Friday, Nov. 6
Grace McCune and Carolyn Cruso will be stepping in for regulars Martin Lund and Gene Nery at the Orcas Hotel’s Pub Night this Friday. From 6 to 9 p.m. No cover. 376-4300.
Southern Skies at the Doe Bay Café during dinner service. Enjoy the lilting tunes of original songs, bluegrass, and old-timey traditional music, starting at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended since space is limited. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Call 376-8059.
Crossroads Lecture 7:30 p.m. Barbara Seifert, “Health Care Reform: Questions and Consequences” at the Orcas Center. Tickets at Darvill’s. $10.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Ivy and Bean Day at Darvill’s Bookstore, 2 to 3 p.m. Trivia games, t-shirt raffle, stories and snacks! A Family Literacy Month event.
Stolen Sweets and Burgers and Brew from the Lower Tavern. Stolen Sweets – This popular Portland, Oregon group delivers a unique brand of vintage acoustic jazz. The female vocalists provide tight 3-part harmonies in the style of the Boswell Sisters, radio stars of the late 20s and early 30s. They are accompanied by three men providing string syncopation on guitar and bass. Tickets: $24, $16 (Orcas Center members), $10 (students). 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Start with Burgers & Brew in the Orcas Center Madrona Room at 5:30 p.m. Prices: $12 for Lower Tavern burger & beverage; $25 includes burger, beverage and ticket to Stolen Sweets. 376-2281
Family Dance at the Odd Fellows Hall. 6 to 8 p.m. Suggested donation: one for $4, two for $6, three or more for $10. This is a collaborative fundraiser for the Island’s Preschools and Orcas Family Connections .Everyone welcome regardless of ability to pay! For more information, contact Erin O’Dell 376-5780.
Garlic Harvest Dinner at the Doe Bay Café. Fourth annual Garlic Harvest Dinner treats guests to the culinary delights of the beloved ‘stinking rose’. Live music, garlic information and film, tantalizing prix fixe dinner – come see why people pilgrimage to this annual event at the Doe Bay Café! Seating times are 6 pm and 8pm. Book your reservation by calling 360-376-8059.
Sunday, Nov. 8
American Legion Annual Turkey Shoot Play Bingo and Dice to win a turkey, stating at 11 a.m. Turkey Dinner starting at 11:30 a.m. Adults $10, Seniors/Kids $7, Pie $1 at Legion Hall on Crescent Beach Drive. 376-4987.
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