The Week Ahead: Elections, Veterans, Dance and Turkey Gatherings

Monday, November 6

Monday night movies at the Doe Bay Café! This week’s over the top, foodie documentary about two pastry chefs will begin at 7 p.m. and as always half price bottles of wine are offered in the Café during dinner service! Call 376-2291 or www.doebay.com

 Tuesday, November 8 Election Day

Mail you ballots at Post Office before 3 p.m.
Post your ballots in Ballot Box at Senior Center until 8 p.m.

Orcas Public Library Board of Trustees meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. Public is welcome. At the Library on Rose Street, 376-4985.

Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioners meeting 4:30 p.m. at District offices off North Beach Road. Gate code posted above the gate. Public welcome.

Orcas Island Fire District Commissioners meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall. Open to the public 376-2331 for agenda.

Wednesday, November 9

Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meeting, 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Hall. Public welcome.

Marine Science Lecture “Feathers: the Evolution of a Natural Miracle” 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Author and bird expert Thor Hanson will share his insights into the extraordinary world of feathers. Hanson’s recent book investigates not only the evolution and mechanics of feathers, but also their cultural importance and their role in technological innovation. Darvill’s Bookstore will have copies of Hanson’s book available for purchase and signing at the Fire Hall immediately after the talk.

Thursday, November 10

Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commissioners meeting, noon to 2 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.

Dr. David Russell and Cancer Support Group, 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. Dr. Russell’s topic will be recent research on the value of Vitamin D in conjunction with the treatment of cancer. There will also be an opportunity for everyone to share. Free, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer.Finding out how others manage the special problems that cancer brings might help you find ways to cope with the problems that come along for you.  Let’s support each other by finding courage for the journey, joy in the healing, and in hope for the future. Call Bogdan or Carol at 376-4198

Community Sing with Choral Legend Alice Parker 7:30 pm, Orcas Island Community Church. Sponosred by the Orcas Choral Society. Suggested donation $10. Come sing with us!

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.  Kaleidoscope provides a high quality Preschool and Childcare environment serving many of our hard working families who are the backbone of our community. Café open is open from 5-10pm and Open Mic begins at 7:30 p.m.  Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com

Friday, November 11, Veterans Day

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication; 11:11 a.m. at the American Legion Hall. Everyone is invited! Orcas Island’s American Legion Post will dedicate its just-completed Vietnam Veterans Memorial during its annual Veterans Day ceremony. The sculpture, sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) and created by local sculptor Pete Welty, was recently installed at the Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post 93, located at 793 Crescent Beach Drive.The traditional Veterans Day ceremony will be held inside the Post, beginning at 11:11. The SAL will dedicate the new memorial directly afterwards and the fly over will take place at approximately 11:45 am. Light refreshments will follow, provided by the Sons of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary.Call Bob Cook, American Legion Post 93 Commander @ 376-5028.

“The Welcome” Public screening of welcoming veterans home from war, at 6 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. Introduction and post-screening discussion with Bishop Craig Anderson and viewers. All are welcome. The Welcome. The film chronicles a healing journey of a group of veterans in Southern Oregon. Veterans welcome. Subject matter not suitable for children.

Deer Harbor Community Potluck 6:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Center. The November 11 potluck is the annual Thanksgiving dinner with turkeys provided by the DHCC Women’s Auxiliary. Please bring a dish to share, your beverage, and your place setting. 376-5404

Spectrum Dance Theatre 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The Seattle-based company, directed by internationally-renowned choreographer Donald Byrd, returns to Orcas with MIA and a brand new group work. Spectrum Dance Theater’s highly-physical dances are themed to promote awareness and understanding of the human experience. $25, $17 (Orcas Center members), $11 (students. Call 376-2281 x1

Saturday, November 12

Doe Bay Café’s 6th annual Garlic Feast. Celebrate the Stinking Rose with a fabulous four-course tasting! Also screening the Les Blank documentary, “Garlic is as Good as Ten Mothers” and hosting some live acoustic music to accompany dinner. Four course garlic feast: $50/per person $20 paired wine flight. Make your reservations early at 376-8059. Call 376-2291 or www.doebay.com

Sunday, November 13

American Legion Post 93 Annual Turkey Shoot. 11 a.m. at the Legion Hall. Play Bingo or roll the dice for a chance to win one or more of 48 Turkeys to be given away! Bingo, Dice, etc. starting at 11 am; Turkey Dinner starting at 11:30 am. Adults $10 & Seniors/Kids $7. Slice of Pie $1.