Friday, Oct. 9
Land Bank Commission’s regular meeting, at 10:30 am at the Orcas Island Fire Hall in Eastsound. Judd Cove Preserve Revised Stewardship Plan public hearing. Call 378-4402 or email: sjclandbank@rockisland.com
Rollerskating begins at 6 p.m. with Beginners at the Old School Gym. Chaperones’ kids skate free. $2 includes skate rentals. Contact Jennifer Pietsch (588-2446) or Barb Skotte (376-3930)
Orcas Dance Club holds Fall Dance, “Spin the Platters,” with Dance Instructor/DJ Lynn Richards at 8 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The cost will be $15.00 per couple, $10.00 single.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Skagit Valley College Playwriting Class begins, to run for 4 Saturdays. Contact $75. Instructor Antoinette Botsford at 376-4285 for registration information.
Farmers Market at the Odd Fellows Hall brings farmers, crafters and great food together, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 112 Haven Road in Eastsound. Phone 376-5494 for more information.
Writer’s Roundtable, 1 to 3 p.m. Margie Doyle will lead a discussion of “Community Journalism: Evolution, Practice and Principles.” Free – all are welcome.
St. Francis Catholic Church Annual Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Orcas Center Madrona Room. Vince Lombardi and Tony Lee will sing Italian songs. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 children. For more information, contact Velma Doty at 376-6847.
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