October 18-24: October Winds Stir Calls to Action

Monday, October 18

Small business and financing workshop from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Advance registration recommended. Sponsored by the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and hosted by the Outlook Inn, 171 Main Street, Eastsound.  Call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email:  info@sanjuansedc.org. Part of the EDC’s  Business Education Series.

Library Board meeting, including the public budget hearing, rescheduled this month  (from the 11^th), starting at 9 a.m. at the Public Library.

Camp Orkila Fall Festival, 3 to 5 p.m. at the west end of Mt. Baker Road. The public is welcome for bow and arrow practice at the archery range,wall climging in the barn,  pumpkin carving, face painting, cider pressing, hay rides and other fun games! Hot dogs and hot apple cider will be served, and arts and craft activities will be provided by the School of the Salish Sea.

Tuesday, October 19

Toastmasters meeting 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. All are welcome to improve public speaking skills.

Wednesday, Oct. 20

Orcas Island Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room at the Orcas CenterThe public is invited, but to enjoy the full benefits, membership is encouraged. Contact Marlyn for more information at 360-376-6110 or visit the website at www.orcasislandgardenclub.org

Thursday, Oct. 21

Special public meeting of the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District from 8 to 9 a.m. at Enzo’s Gallery Cafe at 365 N.Beach Road, Eastsound The agenda will include: comunications & planning,

Pizza and Open Mic at the Doe Bay Café.Pizza served 5 to 10 p.m. OPen Mic starts at 7:30 p.m. One dollar from every pizza goes to a local non-profit.  This month it’s Farm to Cafeteria Program! Call 376-8059 or go to www.doebay.com

Friday, Oct. 22

Orcas Hotel Pub Night with Martin Lund and Gene Nery. 6 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel. 376-4300.

Origami Ghosts Live music in the Doe Bay Café.  They have a warm and friendly tunes comparable to Modest Mouse with a calming cello. The show is free, and there will be full dinner service.  Seating is limited in the Café so please call ahead to book your table – 376-8059.

Saturday, Oct. 23

Pick Apples – Press Cider at Golden Eye Farm with the Farm-to-Cafeteria Committee and Friends.All able-bodied kids and adults willing to put in a couple of hours on the 23rd are asked to contact Madie Murray at 376-3064.  Those participating may take home a jug of cider as a huge thanks from Farm to Cafeteria for their help in making this happen for the school.

Free Winter Vehicle Inspection by NAPA Auto Parts on Mt. Baker Road. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment.  Call NAPA at 376-4901 for more information or to schedule your appointment.

Fall Farmers Market in the Oddfellows Hall every Saturday in October, and November 13 and 20. Fall hours are 11 am-2 pm. Come celebrate the changing of the seasons with our talented island growers and artists.

Asleep at the Wheel Two Shows. Tickets for the first show at 6 p.m., which include a BBQ supper beginning at 4:30 pm, are $50. Tickets for the second show at 9 pm are $30 and $25 for Orcas Center members. Underwritten by Orcas Suites. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.orcascenter.org or call or 360/376-2281 ext 1 or visit Orcas Center during box office hours, Thursday-Saturday, noon – 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 24

Seed-saving workshop with James-David Sneed, a producer of garden and farm seed for forty years, from 11 a.m.  to 2:30 p.m.  at the Odd Fellows Hall (112 Haven Rd) in Eastsound.

Spook-Tacular Event at Darvill’s Bookstore. 2-3 p.m. Kids, don’t miss this SPOOK-TACULAR EVENT for ages 5 – 10.  Lynne Howe will present stories, crafts, tricks and treats to help celebrate Halloween. Call 376-2135

Deconstructing Dinner with Jon Steinman of the radio show “Deconstructing Dinner” based in Nelson, B.C. Steinman will talk about local food security, including several regional examples. The free talk will be at the Orcas Island Public Library on Sunday, October 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. 376-4985