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Thursday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Events
Emmanuel Episcopal Candlelit Labyrinth Walk 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Childcare offers Overnight Childcare from 6 p.m. on December 31 to 10 a.m. on January 1. The overnight will include dinner, New Year’s projects, slumber party & continental breakfast. Cost is only $100 per child (that’s only $6.25 an hour!). Reserve now at 376-2484.
New Year’s Eve Party for Teens from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Special late night hours for the New Year’s Eve Party! Tons of food and drink provided! Music, games, dancing and celebration! Free! 376-7177.
New Year’s Eve Dance at the Odd Fellows Hall from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring the Orcas Horns and the Best Rhythm Section in the Universe. Jazz, Funk and Swing. $15 at the door or $12 in advance at Darvill’s Bookstore in Eastsound. Contact. gbooks@upperleftcoast.com or call 376-5463.
Dance 2010 in at Christina’s! Christina’s will be hosting a dance party,get dolled up and come dance! 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost: $10 (includes complimentary champagne cocktail and passed appetizers). Call 376-4904 for reservations
New Year’s Eve at Doe Bay Cafe With Dana Lyons 10 p.m. 376-8059 for reservations.
Friday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day
Polar Bear Swim, sponsored by the Orcas Island Rowing Association, “Nippy Hippie Dip” theme, 11 a.m. sharp at Cascade Lake. 376-4733
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