Tuesday, November 22

Eastsound Sewer and Water District Board meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the offices off Cessna Lane and North Beach Road.

Orcas Fire District Commissioners Work Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Open to the public

Wednesday, November 23

Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day

Community Dinner beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall Everyone is welcome! Odd Fellows will supply the turkeys and tableware. Everyone else brings their beverage of choice and a dish to share. Suggested potluck contributions:

If your last name begins with:

A – G Your favorite side dish (mashed potatoes, yams, veggies, etc)
H – R Salad or bread/rolls
S – Z Dessert
Feel free to bring your famous specialty dish instead of the suggested one if you would prefer. Call Bill @ 376-8857 for more details.

Allium Restaurant on Main Street now accepting reservations for Thanksgiving Dinner, $45 for 3 courses, food only. Please leave us a voicemail (376-4904), we WILL get back to you!

Thanksgiving at the Mansion Restaurant at Rosario, served 3 pm – 8 pm. Traditional Rosario Buffet Feast with Chef Carving Station. Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Salt Crusted Prime Rib, Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Giblet Gravy, Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash, Bartlett Pear and Roasted Chestnut Dressing, Brussel Sprouts with Applewood-Smoked Bacon and Walnuts, Warm Butter Popovers, Citrus Cranberry Chutney, Mixed Baby Greens with Buck Bay Beets and Gorgonzola Cheese, Creamy Pumpkin Pie with Poached Cranberries, Mini Caramel Pecan Pie, Guittard Dark Chocolate Ganache Tartlets. $45 per person (plus tax). Call 376-2222 for reservations.

Thanksgiving Day at Doe Bay Café , 4 p.m. seating. Join Doe Bay for the incredible annual event that already has our mouths watering! Please call our front desk at 376-2291 to make your reservation. The feast is $65/person ($35 for kids 12 and under) INCLUDES your gratuity!  Alcohol will be available at additional cost  Call 376-2291 or www.doebay.com

Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant Thanksgiving Dinner, from 2 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. A 4-course dinner with all the trimmings!  $25 per person. Call for reservations now! Call 376-1040. 

Friday, November 25

Live at Doe Bay Café — The Hayburners, a classic folk duo partnership which combines the songwriting talents and acoustic guitar work of Jennifer Spector and David Tieman.  As  always, seating is limited so make your reservation soon at 360-376-2291 or www.doebay.com. For more information or to make reservations please call the Café at 360-376-8059.

Saturday, November 26

Senior Center Holiday Festival of the Arts at the Orcas Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Panini, bake sale, silent auctions, visits from Santa and live music in addition to dozens of artists’ and craftsmens’  booths. Canned food or $1 donation at the door.

Sunday, November 27

Holiday Pet Photos  from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orcas Animal Shelter on Hope Lane in Eastsound. Sponsored the shelter and the Orcas Off-Leash Dog Park.Orcas Photographer Damien Stark will be photographing dogs and cats and their owners. Treats and extra props for you and your companion will be provided. Participants will receive a glossy print, free of charge. Donations will be greatly appreciated. Benefiting the Orcas Off-leash area & Orcas Animal Shelter (84 A Hope Lane, Eastsound).  No appointment necessary. Call 376-6777.
Lutheran Advent Service with new pastor Anne Hall.  2 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound. Come worship with us during Advent!  If you have questions, please call 376-4462.