Friday, December 31
The Funhouse Teen Night New Years Eve Party! from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Funhouse in Eastsound.Food, drink, music, dancing, games and more! Call 376-7177
Allium Restaurant We’re taking New Year’s Eve reservations now. Four course menu with wine for $95, without wine for $75 & A la carte selection. Call 376-4904
Deer Harbor Inn— We are open from 5-9 p.m. New Years Eve and New Year’s Day, with live music both nights with Flamenco Neuvo guitarist Farhad Hanjan.
Sazio at Chimayo New Year’s Eve Dinner 7 p.m. seating on Friday, December 31. Anne Marie Schultz & William Patterson’s 5th Annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Featuring 6 courses for $80 per person. Space is limited. Call for information & reservations 376-6394
The Sandman, and his dog Gilda
New Year’s Eve at the Doe Bay Cafe! Ring in 2011 at Doe Bay from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.! There will be regular dinner service from 5-9pm, and cocktails and a small plate menu from 9-midnight. The $10 cover includes live music and a FREE champagne toast at the stroke of the new year! The Dustbunnies, a group of local musicians, will be playing the first two sets from 9 to 11 p.m., and The Sandman will play into the New Year, with music until 1 a.m. Space is limited! To reserve your tickets call the front desk at 360-376-2291. 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com
The Lower — Electronic Dance Mix with opening DJs Alex Marks & Jim Parker. Jon Russell will spin after 10 p.m.! No Cover, come in from the cold and shake your booty! They are spinning music all night! Beer & Wine Specials! 376-4848
Saturday, January 1
Sun Salutations at the Orcas Mandala Yoga Studio from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Welcome in 2011 with 108 Sun Salutations dedicated to your Prayers & Intentions for the New Year. Modifications will be given and it is not necessary to do all 108 Suns. This is a FUN way to connect with your community and CELEBRATE! Cost: $10. Call Suzi @ 360-298-0218 or email suzi@orcasmandala.com
“Glacial Getaway” Polar Bear Swim at Cascade Lake, Moran State Park 11 a.m. sharp. Fundraiser for Junior Orcas Island Rowing Association (OIRA).In line with this year’s theme, “glacial getaway,” dress in an appropriate (or inappropriate) costume for this quintessential Orcas affair. Be sure to turn up early so you don’t miss the event. Once folks are dressed to jump in a cold lake they don’t like to hang around for long! To buy shirts call Jacqlynn Zier at 376-5599 or email jacq@rockisland.com. For information about the Plunge event call Martin Taylor 376-6935, email plunge@orcasislandrowing.org.
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