Monday, Nov. 26
Auditions for “Hotbed Hotel” at the Grange at 7 p.m. A copy of the script is available at the counter at the Library. For more information contact Doug Bechtel, the director at 317-5601.
Tuesday, Nov. 27
How to market your business inexpensively and effectively from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall. Sponsored by the County Economic Development Council.
CAO Public Hearings on General, Geologically Hazardous Areas and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protection Areas at the County Council Chambers in Friday Harbor, beginning at 10:45 a.m. The meeting can be videoconferenced at the Orcas and Lopez Island Libraries.
“Poetry’s Pleasures” Workshop begins a four-week series at the Orcas Public Library. From 1 to 3 p.m. Facilitated by JoEllen Moldoff. $10 costs for library and printing due at first session.
Green Drinks — A Happy Hour gathering of environmentally minded folks on Orcas Island. Open to all, we meet to network, make friends, discuss green issues, support each other, and have fun. This is not another “meeting” – just good people meeting up to network on a regular day and time. For more information, please visit www.thriveorcasisland.com/orcas-island-green-drinks.html Island Hoppin’ Brewery website: www.islandhoppinbrewery.com
Orcas Fire and Rescue Work Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Agenda calls for discussion of Financial Officer, Public Safety Boat, Paramedic Union Contract and Rural Economic Development Loan. 376-2331.
Wednesday, Nov. 28
“Millie McCall’s Full Moon Poker Night” — Sara Williams reads and signs her latest book at Darvill’s Bookstore at 6 p.m. Come meet Millie McCall from Sara’s novella, “Millie McCall’s Full Moon Poker Night,” one of four poker tales from “Four of a Kind” edited by Douglas Quinn. Millie, wearing her red negligee to her pokier parties, is an eccentric, exuberant, and also vulnerable Islander. See you at the party!
Thursday, Nov. 29
Friday, Nov. 30
Islands A Cappella at Rosario at 6 p.m. In the music room, seating is limited. Tickets available at Darvill’s Bookstore, $10.
Dinner Dance Fund Raiser for Orcas Family Health Center – Dr. Shinstrom’s office, 7 p.m. at Orcas Center. $25.00 per person – complete vegetarian or meat lasagna meal, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Cash wine bar opens at 6:30 pm. Music by the Orcatrazz Swing Band. Listeners and Dancers welcome. All proceeds benefit those in our community who have no health insurance, or who are under-insured. Tickets at OFHC at Airport Center, Ray’s Pharmacy, Office Cupboard, Cherie L. Lindholm Real Estate.
Live Music with Tracy Spring and TR Ritchie at the Doe Bay Cafe. Bellingham’s Tracy Spring and TR Ritchie melt elements of blues, swing, old R&B, jazz, and folk into their own style. This show is free but seating is limited! Make your dinner reservations by calling 360.376.8059!
Saturday, Dec. 1
A clinic for potential “Dream Act” children (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) will be held on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Middle School in Friday Harbor ( 85 Blair Avenue) by the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, the Skagit Immigrant Rights Project and a number of other immigrant rights groups and lawyers. Call for further information to 206-365-2225.
Friends of the Library Holiday Tea from 1 to 4 p.m. Refreshments, music, supervised crafts for children — and Santa and Mrs. Claus too. The public is welcome, 376-4985.
Magic Flute reception and performance at Orcas Center — Puppets and Wearable Art reception from 4:30 – 6:30 pm precedes the performance, and a variety of interactive activities will set the mood for the opera, including. story-telling, puppet making, music and snacks all in keeping with the themes The Magic Flute. At 7:30 the opera streams live in high definition from the New York Metropolitan Opera stage. Tickets for The Magic Flute encore from The Met: Live in HD are $15 for adults and $11 for students ($2 off for Orcas Center members) and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon- 4 pm.
Two Room School –Shaw Island’s favorite band will be playing Agave Restaurant in Eastsound, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 2
The Orcas Island Historical Museum Annual Meeting, 2:30 p.m. at Camp Orkila. A shuttle van is available from the upper parking lot. The Museum Board welcomes all members of the public to this gathering which will include door prizes, awards, the big quilt raffle drawing and other special presentations. 376-4849
La Clemenza di Tito streamed Live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera to Orcas Center’s big screen at 1 p.m. are $18 for adults, $13 students, ($2 off for Orcas Center Members) and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon – 4 pm.
Local Artist Showcase on the OffCenter Stage of Orcas Center at 7: 30 pm. Come and listen to the talent of Corey Wiscomb and Robb Eagle, Bridget O’Toole, Madi Jane West and Grace McCune’s Rock on the Rock Adult Singers.
