Saturday, December 4

Darvill’s Bookstore 21st Annual Holiday Party from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Everything in the store will be discounted by 15%.  As always, gift wrapping is complimentary.  Cookies and cider will be served all day and we will have more nibbles and beverages from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Call 376-2135

Santa’s Ship Arrives at Deer Harbor Marina at 10 a.m. Celebrations continue at the Deer Harbor Club, where he will deliver gifts to children 12 and under until noon. . Sponsored by the Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary. For More information, call 376-5740

Maria Papademetriou, with her handcrafted icons, will again be at the Artisan's Faire in Odd Fellows Hall this Saturday and Sunday.

Artisan’s Faire at Odd Fellows Hall a wonderful array of handcrafted gifts, delicious baked goods, and more.  Charles and the crew from “The Kitchen” will be serving up yummy food downstairs.  Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting on Saturday afternoon! 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Call 376-4219

American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Local vendors will sell gifts & crafts at the Legion Hall.

Friends of the Library Holiday Tea –Annual tea at the Public Library from 1 to 4 p.m. Featuring tiny sandwiches, fancy cookies and Island music. Children can have a holiday ornament decorated with their name. From 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be our special guests.

OASIS Graduation Ceremony Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School diploma and GED awards. 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall.

Celtic Christmas Concert repeat performance at Orcas Community Church at 7 p.m. An evening of contemporary Celtic music celebrating the season of Christmas with Windham Hill recording artists Brian Dunning from Dublin (flutes & whistles) Jeff Johnson (keyboards & vocal) & Wendy Goodwin (violin). Nursery provided ~ donations appreciated. Call 376-6422 M-F 10AM to 3PM

Olga Symphony Concert –Kicking off the holiday season with a festive and slightly-irreverent edge  featuring Symphony friends from near and far, one-liners that hit and miss, and an all-round good time! Tickets $5. 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center.

Sunday, December 5

Artisan’s Faire at Odd Fellows Hall a wonderful array of handcrafted gifts, delicious baked goods, and more.  Charles and the crew from “The Kitchen” will be serving up yummy food downstairs.  11 to 4 pm. Call 376-4219

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