Friday, December 14
Members of the Orcas Island School District and Orcas Island Library boards, along with staff members, will continue discussions regarding possibilities for improving and sustaining library services for Orcas Island students at a public meeting at the Orcas Island school District Library from 8 to 10 a.m.
Karaoke at The Lower Tavern, 9 p.m.
Deer Harbor Christmas Potluck followed by a holiday music from Martin Lund, 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share, something for the Food Bank, and don’t forget your place setting and beverage.
Saturday, December 15
Boating Safely Class, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Orcas Landing Conference Room. In 2013 every Washington State resident that operates a boat that has a motor of 15 hp or greater MUST have a Boater Education card. This one day class will meet the requirements to apply to Washington State Parks for issuance of the card. Conducted by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Cost: $25. Class size is limited, Pre-registration is required. Call David Tribolet 360-298-0248 or email: tribolet@orcasonline.com
Orcas Community Band Holiday Concert, 2 p.m., Orcas Center. The local band will be playing songs of the season, plus traditional band music. Admission by donation.
Sunday, December 16
Annual Kids’ Sunday School Christmas Pageant,Orcas Island Community Church at 9 a.m. and again at 10 a.m
Verdi’s ‘Un Ballo in Maschera, on screen at Orcas Center at 1 p.m. Director David Alden’s dreamlike setting provides a compelling backdrop for this dramatic story of jealousy and vengeance. Marcelo Álvarez stars as the conflicted king; Karita Mattila is Amelia, the object of his secret passion; and Dmitri Hvorostovsky is her suspicious husband. Kathleen Kim is the page Oscar, and Stephanie Blythe sings the role of the fortune-teller Ulrica. Fabio Luisi conducts. $18, $13 (students) $2 off for Orcas Center members.
Turtleback Brass Music of the Season Sing-along. 2 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church.
