The Week Ahead: We'll Keep the Days Merry and Busy and Bright

Stacey Lancaster reads to her daugher August Moore at the Family Literacy Carnival at the Funhouse. The PTSA sponsors Family Reading Night on Weds. Dec. 2

Sunday, Nov. 29

Paul Nelson’s poetry workshop “The Personal Mythology of Organic Poetry” — a three hour workshop 1 to 4 p.m. limited to 15 participants. The cost is $35.  For workshop info, call 376-2291.

Doe Bay Café Free movie and popcorn, and half-price bottles of wine at 7 p.m.  — “Battle in Seattle” marks the 10th anniversary of the World Trade Organization meeting in Seattle.  Reservations highly recommended.376-8059.

Monday, Nov. 30

Ranker Speaks to Special Meeting of the County Council from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Friday Harbor. A Special Meeting beginning at 9:30 (earlier than the regularly scheduled time). Senator Kevin Ranker of the Washington State Legislative District will be addressing the Council after the Call to Order.

Artsmith Salon, at Doe Bay Resort Café. Seattle splabman Paul Nelson w/ organic poetry workshop participants at Doe Bay Cafe, 7 p.m.Followed by an open mic. The salon is free to attend and the cafe will be open for dining.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

Orcas Camera Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. For more information, contact Dave Kosiur at  dkosiur@centurytel.net

Wednesday, Dec. 2

Washington Basic Food Program applications at the Public Library. Assistance with applications from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For confidential assistance call, 360-468-4117, the Lopez Family Resource Center.

Free Training for Funhouse Volunteers — help with crafts, homework, teen nigh, mentoring, video and recording studios, This training will also give participants the tools they need to work effectively with the diverse group of children and teens that use The Funhouse, such as Connecting with Care, Positive Discipline, and Managing Group Dynamics.From 12 to 12:45 p.m. Contact Whitney at 376-7177, to reserve a spot.

Orcas Cemetery District Board, 5 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library.

PTSA Family Reading Night 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the School Library. Come in your PJ’s, if you’d like, bring a favorite book to read with your child, or listen to one of our guest readers, expected to include Santa and Mrs. Claus!  Light snacks will be provided, and you’ll be among the first to shop at this year’s Scholastic Book Fair!  If you can’t make it on Wednesday, the Book Fair continues Thursday and Friday Dec. 3rd and 4th, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. both days.  All book sales allow the PTSA to contribute books to the schools’ library and classrooms.For more information, or if you’d like to help, contact Barb Skotte at 376-3930.

Thursday, Dec. 3

Scholastic Book Fair sponsored by the Orcas PTSA, from 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m. in the School Library Thursday and Friday. All book sales support the school.

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) meets at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center

Friday, Dec. 4

Scholastic Book Fair sponsored by the Orcas PTSA, from 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m. in the School Library Thursday and Friday. All book sales support the school.

Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Christmas Tree Lighting with the Community Band, Christmas Carols and Santa and Mrs. Claus. From 4 to 5 p.m. Shop the Rock with Eastsound stores open until 7 p.m.

Ladies Night at Island Hardware —  come for a night of shopping fun with a little gambling intrigue 5:30 to 8:30  p.m. After checkout, see if your number is a winner…you could get all your shopping goods for FREE!  Refreshments and discounts available upon arrival.  And don’t forget, Ladies only! 376-3833.

Celtic Christmas Concert at the Orcas Island Community Church from 7 to 9 p.m. Jeff Johnson (keyboards & vocals) & Brian Dunning (flutes & whistles) with Wendy Goodwin (violin). Free, contact 476-6422.

“In Search of Mozart ” Screening at Emmanuel Episcopal Church — major feature length documentary about the composer’s life. Hailed by Mozartian scholars as the definitive film for Mozart Year 2006, it is a creation that will serve as one of our best multi-media references for years to come. Cheese and wine from 6 p.m., “In Search of Mozart” at 7 p.m.Call 376-2352.

Saturday, December 5

Santa’s Ship  stops at  the Bellport Deer Harbor Marina at 10 a.m.  and will be driven to the Deer Harbor Community Club where the festivities will continue with Santa distributing gifts to children 12 and under until noon.  Refreshments will be provided at the Community Club by the Women’s Auxiliary. Call 376-5172.

Darvill’s 20^th Annual Holiday Party 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Everything in the store discounted by 15% with complimentary gift wrapping. Cookies and cider served all day with nibbles and beverages from 4 to 8 p.m..

20th Annual Holiday Festival for Artisans at the Odd Fellows Hall.From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also Sunday, December 6, 11 am – 4 .m. Wonderful handcrafted gifts and yummy food items for everyone on your list.  Great food will be served out of the kitchen with sushi on Saturdays and pizza, soup and desserts on Sunday.  Continuing the tradition, every purchase gets a ticket for our raffle.  Several gift baskets will be given away to winners at the close of the fair. For information, call 376-4219.

The Friends of the Library’s annual Holiday Tea from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library,  with tea and delicacies served by the Key Club and music provided by local musicians.

Holiday Light Parade in Eastsound from 4 to 6 p.m. down North Beach Road,  Orcas Island Historical Museum  Free Visit with Kay and Jim Claus (aka Clark), relaxing at home in the Boede Cabin. The Clauses will have homemade cookies, warm cider and much holiday cheer to dispense

Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School Graduation, 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound. Reception following.

Orcas Island Community Band annual Holiday Concert 7:30p.m. at Orcas Center. Admission by donation. The December concert is a special gift from the musicians to all island neighbors and friends as the musicians have prepared songs of the season and other standard march favorites. After the concert, the Band offers a dessert and hors d’oeuvres party for the audience – free of charge.

Sunday, Dec. 6

20th Annual Holiday Festival for Artisans at the Odd Fellows Hall.From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also Sunday, December 6, 11 am – 4 .m. Wonderful handcrafted gifts and yummy food items for everyone on your list.  Great food will be served out of the kitchen with sushi on Saturdays and pizza, soup and desserts on Sunday.  Continuing the tradition, every purchase gets a ticket for our raffle.  Several gift baskets will be given away to winners at the close of the fair. For information, call 376-4219.

Holiday Story hour at Darvill’s hosted by Lynne Howe The Gingerbread Baby by Author Jan Brett,  from 2 to 3 p.m. with other stories, activities and refreshments

Orcas A Cappella CD Release party at 4 to 6 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Refreshments. For information, call 376-7600.