Christmas Observances — Reverent and Festive

Updated Friday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m.

FAITH

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Saturday, December 24 at the West Sound Community Hall at 4 p.m. “Candlelight Service and Reading” with Michael Ream and Howard Barbour. Howard will read “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and Michael will lead Christmas Carols. All are welcome to attend.

Orcas Island Community Church A vibrant non-denominational community church and island tradition for 125 years. Sunday morning worship and weekday programs serving all ages. All visitors are welcome. 176 Madrona St. 360-376-6422.
Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve
6 p.m. Candlelight Service with prayers and readings
Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day
9 a.m. Service — No Children’s Classes
10 a.m. Fellowship following service
10:30 a.m. Service w/Child Care and Sunday School
11:45 a.m. Fellowship  following service

Orcas Island Adventist Fellowship Welcome to The Chapel! Come enjoy a unique worship experience as we exalt our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. We meet on Saturdays, according to the Creation Sabbath day of rest, from 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. The Chapel is located on 107 Enchanted Forest Road. Contact Pastor William Hurtado at wahooyouth@orcasonline.com 360 376-6683, 360-298-4314, for more information.

St. Francis Catholic Parish
Located on the corner of North Beach Road and Mt. Baker in Eastsound. Our Mass is celebrated each Sunday.  Christmas Mass will be held on Sunday, December 25 at 1 p.m.

Lighthouse Christian Center
Christmas Eve Service. Saturday, December 24 at 6 p.m. Orcas Senior Center (Lundeen Room), 62 Henry Road. We hope to see you there! Email heather25w@mac.com with any questions.

Emmanuel Episcopal Parish on Main Street in Eastsound. Built in 1885, it is one of the oldest buildings on Orcas. The church has been carefully maintained and is now surrounded by a lovely English gardens. Services are every Sunday at 8am & 10am. Come by for a visit. – 360-376-2352.
Saturday, December 24 . “Journey to the Nativity” – a self-guided indoor labyrinth walk, 3 to 8 p.m
Family Service at 5 p.m.
Service with choir & bells at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 25 Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m.

FESTIVITIES & FOOD

Festival of Trees at Rosario (Throughout December) Come enjoy a festive display of holiday trees in the Moran Mansion at Rosario and give to your favorite local non-profit. Purchase $1 tickets and vote for your favorite tree decorated by Friends of Moran, The Funhouse, Kaleidoscope, OPAL Community Land Trust, Orcas Island Choral Society, Orcas Island Education Foundation, and Orcas Island Fire & Rescue. All purchased voting tickets will be entered in a raffle to win round-trip tickets for two to Seattle on Kenmore Air with hotel, dinner for two in The Mansion Restaurant and a two-month spa pass.

Susan Osborn’s Christmas Concerts at Victorian Valley Chapel with Carolyn Cruso and Ritambhara Tyson from Wednesday, Dec. 21 through Friday Dec. 23, at 7 p.m. On Christmas Eve there will be two concerts, at 7 and at 10 p.m. Tickets for Victorian Valley concerts are $20 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under, and lapsitters free. Tickets are available for all concerts online at brownpapertickets.com.

Merry Christmas from the Lower Tavern! On Friday, Dec. 23 at 9 p.m.  Jake will lead the charge in a Holiday Karaoke Ho-down! Prize awarded to the winner! Always hilarious, always entertaining, whether you sing or not! Come! Call 376-4848.

A Rosario Christmas Feast (Saturday & Sunday, December 24 & 25; 5 – 9 pm) Enjoy Christmas Dinner at The Mansion Restaurant. Chef Dan Koommoo has put together a special three-course dinner menu including Dungeness Crab Bisque, Winter Greens with Goat Cheese, Prosciutto and Bleu Cheese Roasted Pear, Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding, Muscovy Duck Breast with Orange Glace, King Salmon Wellington and Free Range Chicken with Marsala and Crimini Bordelaise. $45 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations, please call 376-2222.

Alium Restaurant in December Dinner – Thursday through Sunday from 5:30 pm. Brunch – Saturday & Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm. Every Thursday and Friday night in December, come in and get an appetizer and entree.  We’ll throw in the dessert as our holiday gift for you.  One per person please. Also check out our daily bar special, an appetizer and drink combo based on the lowest temperature of the day. We will be open Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day. Now accepting reservations for New Year’s Eve.  We’ll also be open for brunch only on January 1, 2012.  Call376-4904.

Madrona Bar & Grill Happy Hour in the bar at The Madrona…Monday – Friday 4-6 pm, Friday & Saturday nights 8-closing, & ALL DAY Sunday.  $2 off all appetizers, $1 off all wells, wine by the glass and draft beer. $5 Margarita’s & $5 Bloody Mary’s.  Don’t forget our 10% Local Discount.We are offering a local discount all day every Thursday for 10% all food, just tell your server you’re a local!  (cannot be combined with any other offer). Call 376-7171

Doe Bay Café will be open for breakfast 8 a.-m. 2 p. m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, but will not be serving dinner that evening.  The Café will not be open at all on Sunday, Dec. 25, and will also be closed Monday, Dec. 26.  Doe Bay Café will resume its regular winter hours starting  Dec. 29.
Every Thursday — weekly Pizza Night and Open Mic Every Friday Guests coming in to dine in the Café will receive free use of the spa for the evening, and there is almost always live music playing on Friday’s!  Locals will receive a 50% discount on lodging.  For more information or to make reservations please call the Café at 376-8059. Call 376-2291 or www.doebay.com  Every Monday Doe Bay Café is warm and inviting, and every Monday night we will be selling bottles of wine from our well rounded wine list created by our very own Sommelier, Shannon Borg, at half price.  This deal is only for the winter, so take advantage while it’s here.  The Café will also be serving amazing food as always! Call 376-2291 or www.doebay.com.

Agave Restaurant Thursday Nights at 7 p.m., Trivia with Dave, featuring $2.00 draft beer for each player, $3.00 chips and salsa.  Come join the fun!  Agave will be open all winter to serve our customers. Come join us by the cozy fire, and enjoy a delicious meal For more info call 376-1422