Tuesday, November 1
County Council Videoconference at the Orcas and Lopez Public Librairies, beginning at 10 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. County Budget public hearing. Council meets in Friday Harbor.
Toastmasters meet at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center on Henry Road in Eastsound. All are welcome to improve public speaking skills.
George Karnikis teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Free, all languages taught English. Call 376-4382.
Wednesday, November 2
Thursday, November 3
Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets at the Eastsound Fire Hall at 3 p.m.
Friday, November 4
Cultivating Hope in Hard Times. With Andrew Harvey from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound. Attendees are asked to bring a Brown Bag Lunch. Coffee & Tea – and Chocolate will be provided. Suggested donation: $45. For more information contact: marilyn@marilynmcguire.com
Terry Johnson’s Seventh Annual Art Students Exhibit Opening Reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Center.
Whale of a Show. See Orcas’ young talent at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Center in Eastsound. Tickets for Whale are $8 and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon- 4 pm
“Moneyball” with Brad Pitt at the Seaview Theater in Eastsound. 7: 30 p.m.
Live Music at Doe Bay Café with Beau Borrero! Beau Borrero is a singer-songwriter from San Juan Island who performs with his mother. Together they have played up and down the west coast and in New York and Boston. They blend the serious and emotional with folk, funk, and funny, then add lush harmonies and refreshingly inventive songwriting to bring you an evening you will not soon forget. The Doe Bay show will feature guest appearances by Orcas’ very own Gene Nery and Bruce Harvie. Make reservations at 376-8059.
Saturday, November 5
Orcas Farmers Market indoors at the Odd Fellows Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
View the Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw Island with Boyd Pratt, architectural Historian. Sponsored by the San Juan County Land Bank from 1 to 3:30 p.m. For information on the property tour and driving directions call the Land Bank Administrative office at 360-378-4402 or email judyc@rockisland.com
Occupy Wall Street in EastsoundA One Hour Peaceful Assemby from 4-5 pm on the Eastsound Village Green or People’s Cafe… open discussions on designing local change & follow up teams at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. Contact Morgan Meadows at 376-9213 or email morgan@VisionOnOrcas.com.
“Moneyball” with Brad Pitt at the Seaview Theater in Eastsound. 7: 30 p.m.
Sunday, November 6
“SuperCitizens: How Corporations Claimed the Rights of People,” with Brian Gunn of “Involved Democracy” from 2 to 5 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall. Free, all are welcome.
Monday, November 7
Business Financing Seminar presented by the San Juan County Economic Development Council. The event will be held at the Mullis Street Fire Hall, 1011 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor, from 9-11 a.m
Monday night movies return to Doe Bay Café! This week’s over the top, foodie documentary about two pastry chefs will begin at 7 p.m. and as always half price bottles of wine are offered in the Café during dinner service! Call for a reservation 376-8059.
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