Friday, November 18
Report on Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Second annual meeting with community scientists directed by Kwiaht and BeachWatchers to report on the state of East Sound. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Madrona Room, Orcas Center. Reports followed by refreshments. Go to www.indianisland.info for further information.
Orcas Hotel’s Pub Night 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. 6 p.m. Call the hotel at 376-4300.
Date Night at Doe Bay Café! 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! For more information or to make reservations please call the Café at 360-376-8059 or www.doebay.com
Saturday, November 19
Sportsman’s Club Turkey Shoot 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Club on Enchanted Forest Road. All are welcome. Lunch served.
The Fall Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. Farm stalls are bursting at the seams with produce. Chard, squash, greens, corn, onions, potatoes, garlic, cucumbers for your pickling pleasure. Wondering what to do with all this bounty? Stop by the market booth for recipes to help you on your way to getting the most out of season’s offerings. While you are at the Market, have a bite to eat, but don’t forget to visit with our crafters, many of whom will not be seen again until the Spring. And, it is never too early to get your holiday shopping started!Please call Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager @ 317-8342.
Wine Tasting at the Wine Shop at Country Corner from 1 to 4 p.m., Sample wines that would compliment your Thanksgiving table. 376-6907.
Contradance with the Cookies at the Odd Fellows Hall, 7 to 10 p.m. Suggested donation $5 per person, $10 per family to cover the cost of the band and hall, kids welcome. For further information. rachelbishop@yahoo.com, (360) 376-5003 or oddshall.org/
In-the-round Concertwith Carolyn Cruso, Larry Murante and Tracy Spring, northwest singer/songwriters will perform together and solo in an intimate songwriter. All tickets are $10 and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext 1 or visiting the Orcas Center box office open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon- 4 pm.
Sunday, November 20
History Night “Matinee” at the Orcas Historical Museum, 3 to 5 p.m. This month featuring Abby Rueb and Abby(Arnt) Rueb and Virginia (Gow) Dalley. 376-4849.
