Monday, December 31
FREE TAXI RIDES. Call Orcas Taxi at 376-TAXI.
Festive four course set menu on New Year’s Eve, Allium. $75 per person, not including beverages, tax and tip. Daily cocktail special is just $6, and great glasses of wine for $9.
Luc and the Lovingtons & Pretty Broken Things, Doe Bay Cafe. Includes a Champagne Toast and Special Goodies to ring in the New Year!! Campfire & Singing until late! $10 cover. To make reservations, or for more information, call 376-8059.
The Funhouse Commons Electric New Year’s Eve Party for Teens — FREE from 9 to 12:15 a.m. Tevening will be filled fun activities including a poker tournament, “Magic the Gathering” tournament, Xbox Kinect dance off, live music, entertainment and more—with tons of with snacks and refreshments. Note to parents: The event is free and will be from 9:00pm-12:15am. As is the case with Teen Night, the party is a semi-lock-in event, meaning that if you leave, you can’t come back in. Also teens will be expected to sign in and out. Under the direction of new program manager Merrick Parnell, The Funhouse Commons has been implementing lots more positive, engaging programming during Teen Night. Stay tuned for upcoming events by checking our website www.funhousecommons.org or following us on our Facebook page. 376-7177.
Tuesday, January 1
“I Survived!” Cascade Lake Plunge at 11 a.m. Be sure to go to the right location at the OIR boathouse on the south end of the lake.
New Year’s Brunch, Doe Bay Cafe. To make reservations, or for more information, call 376-8059.
Wednesday, January 2
Thursday, January 3
(Postponed to next Thursday, Jan. 10) Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.
Lutheran Book Club meets at 5:15 at the Airport Conference Center to discuss Speaking Christian by theologian Marcus Borg. Led by Pastor Anne Hall.
Bingo to Benefit Kaleidoscope Childcare Center, sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion. Open to the Public from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Concessions provided. For more information, contact Amber Paulsen at 376-2484 or email kaleidoscope@centurytel.net.
Friday, January 4
Coal Terminal Scoping Project workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library, sponsored by Orcas NOCOALition.net. What to bring: your computer, or a pad of paper and a stamped envelope. What to think about before you come: Impacts that concern you. What you might want to review in advance of the workshop:
Saturday, January 5
Weight Watchers Informational Meeting, 10 a.m. at the Funhouse Commons. With Instructor Carol Kulminski. Call 376-4198 or email carolk@centurylink.net . “Because it Works!”
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys play at Agave Restaurant from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sunday, January 6
Watch the Seahawks – Redskins Game at the Lower! Starting at 1:30 p.m. 376-4848
Contemplative Service at Orcas Island Community Church at 5:30 p.m., featuring Windham Hill recording artist Jeff Johnson. The service is open to the community. For more information call Orcas Island Community Church at 6422 or visit https://www.orcaschurch.org and hit the events tab.
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