The newly organized Rebekahs, a branch of the Odd Fellows, will host Rena Patty, a certified Non-Violent Communication (NVC) trainer in a presentation and discussion on Non-Violent Communication at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 at the Odd Fellows Hall, located at 112 Haven Rd in Eastsound. Seating will be limited to 30. Please call Elsie McFarland at 376-2323 to reserve your place.

The meeting will be open to all those interested in learning more about Non-Violent Communication, and offers an opportunity to meet the founders of the Orcas Island Chapter ofOddesses-Rebekahs. Members will be available for questions after the meeting.

The Rebekahs are an International Service Organization, with the Orcas chapter being formed on April 4, 2012 in Oak Harbor, Washington. Susan Slapin has been installed as Grand Noble and Lesley Liddle as Vice Grand Noble.