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Board of Directors
Michell Marshall, President
Susan Gudgell, Vice President
Mary Noesen, Treasurer
Mary Clure, Secretary
Mike Stolmeier
Charles Dalton
Colleen Armstrong
Mia Kartiganer
Ken Speck, Ex Officio
Staff
Lance Evans
Executive Director
Terri Gilleland
Manager
Heather Johnson, staff
Michele Wiley, volunteer
Barb Buman, volunteer
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PO Box 252
65 North Beach Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
Office: (360) 376-2273
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Chamber Annual Meeting is Set - October 23!
Get out your calendars and mark the day ... Wednesday, October 23 for the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting.
Our evening will again be held at Rosario Resort's Beach House, with guest speakers, great food, updates from the Chamber, and door prizes galore!
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Chamber Welcomes Two New Members!
ORCAS OUTCALL MASSAGE
(Owner: Thomas Long, L.M.P)
Orcas Outcall Massage delivers quality bodywork right to your door. Relax in your home or favorite vacation spot, without the need to drive somewhere. Swedish & LomiLomi massage, chair massage, Deep Tissue, Reiki, Therapeutic touch & CranioSacral Therapy available. Larger group events such as weddings or company wellness days are available upon special arrangement. Check us out at the Farmers Market! Complete your healing journey, schedule a massage today! (WA State Lic# MA00025290).
Available 7 days a week, 11 am - 9 pm, other hours upon special arrangement.
Phone: 360-376-3311
Phone (2): 360-298-0463 cell
TOWN GRAPHICS
(Owner: Larry Morris)
Town Graphics has been publishing fun and easy to use pictorial and street maps since 1984.
Phone: 425-486-2067
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Events This Week On Orcas Island
16TH ANNUAL ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (Through Saturday August 24) The 2013 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival will open with the reunion of three magnificent musicians: Jeffrey Kahane, piano; Joseph Swensen, violin; and Carter Brey, cello. Three well known concertmasters will be featured together in one program - William Preucil (Cleveland Orchestra), Martin Chalifour (Los Angeles Philharmonic) and Margaret Batjer (Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra). Also performing this summer are Toby Appel, viola; Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio and Alexandra Preucil, violin; Eric Kim and Lachezar Kostov, cello; Viktor Valkov, piano; and of course OICMF Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann, violin/viola and Artistic Advisor Jon Kimura Parker, piano. This Weeks Events Friday, August 16 at 9 am - César Salad: Music Lovers' Seminar
Friday, August 16 at 7:30 pm - César Salad: Performance
Saturday, August 17 at 5:30 pm - César Salad: Performance
Tuesday, August 20 at 9 am - Orcas~trations: Bravura!: Music Lovers' Seminar
Tuesday, August 20 at 7:30 pm - Orcas~trations: Bravura!: Performance
Wednesday, August 21 at 5:30 pm - Orcas~trations: Bravura!: Performance
Special Events Friday, August 23 at 1 pm - Program for Seniors : Performance DON'T MISS ORCAS FUR & FEATHERS 4-H CLUB AT THE FAIR (Fair continues this Friday & Saturday, August 16 & 17 on San Juan Island)
The 4-H kids will take and show a variety of animals including chickens, rabbits, cavies, sheep, goats and cows starting Wednesday, Aug 14th through Saturday, Aug 17th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor. In order to feed the animals in the poultry and rabbit barn it will take three bags of chicken crumbles and one bag of rabbit grain. Island Hardware & Supply has agreed to donate chicken and rabbit food for 4-H Project animals. Come see all the animals and exhibits at the 2013 SJC Fair. Also, don't forget the animal auction on Saturday! For more info see: sanjuan.wsu.edu/4-H/ and sjcfair.org
ORCAS ISLANDS ARTISTS 3 DAY STUDIO TOUR
(Friday - Sunday, August 16 - 18 from 11 am - 5 pm)
This is your chance to visit the working studios of 30 premier Orcas Island Artists. See first hand how and where their special techniques are being mastered. Meet the artists and purchase their most recent work. Watercolor, stone carving, woodwork, blacksmithing, encaustic, ceramics, fiber art, photography, jewelry, print making, paintings and more. Do not miss this event ! Pick up a brochure/map at local businesses, Chamber of Commerce or download one at OrcasArtistsStudioTour.com.
INFORMATION: For more info contact Dave Haslett at dhaslett@orcasonline.com or call 360-376-6957
'DESPICABLE ME 2' ON SCREEN @ SEA VIEW THEATER
(Friday - Saturday at 8 pm)
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. PG. Want to read more about this animated movie? ( link)
INFORMATION: 360-376-5724
LIVE MUSIC: COREY WISCOMB & ROB EAGLE @ DOE BAY CAFE
(Friday, August 16 @ 8:30 pm)
Join us as we welcome locals Corey Wiscomb and Robb Eagle for a free, live, acoustic performance at the Doe Bay Cafe. Making a weekend of it? Call the front desk at 360.376.2291 to reserve your cabin, yurt, or campsite!
INFORMATION: Space is limited so call 360.376.8059 for reservations or join us at our new bar.
ORCAS ISLAND'S FARMERS MARKET
(Saturdays, 10 am - 3 pm @ Village Green)
Come join the Orcas Island Farmers Market every Saturday on the Orcas Village Green 10-3. Our local our craft, farmer and food vendors are happy to bring you great selection each week of locally grown and island made crafts.
10 am - 1 pm: Orcas Fire CPR 'Hands-On' instruction!
INFORMATION: 360-376-6422
MUSIC IN THE PARK @ THE VILLAGE GREEN
(Sunday, August 18 from 5 pm - 7 pm)
Orcas Island's own invites you to relax, and unwind after a busy weekend. Bring a chair, a blanket, or a bite to eat, and enjoy some great music. This Sunday will feature the music of Faun Fables hailing from Oakland, California and Henri Bredouw.
STORIES OF THE NIGHT @ MORAN STATE PARK
(Monday, August 19, 8 pm, at the Moran Creek Hatchery, Cascade Lake)
Raven's Tricks and Spider's Journey. What happens when the moon and sun are stolen from the sky? How will the animals resolve this problem? Come find out when storyteller Will George shares myths about the natural world. Will is a member of the Portland Storytellers Guild and has told stories for hundreds of people. His stories of whimsy and adventure, placed in the Pacific Northwest, are suitable for all ages. Some of the themes of the tales will be transformation, triumph and cooperation. Cost: By Donation to Friends of Moran to raise funding for the Moran Creek Kokanee Hatchery. Our hatchery is operated by volunteers, state park staff and donations. Friends of Moran is partnering with Long Live the Kings to retain a fish biologist, but we need your help to continue the successful program. Please consider a donation to support the Moran Creek Kokanee Hatchery.
THIS WEEKS BROWN BAG CONCERT: THE CLIFTON SISTERS
(Wednesday August 21, noon @ Emmanuel Episcopal Church)
The concert starts at noon, but come early for a seat. There is no admission charge, however, donations are collected for the annual Vigil Cleveland Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded every year to a deserving Orcas music student. Everyone is invited to bring a lunch and eat on the lawn following the concert.
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Chamber Seeks Volunteers
The Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center is looking for Orcas Islanders -- folks who are 'people-friendly' and know their way around the island a bit. We'd love to hear from you if you'd like to spend a few hours each week in our office helping visitors learn about our beautiful island. We're a great group at the Chamber, and we're flexible with your schedule.
Want to learn more? Please email Executive Director Lance Evans, or give the office a call (360-376-2273).
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Announcements
CHAMBER OFFERS THANKS TO FIREWORKS SUPPORTERS!
(Business & Individuals Provided Financial Support)
It's been just over a month since the 4th of July Fireworks celebration in Eastsound, and we can catch our breath to say 'Thank You' to all those generous individuals and businesses who chipped in to help fund our Pyrotechnics in East Sound. We have a special page on our website to give a special shout-out to those who joined as sponsors of our campaign. Take a look at the website listing (We Love Our Fireworks) and help us thank those who took part.
TOWN GRAPHICS HAS A NEW MAP APP FOR ORCAS ISLAND
(Free at the Apple App Store)
Download (search for towngraphics) and instantly enjoy finding places to Eat, Play, Stay and Shop. Link to app Here.
TRI-LOCAL HOSPITAL MERGERS INFORMATION & DISCUSSION FORUM
(Thursday, August 15 from 5:30 pm - 7 pm @ Eastsound Fire Hall)
Orcas Islanders, Join us for a Community Council to explore the questions: Will Catholic Hospital Mergers Help Us or Hurt Us? Will our OPTIONS become limited by Religious Doctrine?By the end of August, Island Hospital (which owns Orcas Medical Center), Skagit Valley Hospital, and Cascade Valley Hospital, will announce their joint decision about partnering with one of four larger healthcare organizations: Peace Health, University of Washington Medical Center/Peace Health, Swedish/Providence Hospital, and Virginia Mason Hospital. Bring your knowledge, questions, and concerns. Printed background material and reference links will be available. Representatives from People for Healthcare Freedom, Orcas Medical Center, Orcas Medical Foundation, and Island Hospital, and State Senator Kevin Ranker, have been invited.
CLASSIC MUSIC PROGRAM FOR SENIORS
(Friday, August 23 at 1 pm)
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is delighted to invite all Orcas Seniors
to a special program Friday, August 23 at 1:00 pm at Orcas Center. "Open Rehearsal for Seniors" will feature music from the Festival's finale, Czech Mate, by the beloved composer Antonin Dvořák. Artistic Director and violist Aloysia Friedmann will welcome you and provide entertaining information about the music and the musicians. Performing will be renowned artists, including three Concertmasters: Margaret Batjer, Martin Chalifour and William Preucil, in addition to Aloysia Friedmann, Alexandra Preucil, Eric Kim and Jon Kimura Parker! This Program is being sponsored through the generosity of Susan McBain and Steve Jung, as well as Kathryn Zufall, Zufall Family Foundation, as a tribute gift honoring Martin Friedmann. We value the support of island and visiting seniors who have consistently demonstrated their loyalty to the Festival as audience members and donors. This special and unique behind the scenes performance is a musical way to say thank you!
Admission is free, but courtesy tickets are required. Please reserve your seat through the Orcas Island Senior Center, or online at www.oicmf.org and click on the orange box. If you have questions, call the OICMF office at 376-6636. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival takes place August 9 through 24. Please visit our web site to see the complete concert schedule for this exciting and popular two-week Festival.
COME WELCOME THE NEW ORCAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
(Wednesday, August 21 at 3 pm)
Please join us for a reception to welcome Kathy Page to Orcas and the Orcas Island School District. The reception will be next to the School Library. Cookies and refreshments provided. Bring the kids!
THE ARTWORKS TEMPORARY HOME OPEN IN EASTSOUND
(217 Main St. Open Daily 10 am - 6 pm)
THE ORCAS ISLAND ARTWORKS and the James Hardman Gallery will open their doors in Eastsound at 217 Main St, our home away from home while our building in Olga is repaired. Come in and chat and see all new, fresh works from our 45 Orcas Island artists. Our cooperative was formed in 1981 and we're going stronger than ever! (##)
ART SHOW @ ISLAND HOPPIN' BREWERY
(August & September)
Island Hoppin' Brewery will be showcasing the work of a local artist for the next two months. Photographer and visual artist Grace Grantham has been capturing the uniqueness that is Orcas island for the last five years.This exhibit will show a blend of local sites and landmarks as well as several images of a purely personal nature. Grantham was born with cerebral palsy and uses her art to visually lend a perspective of how disability impacts her everyday life. Grantham takes the images and transforms them into powerful visual statements that celebrate her wonderful spirit and optimistic outlook on life, say organizers. (##)
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Shop The Rock
AFFORDABLE LOCAL CUSTOM WEBSITE DESIGN
(Blooming Mind Media)
In this day and age a nice website can be crucial to the success of a business. Blooming Mind Media provides affordable website design to fit the needs of any size business. Our websites are clean, free of clutter, easy to navigate and optimized for search engines so your customers can find you easily. Many of our clients experience a rise in business after implementing our new website designs. Located on Orcas Island.
INFORMATION: Check out our work and feel free to contact with any questions at www.bloomingmindmedia.com or call 360-746-2544
STUDIO TOUR SALE AT THE ARTIST STUDIO OF JACQUELINE KEMPFER!
(Friday - Saturday, August 16 - 18, 11 am - 5pm @ 474 North Beach Road in Eastsound)
Jacqueline Kempfer announces a 20% sale on all paintings during the Orcas Island Artists? Three Day Studio Tour. The public is invited to view her paintings of local Orcas Island scenery in the mediums of watercolor, gouache, oil and sumi ink. There will be daily demonstrations of her techniques. Come and enjoy the warm atmosphere of an eclectic studio filled with art and antiques.
MAN CAVE EXTRAVAGANZA LIKE NO OTHER!
(Saturday August 17 & Sunday August 18, 10 am - 3 pm @ Trading Co.)
Massive amounts of tools and hardware items, building materials, beautiful doors, shelving and more! Ladies Not to Be Left Out! Huge inventory of Trading Co's consigned home products, decor and furniture at rock bottom prices! Come see us at the Trading Co. Corner of School Rd and Prune Ally.
INFORMATION: 360-376-7322
SUMMER CLEARANCE @ CHERRY T'S & SEQUEL!
All summer items are now 1/2 off through August 14th*. Shorts, sandals, swimsuits etc. plus - all tanks are still just $2 each! We are bringing in our fall and back-to-school items so be sure to check here first (before you head off island) for all your fall essentials! *excluding new arrivals.(##)
INFORMATION: Please contact us for more details at 360-376-5450 or "Like" us on Facebook!
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Restaurant News & Dining Deals
PRIME RIB TUESDAY'S @ THE ORCAS HOTEL
(Every Tuesdays from 5 pm - 9 pm)
Come in on Tuesday to enjoy a Prime Rib with Yorkshire pudding, pressed red potatoes, grilled asparagus, and horseradish. Get an 8 oz steak for just $25 or a 12 oz serving for $28.
INFORMATION: 360-376-4300 for reservations
PUB NIGHT @ THE ORCAS HOTEL
(Fridays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Join us for some live music with Martin Lund and Gene Nery, every Friday night in Octavia's Bistro. Dinner is served from 5-9 pm. Seating is first come, first served. Reservations are accepted for groups of 6 or more.
For more information call 360-376-4300
PIZZA NIGHT AND OPEN MIC AT THE DOE BAY CAFÉ
(Thursday Evening)
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: good pizza! The Café is open from 5-10pm and Open Mic begins at 7:30pm. In August, the Salmonberry School receives $1 from each pizza on Pizza night. Look for details! INFORMATION: call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com
LIVE MUSIC @ THE DEER HARBOR INN RESTAURANT
(Fridays & Saturdays)
Come hear the sounds of Flamenco Guitar with Farhad Hanjan on Fridays and enjoy Live Piano with Ron Meyers every Saturday night for dinner and Fried Chicken Dinners on Sundays. Open for dinner daily from 5 - 9 pm.
INFORMATION: Call 376-1040 for reservations
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Classes & Seminars
FREE CPR LESSON @ THE FARMER'S MARKET
(Saturday, August 17 @ Village Green 10 am - 1 pm)
Learn the latest method of CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) This very basic lesson only takes a few minutes to learn. CPR could save a loved one's life!! FREE! Hands Only CPR sponsored by Orcas Island Fire Department.
VAIDURYA BHAISHAJYE BLUE MEDICINE DHARANI: AWAKEN YOUR INBORN HEALING POWER
(Sunday, August 18, 9 am - 1 pm, Follow up session Monday, August 19, 7 pm - 9 pm @ Ocean Song Temple)
In this fun and deeply moving workshop, you will learn the original version of the Dharani. Based on a fusion of bijas (seed tones) and devotional mantras, acting both as a prayer and a medium for transcendence, this technique will opens our minds to become a clear channel for healing power. Your world will change once you've tapped into your inner healing force. Everyone from sincere beginner to advanced meditator, is welcome to join.Sliding scale fee $45- $60 includes tea and water INFORMATION: Class is limited to 10 participants, so please call Shihiri to register and with any questions. 360 376 7664. Please visit our Facebook Page for a complete class description and more information about our Ocean Song Temple. 102 Cliffhouse Ct. bottom of Rosario Rd.
DOE BAY GARDEN FUN FOR KIDS! (Saturdays in August) Join us in the Doe Bay Garden for some fun events - for all ages and geared towards ages 6-10. Grown-ups are welcome to join us too, or go enjoy brunch in our Café! Classes are taught by Doe Bay Garden staff. Suggested donation of $5 per child.
August 17 - Bugs Galore! We'll explore our compost ecology and dig into the dirt! Learn all about the insect world of the garden, from worms to bees to beetles, and find out how bugs help us.
August 24 - Flower Bouquets - Become a flower expert on our floral scavenger hunt, learn how to preserve flowers for winter and create your own arrangement to take home!
August 31 - World of Seeds - Play our seed guessing game and learn how to grow plants from seed to seed! Help us process our kale and bean seeds and take some home to plant for next year!
INFORMATION: Please note there is no class on August 10. Doe Bay Garden - Homestead Road in Olga - 360-376-2291 - garden@doebay.com
'HOW TO MAKE A ZOMBIE MOVIE' CLASS @ THE FUNHOUSE (August 19 - 30 for ages 13-18 yrs) Acting and hands on filming experience. Students will fashion a short zombie film produced by and starring themselves, overlooked by filmmakers Conrad Wrobel & Bruce H. Bosley.
INFORMATION: Register online with krista@thefunhouse.org
MUSICAL WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN (Monday - Friday, August 19 - 23 @ Elementary School Music Room) Jane Alden is sponsoring this FREE workshop led by New York composer/musician, Molly Herron. Each day will begin with musical games and exercises designed to encourage he children to explore music on their won and with the group. Through making their won music and helping the other children make theirs, participants will gain confidence in their abilities to create music and explore musical expression. Monday-Thursday class: 9 am - 1 pm. A recording session on Friday: time & place TBA. Workshop limited to 9 students.
INFORMATION: email Jane jalden43@centurylink.net or call 376-4299
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO DECORATIVE PAINTING AND FAUX: IT'S APPLICATION IN INTERIOR DESIGN TODAY
(Wednesday, August 28, 3 pm @ SJ Library Meeting Room)
Please join us for a free hour-long slide presentation on the history, methods, and applications of decorative painting, with discussion afterwards. For all levels of interest. Everyone is welcome! Refreshments courtesy of The Friends of the Library.
INFORMATION: SJ Library 360-378-2798. sjlib@sjlib.org. Ina Drosu: 360-376-5229. designinfo@inadrosu.com
BROOM MAKING WORKSHOP (September 4 & 5 from 9 am-4pm @ Olga Community Building) Kevin and Sarah Miller of Skagit Broomworks return to Orcas with their very popular artisan workshop. 4 projects can be completed using different techniques (cobweb broom, hearth broom, full-sized floor/porch broom, pot scrubbers and brushes). Participants are encouraged to collect & dry their own natural broom handles beforehand (1"- 1 ¼" thick pieces of driftwood or tree trimmings). This popular workshop is sponsored by the Olga Strawberry Council. Early registration encouraged as class size is limited. $135 includes materials
INFORMATION: Call Edith Thomsen @ 360 376-2446 or email rosecovers@interisland.net
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Upcoming Events
16TH ANNUAL ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
(Through Saturday August 24)
The 2013 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival will open with the reunion of three magnificent musicians: Jeffrey Kahane, piano; Joseph Swensen, violin; and Carter Brey, cello. Three well known concertmasters will be featured together in one program - William Preucil (Cleveland Orchestra), Martin Chalifour (Los Angeles Philharmonic) and Margaret Batjer (Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra). Also performing this summer are Toby Appel, viola; Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio and Alexandra Preucil, violin; Eric Kim and Lachezar Kostov, cello; Viktor Valkov, piano; and of course OICMF Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann, violin/viola and Artistic Advisor Jon Kimura Parker, piano.
This Weeks Events
Friday, August 23 at 9 am - Czech Mate: Music Lovers' Seminar
Friday, August 23 at 7:30 pm - Czech Mate: Performance
Saturday, August 24 at 5:30 pm - Czech Mate: Performance
Special Events
Sunday, August 18 times TBA - Hamlet concerts in Olga, West Sound & Deer Harbor
INFORMATION: contact 360-376-6636, 866-492-0003, or email victoria@OICMF.org. Tickets $10-$38, to purchase tickets visit oicmf.org or orcascenter.org
TANGO SOIREE @ ROSES BAKERY CAFE
(Saturday, August 24, 7 pm)
Argentine inspired food, singing by Ruth de Vicenzo, demonstration dancing by Tango en Vie, sets of social dancing. $70 includes food, entertainment, music and dancing. (tax, tip and beverages not included)
INFORMATION: Call 376-5805 to reserve with credit card number. Limited seating so reserve early
FRENCH WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER @ DEER HARBOR COMMUNITY CLUB
(Sunday, August 25 from 4 pm to 7 pm @ Deer Harbor Community Club)
Join us for "A French Connection in Deer Harbor" featuring French wines. Included are 10 tastings, commemorative glass, food, music, and auction. $50 per person. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Limited availability at the door. Please help retire the Deer Harbor Post Office debt!
INFORMATION: Call for tickets,360-376-5404
MUSIC IN THE PARK @ THE VILLAGE GREEN
(Sunday, August 25 from 5 pm - 7 pm)
Orcas Island's own invites you to relax, and unwind after a busy weekend. Bring a chair, a blanket, or a bite to eat, and enjoy some great music. This Sunday will feature the music of musician Dylan Cragle.
CRUISE FOR KALEIDOSCOPE
(Now Sunday, August 25)
We have a great way for you to support Kaleidoscope Preschool & Childcare Center, while treating yourself to an adventure! Wes Heinmiller, of M.V.Northern Light Charters, has graciously donated an afternoon cruise on his 1987 68' Hatteras Wide Body Cockpit Motoryacht (see charternorthernlight.com for photos). The cruise will consist of a 2 hour casual trip through San Juan waters in a luxurious setting. Private Charter, beautiful surroundings, entertaining company, local beer & wine with tantalizing appetizers, all for just $75 a person. Space is limited.
INFORMATION: Contact Amber at Kaleidoscope if you are interested in getting your name on The List. Email: kaleidoscope@centurytel.net or call 360-376-2484
THIS WEEKS BROWN BAG CONCERT: MANDY TROXEL (Wednesday August 28, noon @ Emmanuel Episcopal Church) The concert starts at noon, but come early for a seat. There is no admission charge, however, donations are collected for the annual Vigil Cleveland Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded every year to a deserving Orcas music student. Everyone is invited to bring a lunch and eat on the lawn following the concert.
THE MET: LIVE ON SCREEN SUMMER ENCORE SERIES: PUCCINI'S TURANDOT (Friday, August 30, 7:30 pm @ Orcas Center) Director Franco Zeffirelli's breathtaking production of Puccini's last opera is a favorite of the Met repertoire. Maria Guleghina plays the ruthless Chinese princess of the title, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can't solve her riddles beheaded. Marcello Giordani sings Caláf, the unknown prince who eventually wins her love and whose solos include the famous "Nessun dorma." $18, $13 students, $2 off for Orcas Center members
CALEB KLAUDER & HIS COUNTRY BAND @ ORCAS CENTER (Saturday, August 31 @ 7:30 pm) Grab your hat and boots and come on down - Caleb Klauder and his Country Band are back! Caleb's authentic and familiar sound feels all at once contemporary and vintage. Raised between Orcas Island and Little Cumberland, Georgia, Caleb took his first steps in Knoxville. If his music could invent a genre, it would be New-school Americana, infusing old standards with Northwest attitude and spinning out modern classics with Southern charm. Caleb writes his rough-hewn lyrics among the chickens scratching in his garden in Portland, Oregon, where he works as a musician and carpenter.Tickets: $25, $19 Orcas Center members, $11 students.
INFORMATION: 360-376-2281 ex 1
2013 DEER HARBOR WOODEN BOAT RENDEZVOUS
(Monday September 2 thru Wednesday September 4 @ Deer Harbor Marina)
Held by The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands. All wooden boats are welcome: oar, power and sail. Wooden boats of all sizes attend the Rendezvous, from rowboats to motor launches, and daysailers to historic tall ships. Most of the boats moor at the Deer Harbor Marina, and are available for public viewing throughout the gathering. The Rendezvous is a low-key celebration of wooden boats, held in one of the most scenic harbors in the Pacific Northwest.
Monday 2 September: Boats arrive, with a potluck on the dock Monday evening.
Tuesday 3 September: Sailing regatta: breakfast will be held at 8:00 (location to be announced), followed by a meeting for race participants at 9:00. The regatta will begin in the late morning, wind permitting, and will take boats through the scenic islands and challenging currents of Wasp Passage. Paddling and rowing race: There will be a paddling and rowing race late Tuesday afternoon, following the sailboat regatta.
Evening BBQ: 4-8 pm. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday 4 September: A sailing dinghy race will be held Wednesday morning. Most boats heading on to Port Townsend depart during the day on Wednesday.
INFORMATION: If you have questions, or would like to volunteer (we always need help during the Rendezvous for various tasks) call the Deer Harbor BoatWorks: 360-376-4056
We encourage participants to make moorage reservations with the Deer Harbor Marina (360-376-3037). Note: Tell them you are coming to the Rendezvous to get the reduced moorage rate.
LIVE MUSIC: HENRY TURNER JR & FLAVOR @ THE LOWER TAVERN (Saturday, September 7, 9 pm) Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor's musical odyssey began in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Creating a "gumbo" of distinctive syncopated and hypnotic music that incorporates reggae, soul, funk and blues.
INFORMATION: 360-376-4848
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Continuing Art & Museum Shows
WASHINGTON STATE PARKS CENTENNIAL ART SHOW
(Now thru Labor Day from Noon - 6 pm @ The Cabin - Crow Valley Pottery & Mt Constitution Gift Shop)
Join us for this historic Crow Valley Pottery and Orcas Island event! Presented in alliance with 'Friends Of Moran' & Plein Air Washington Artists. Proceeds shared with Friends Of Moran. Also presenting: Moran State Park History by Friends of Moran, Music throughout the Day, Popcorn, Peanuts and Lemonade of Course.
INFORMATION: Please contact Crow Valley Pottery 360-376-4260,crowvalley.com
POTTER'S FEST 2013!
(Show runs until August 30 @ Crow Valley Pottery's 'The Cabin')
Our focus is on functional (and fun!) pots this year..We will be showing the work of nearly 50 American potters from the Northwest and beyond, some brand new to cow Valley, Others long-time favorites. A treasured collection of pottery for our most awaited show each summer.
BOSTON TOM'S: CELEBRATING EASTSOUND'S NATIVE AMERICAN LEADER (Exhibit open @ Orcas Island Historical Museum thru September 20) A small log room at the Orcas Island Historical Society & Museum has been furnished with the look, smell and sounds of a Coast Salish home in Eastsound circa 1913. Not just any Native American home of that era, explains exhibit designer Russel Barsh, but specifically the home of "Chechilem, or Boston Tom", the last leader of the Coast Salish neighborhood of Eastsound, who owned the reef net site at Point Doughty. Boston Tom lived at a time when half of the residents of Orcas Island were of mixed ancestry, and Coast Salish entrepreneur Henry Cayou owned the cannery at Deer Harbor. This locally focused exhibit will complement the Burke Museum traveling exhibit "Coast Salish Bounty" that is currently open at the Historical Museum.
WASHINGTON FEDERAL DISPLAYS LOCAL ART
(New art every month)
Customers and non-Customers alike are welcome to stop by 35 Main St. in Eastsound and see fabulous art Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm. We feature a different local artist every month! Our featured artist for the month of August is Orcas Islander Maggie Sharkey. She will be showing her plein air oil and pastel landscapes as well as a number of larger studio paintings. Most pieces will be for sale.
ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
(Open Wednesdays - Saturdays from 11 am - 4 pm)
Visit the Orcas Island Historical Museum for a new exhibit from the Burke Museum: Salish Bounty - Traditional Native American Foods of Puget Sound. A local component of the exhibit addresses cultural transition in Eastsound, with a focus on apparent changes in Coast Salish lifestyles when settlers began to populate the island. Salish Bounty provides a local perspective on a myriad of 21st century food issues and how the revival of Coast Salish food traditions embodies the reestablishment of more healthful and sustainable practices that honor land and community.
The Crow Valley School Museum will also be open Wed & Sat from 12 - 4 pm.
OIHM Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 11 am to 4 pm.
INFORMATION: Call the museum @ 376-4849
MORAN MANSION MUSEUM TOURS
(Open Daily 8 am - 9 pm)
The Mansion is open to the public for a self-guided tour from 9 am - 9 pm daily. The tour is free.
INFORMATION: Call Rosario @ 376-2152 ext. 300
ROSARIO MUSIC CONCERT AND HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
(Monday - Saturday at 4 pm)
Enjoy a presentation of music and photography that walks guests through the history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate with Christopher Peacock. Highlights of the presentation include the historic Moran Photograph Collection, Phantom of the Opera music performed on the Mansion's 1,972 pipe Aeolian organ with the silent film, stories of the Mansion's most colorful residents, and Christopher's original piano compositions played on the 1900 Steinway Grand Piano.
INFORMATION: Call Rosario @ 376-2152 ext. 300
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Public Meetings on Orcas Island
- San Juan County's public meeting list is found here.
Thursday, August 22 (5 pm). Orcas Island School Board meeting (School library). Call 376-2284 for more information. Regularly meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Tuesday, August 27 (4:30 pm). Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting (East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane). Regularly scheduled on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Thursday, September 5 (3 pm). Eastsound Planning Review Committee
(Eastsound Fire Station). Meets first Thursday of the month.
Tuesday, September 10 (8:30 am). Orcas Island Public Library Board
(Public Library). Call 376-4985 for more information. Meets the second Tuesday of the month.
Tuesday, September 10 (5:30 pm). Orcas Fire District Commissioners meeting (Eastsound Fire Hall). Call 376-2331 for more information. Regularly meets on the second Tuesday of the month.
Wednesday, September 11 (1:30 - 3:30 pm). Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (Deer Harbor Community Center). Call 376-3199 for more information. Public is welcome. Regularly scheduled on the second Wednesday of the month.
Thursday, September 12 (4 pm - 6 pm). Orcas Island Park & Recreation District (Eastsound Fire Station). Meets second Thursday of the month.
Thursday, September 12 (6 pm). Port of Orcas Commissioners (Airport conference room). Meets second Thursday of the month. Call 376-5285 for more information.
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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
Terri Gilleland, Manager
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce
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Your Orcas Island Itinerary 
