Tuesday, Dec. 22

Caroling on Horseback in Eastound with the 4-H horse group. 10 a.m. to noon , weather permitting.

Memoir Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library. Coordinated by JoEllen Moldoff, 376-4985.

Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting at 4:45 p.m. at District Offices, off North Beach Road and Cessna Lane

Orcas Island Fire Commissioners meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall. 376-2331.

Wednesday, Dec. 23

Christmas Concert with Martin Lund, Gene Nery, Grace McCune and The Orcas Horns at  7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Holiday Treats will be served at a Pre-Show Reception at 7 p.m. The concert will include favorite seasonal selections and traditional Christmas sing-a-longs. Tickets are $15, available at Darvills Bookstore. Limited seating; advance tickets recommended.

Thursday, Dec. 24

Unitarian Universalist traditional candlelight service at 3:00 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. Howard Barbour will read “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.”

Emmanuel Episcopal Christmas Eve Services — 5 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Service– 8 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service

The Community Church  Christmas Eve service starts at 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day

Christmas Dinner at the Deer Harbor Inn — a Carpenter family tradition. Free. Hours are 2 to 6  p.m.  Turkey with all the trimmings, dessert and hot apple cider are provided. Any gratuities are given to the food bank. Call 376-1040.

Saturday, Dec. 26 Boxing Day

Sunday, Dec. 27

Yuletide Baroque Concert with George Shangrow and Jeffrey Cohan at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.


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