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Board of Directors
Susan Gudgell, President
Colleen Armstrong, VP
Mary Clure, Secretary
Kim Morgan, Treasurer
Shannon Borg
Charles Dalton
Terri Gilleland
Lee Horswill
Marlace Hughes
Mia Kartiganer
Jacob Linnes
Mike Stolmeier
Staff
Lance Evans
Executive Director
Lisa Boyd, Staff
Carol Kulminski, Staff
Madie Murray, Staff
Barb Buman, Volunteer
Michele Wiley, Volunteer
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PO Box 252
65 North Beach Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
Office: (360) 376-2273
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Shinola Jewelry to Close First of the Year
 For nearly 40 years, Vance Stephens, owner of Shinola Jewelry, has had the premier spot to purchase fine jewelry on Orcas.
He
met his wife storyteller Antoinette Botsford on Orcas 30 years ago. Her beaded and gemstone jewelry pieces are also featured in Shinola and will be available privately by appointment.
Stephens is looking forward to some time off, although he may have
a booth in the Saturday Farmers' Market come summertime.
Stephens will continue to create jewelry out of his home studio and sell inventory or meet for a consultation by appointment. Call Vance at 360-376-4508 or 360-317-4115 after January 31 or email [email protected]. Before he closes on January 1, silver items are 30 percent off. (Read the full article here).
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Events This Week & Beyond
MEET THE ARTISTS AT CROW VALLEY GALLERY
(Thursday, December 28 @ 4:00 - 6:00 pm & Friday, December 29 @ 2:00-4:30 pm)
 Our friends and artists from Virginia are returning to Orcas Island.
We would like to invite our community to meet Bradley and Patricia during either of the above times for an evening or afternoon of social and great conversation. After much success with their initial art opening at Crow Valley Gallery, we welcome them back and
hope you will plan to join us - please don't hesitate to call if you have any questions or to plan a more convenient time.
INFORMATION: Wendy Shinstine, 360-376-4260
MOVIE OF THE WEEK:
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
(Friday - Saturday, December 29-30, 7:30 pm @ Sea View Theater, 234 A St.)
 After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town's revered chief of police. When his second-in-command, Officer Dixon -- an immat
ure mother's boy with a penchant for violence -- gets involved, the battle is only exacerbated.
INFORMATION: Call the Sea View Theater at 360-376-5724
JAZZIN' WITH THE CLASSICS
(Saturday, December 30, 3:00 pm @ Emmanuel Episcopal)
Music at Emmanuel presents the eleventh annual YULETIDE BAROQUE: JAZZIN' WITH THE CLASSICS FOR CHRISTMAS, featuring jazz flutist, pianist and clarinetist Martin Lund, classical flutist Jeffrey Cohan and virtuoso vibraphone player Tom Collier on Saturday afternoon at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish.
Admission will be by free-will offering, with a suggest donation of $10. 18 and under free!
INFORMATION: call 360-376-2352 for more information
NEW YEARS EVE CANDLELIGHT LABYRINTH WALK
(Sunday, December 31, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm @
Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall) Indoor labyrinth.
Facilitated by Nancy Ayer.
Come and walk IN SILENCE....any time between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. Bring a friend! Bring the whole family!
Bring your own intentions to let go of the old, the uncomfortable, the unacceptable and whatever no longer serves you.
Welcome in the new, the comfortable, the acceptable, and that which can serve your highest good and that of all beings.
Warm your hearts by the fireside, as you allow the candlelight and the labyrinth to enlighten your soul. All are welcome!
INFORMATION: 360-376-2352
NEW YEAR'S ACROSS THE U.S. PARTY
(Sunday, December 31, 5:00 pm @ The Barnacle Tea and Spirits)
 The crew at The Barnacle would like to wish you a very joyous and prosperous New Year. Join us as we countdown the New Year in each Continental US time zone starting with the New York Countdown when the ball drops at 9:00 pm. Free Hors d'oeuvres, Party Favors, Inventive Cocktail Specials, and bubbly. Free non-alcoholic bubbly for children at the New York, New Year 9:00 pm, although as the night progresses it will certainly shift to an adult only vibe. We hope you can make it and join us in ringing in 2018. Cheers!
INFORMATION: Tara Anderson, 360-622-2675
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE SUPPORTS ORCAS ISLAND ROWING 
(Monday, January 1, 11:00 am sharp! @ Cascade Lake))
Come start the year with the PLUNGE! The Orcas Island Rowing Team is having its 21st annual Polar Bear Plunge. This is a low-key "FUN-raising" event to help defray the costs for the team. Location will be at the picnic shelter at Cascade Lake. Snacks & warm drinks will be on hand. This years theme is the All-Bear Plunge (honoring our black bear summer visitor). Please come & support a great group of kids! Our coaching staff is completely voluntary. All proceeds go to help the team.
OUR SOUND, OUR SALMON
(Thursday, January 4, 6:00-8:00 pm @ Emmanuel Parish Hall)
 Kurt Beardslee invites you to join the Our Sound, Our Salmon campaign for a lively discussion on the future of Atlantic salmon net pens in Puget Sound. Kurt will present on the regulatory history of the net pen industry, the impacts of the Cypress Island net pen disaster, and ways in which the public can get involved as Washington State legislators consider phasing out Atlantic salmon aquaculture. A Q and A discussion will follow.
This event is generously sponsored by: Orcas Food Cooperative,
Orcas Women's Coalition, San Juan County Democrats & Our Revolution San Juan County
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SHOP THE ROCK
DOE BAY WINE COMPANY'S STOCK UP SALE!
We will b
e closing the store New Year's Day and will reopen in time for Valentines Day.  We are Celebrating the End of Year with a 'STOCK UP' sale. We also offer Gift Certificates! We are offering DISCOUNTS ON EVERYTHING IN THE STORE including our Eclectic Selection of Beer and Worldly Array of Ciders. W
e are happy to make personalized selections, help you pair wines with your favorite meal, personalize a tasting event, organize your cellar, track down that one bottle of wine, deliver cases to your home and lots more.
INFORMATION:
Call 360-376-8006
WINTER SOLSTICE SALE CONTINUES @ TRÈS FABU!
 You've still got plenty of time to shop at our annual Solstice Sale at Très Fabu! - 30% off storewide until New Year's Eve, then a whopping 50% off New Year's Day! The Big Kahuna is on January 2nd - 75% off storewide! It's a bit of a wild ride, so get ready for fabulous end-of-season discounts - and a very happy new year! OPEN DAILY THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS 11 - 4
INFORMATION: 360-376-ROSE (7673)
SPRINGBOARD SALE
December 26 though December 30 items are 30% off and on New Year's Eve, 50% off! (except consignment). 65 North Beach Road, Eastsound.
INFORMATION: 360-298-2975
NEST'S ANNUAL SALE
(Through December 31)
Nest's annual sale will begin December 21st and run through the end of 2017. All merchandise will be discounted 20%. Monday - Saturday 10-5:30 and
Sunday 10-4.
INFORMATION: 360-376-4580
MONKEY PUZZLE SPECIALS
Monkey Puzzle is offering 15-50% off on MOST items. Lots of fun gifts, gift certificates and more. Sale continues until January 2nd.
Come see us in Eastsound Square!
INFORMATION: 360-376-2275
ORCAS ISLAND GOLF: MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS
 Become a member and play all you want for less than the price of just two rounds a month!
Many membership options available with different benefits. Memberships paid in full with cash or check before January 1st get an early sign up clubhouse tab credit. May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019: New members who pay before May 1st play free from the day they sign up.
ORCAS ISLAND PROPERTY CONCIERGE
Home check & Property watch while you are off- island.
We will check or home / property while you are away or after severe weather events. Licensed and insured, and references available.
Free bottle of Island Thyme lotion for first time customers.
NORTH BEACH INN
 Invite your friends and family to stay for the holidays at North Beach Inn.
Take advantage of our Local's Discount - 20% off holiday stays in quaint beachfront cottages at North Beach Inn, December 20-Jan 1. Pet friendly. Two nights minimum. Check out our website for photos, availability and booking at
NorthBeachInn.com
INFORMATION: Call RuthAnne or Tati at 360-376-2660
Health and Wellness
DOE BAY WELLNESS AND SPA
(December thru January, 2018 at Doe Bay Resort)
We invite you to take advantage of our discounted Spa Member package.
Your benefits include: No fee for spa use with your membership card, 20% discount on massage services, $5 drop in fee for Doe Bay yoga classes and a monthly newsletter with member only discounts and offerings.
INFORMATION: call 360-376-2291 for different types of memberships
 ROSARIO SPA MID-WEEK RETREAT
Enjoy $20 off two spa treatments valued at $200 or more
Available Monday-Thursday. Reservations: 360.376.2222 Ext. 600,
mention "Mid-Week Retreat" to receive promotional rate.
Mansion Boutique Holiday Sale:
Up to 40% sale throughout the store
INFORMATION: 360-376-2222 ext. 600
HEALING ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATE
The sale you've been waiting for all year! 15% off all Gift Certificates purchased now through December 31st. ($68 for our one hour treatments and $98 for our 90 minute sessions). Acupuncture, massage, and bodywork. Treat the ones you love to the place that you love - The Healing Arts Center. Someone is available to help you from 9-5, Monday through Friday at our beautiful historic building at 453 North Beach Road in Eastsound. 376-4002. Gift Certificates can also be purchased on our website:
INFORMATION: 360-376-4002
HOLIDAY RAFFLE AT OMARI BEAUTY BAR
(Now through December 31st)
 ALL facials that are reserved through the end of the month will qualify for the chance to win a gift basket full of winter-skin essentials. If you've been contemplating adding a new product into your routine, perhaps your name will be drawn. If your simply in need of a little pampering, we would love to see you.
*Gift Certificates are also available. The winner will be contacted via phone and/or email Monday, January 2nd, 2018. Wishing you a very merry holiday season!
WILD ROSE LTD
(Now through December 31)
Aromatherapy, Pure Botanical Essential Oil Products. Gift certificates available for all treatments and products. Special Wild Rose Ltd holiday products for old-time Christmas scenting.
INFORMATION: Deborah at 360-376-4188
THE GIFT OF TOUCH! A MASSAGE BY THE SEA
(Gift certificates available now!)
Treat yourself or a loved one to our GIFT Certificate Special! This once a year Half-Off Massage/Bodywork session includes warm stones, aromatherapy, therapeutic styles and foot reflexology! Choose from a $25 (Thirty minutes) or $45 (Sixty minutes) or $90 for (Ninety minutes.) Gift certificates without an expiration date! Please purchase online or at A Massage by the Sea on the water in the lovely SeaStar lodging building. Offer good thru January 7, 2018. 344 Main St Eastsound. For local residents only.
COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
(Sunday, January 7, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Orcas Mandala Yoga Studio)
 Walk into Wellness! Orcas Mandala Yoga Studio will host a Community Acupuncture Clinic on with Danielle Dyer of Heal~Flow Acupuncture. Treatments will be based in Japanese constitutional acupuncture, which seeks to treat our root imbalances through fewer needles and gentle techniques.
Treatments will be sliding scale $20-50. No appointment necessary. 138 North Beach Road, Eastsound
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Announcements
FUNDRAISER to benefit the ORCAS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER! 
We have 15 GIFT CERTIFICATES available for complimentary Massages! 100% tax free deduction for your donation! Receive a Gift Certificate with your choice of three specialty packages priced from $150 to $500. Checks made out to OFHC.
ORCAS CENTER TO TAKE A HOLIDAY BREAK
We will be
closed to the public December 23, 2017 - January 2, 2018. Happy Holidays ... and we will see you in the New Year!
ORCAS ISLAND ROTARY
(Friday, December 29, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm @ Fire Station)
This Friday is our holiday celebration. Visiting Rotarians are warmly invited to join us!!
Orcas Island Rotary is a branch of the San Juan Island Rotary Club
ORCAS ISLAND TAXI DONATES TO FOOD BANK
Once again, the end of 2017 is near. January 1, from 12:00 am-2:00 am, Eric is offering free taxi rides home with a donation to the Orcas food bank. This service is first come, first serve. Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve and 2018 year.
INFORMATION: Eric at Orcas Island taxi 360-376-(TAXI)-8294
SUPPORT SEADOC
 With your support, SeaDoc is working to ensure the health of our extraordinarily diverse Salish Sea ecosystem for the next generation. Thanks for an incredible 2017, and here's to continued success in the new year!
For those of you who have not yet donated, did you know that any donation over $1,000 makes you a member of SeaDoc's WildLifer's Club, featuring private nature excursions around the Salish Sea with SeaDoc scientists and collaborators?
WildLifers are the backbone of our program
, and we'd love to have you on board.
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Restaurant News & Dining Deals
CATKIN CAFE HOLIDAY HOURS
Open: New Years Eve, Sunday, 9-3 ...New Years Day, Monday, 9 am - 3 pm. Serving Eggs Benedict Special both weekends!!!
We will be closed January 2 - 16.
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-3242
BROWN BEAR BAKERY HOURS
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Closed Monday-Wednesday, January 1-3
Hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm except for December 31 closing at 2:00 pm
INFORMATION: 360-855-7456
THE KITCHEN SPECIAL WEEKEND MENU
(Available Friday & Saturday)
 This Friday and Saturday, The Kitchen is serving Pho Bac:
Vietnamese soup with clear rich broth, rice noodles, sliced onion, green onion, Lopez Island's Jones Family Farm grass fed beef brisket, and beef sirloin. Served with condiments of sliced jalapeño chilis, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, lime wedge, plum sauce, and chili sauce.
$17
Winter Hours @ The Kitchen
Monday & Friday: 11-7pm
Tues, Weds, Thurs, Sat: 11-3.
Closed New Year's Day!
INFORMATION: 360-376-6958
HOGSTONE AND ÆLDER HOURS
Hogstone is now opening a little earlier so as to allow our guests a nice, relaxing dinner before getting on with the rest of their evening. We are now open at 5:00 pm Friday-Monday.
Ælder will continue to begin seating at 5:45 P.M. Friday-Monday. Please remember our 4 course menu that we reserve for walk-ins as nice, quick way to experience what we are doing with our Ælder concept for only $55 per person. After January 1st, Ælder will be closing down for the winter and will not reopen until spring.
INFORMATION: f
or reservations call 360-376-4647 or email [email protected], www.hogstone.com
ROSARIO:THE MANSION RESTAURANT HOLIDAY HOURS
(Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
New Year's Eve Gala Buffet
December 31 ▪ 5pm-9pm $75 with celebratory champagne
New Year's Eve Party with Gene Nery
December 31 ▪ 9pm-1am ▪ Moran Lounge ▪ $5 cover
New Year's Day Brunch: January 1 ▪ 10am-2pm ▪ a la carte menu
INFORMATION: Reservations 360-376-2152 ext. 400
ROSES BAKERY CAFE
The cafe will be closed the month of January and reopen in February.
INFORMATION: 360-376-4292
 DOE BAY CAFE
The cafe will be closed until December 28th (reopening on the 29th). The store will be open during this time.
INFORMATION: 360-376-8059
 Serving Prime Rib Dinners every Wednesday in the Octavia Restaurant starting at 4:30 pm.
Cafe open every day from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm for the convenience of locals and travelers riding the ferry.
INFORMATION:
360-376-4300
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OPEN MIC:
Tuesdays at 9:00 pm; Lower Tavern
Serving up pub fare, great beer, and good times. Stop by for a delicious meal, or just a drink.
INFORMATION: 360-376-4848
Wednesdays
at 7:30 pm; Random Howse
OPEN MIC for all ages on our great stage.
Piano available for you pianists!
INFORMATION: 360-376-1111
LIVE MUSIC FEATURING MARTINIS & MARTIN: ROSARIO RESORT
(Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Rosario Resort)
Join Martin Lund on Thursdays for an evening of hand-crafted cocktails and live music. Martin Lund, an island favorite and jazzman extraordinaire, considers himself a "musical chef."
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-2222
KARAOKE
(Fridays at 9:30 pm; Lower Tavern)
Karaoke! You know you want to check it out!
INFORMATION: 360-376-4848
ROSARIO MUSIC CONCERT AND HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
(Saturdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm @ Rosario Resort)
 Enjoy a presentation of music and history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate with Christopher Peacock. Highlights of the presentation include the Moran Photograph Collection, Phantom of the Opera music performed on the Mansion's 1,972 pipe Aeolian organ, stories of the Mansion's most colorful residents, and Christopher's original piano compositions played on the 1900 Steinway Grand Piano. Complimentary and open to the public.
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-2222
LIVE MUSIC WITH GENE NERY
(Saturdays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Rosario)
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-2222
DOE BAY RESORT NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE MUSIC WEEKEND
(Saturday-Sunday, December 30-31 @ Doe Bay Resort)
 Festivities will begin on
Saturday night with a special 5 course pre fixe dinner in the Doe Bay Café with an optional wine pairing. The regular menu will also be available. There will be
live music from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the café with
Rory Van James.
Sunday
will be the Live Music Dance Party in the Yoga Studio with
Rory Van James
and
Vaudeville Etiquette
! The Doe Bay Café will be open until 10:00 pm while still featuring a 5 course pre fixe meal alongside our standard menu.
Doors open at the Yoga Studio at 8:30 pm and music will begin at 9:00 pm. Main act starts at 10:00 pm and will play until close around 1:00 am.
We will keep the soaking tubs open until 1:00 am. Attendees will be able to purchase tickets to Doe Bay Fest 11 as well as our winter music festival, MAI Fest!
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Art & Museum Shows
JANUARY ART SHOW AT ORCAS CENTER
(January 3 to January 31)
Each month the Visual Arts Committee (VAC) plans the theme of the monthly shows, invites all artists to participate, and organizes an Opening Party on the first Friday of the month.
Traditionally the month of January is reserved for the members of the VAC to show-off their own work. The current members of the VAC are; Mary Jane Elgin, Joan Fletcher, Marilee Holm, Ann Jones, Rick Jones, Peg Laycock, Heidi Lindberg, Pat Littlewood, Janis Mattox, Leon Rosenblatt, Nina Sahlin, and Kathy Youngren.
There will not be a January opening reception.
WASHINGTON FEDERAL'S ARTIST OF THE MONTH
 Washington Federal's Artist of the Month is third-generation islander Betty Hall, whose exhibition of spectacular Christmas Quilts has become an annual tradition. We missed her last year, so are especially glad to be welcoming her back. Visit anytime Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, and on Fridays in December for delicious Christmas cookies.
INFORMATION: 360-376-2218
THE ORCAS ISLAND ARTWORKS AND CATKIN CAFE
The Orcas Island Artworks Gallery is a favorite Orcas destination housed in a historic building on the island's East side. Built in 1938 as a strawberry barreling plant, the lovingly restored landmark now showcases the best of our island's crafts and fine arts.Open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Catkin Cafe is open Wednesday-Sunday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm.
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-4408
ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUMS
The Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 12 pm to 3 pm or by appointment. Admission is by donation, there is a craft table for children to enjoy, and a great selection of Gift Shop items. The Pioneer Museum is closed the month of January.
The Crow Valley School is o
pen by appointment.
MORAN MANSION MUSEUM TOURS
(Open Daily 8:00 am - 9:00 pm)
The Mansion is open to the public for a self-guided tour from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm daily. The tour is free.
INFORMATION: Call Rosario at 360-376-2152
(Open by appointment only)
A discerning private collection of works by San Juan Islands' artists. Guided tours of the Museum and its grounds are available only by appointment.
INFORMATION: Call 360-376-4544
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Public Meetings on Orcas Island
San Juan County's public meeting list is found
here.
Wednesday, January 10 (8:30 am).
Orcas Island Public Library Board
(Library Meeting Room) Call 360-376-4985 for more information. Meets the second Wednesday of the month.
Wednesday, January 10 (4:00 pm).
Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan Review Committee
(Deer Harbor Fire Station 24 on Channel Road) Call 360-376-3199 for more info. Public is welcome. Meets the second Wednesday of the month.
Photo by Kate Long
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The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce works daily to support our community's businesses and organizations. Please support Chamber of Commerce members when making your buying decisions. The value of a dollar spent locally cannot be overstated. Think Local - Buy Local - Orcas First!
The Chamber of Commerce is happy to answer any questions you have about our beautiful island! Lance Evans, Executive Director Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Lisa Boyd, Staff Carol Kulminski, Staff Madie Murray, Staff Barb Buman, Volunteer Michele Wiley, Volunteer 
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