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Actors on Orcas Island take on "The Curious Savage"
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"THE CURIOUS SAVAGE" AT THE GRANGE
(Premieres Thursday, February 17)
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island is pleased to announce six performances of John Patrick's award winning play "The Curious Savage" at the Grange. This charming and funny play tells the story of Ethel Savage (played by Lesley Liddle) who has been committed to a "sanitorium" by her children (played by Ron Herman, Maura O'Neill and John Mazzarella) hoping to "bring her to her senses" so they can get their hands on the ten million dollars her husband left her. Thursday, February 17 is a fund raiser for the Orcas Island Grange. Tickets for this fund raiser are $15 while tickets for the remaining performances are $10. Other performances are Friday and Saturday (2/18 & 2/19), and Friday - Sunday (2/25 - 2/27). Tickets for all performances are available at Darvills Book Store and on-line at www.orcasactors.com. All performances are at 7:30 pm. This play is suitable for all ages.
INFORMATION: Call 317-5601
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Orcas Island explained in a one page summary
The events for the week are explained here.
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Amazing food on Orcas Island!
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DRAGONFRUIT CAFE
(Owner: Curt Waller)
Featuring American-style breakfasts and Southeast Asian lunches that include delicious Thai curries & noodles, Vietnamese soups & sandwiches, and Indian vegetarian dishes. Open everyday for breakfast and lunch 8 am - 4 pm.
Address: 29 North Beach Rd (corner of Main & North Beach)
Phone: 360-376-3941
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
What is Bach's Secret? Orcas Center on Orcas Island will tell you.
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"HAS BACH'S SECRET BEEN DISCOVERED?"
(Wednesdays, February 16 & 23; 7 - 8 pm @ Madrona Room at Orcas Center)
Roger Sherman - Conductor for Choral Society and music historian. Roger will explore the question, "has Bach's secret been discovered," raised by the title of one of Bach's most important works, "The Well-Tempered Clavier." He will introduce a recent discovery about what Bach might have meant by the title. Tuition $10 per class.
INFORMATION: Call 376-2281
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Jacob and Kristi Angel will knock your Orcas Island food socks off!
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YOUR INCREDIBLE DINNER IS READY THIS SUNDAY
(Join us Sunday, February 13; 6:30 pm @ Oddfellows)
Only slightly over 72 hours remain for you to reserve your seats at the upcoming benefit dinner. Jacob and Kristi Angel are preparing an unbelievable menu, and all of the proceeds will be given to the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program. The evening will begin with three hors d'oeuvres, followed by three elegant courses including Fillet Mignon with vegetarian variations available upon request. Glasses will be provided for guests bringing their own wine of preference to the table. Cost: $75 per person donation benefiting the Farm to Cafeteria Program.
Reservations: Online at www.oief.org, click on "donating" then click on "donate to Farm to Cafeteria," or the old-fashioned way ... call Madie Murray @ 376-3064 (or even email her at gomadie@gmail.com.
INFORMATION: Jacob & Kristi Angel @ 376-7420 or Madie Murray @ 376-3064
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Hey Kids! Visit Darvill's Orcas Island
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VALENTINE'S DAY FOR KIDS @ DARVILL'S
(Sunday, February 13 from 2 pm - 3 pm)
Lynne Howe, the beguiling Valentine troubadour, will be hosting this hour of stories, crafts, and sweet treats. Please come!
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Orcas Horns play Orcas Island - get your tix at Darvill's Bookstore
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ORCAS HORNS VALENTINE'S DANCE CONCERT
(Saturday, February 12; 8:30 pm @ Odd Fellows Hall)
Come enjoy the rhythms and grooves of the Orcas Horns for a fun filled evening of dance with your sweetie. The event is a fundraiser for the Odd Fellows' student scholarship which is awarded to a community-oriented high school senior every year. Tickets are $10 for adults & $5 for 12 and under and are available at Darvill's Bookstore.
TICKETS: Available at Darvill's Bookstore
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April Verch fiddles, sings and dances on Orcas Island at the Orcas Center
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APRIL VERCH RETURNS TO ORCAS!
(Saturday, February 12; 7:30 pm @ the Orcas Center)
Dynamic Canadian fiddler, singer and stepdancer. There's lots of high-energy fiddling, step-dancing, singing and performing in this charming gal, and Orcas loves her so much we're bringing her back for the 3rd time! April Verch brings musical traditions from her native Ottawa Valley in Ontario and invariably wins the hearts of her audience members. Cost: $25, $17 (Orcas Center members), $11 (students).
INFORMATION: Call 376-2281
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Kindlings Winterfest is underway at Orcas Island Community Church. Thank you Dick Staub!
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THE KINDLINGS WINTERFEST
(Friday, Feb. 11 - Sunday, Feb. 13 @ Orcas Island Community Church)
Earl Palmer will be our featured speaker at WinterFest here on Orcas Island and we would LOVE for you to come out an enjoy this with us! This lecture series of intended to be an intelligent exploration of the relevance of the Christian faith in contemporary life. Rev. Earl Palmer is a pastor, Scholar, Master of textual exposition and friend to all! The lectures are free, so all you need to do is register and show up! Childcare is provided during the lectures.
INFORMATION: Visit: http://www.thekindlings.com/winterfest-2011/
REGISTER: Call 376-6422 or http://www.thekindlings.com/winterfest-2011/register/
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Orcas Island Dining Guide - every restaurant on the island is found here.
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The cheat sheet to Orcas Island. Don't make plans without it!
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Your Orcas Island Itinerary (Download Here) Your one-page guide to events happening on Orcas Island this week.
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Madrona Point Insurance has joined the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce! Welcome Sean & Steffanee Roach.
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MADRONA POINT INSURANCE
(Owners: Sean & Steffanee Roach)
Insurance can be very complicated...let us simplify it for you. Our owner, Sean Roach is a second generation insurance agent here on Orcas Island and offers coverage for auto, home, boat, business, professional, life, and many other lines of coverage. Our independent agency is conveniently located in Eastsound in the Village Plaza building just behind Enzo's and beside TWilliams Realty. Our insurance carriers are currently offering substantial discounts for new customers, so please shop local and call for a quote today!
Address: 365 North Beach Rd #102 (just north of Enzo's)
Website: www.MadronaPoint.com
Phone: 360-376-5707
Email: Send an Email
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SMB Financial is a member of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce! Wise investment.
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SMB FINANCIAL
(Owner: Bruce Porter)
A fee-only, registered investment advisory firm specializing in planning and producing income for retirees. Our expertise is investing in "Essential Services" companies (such as utilities, telecommunications, energy, etc.) which pay consistent dividends or interest. Call for a no-fee, no-obligation, one-hour planning session. Offices on Orcas Island and Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Website: www.smbfinancialservices.com
Phone: 360-376-6160
Email: Send an Email
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Dragonfruit Cafe on Orcas Island serves up culinary treats daily.
Curt Waller has brought his cooking skills to Orcas Island.
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DRAGONFRUIT CAFE
(Owner: Curt Waller)
Featuring American-style breakfasts and Southeast Asian lunches that include delicious Thai curries & noodles, Vietnamese soups & sandwiches, and Indian vegetarian dishes. Open everyday for breakfast and lunch 8 am - 4 pm.
Address: 29 North Beach Rd (corner of Main & North Beach)
Phone: 360-376-3941
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Love is in the air on #OrcasIsland. Dining, Theater, Shopping. Come visit the San Juan Islands. www.bit.ly/Blast-2-10-11 http://bit.ly/gHz6rz
The #OrcasIsland Blast is on the street. Are you visiting the San Juan Islands this week? Start planning now!
Valentine's choices rule the roost on Orcas Island... shopping sales and amazing restaurant choices.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
WACE Conference is winding down, but not before an amazing tech presentation from Bridget Ayers
It was late in the day, but Bridget Ayers knocked our socks off! What a great presentation from Get Smart Web Marketing.
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