Wednesday, February 29, 2012 • The Islands’ Sounder
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Something new at OIEF benefit The following was submitted by the Orcas Island Education Foundation. Usually around this time, you would be reading a call to artists to come make something out of a fish, or a box, or an egg for the Orcas Island Education Foundation’s annual event. This year we are doing something a little different. Actually, we’re doing a lot different! For one thing – our “artists” this year will be students and classrooms at our public schools. Our theme this year is: the ocean. This seemed quite fitting as we are surrounded by water. We also consider our public schools an ocean of imagination and learning. And, quite frankly, our schools are trying to stay afloat – and the donations at Food For Thought will go a long way to helping fund programs next year. While we hope many of our students will participate in making an art project inspired by the ocean – we are sending out a call to our island artists for help. If you
are an artist, and would like to work in a classroom creating an ocean-inspired art piece, please contact Janet Brownell at maxdigger@gmail.com. The second change for the event this year is the day we will be holding it. Usually it is held on a Thursday – but this year we will be hosting the event on Saturday, May 26. That is the Saturday of Memorial Weekend. Lastly, we will be changing venue locations. The event will take place at Four Winds Camp in Deer Harbor. And, inspired by the Memorial Weekend timing, it will be a barbecue! A barbecue, an auction, and a great time for all. Childcare will be available. So, please mark your calendars for May 26. This will be the Education Foundation’s most important fundraiser of the year. Our public schools will most certainly need extra funding next year, and this will go a long way to helping fill that need.
Cancer support group covers a wide range of topics by Sue Lewis
Special to the Sounder
The topic of the benefits of exercise for those who are in or recovering from cancer treatment was presented by Scott Heisinger D.P.T. of Orcas Island Physical Therapy to the Cancer Support Group earlier this month. Many people, when hit by catastrophic or life-threatening illness, want to close down and simply follow an old adage to rest and reduce their physical activity. But current research is showing that exercise is safe and possible during cancer treatment by improving the physical function and quality of the individual’s life. Too much rest may lead to loss of function, muscle weakness, and reduced range of motion in the person with a chronic illness. Exercise helps older adults become
stronger and better able to move about without falling. It also reduces depression and anxiety, improving psychological wellbeing. This is only one of a range of topics discussed at the Cancer Support Group in order to provide as much helpful information as possible to those who need it. The group schedules a guest speaker several times a year. Past presenters include Dr. David Russell, who spoke
on the benefits of Vitamin D therapy, and Dr. Kate Jewell N.D., a nutrition and lifestyle coach who spoke on nutrition. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church at 5 p.m. This is a no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer. The next meeting is Thursday, March 8. Call 376-4198 for more info.
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Academy Chamber Orchestra in concert
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Academy Chamber Orchestra features some of the country’s most talented young musicians. The premier youth chamber orchestra from the Northwest, Academy Chamber Orchestra, returns to Orcas Center with some of the most gifted young musicians in the nation. The group will be on stage at Orcas Center on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. This performance features violinist Amelia Sie who recently appeared on TV and radio in “From the Top” broadcasts, national champion flutist Candy Chang, cellist extraordinaire Timothy Pizzichemi, the Flower Duet from Lakme sung by Academy Chamber Orchestra musicians, and a performance of Mr. Futterman’s Japanese
Vignettes. Academy Chamber Orchestra musicians heard last year at the Orcas Center are now attending Juilliard, the Curtis Institute of Music and Harvard University. “If you have not heard
them before, don’t miss this chance to see the future of chamber music,” say organizers. Tickets are $15 and $11 for students at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 3762281 ext. 1.
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Church Services EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Parish of Orcas Island Eastsound (by the water) Bishop Craig B. Anderson, Rector Baptisms & Weddings SUNDAYS: Holy Eucharist 1st Sunday in month - 10:00 a.m. Other Sundays - 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Church School & Nursery THURSDAYS: 12 noon Rector’s Forum & Holy Eucharist 376-2352
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
10:00 a.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m. Testimony Meeting First Wed. of the month Orcas Elementary School Library 376-5873
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH
ORCAS LOPEZ ISLAND St. Francis Church in Center Church Eastsound Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 1:00 p.m. Sunday
LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE SAN JUANS
Sundays Sundays Sundays 9:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:15 p.m. St. David’s Church Center Church Emmanuel Church 760 Park St. 312 Davis Bay Rd. 242 Main St. Friday Harbor Lopez Island Eastsound Pastor Anne Hall 468-3025 • pastoranne@luthernsanjuans.org www.luthernsanjuans.org
ORCAS ISLAND UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:00 am West Sound Community Hall All are welcome! www.orcasislanduu.org
ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Madrona Street, Eastsound Sunday Worship Services 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m., with a Nursery & Sunday School Pastor Dick Staub Pastor Scott Harris Pastor Grant Myles-Era 376-OICC