Gifts of All Kinds Exchanged Island-wide This Week

Tuesday, December 21

Community sing along of Handel’s “Messiah” on Tuesday evening December 21 at 6:15 p.m.  in the Community Church. Sing the “Messiah” this season in an informal group setting with a Messiah sing-along open to the entire community. Bring your score if you have one, or there will be some scores available at the door to borrow.

Gathering will begin at 6:15 at the Community Church and singing starts at 6:30. Roger Sherman has generously offered to accompany us on the piano. Admission is free of charge thanks to the Community Church. All welcome to sing all parts, including “solos.”If you have any questions about this event, please call: Jan 376-1037,  Cynthia 376-4355, or Tina 376-4113.

Food Bank 12:30 -2 p.m. Lower level, Orcas Island Community Church.

Bigbee of the Whitetree Winter Solstice Concert 7 p.m. Bigbee of the Whitetree’s music is intense, bold, and intimate. Food and drink is implemented into the performance. The small taste of food and drink that accompany the musical performance are intricately served at specific points. At the conclusion of the musical performance a more generous portion (the main course) will be served.  Organic seasonal food, wine & beer are included in the ticket price. Tickets are $25 sold at Passionate for Pies (Eastsound). Call 376-7437.

Wednesday, December 22

Susan Osborn and Friends Musical celebration of Christmas and the winter season at the 21st Annual Victorian Valley Chapel Christmas Concerts.  Joining Susan this year will be Carolyn Cruso, hammer dulcimer, guitar, flute and vocals; and Ritambhara Tyson, cello and voice. 7 p.m. at the Victorian Valley Chapel, Orcas Island. Tickets $20; Children 12 and under, 2 for 1; lap sitters free! Available online.  Go to www.susanosborn.com and click on the link for Brown Paper Tickets.

Thursday, December 23

Food Bank 12:30 -2 p.m. Lower level, Orcas Island Community Church

Orcas Island School Board, 5:30 p.m. at the School Library.

Susan Osborn and Friends Musical celebration of Christmas and the winter season at the 21st Annual Victorian Valley Chapel Christmas Concerts.  Joining Susan this year will be Carolyn Cruso, hammer dulcimer, guitar, flute and vocals; and Ritambhara Tyson, cello and voice. 7 p.m. at the Victorian Valley Chapel, Orcas Island. Tickets $20; Children 12 and under, 2 for 1; lap sitters free! Available online.  Go to www.susanosborn.com and click on the link for Brown Paper Tickets.

Charly Robinson’s Last Karaoke at the Lower — We will miss you Charly! Come say your farewells and sing a few songs!  Beer and Wine specials all night long!  Starts at 9 pm. 376-4848

Friday, December 24

Candlelight Service of Silence and Song, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 3:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve Family Service Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound at 5 p.m. 376-2352

Candlelight Service of Carols and Readings, Orcas Island Community Church  at 6 p.m. 376-6422

Candlelight Service, Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound at 7:30 p.m. 376-2352

Susan Osborn and Friends Musical celebration of Christmas and the winter season. Two shows tonight, a 7 and 10 p.m.  Joining Susan this year will be Carolyn Cruso, hammer dulcimer, guitar, flute and vocals; and Ritambhara Tyson, cello and voice. At the Victorian Valley Chapel, Orcas Island. Tickets $20; Children 12 and under, 2 for 1; lap sitters free! Available online. Go to www.susanosborn.com and click on the link for Brown Paper Tickets.

Saturday, December 25

Deer Harbor Restaurant’s Free Christmas Dinner from 2  to 6 pm Reservations Required, call 376-1040! All are welcome, locals and tourists alike.  We are accepting charitable contributions on behalf of Orcas Family Connections.  Closed on Christmas Eve. For reservations call 376-1040.

Christmas Day Mass at St. Francis Catholic Church, corner of North Beach and Mt. Baker Roads at 11:15 a.m.

Sunday, December 26

“Singing Our Favorite Christmas Carols” 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., Community Church.376-6422