The Week Ahead: But First, Vote!

Tuesday, Nov. 6 ELECTION DAY

Be sure your mail-in ballot is posted by 3 p.m. at the Post Office or by 8 p.m. at the drop box in front of the Orcas Senior Center.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

Leslie Liddle’s dog obedience class series begin at the Orcas Animal Shelter at 7 p.m. Call 376-6220 to register. Payment due tonight, do not bring dogs.

Thursday, Nov. 8

Mark O’Neill speaks at the Cancer Support Group at 5:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. For further information call Bogdan or Carol at 376-4198

Friday, Nov. 

Tracers  at the Grange Theater follows the lives of a group of ‘grunts’ as they move from basic training, on to combat in Vietnam, and finally to the shattering realization that their lives will be forever affected by the horrors they have witnessed. Tracers will run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on November 9–18. All performances are 7:30 pm at the Grange. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvills Bookstore, on-line at brownpapertickets.com, and at the door. For additional information, contact Director Lin McNulty at 376-1003. This play contains strong language and may not be suitable for pre-teens and those easily offended. Veterans admitted free of charge on Sunday, Nov. 11

Alessandra Rose at Doe Bay Café starting at 7:30 p.m. for a special live performance. Seating is limited. Make your dinner reservations by calling 360.376.8059!

Saturday, Nov. 10

7th Annual Garlic Fest at the Doe Bay Café. Come celebrate all things Garlic at Doe Bay Café on November 10th! We’ll be offering a fabulous 4 course tasting menu featuring locally grown garlic! Garlic soup, horseradish crusted scallops with black garlic puree, lemon-garlic ice cream, and more! We’ll also be offering a screening of the Les Blank documentary, “Garlic is as Good as Ten Mothers” in our Otter Lodge lounge throughout the evening. The 4 course garlic feast is $55/per person, with an optional $20 paired wine flight. Open seating is available during our normal restaurant hours, 5-9pm.Please make your dinner reservations early for this fun annual event by calling 360-376-8059.

Olga Thanksgiving Potluck at 5:30 p.m. at the Olga Community Center. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy provided, please bring your own place settings and a dish to share.

Free Washington Tour sponsored by the Freedom Foundation. To register, go to www.FreeWATour.com,  and register for the Orcas Island Tour Stop at the  Orcas Island Fire Department (Meeting Room) on Saturday, November 10, 2012; there will be speakers from 6 to 7 p.m. Free, food provided.

Carolyn Cruso at Agave Restaurant on “A” Street in Eastsound, beginning at 7 p.m. 376-1422.

Tracers  at the Grange Theater follows the lives of a group of ‘grunts’ as they move from basic training, on to combat in Vietnam, and finally to the shattering realization that their lives will be forever affected by the horrors they have witnessed. Tracers will run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on November 9–18. All performances are 7:30 pm at the Grange. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvills Bookstore, on-line at brownpapertickets.com, and at the door. For additional information, contact Director Lin McNulty at 376-1003. This play contains strong language and may not be suitable for pre-teens and those easily offended. Veterans admitted free of charge on Sunday, Nov. 11

Sunday, Nov. 11 VETERAN’S DAY

Tracers  at the Grange Theater follows the lives of a group of ‘grunts’ as they move from basic training, on to combat in Vietnam, and finally to the shattering realization that their lives will be forever affected by the horrors they have witnessed.Tracers will run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on November 9–18. All performances are 7:30 pm at the Grange. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvills Bookstore, on-line at brownpapertickets.com, and at the door. For additional information, contact Director Lin McNulty at 376-1003. This play contains strong language and may not be suitable for pre-teens and those easily offended. Veterans admitted free of charge on Sunday, Nov. 11