Not the End of October, Yet: Still More to Do

Monday, October 22

Kill-a-Watt Meter Workshop, 10-11 a.m., Orcas Library. In recognition of National Energy Awareness Month, the Energy Advisors from OPALCO have teamed up with local libraries to present a series of workshops in October to help members learn how to trim the waste from their electric usage and monthly bills using a Kill-a-Watt meter.

Last chance to move vehicles to Anacortes, 10:05 p.m. sailing from Orcas. After that sailing, the Orcas terminal will be closed to vehicle traffic until midday Friday, Oct. 26 (scheduled re-opening with the 10:35 a.m. sailing from Anacortes). Walk-on passenger service to and from Orcas Island will be maintained throughout the closure. For more information, visit WSF website.

Tuesday, October 23

No vehicle traffic on WSF service to and from Orcas/Anacortes. For Orcas drivers who are pre-authorized and have a dashboard permit, the last chance to move vehicles to the Anacortes terminal upper parking lot is the 10:05 p.m. departure on Monday, Oct. 22 (the last sailing of the service day). After that sailing, the Orcas terminal will be closed to vehicle traffic until midday Friday, Oct. 26 (scheduled re-opening with the 10:35 a.m. sailing from Anacortes). Walk-on passenger service to and from Orcas Island will be maintained throughout the closure. For more information, visit WSF website.

Members of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) and Orcas Island Library boards will hold a public meeting at the OISD School Library, 8 to 10 a.m., to begin discussions about prior experiences, funding, issues, and possibilities relating to library services for students at the Orcas Island School District. The public is welcome to attend. For further information, contact OISD at 376-2284 or the Public Library at 376-4985.

Wednesday, October 24

No vehicle traffic on WSF service to and from Orcas/Anacortes. For Orcas drivers who are pre-authorized and have a dashboard permit, the last chance to move vehicles to the Anacortes terminal upper parking lot is the 10:05 p.m. departure on Monday, Oct. 22 (the last sailing of the service day). After that sailing, the Orcas terminal will be closed to vehicle traffic until midday Friday, Oct. 26 (scheduled re-opening with the 10:35 a.m. sailing from Anacortes). Walk-on passenger service to and from Orcas Island will be maintained throughout the closure. For more information, visit WSF website.

Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting 5:30 pm – 8 pm at Rosario Resort & Spa’s Beach House. Call 376-2273 to RSVP your attendance and for more information, or email info@orcasislandchamber.com. A $10 fee per person will help offset room & food costs. The Chamber thanks Rosario Resort & Spa, and General Manager Christopher Peacock for their generosity in hosting the event.

Thursday, October 25

Library closed on Orcas Island for staff training and retreat.

No vehicle traffic on WSF service to and from Orcas/Anacortes.For Orcas drivers who are pre-authorized and have a dashboard permit, the last chance to move vehicles to the Anacortes terminal upper parking lot is the 10:05 p.m. departure on Monday, Oct. 22 (the last sailing of the service day). After that sailing, the Orcas terminal will be closed to vehicle traffic until midday Friday, Oct. 26 (scheduled re-opening with the 10:35 a.m. sailing from Anacortes). Walk-on passenger service to and from Orcas Island will be maintained throughout the closure. For more information, visit WSF website.

Gateway Pacific Coal Terminal EIS Scoping Comment Writing Workshop 5 – 6:30 pm at Eastsound Fire Hall. FRIENDS of the San Juans, along with the Orcas and Lopez NO COALitions, are hosting comment-writing workshops for the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal’s (GPT) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The public will never vote on the GPT project, however, it will have an opportunity to officially express concerns about the proposal during a period called “scoping”. Comments made at official sessions or submitted in writing during the scoping process will help inform the type and the geographic scope of impacts to be included in the EIS. Community members who are concerned about the implications of the GPT project for San Juan County are encouraged to attend the workshops. At the workshops participants will receive training for letter writing as well as making in-person comments at the November 3rd public scoping hearing for GPT in Friday Harbor (12-3 pm, at Friday Harbor High School). Open to the public. RSVPs are appreciated for all workshops. For more information and to RSVP, contact Katie Fleming at 378-2319 or Katie@sanjuans.org.

Granny’s Clan Art Event and Presentation about the book at 6 pm at the Senior Center

Friday, October 26

Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel– Come enjoy island favorites Martin Lund, Gene Nery and guests, who play Friday nights at the Orcas Hotel, starting at 6 p.m. Call 376-4300.

Saturday, October 27

Great Pumpkin Day  in Eastsound. Come see how local businesses all decorated up in Halloween decor!

Nanda in ‘The Jacket’ at Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m. The four outstanding performers of Nanda from Port Townsend bring The Jacket to Orcas – a highly acclaimed live action show that combines zany comedy, mad juggling talent, circus arts, ninja moves (known as “kung faux”), pop-culture satire, and a dancing robot, for a knock out performance. The Jacket appeals to all ages – an evening of entertainment your whole family will enjoy. Thanks to our generous Performance Sponsors: Bev and Jim Ohlman. Tickets are $25, $19 (Orcas Center members), $11 students, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext.1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from noon- 4 p.m.

Sunday, October 28

Verdi’s ‘Otello’ streamed live from the Met.1 p.m. Shakespearean masterpiece returns to the Met with Johan Botha in the title role opposite the acclaimed Desdemona of star soprano Renée Fleming. Semyon Bychkov conducts. Tickets: $18, $13 (students) $2 off for Orcas Center members.Call 376-2281 x1.