACIÓN Y POESÍA (E spañol), 12 de mayo a las 4:00 pm.  Refrescos servidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.

INFORMATION:  orcaslibrary.org or contact Mary Pugh, 360-376-4985
 

EASTSOUND ART WALK
(Saturday, May 12, 11:00 -  2:00 pm @ Eastsound Village)
Come celebrate local artists. Maps at the Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses. Enjoy art, music, refreshments, and fun! Artwork by Carla Stanley.

INFORMATION: 360-376-2273


CYCLOFEMME: RIDE WITH US
(Sunday, May 13, 1:00 pm @ Wildlife Cycles)
CycloFemme is a Global Celebration of Women created TO HONOR THE PAST from the shoulders of those who stood before us, for the freedom to choose and the chance to wear pants. TO CELEBRATE THE PRESENT with strength and courage, voices raised, moving together. TO EMPOWER THE FUTURE of women everywhere, the backbone of positive social change.

INFORMATION: 360-376-4708


GARDEN CLUB: RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE
(Wednesday, May 16, 10:00 am @ Orcas Center)
The Orcas Island Garden Club  welcomes Emily Bishton, sustainable gardening educator, landscaper, and master gardener. Emily will offer a holistic view of the plants, insects, birds, microorganisms, and other creatures that share our gardens. She'll show us how to create a sustainable garden, no matter how challenging the site. The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes new members and encourages gardeners, landscapers, farmers, and those who love nature to enjoy this month's presentation, stop by our membership table, and consider becoming a member. 

INFORMATION: visit orcasislandgardenclub.org 


BUY TICKETS EARLY FOR HISTORICAL MUSEUM SHINDIG
(Saturday, May 19, 3:00 pm @ Orcas Center)
Come for a good old fashioned  Shindig & Auction!   Wear your cowboy hats, boots, and bandanas!  There will be a variety of auctions: silent, live, and Raise the Paddle.  
Yummy food from Orcas Village Store, entertainment by JP & the OK Rhythm Boys.  Open bar with wine and beer and more. Tickets: General $50, Member $45. Buy tickets before May 4 and save $10! General $40 and Member $35. Purchase tickets at the OIHM office or  here .  Join the fun to benefit the Orcas Island Historical Museums!.

INFORMATION: 360-376-4849 or orcasmuseums.org

Shop the Rock


TRES FABU! FIRST FRIDAY, MAY 4TH
We have plenty of fresh ideas in store for these warm sunny days, and hope you are able to stop in First Friday, May 4th !   All spring/summer tops are on sale this Friday at  25% off,  including collared shirts, tees and tunics.... maybe a little something for you  and  your mom at a sweet deal?  You'll both be tickled pink!  We'll have refreshments, too - and we look forward to seeing you!  Monday - Saturday, 11-5, closed Sundays until mid-May.  We donate 3% of net proceeds to Orcas Island Community Foundation.  Won't you join us?

INFORMATION: 360-376-ROSE (7673)


ORCAS ISLAND PROPERTY CONCIERGE
Second home owners on Orcas: We are here to help you manage your home and property while you are off-island.
*Package/large items deliveries. We can pick up items at UPS or Orcas Freight or meet the delivery at your home.
*Friends or family arriving.  We can set up a welcome local basket. *Need a lift from the airport or ferry? We can bring you or your guests to your home or ... we can drop off you vehicle at the ferry/airport/marina for your arrival.
*Need maintenance on your car while off island? We can drop off/pick up your vehicle. 

or call Sonia:1 360 610 2887,Tim: 1 360 472 0330, Local: 360 376 4833

Health and Wellness


30th ANNUAL SPRING HEALING ARTS FAIR
(Saturday-Sunday, May 5-6 @ Healing Arts Center)
Our schedule is open for sign-ups. Our team offers massage & bodywork, acupuncture, and consultations with an herbalist and a nurse practitioner, all at highly discounted rates. In addition, there will be a "Snack Attack" class on healthy snacking, just $15 by pre-registration. We also offer a few massage coupons, good through the end of June. Don't wait to sign up - our fairs usually fill up quickly. All proceeds support the non-profit Healing Arts Center - and we are dedicating a portion of the fair fees to our SOS outreach program.

INFORMATION: orcashealingarts.org   To sign up: stop by 453 North Beach Rd or phone 360-376-4002, M-F 9-3.


CANCER SURVIVORSHIP MEETING
(Thursday, May 10, 5:00 pm @ Community Church Fireside Room)
Our guest speaker, Dr. Vinent Shu, will present information about the craving cancer has for sugar, the so-called Warburg effect: the metabolic requirements of cell proliferation. Dr. Shu will present scientific data. A better understanding of the mechanistic links between cellular metabolism and growth control may ultimately lead to better treatments for cancer.  Our support group is for anyone touched by cancer, whether yourself, a family member, friend, caregiver or in any other capacity.  If you, or anyone you know, is dealing with issues related to cancer, please come and join the conversation.  

INFORMATION: call Bogdan at 760-613-3101 


CLASS ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AT SENIOR CENTER
(Wednesday, May 16, 1:00 -2:30 pm @ Orcas Senior Center)
Orcas Senior Center will host a guest speaker, Ms. Sheila Snyder of Birch View Memory Care Community. Ms. Snyder will discuss functional skills for successfully communicating with folks with Alzheimer's and for optimally coping with or managing memory and behavioral challenges. The class will focus on ways for caregivers and companions to manage changes associated with Alzheimer's Disease in the home. 
The class is open to members of the community.  Admission is free, but please call the Senior Center at 360-376-2677 to reserve a seat.  

INFORMATION: 360-376-2677


Announcements  


WINE TASTING WITH STEVE  
(Thursday, May 3, 4:00-6:00 pm @ Island Market)
Our beverage manager Steve and Matthew from Unique Wines in Bellingham will be pouring two Klinker Brick wines from Lodi, CA., Old Vine Zinfandel and "Bricks & Roses" Rose. Also, we will be pouring two Washington wines, Photobomb! Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Come by and bring your friends! This event is open to the public, ages 21+ only and FREE!
 
INFORMATION: 360-376-6000 ext 269


LEADERSHIP SAN JUAN ISLANDS GRADUATION
(Friday, May 4, 11:30 am -1:30 pm @ Friday Harbor)
Leadership San Juan Islands is proud to announce the graduation exercise for their 14th class. Graduation will be at The Grange, 152 1st St, Friday Harbor.  Graduation speaker will be alum and San Juan County Superior Court Judge Katie Loring. The event is open to the public.  The thirteen graduates have completed a professional development program comprising 12 days across Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Islands.  

INFORMATION: lsji.org or contact Vivette Bordas at 253-653-5213


ORCAS ISLAND ROTARY 
(Friday, May 4, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm @ Fire Station)
Rotary Club Orcas Island Rotary is a branch of the San Juan Island Rotary Club.
Visiting Rotarians are warmly invited to join us! Leadership in Interaction: Collaboration for Our Multi-Stakeholder Environments.
 

INFORMATION: please contact Kathy Kantrud at  360-317-7539


CALLING ALL PARTNERS IN PHILANTHROPY: GIVE ORCAS 
GiveOrcas.org is live and open for donations!  Over 20 organizations serving our community applied for funding; the Orcas Island Community Foundation Grants Committee has completed site visits, evaluated the proposals, and vetted the projects. Now the Foundation is seeking Partners in Philanthropy to help fund these valuable programs. Contributions of any size are welcome and donors may remain anonymous if so desired.  Please join us at 3:30, May 23 at the Orcas Center to celebrate these nonprofits and their good work.  To view the list of grants and their funding status visit  www.giveorcas.org.   Contact OICF Director Hilary Canty, 376-6423 or hilary@oicf.us i f you or your organization/business is interested in joining us as a Partner in Philanthropy.

INFORMATION: www.giveorcas.org


COMMUNITY DANCE CLASS
(Monday, May 7, 7:00-9:00 pm @ Odd Fellows Hall)
Local instructors are again offering their community dance class.  We will be teaching Cha Cha which is one  of the most popular Latin dances.  Instruction will begin promptly at 7:00 pm followed  by dancing at 8:00 pm.  The classes are free and no partner is needed. Get ready for a Spring Dance that will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall on May 26.  The dance will feature the big band sounds of Orcatrazz and will start at 8:00 pm.
INFORMATION: Bill at 360-376-8857 or Jean at 360-376-6549


DEER HARBOR COMMUNITY POTLUCK
(Friday, May 11, 6:30 pm @ Deer Harbor Community Club)
Please join us for our monthly potluck! Bring a dish to share, your place setting, and beverage. Everyone welcome!


DON'T MISS THE ANNUAL MASTER GARDENERS SPRING PLANT SALE!
(Saturday, May 12, 9:00 - 12:00 pm @ Mullis Center, 589 Nash St., Friday Harbor)
Hundreds of organic vegetable starts and perennials, lovingly grown and nurtured by San Juan County Master Gardeners will be on sale, just in time for Mother's Day! Come early - plants sell out fast .  All proceeds from the sale are used  to support Master Gardener Program projects such as  the Demonstration Garden, where over 1,500 pounds of produce were grown for the Food Bank last year.
 
INFORMATION: 360-376-5587 


DSHS VAN COMING TO ORCAS
(Tuesday-Wednesday, May 15-16, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm @ Community Church)
The Division of Child Support (DCS) will be on the truck 
Wednesday, May 15.



INFORMATION: contact the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services here.


WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING - Get the Ball Rolling!
(Tuesdays, May 15, 22, 29, 6:00 pm @ Orcas Island Public Library) 
Lack of planning will add up to 7 years and probate through the courts if you don't have a Will.  Library staff will have a step-by-step survey that participants can use to develop their own personal plan. Please register at the Library for this unique and important hands-on workshop!  It is essential to attend all 3 classes.  Pre-registration is required with a $3 materials fee, and there is a class limit of 20 participants. Previous classes on estate planning have filled to capacity and had extensive wait lists, so PLEASE be sure to pre-register in advance and sign-up early!

INFORMATION: www.orcaslibrary.org or call Mary at 376-4985
 

NEW TOUR COMPANY EXPERIENCES THE HEART AND SOUL OF ORCAS
The Salish Sea Tour Co   has launched a new "experience driven" tour service. The tours feature a behind the scenes peek at life on the island. Two daily tours: Art, History & Local Legends and Fresh Fermented  & Flying High have fascinating focuses. One will highlight local artisans and history, the other showcases Orcas Island's acclaimed food and drink culture.  A  12-passenger sprinter van complete with high ceilings and air conditioning provides the perfect conveyance for tours.  In addition to daily tours, Salish Sea Tour Co will offer a wide range of services including private charters, wedding services, and executive retreat shuttles. 

INFORMATION: Book online salishseatourco.net or contact Cole Sisson, 


SEADOC PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
The SeaDoc Society is excited to announce the launch of our first Salish Sea in Focus photography contest! We want to showcase the Salish Sea marine ecosystem from your perspective and will be accepting photo submissions from now until June 4th. 
The competition offers more than $6,000 in cash prizes including a $1,000 overall grand prize. The top 100 photos will be featured on an IMAX screen at a gala at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle on October 4. We're looking for photos taken above and below the water! 

INFORMATION: contest rules and submission here.


A SELF-GUIDED WALKING/DRIVING TOUR OF OLGA AND BEYOND
(Booklet available at the Chamber, History Museum and the Artworks)
Learn all about how the little hamlet of Olga (pronounced Ahl'gah by oldtimers) was settled, visit sites of olde and learn how they came about; and, in the process, see where Marshall Strawberry fields once existed. Whether you venture off on your own to walk and drive a little history of the Olga/Doe Bay area or not, it's just plain fun reading! Pick one up at the Chamber or Historical Museum in Eastsound, or at the Artworks in Olga. They're free!



"HISTORY LIVES HERE" EVENTS ALL MONTH IN MAY
Many events showcasing the unique history of the San Juan Islands will be presented on Orcas and San Juan islands the month of May. For our Orcas residents and visitors, the Orcas Island Historical Museum's exhibit is  Photos of Eastsound, a new exhibit that shows over 120 years of change in the life and spirit of the village of Eastsound. It traces the dramatic evolution from an expanse of orchards in the 1890's to the commercial center of Orcas Island today. Visitors will see the people, culture, and places that have made Eastsound a vibrant community in which to live, work, and visit.

INFORMATION: events and a list of historic lodging properties offering specials may be found on the Visitors Bureau May History Page  here or call 888-468-3701, ext. 1


ORCAS CENTER IS HIRING
Orcas Center Job Opportunities:  Facilities Manager and Marketing Manager

INFORMATION: Click here for more information or call 360-376-2281 ext 4


Restaurant News & Dining Deals
(Check Restaurant Guide for current days and times)


WINE TASTING AND HOGSTONE PIZZA
(Friday, May 4, 4:00-6:00 pm @ Doe Bay Wine Co)
Doe Bay Wine Company Join us for a very special evening with Kurt Schlatter from Bianco Rosso as he pours us some of his favorite wines from the acclaimed Louis Dressner portfolio. Louis was the first to import legends such as Occhipinti, Foradori and Clos Rougeard and he's inspired countless small importers around the world. We'll have pizza from Hogstone and a delightful selection of wines to taste from regions around Italy and France. $20 per person. 

INFORMATION: RSVP, if possible, to stephanie@doebaywinecompany.com


SPECIALS AT THE KITCHEN 
(Available Friday & Saturday)
Curried Beef Sliders: Lum Farm grass-fed beef patties, seasoned with fresh East Indian style herbs and spices, served on toasted naan triangles, with curried mayonnaise, fiery green chutney, strips of mango and lettuce. Two sliders served with yam fries and salad greens, $17. Sliders only, $12.

INFORMATION: 360-376-6958


ACAPULCO RESTAURANT CELEBRATES CINCO DE MAYO!
(Saturday, May 5, 11:00-8:00 pm @ Eastsound Square)
Come visit Acapulco Restaurant Saturday for a $3 beer and a $3 taco! Many other delicious homemade dishes on the menu. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00 am-8:00 pm.
Venga a visitar el restaurante Acapulco el sábado para una cerveza de $ 3 y un taco de $ 3. Muchos otros deliciosos platos caseros en el menú. Abierto de martes a sábado de 11:00 am a 8:00 pm.

INFORMATION: 360-488-6271


WINE DINN ER AT SHIP BAY
(Tuesday, May 8, 5:30  pm @ Inn at Ship Bay)
Inn at Ship Bay
Inn at Ship Bay is happy to welcome CHRISTOPH KÜNZLI of Le Piane Winery for a Wine Dinner in the Dining Room.  Geddes is planning a 6 course menu paired with Christoph's lovely Wines from the Piedmont Region of Italy.  Christoph will be bringing some older vintage wines (some with limited retail availability) and several courses will feature side-by-side vintage comparisons.

INFORMATION: Please call 360-376-5886 or email shipbay@rockisland.com for reservations.


THE LOFT AT MADRONA OPENS MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND
(Opens Friday, May 11, 5:00 pm)
The Loft will be serving dinner at 5:00 pm, Friday-Wednesday (closed Thursday).
310 Main Street.

INFORMATION: 360-376 -7173

 
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET
(Sunday, May 13, 10:00 -2:00 pm @ Rosario)
The Mansion Restaura nt at Rosario Resort & Spa
$50 ages 13+  /  $25 ages 6-12  /  free for ages 5 and under

INFORMATION: Reservations: 360-376-2222 ext. 400
 

SPRING DINNER AT CATKIN CAFE 
(Sunday, May 20, seatings at 5:00 and 7:30 pm @ Catkin Cafe)
Join us for a spring inspired menu prepared by chef Angela Emery . Located in the historic strawberry building alongside the Orcas Island Artworks  Gallery in the heart of Olga.  The gallery which showcases an extensive collection of work by over 40 local artists and craftspeople will also be open. A rare event we host only a few times each year. Don't miss it!  Call or email us for a reservation today.


INFORMATION: 376-3242, catkincafe@gmail.com


ORCAS HOTEL
(Wednesdays @ Octavia's Bistro)
Wednesday night special: prime rib and nightly happy hour Monday to Saturday from 4:00 to 5:30 pm to include $3 house wine and $3 draft beers. Happy hour treats from $4 to $9. Hours: Octavia's Bistro, 4:00-8:30 pm (open daily) and Orcas Hotel Cafe, 6:00 am-5:30 pm (open daily).
 
INFORMATION: 360-376-4300


SHIP BAY IS CELEBRATING SPRING!
(Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm)
Thursdays are Oyster & Prosecco Night at Ship Bay's Bar.  Join us in the Bar any Thursday evening (until Memorial Day week-end) from 5:00  to 6:00 pm for $1 each Judd Cove Oysters and $5 a glass Prosecco.


INFORMATION: 360-376-5886


IT'S YUMMY LUNCH TIME AT CLEVER COW!
(Friday through Tuesday, Noon to 8:00 pm)  
Nothing beats the meal you craved as a kid - delicious hot tomato soup coupled with a toasty, melty, gooey cheese sandwich! Clever Cow is waiting for you to come and get it! But, just in case you're not crazy about fresh homemade tomato soup, try fresh homemade chili or the other soup de jour on the menu. Or, just in case you're not into melty, cheesy panini, try a brat. We've got your comfort food, and we've also got the greatest dessert of all...ICE CREAM!



NEW DOE BAY SPRING HOURS
(May - June)                                                         
Friday  - Monday: Brunch 8:00 am-2:00 pm:  Dinner 5:00 pm-9:00 pm. 
Thursday: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm. Open Mic Night @ 7:30 pm.  Reservations Recommended.

INFORMATION: 360-376-8059

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OPEN MIC:


Tuesdays at 9:00 pm; Lower Tavern
Serving up pub fare, great beer, and good times. Stop by for a delicious meal, or just a drink.  
 
INFORMATION: 360-376-4848
 

Thursdays at 7:30 pm; Doe Bay Supports Camp Orkila
Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5:00-10:00 pm and Open Mic begins at 7:30 pm. Come out and support Camp Orkila! Each Thursday in May, Doe Bay Open Mic Night gives a percentage of the sale from each entree sold to Camp Orkila. Great food, music and a fantastic cause! This week our host is Travis Baker.

INFORMATION: 360-376-8059

 
KARAOKE & LIVE MUSIC:


LIVE MUSIC AT DOE BAY                                                            
Friday, May 4 - Live music in the cafe w/ Hawaiian singer/songwriter Carlton Aranda! 7:30 - 9:00 pm // No cover // Reservations recommended. 
Saturday, May 5- Sound Bath with Carrie Bancroft, 3:30 pm in the Yoga Studio.  This is a free event but please feel free to make a donation to Carrie for her time and service.  Space is limited so please call the desk to reserve your space!                                                                                                                                        
INFORMATION: 360-376-2291                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
KARAOKE
(Fridays at 9:30 pm; Lower Tavern) 
Karaoke! You know you want to check it out!  

INFORMATION: 360-376-4848


LIVE MUSIC FEATURING MARTINIS & MARTIN: ROSARIO RESORT 
(Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Rosario Resort Moran Lounge) 
Join Martin Lund  for an evening of hand-crafted cocktails and live music. Martin Lund, an island favorite and jazzman extraordinaire, considers himself a "musical chef."
 
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-2222
 

LIVE MUSIC WITH GENE NERY
(Fridays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Rosario Resort)  
Gene Nery is a  guitarist/ vocalist from  Vancouver, British Columbia. After performing extensively around the world on  Princess Cruises, he is currently performing at  Rosario Resort in the Moran Lounge every Saturday.  

INFORMATION: Call 360-376-2222
 
 
ROSARIO MUSIC CONCERT AND HISTORICAL NARRATIVE 
(Saturdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm @ Rosario Resort)
Enjoy a presentation of music and history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate with Christopher Peacock. Highlights of the presentation include the Moran Photograph Collection, Phantom of the Opera music performed on the Mansion's 1,972 pipe Aeolian organ, stories of the Mansion's most colorful residents, and Christopher's original piano compositions played on the 1900 Steinway Grand Piano. Complimentary and open to the public.     
 
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-2222
 
 
Art & Museum Shows
 

ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW 
(Reception Friday, May 4, 3:30-6:00 pm @ Orcas Center)
The lobby and Madrona Room will be filled with the visual art of many enthusiastic and talented Orcas Island school students. Work from Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Placement level courses will be on display. The students create visual art all year long with the hope that they will get to display their work. "I think the craftsmanship of some of these young artisans will surprise the viewers when they learn their age and what may impress them even more are the serious life topics that some of the students have chosen to take on as themes for some of their artworks." says art teacher, Corey Wiscomb. "This demonstrates tremendous creative intelligence as well as skill in crafting a visual image, I am very proud of our students." 

INFORMATION: 360-376-2281


ORCAS CENTER SEEKING  ARTISTS TO FEATURE IN MONTHLY EXHIBITS
The Visual Arts Committee plans and presents monthly exhibits at the Orcas Center.  
This year the VAC is opening up the selection process for the monthly shows. If you or someone you know is a visual artist who has enough work to fill the lobby or both the lobby and the Madrona Room, we invite you to submit images of your work to the Visual Arts Committee for consideration.  All media will be considered: painting, photography, other wall art as well as three dimensional work.  Artists or groups of artists interested in having their work considered for one of the monthly exhibits please email three images to  maryjaneceramics@gmail.com  by June 30th.  Please include a short bio and contact information. Artists submitting work for consideration will be notified by August 30th
INFORMATION: For answers to questions: kathleenyoungren@rockisland.com.


WASHINGTON FEDERAL'S ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Washington Federal's Artist of the Month is lifelong Orcas Islander, Betty Hall. Betty is famous for her Christmas quilts, but the variety of patterns in this show is amazing. 
Come by to see the beautiful quilts during business hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
 

INFORMATION: 360-376-2218


THE ORCAS ISLAND ARTWORKS 
The Orcas Island Artworks Gallery is a favorite Orcas destination housed in a historic building on the island's East side. Built in 1938 as a strawberry barreling plant, the lovingly restored landmark now showcases the best of our island's crafts and fine arts. Open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 


INFORMATION: Call 360-376-4408  
 
 
ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
(New Exhibit, Photos of Eastsound, opens May 11)
The Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 - 3:00 pm or by appointment. Admission is by donation. There is a craft table for children to enjoy, and a great selection of Gift Shop items. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00 - 5:00 pm.  The Crow Valley School is o pen by appointment during the quiet season.

INFORMATION: Call 360-376-4849 or visit orcasmuseums.org
 
 
MORAN MANSION MUSEUM TOURS
(Open Daily 8:00 am - 9:00 pm)
The Mansion is open to the public for a self-guided tour from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm daily.  The tour is free.  
 
INFORMATION: Call Rosario at 360-376-2152

 
 
Public Meetings on Orcas Island

 
San Juan County's public meeting list is found here.

 
 

Wednesday, May 9 (9:00 am).  Orcas Island Public Library Board  (Library Meeting Room) Call 360-376-4985 for more information. Meets the second Wednesday of the month.

Wednesday, May 9 (4:00 pm).   Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan Review Committee  (Deer Harbor Fire Station 24 on Channel Road) Call 360-376-3199 for more info. Public is welcome. Meets the second Wednesday of the month. 
 



      
    Photo by Kate Long

The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce works daily to support our community's businesses and organizations.  Please support Chamber of Commerce members when making your buying decisions.  The value of a dollar spent locally cannot be overstated.  Think Local - Buy Local - Orcas First!

The Chamber of Commerce is happy to answer any questions you have about our beautiful island!  

 

Lance Evans, Executive Director

Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce

  

Lisa Boyd, Staff

Carol Kulminski, Staff 

Madie Murray, Staff

Michele Wiley, Volunteer

 

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