“November is the dullest month” — Not this Week!

Monday, November 1

Orcas Island Public Library Trustees meeting, 9 a.m. at the Orcas Library. 376-4985.

Artsmith Salon Series features screenwriter Donte Felder from Seattle  at 7 p.m. at FIRE! Smokehouse and Grill in Eastsound

Tuesday, November 2

Toastsmasters public meeting, 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. All are welcome to improve public speaking skills.

Wednesday, November 3

Business financing, a free workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island  from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  in the community room at Skagit Valley College, 221 Weber Way, Friday Harbor. Call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org. Sponsored by the San Juan County Economic Development Council, Skagit Valley College and San Juan County.

Medication Take-Back 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ray’s Pharmacy. A collaborative effort between the County Sheriff’s Department and the Prevention Partnership Coalition.

Thursday, November 4

Inter-island Ferry Meeting to discuss new Ferry Fares. State Transportation Commission will hold a public meeting on the Interisland ferry departing Friday Harbor at 11:35 am, 12:25 p.m. from Orcas, 12:40 p.m. from Shaw and 1:05 p.m. from Lopez.

Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.

Little Women at the Orcas Center Come enjoy this warm, heartfelt classic by Louisa May Alcott about four sisters growing up in a household with their mother, while their father is away at war. Orcas actor, director and teacher Robert Hall will stage an adaptation by John D. Ravold with dramaturge Michele Griskey, and Beth Baker, stage manager.  Thursday – Saturday  7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $13, $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit orcascenter.org

Friday, November 5

Little Women at the Orcas Center Come enjoy this warm, heartfelt classic by Louisa May Alcott about four sisters growing up in a household with their mother, while their father is away at war. Orcas actor, director and teacher Robert Hall will stage an adaptation by John D. Ravold with dramaturge Michele Griskey, and Beth Baker, stage manager.  Tonight and  Saturday  7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $13, $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit orcascenter.org

Saturday, November 6

Doe Bay Garlic Fest — Four course meal and screening of the Les Blank documentary, “Garlic is as Good as Ten Mothers” and live acoustic music by Fabrice to accompany dinner. $50/per person $20 paired wine flight. For reservations, call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com

Little Women at the Orcas Center Come enjoy this warm, heartfelt classic by Louisa May Alcott about four sisters growing up in a household with their mother, while their father is away at war. Orcas actor, director and teacher Robert Hall will stage an adaptation by John D. Ravold with dramaturge Michele Griskey, and Beth Baker, stage manager.  Closing Night  7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $13, $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit orcascenter.org

Sunday, November 7

Sharon Abreu’s “The Climate Monologues” at the Grange, 7:30  p.m. Free, donations to Irthlingz accepted.