The Week Creeps Forward to Halloween

Monday, October 25

“Leaves of Gold” four concert pianists at Orcas Center. Benefit for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Concert at 7 p.m. with Music Adventure Trips Auction and Reception following. $150 per ticket, $75 for students. orcascenter.org

Movie night at Doe Bay Cafe. Movie starts at 7:30 p.m., free popcorn at show time, half-priced bottles of wine. Tonight’s movie  “ Food, Inc.,” lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that’s been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government’s regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. “Food, Inc.” reveals surprising – and often shocking truths – about what we eat, how it’s produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here. Reservations are recommended.  Call the Cafe at 360-376-8059. www.doebay.com

Tuesday, October 26

Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane off North Beach Road. 4:30 p.m.

Orcas Fire District Commissioners meeting 7:30 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall.  Call 376-2331 for more information.

Wednesday, October 27

Sustainable Orcas Island meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Public Library.  Call 376-4985 and speak with Phil for more information.

Thursday, October 28

Jack Nisbet at Darvill’s Bookstore at 5:30 p.m.Regional, award-winning author Jack Nisbet is the author of six books, the newest being The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest. Nisbet will read from his book, the winner of the 2010 Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Association award.   376-2135.

The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory 1st annual Report to the Community.  5:30 p.m. at the Madrona Room, Orcas Center.Listen to the run-down of this years’ research results, take a sneak peek at the new Field Guide to the Marine Life of Indian Island,  view a slide show of the fascinating marine creatures of Indian Island and meet others who are working to make the commitment to the health of Indian Island a reality. Plus a marine-themed costume contest for kids; music by Sharon Abreu; and a light supper catered by the Orcas Village Store.

Little Women at the Orcas Center Come enjoy this warm, heartfelt classic by Louisa May Alcott about four sisters growing up in a household with their mother, while their father is away at war. Orcas actor, director and teacher Robert Hall will stage an adaptation by John D. Ravold with dramaturge Michele Griskey, and Beth Baker, stage manager. Thursday & Friday (10/28 & 10/29) at 7:30 pm; Saturday (10/30) at 2 pm; Thursday – Saturday (11/4 – 11/6) at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $13, $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit orcascenter.org

Orcas Island School Board meeting 5:30 p.m. in the School library.  Call 376-2284 for more information.

Weekly Pizza benefit and Open Mic at Doe Bay cafe; Pizza served 5 pm – 10 p.m., Open Mic starts @ 7:30 p.m.) Come and take part or just sit back and enjoy.  One dollar from every pizza goes to a local non-profit.  This month it’s the Farm to Cafeteria program! Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com

Friday, October 29

Stroke Survival Class at the Eastsound Fire Hall, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Orcas Island Fire & Rescue will host a public information session about stroke risk, symptoms and treatment.  a brief overview of what you need to know to save a life with CPR will be included (not a certification class). No RSVP required.
Use the F.A.S.T. method for recognizing symptoms
F = Face (Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?)
A = Arms (Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?)
S = Speech (Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T = Time (If you observe any of these signs, it’s time to call 9-1-1)

Little Women at the Orcas Center (See Thursday, Oct. 29)  7:30 pm; Saturday (10/30) at 2 pm; Thursday – Saturday (11/4 – 11/6).  Tickets are $13, $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit orcascenter.org

Saturday, October 30

Headless Head Regatta. Starts at 10 a.m. at the OIRA boathouse on Cascade Lake. Come and join us for a fun set of races. Open to all rowers of all ages. Free for rowers and spectators alike. It’s a race and it’s a party. You are encouraged to bring potluck food. But don’t stay away if you don’t want to prepare any food. We want you to join us if you possibly can for some ghoulish rowing.376-6935 or info@orcasislandrowing.org

Little Women at the Orcas Center 2 p.m. at the Black Box. (See Thursday, Oct. 29). Performances next Thursday – Saturday (11/4 – 11/6) at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $13, $9 (students). Call 376-2281 or visit orcascenter.org

Sunday, October 31

Howl-o-ween Photos at Pawki’s. Bring your pets, in costume or in their birthday suits, by Pawki’s 199 Main Street in Eastsound) from 2 to 5 p.m. on Halloween for a free pet portrait!  The photos will go up on our website for you to choose from and print. Treats for pets and people, too! Take a look at last year’s photos at www.pawkis.com. Contact Pawki’s @ 376-364.

Halloween  – Day of the Dead Labyrinth Walk is scheduled at Emmanuel Church Parish Hall in Eastsound on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. The public of all ages is welcome to attend including costumed children.

Halloween “Haunted Alley” at Moon Glow Arts & Crafts from 3 to 7 p.m. Moon Glow is also still looking for Halloween props for us to use in the “Haunted Alley” please call Sarah at 376-4994.

Odd Fellows Dance to 11 piece band Tiempo de Lopez, playing calypso, soca, reggae, mambo, meringue and other beats that will drive you crazy with dance fever. DJ Bruce Pavitt will provide breaktime dance grooves featuring world, funk and scary Halloween music to set the mood. Free Monster Movie – The Bride of Frankenstein – starts at 7 pm. Dance starts at 8:30 pm.  Admission is $10. Kitchen open all day and into the evening, so come have some dinner before the movie. The Salvadoran Cafe is serving lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. on. 376-5640.