Monday, November 19
2012 Medicare Open Enrollment at 11 a.m. at the Orcas Island Library with the SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) program.
Town Hall with Council members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller from 4 to 5:45 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Discussion will focus on the County Budget, the Critical Areas Ordinance Update and the Solid Waste Program. An open questions and answers forum will follow the presentations.
School Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. at the School Library. Open to the public
Tuesday, November 20
Meeting at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, in Friday Harbor.
Early Start Special Meeting Agenda items include: Discussion on acceptance of Land Bank Property, Action on Resolution Adopting the San Juan County 2013 Annual Road Program; Public Hearings on proposed 2013 Budget Ordinances. Videoconference at Lopez and Orcas Public Libraries until noon.
The Council’s regular meeting agenda begins at 10 a.m. The agenda and related materials may be obtained 3 days prior at the County website at sanjuanco.com/council or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information contact 370-7472.
Wednesday, November 21
“Evening of Gratitude” at 7 p.m. at the Emmanuel Parish Hall. Dessert, coffee and cocoa will be provided by the participating churches. There will not be any service offered, but an open invitation to share expressions of gratitude with the group. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Orcas Council of Churches.
Thursday, November 22 THANKSGIVING
Allium will be open on Thanksgiving, with a three course turkey dinner for $50 per person, which includes tax and tip. Our regular winter hours of operation are Thursdays through Saturdays starting at 5 pm.Please call for reservations 376-4904.
Olga Symphony performs at the Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. $5 admission. Go to www.orcascenter.org for tickets.
Bradford Loomis at the Doe Bay Café! A wonderful live performance by Seattle singer-songwriter Bradford Loomis! Bradford marries grit and melody to dig to the roots of American folklore and speak of the raw reality of the human condition with soul, passion, and hope. His stories span the bitterness of loss, the deep longing of regret, the enduring hope of love, and the elation of joy. Make your dinner reservations by calling 360.376.8059. Seating is limited!
Saturday, November 24
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center/County offices building near the corner of Mt. Baker and North Beach Roads. $1 admission or non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. Santa and Mrs. Claus. To reserve a table, call the Senior Center at 376-2677.
Olga Symphony performs at the Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. $5 admission. Go to www.orcascenter.org for tickets.
Sunday November 25
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