Tuesday, November 15
“America Recycles Day” a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the importance (1) of recycling and (2) of making conscious efforts to “close the recycling loop” by purchasing items made of recycled materials.
Orcas Library Board of Trustees meeting at 9 a.m. in the Public Library Conference Room. 376-4985.
Orcas Island School District Board of Directors meeting (moved from 4th Thursday this month) 5:30 p.m. at the school library. 376-2284.
Wednesday, November 16
Therapeutic Gardens The Orcas Island Garden Club presents speaker Daniel Winderbottom, ASLA, a landscape architect and Associate Professor of landscape Architecture at the University of Washington to speak on healing and restorative gardens, followed by open discussion. 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. Visit www.orcasislandgardenclub.org
Thursday, November 17
“The Big One: Tusnami and Quake Impacts of a 9.0 Cascadia Quake” 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. The SJC Department of Emergency Management is hosting two lectures by Tim Walsh, State Geologist for WA State DNR. Attendance is free. Early arrival is encouraged to ensure a seat. https://on.fb.me
Open Mic and Pizza Night at Doe Bay Café Share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion: good pizza! Each month a local non-profit receives $1 from each pizza sold. This month Kaleidoscope is the benefactor. Café open is open from 5-10pm and Open Mic begins at 7:30pm. Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com
Friday, November 18
Report on Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Second annual meeting with community scientists directed by Kwiaht and BeachWatchers to report on the state of East Sound. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Madrona Room, Orcas Center. Reports followed by refreshments. Go to www.indianisland.info for further information.
Orcas Hotel’s Pub Night with Martin Lund and Gene Nery Stop in for some great bites from the Bistro menu, and listen to two of Orcas Island’s most talented musical forces. 6 p.m. Call the hotel at 376-4300.
Saturday, November 19
The Fall Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. Farm stalls are bursting at the seams with produce. Chard, squash, greens, corn, onions, potatoes, garlic, cucumbers for your pickling pleasure. Wondering what to do with all this bounty? Stop by the market booth for recipes to help you on your way to getting the most out of season’s offerings. While you are at the Market, have a bite to eat, but don’t forget to visit with our crafters, many of whom will not be seen again until the Spring. And, it is never too early to get your holiday shopping started!Please call Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager @ 317-8342
Contradance with the Cookies at the Odd Fellows Hall, 7 to 10 p.m. Suggested donation $5 per person, $10 per family to cover the cost of the band and hall, kids welcome. For further information. rachelbishop@yahoo.com, (360) 376-5003 or oddshall.org/
Sunday, November 20
History Night “Matinee” at the Orcas Historical Museum, 3 to 5 p.m. This month featuring Abby Rueb and Abby(Arnt) Rueb and Virginia (Gow) Dalley. 376-4849.
