December Celebrations Marking Yuletide Season Start this Week

Monday, November 29

Tuesday, November 30

Orcas Island School District Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the School LIbrary

Open Mic at the Lower Tavern starts at 5:30 p.m. Come watch Orcasians let loose – and that includes you!   you’ll never know who might be on-stage. The Lower @ 376-4848

Wednesday, December 1

Thursday, December 2

Holistic Land Management workshop for small agriculture businesses and entrepreneurs. 9-11 a.m. The workshops will be presented by Bruce Gregory, resource planner at the San Juan Islands Conservation District and local farm operator. Holistic land management is a decision-making process that results in a rich return of sustainable economic, environmental and social benefits. Class at Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor. Cost for workshop is $10 to cover materials; advance registration recommended. Sponsored by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and hosted by Skagit Valley College. Call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org.

Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC)  at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Station.

Inn at Ship Bay Winemakers Dinner with Ron Bunnell of Bunnell Family Cellar & River Aerie Winery in Yakima Valley.  6 p.m. Sample selections of Bunnell’s great wines paired with a seasonally inspired menu with some of the Island’s local bounty included.  Limited Seating, so call soon to reserve your spot.For reservations, call Inn at Ship Bay 376-5886

Friday, December 3

Lighting of the Holiday Christmas Tree at Eastsound Village Green from 4 – 5:30 p.m.  All islanders invited to come enjoy the annual tree lighting ceremony.  Enjoy the holiday sounds of the Community Band … meet Santa & Mrs. Claus as they hand out toys to all the good boys and girls of Orcas Island … enjoy hot apple cider and baked goodies … and enjoy the Holiday Tree Lighting at 5 pm!

Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Martin Lund and Gene Nery. Stop in for some great bites from the Bistro menu, and listen to two of Orcas Island’s most talented musical forces, starting at 6 p.m..376-4300

Celtic Christmas Concert tonight and tomorrow at Orcas Community Church at 7 p.m. An evening of contemporary Celtic music celebrating the season of Christmas with Windham Hill recording artists Brian Dunning from Dublin (flutes & whistles) Jeff Johnson (keyboards & vocal) & Wendy Goodwin (violin). Nursery provided ~ donations appreciated. Call 376-6422 M-F 10AM to 3PM

Olga Symphony Concert –Kicking off the holiday season with a festive and slightly-irreverent edge  featuring Symphony friends from near and far, one-liners that hit and miss, and an all-round good time! Tickets $5. 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center.

Saturday, December 4

Darvill’s Bookstore 21st Annual Holiday Party from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Everything in the store will be discounted by 15%.  As always, gift wrapping is complimentary.  Cookies and cider will be served all day and we will have more nibbles and beverages from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Call 376-2135

Santa’s Ship Arrives at Deer Harbor Marina at 10 a.m. Celebrations continue at the Deer Harbor Club, where he will deliver gifts to children 12 and under until noon. . Sponsored by the Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary. For More information, call 376-5740

Artisan’s Faire at Odd Fellows Hall a wonderful array of handcrafted gifts, delicious baked goods, and more.  Charles and the crew from “The Kitchen” will be serving up yummy food downstairs.  Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting on Saturday afternoon! 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Call 376-4219

American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Local vendors will sell gifts & crafts at the Legion Hall.

Friends of the Library Holiday Tea –Annual tea at the Public Library from 1 to 4 p.m. Featuring tiny sandwiches, fancy cookies and Island music. Children can have a holiday ornament decorated with their name. From 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be our special guests.

Celtic Christmas Concert repeat performance at Orcas Community Church at 7 p.m. An evening of contemporary Celtic music celebrating the season of Christmas with Windham Hill recording artists Brian Dunning from Dublin (flutes & whistles) Jeff Johnson (keyboards & vocal) & Wendy Goodwin (violin). Nursery provided ~ donations appreciated. Call 376-6422 M-F 10AM to 3PM

Olga Symphony Concert –Kicking off the holiday season with a festive and slightly-irreverent edge  featuring Symphony friends from near and far, one-liners that hit and miss, and an all-round good time! Tickets $5. 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center.

Sunday, December 5

Artisan’s Faire at Odd Fellows Hall a wonderful array of handcrafted gifts, delicious baked goods, and more.  Charles and the crew from “The Kitchen” will be serving up yummy food downstairs.  11 to 4 pm. Call 376-4219