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PO Box 252
65 North Beach Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
Office: (360) 376-2273
Cell: (360) 317-1587
Lance Evans
Executive Director
Terri Gilleland
Manager
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The
Chamber Welcomes a New Member!
headspace
(Owner:
Cari Darner)
Stylin' the island since 2002 at its
beautiful waterfront location, headspace is your island eco-minded
hair spa and organic apothecary. Owner Cari Darner offers Gene
Juarez training with over 15 years as a master designer, and works
with certified organic, ammonia-free color for natural to
supernatural effects. At headspace, you'll find the island's
largest selection of professional organic home hair care by such
lines as: PureOlogy, John Maters, Simply Organic, Kusco-Murphy, MOP
and Lulu's Organics, as well as ceramic-ionic brushes and hot tools
by Olivia Garden, iTech, and Bio-Ionic. Call for your reservation
today!
Phone:
360-376-4247 (HAIR)
Address:
296
Main Street, Suite C (waterfront alley entrance) Eastsound, WA
98245 Email:
headspace@rockisland.com
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Upcoming
Holiday Events on Orcas
Get ready for
the Winter Holiday Events! Mark your calendars!
Holiday
Festival @ Senior Center (Saturday,
November 27 from 10 am - 4 pm). Great crafts and gifts
for your holiday shopping. Admission
is $1.00 or a donation to the food bank. There will be over 45
local artisans selling their wares including glass jewelry, etched
glass wooden cutting boaards, soaps and lotions and many more. It
is the first appearance of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Music by Martin
Lund and the violin students of Matthew Olson.
Holiday
Tree Lighting (Friday, December
3 from 4 pm - 5:30 pm). We invite all islanders to come
enjoy the annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy the holiday sounds
of the Community Band ... meet Santa & Mrs. Claus as they hand
out toys to all the good boys and girls of Orcas Island ... enjoy
hot apple cider and baked goodies ... and enjoy the Holiday Tree
Lighting at 5 pm!
Shop
the Rock! Kick Off your holiday shopping by
doing your part for "Think Local, Buy Local." This year,
the Chamber of Commerce is thanking two lucky shoppers with
something really useful ... $100 in
cash! When you make a purchase of $20 or more at a
participating business on Friday, December
3, you will be entered in the contest. Only one
entry per store, but shop all around town to get more entries!
There are great deals when you shop locally ... and you might win
$100! Guess
what? ... we do it all over again for purchases made on
Friday, December
10! A list of participating business will be
featured here next week.
Deer
Harbor Santa Ship in Deer Harbor
(Saturday, December 4 from 10 am - 12 noon).
Artisan's
Faire @ Odd Fellows Hall (Saturday,
December 4 from 10 am - 5 pm; and Sunday, December
5 from 11 am - 4 pm). Local artisans share their crafts
and creations for your shopping pleasure.
American Legion Auxiliary
Holiday Bazaar (Saturday, December 4
from 10 am - 3 pm). Local vendors will sell gifts &
crafts.
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Events
This Week
LIVE MUSIC IN THE
DOE BAY CAFE!
(Friday,
November 19 at 7:00 pm)
Join
us in the Cafe for dinner and live music by Kaylee Cole. Cole goes
to show how art that emerges quickly and effortlessly is often the
stuff that penetrates the deepest into the core of its audience.
By turns smoky and whimsical, the changes within a single vowel
sound can hook a listener into Cole's thoughtful, lovely world. For
more information and to hear some of her music go to http://www.doebay.com. There will be full
dinner service, and seating is limited. Make your reservation at
360-376-8059.
INFORMATION:
Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com
CROSSROADS
LECTURE SERIES: "FROM DEPLETION TO
SUSTAINABILITY"
(Friday,
November 19; 7:30 pm @ the Orcas Center)
Gloria
Flora, Director, Sustainable Obtainable Solutions, and nationally
recognized authority on ecosystem management will speak on what are
our most important priorities as individuals, communities and
nations as we seek to address the challenges of resource
depletion. Tickets are $10 and sold at Darvill's Bookstore, Orcas
Public Library or online at www.orcascrossroads.org.
INFORMATION:
Call the Library @ 376-4985
'HEREAFTER'
ON-SCREEN AT SEAVIEW THEATER
(Friday
- Monday @ 7:30 pm)
When
his idyllic life is threatened by a high-tech assassin, former
black-ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team in a last
ditch effort to survive. Starring: Bruce Willis, Helen
Mirren & Morgan Freeman. Rated: PG-13.
INFORMATION:
Call SeaView @ 376-5724
NATIVE
AMERICAN CERERMONIAL GATHERING AND WORKSHOP
(Saturday,
November 20; 10:30 am - 1:00 pm @ Orcas Mandala Yoga
Studio)
Join
Native American ceremonial leaders and traditional healers, Alex
Turtle (Navajo and Southern Cheyenne) and Chenoa Egawa (Lummi and
S'Kallam) as they share teachings from their families, and talk
about the healing and medicine work they do. They will share
traditional stories, songs and teachings about our relationship to
the elements, the four directions and the importance of prayer,
gratitude and intention. Cost: Suggested donation
$25-$50.
INFORMATION:
Contact Suzi Zobrist @ 360-298-0218 or suzi@orcasmandala.com
FINAL FARMERS' MARKET OF
THE SEASON!
(Saturday,
November 20; 11 am - 2 pm @ Odd Fellows Hall)
Come join us for the last farmers' market of 2010, just in time to
stock up for Thanksgiving. Celebrate the the beauty and bounty of
the island with local squash, potatoes, garlic, carrots, onions,
greens, radishes, parsnips, salad, meat, honey, and more! Thanks to
all who have supported the market this year, now let's go out with
a bang!
THARALD
HISTORIC HOMESTEAD ON SHAW ISLAND
(Saturday, November 20, from 1 pm - 3:30 pm)
The San Juan County Lank Bank invites you to a viewing and
historical talk. The Tharald Homestead is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places and protected by an Historic
Preservation Easement held by the Land Bank.
INFORMATION &
REGISTRATION: Call 378-4402 or email judyc@rockisland.com
COUNTRY
CORNER CELLARS WINE TASTING
(Saturday,
November 20 from 2 pm - 5 pm)
Please
join us for Country Corner Cellars last wine tasting of 2010! We
will taste Prosecco, Riesling, Chianti, Petite Syrah and Late
Harvest Viognier. Deep discounts for year-end inventory reduction
on select items. Don't miss this opportunity to stock up for the
holidays, gift giving or your private stash. Hope to see you
there!
INFORMATION:
Call 376-6907
FUN
WITH LYNNE HOWE AT DARVILL'S BOOKSTORE
(Sunday,
November 21 from 2 - 3 pm)
Grab
the kids and join Lynne for some autumn inspired fun! Lynne will
read "Leaf Man" by Lois Elhert, as well as other leafy stories,
make some crafts, and of course eat Jenny's leaf cookies! Ages
5+.
INFORMATION:
Call 376-2135
SPLAB
LITERARY SALON SERIES AT DOE BAY CAFE!
(Sunday,
Nov 21st @ 7:00 pm)
Doe
Bay and SPLAB are proud to host Judith Roche, who
is the author of three poetry collections, most recently, Wisdom of
the Body, an American Book Award winner, has published widely in
various journals and magazines, and has poems installed on several
Seattle area public art projects. She has written extensively about
our Northwest native salmon and edited First Fish, First People,
Salmon Tales of the North Pacific Rim (also and American Book Award
winner). As Literary Arts Director for One Reel she produced the
Bumbershoot Bookfair and Literary Program for over twenty years.
She was Distinguished Northwest Writer-in-Residence at
Seattle University in 2007, taught at Cornish College of the Arts
in 2009 and currently teaches at Hugo House Literary
Center. Reservations
are recommended.
INFORMATION:
Call the Cafe at 360-376-8059
MOVIE
NIGHT IS BACK AT DOE BAY CAF�!
(Mondays;
Movie starts at 7:00pm, free popcorn at show time, half-priced
bottles of wine)
Come
and enjoy dinner and wine while watching a movie on the big
screen. This week's movie will be "Rivers
and Tides: Working With Time"about
the art of Andy Goldsworthy The
filmmaker inhaled Andy Goldsworthy's art, his search for closeness
with the land and the water, and his sense of proportion -- and so
gently, so beautifully breathed it back on to film for the rest of
us. "Rivers and Tides" loves Goldsworthy's work and joins it as a
visual concert of time and human presence in a flowing world, a
world that hides its power in plain sight. See this movie!Reservations are recommended. Call the Cafe
at 360-376-8059.
INFORMATION:
Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com
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Announcements
GOLF
FOR FOOD AT ORCAS ISLAND GOLF COURSE!
(Week
of November 18 - 25)
During
the week of Nov 18-25 - the week leading up to Thanksgiving and
the deadline for the Food Bank Building Fund Campaign -
golfing green fees at the Orcas Island Golf Course will be paid
with canned or cash donations for the food bank. Donations will be
dropped off at the front doors of the clubhouse. "This is a fun way
to give back!" says Justin Taylor of the Orcas Island Golf
Club.
INFORMATION: Taylor
may be reached at 376-4400
OREGANO
PRODUCTIONS - ILLUSTRATION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN
(Creative
work for the holidays and beyond!)
General
graphic design; Tri-folds; Business cards; Logo designs; Brochure
design; Flyers; Advertising (magazine, newspaper, and web);
Postcards, Rack cards & more; and even amazing Web design. And
custom illustration and fine art - pet portraits and more - just
ask! (11.18)
INFORMATION: www.oreganoproductions.com/graphic.shtml
ORCAS
MONTESSORI ANNUAL WREATH SALE
(Sale
starts Monday)
Orcas
Montessori holiday wreaths are the perfect gift for the Holidays.
24" wreaths are $25. Add $14 for box, gift card and shipping and
we'll gladly send this wonderful NW gift anywhere in the US. 36"
and 40"wreaths are also available. Sales site is open next week at
Orcas Montessori: Mon-thru-Wed and Sat 9a-4pm or pre-order online
now at www.orcasmontessori.org
.(11.18)
INFORMATION:
Cathy Faulkner 376-2434 or wreaths@orcasmontessori.org.
NEWS
FROM CIEE: HIRING FOR SUMMER TIME IS WELL
UNDERWAY
Take
action now to ensure that your international recruitment is a
success! CIEE summer hiring starts in December and we are running
hiring events throughout January, February, and March. Founded as
a non-profit in 1947 and currently hiring in over 70 countries,
CIEE is the largest and most experienced J-1 visa sponsor. We offer
diverse recruitment options and 24 hour support. Our staff will
hire on your behalf with face-to-face interviews AT NO CHARGE TO
YOU! (11.18)
INFORMATION:
Contact Recruitment Consultant Anna Johnson at ajohnson@ciee.org or call
406-995-3094
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Shopping
& Sales
22%
TUESDAYS AT ORCAS OUTFITTERS
(Great
deals ... especially on Tuesdays!)
Orcas Outfitters
will be giving 22% off all merchandise each Tuesday until the end
of 2010! Already amazing deals are even better on Tuesdays. Stop
in and tell them you read about it in the Blast! Orcas Outfitters
is located next to Ray's Pharmacy in Eastsound. (11.18)
INFORMATION: Call
376-9327
CHERRY T'S OPEN
NOVEMBER 26 FOR YOUR SHOPPING PLEASURE!
(Friday,
November 26 from 10 am - 6 pm)
Friday only - 20%
off EVERYTHING in the shop! We have coats, sweaters, jeans,
snowsuits, hats, scarves, gloves and more to ensure you have a warm
winter. Plus, enjoy extended hours on Friday so you can get a jump
on your holiday shopping! (11.18)
INFORMATION: Call
376-5450
START YOUR
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT JILLERY!
Is this the
year that you're FINALLY going to get your Christmas shopping done
early enough to avoid that last minute stress? Jillery is a great
place to start. From the village of White River, South Africa,
you'll find beautifully crafted jewelry & tableware. We also
have a great line of Spirit boxes, masks, trivets and candle
holders in Native American designs that look as if they're carved
out of a dark rosewood and then highly polished. Come in and see a
variety of jewelry stands & holders, yard art, bronze
sculptures, warm socks, gloves & scarves, hand-painted
glassware, art glass boxes and frames, Christmas ornaments, Wooly
Mammoth Ivory, gifts for the birds and Winged Super People!
(11.18)
INFORMATION: Call
376-5522
MOON
GLOW ARTS & CRAFTS BLACK FRIDAY SALE - 30%
OFF!
(Special Prices on Friday, November 26)
"Moon
Glow Arts & Crafts Black Friday Sale 30% Off Storewide". Sarah
and the gang will stay open late if you are shopping late!
(11.18)
INFORMATION: Call them @
376-4994
LEAPIN' LIZARDS
MONTH-LONG DECEMBER SALE!
(December 1 - 30)
Your place for toys and more! 30% off the following: All Tevas
Shoes; Clothing; Scarves; and Toys. Arts & Crafts - Buy 2 and
get 1 Free. Free Wrapping! (11.18)
INFORMATION: Call
376-5790
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Restaurant
News & Dining Deals
ALLIUM IS
NOW OPEN FOR WEEKEND BRUNCH!
(Stop in this Saturday or
Sunday)
Chef Lisa Nakamura is pleased to
announce that Allium is now your weekend spot for an amazing
brunch. Fresh baked breads, pastries & fruit accompany the
scrumptious menu items. And the Chamber has five "$5
Off an Entree" certificates. The first five people to stop
by the Chamber office (after 10 am tomorrow - Friday) will receive
one. Just ask Terri ... "When's Brunch?"
(11.18)
INFORMATION: Call Allium @ 376-4908 or
email info@alliumonorcas.com
ORDER
HOLIDAY CAKES FROM SUGAR BABY SPECIALTY
CAKES!
(Happening
Now)
The holidays are just around the
bend and I've been in my kitchen creating a few special cakes to
add to your celebrations! Devils food cake with whipped caramel
mousse, and a salted caramel brittle. Draped in dark chocolate
ganache, island grown pumkin ginger cake with creamy goat cheese
buttercream, and vanilla bean butter cake with bourbon pear
compote, and cinnamon buttercream. Free delivery is included with
all orders. See me at the Artisan Faire & Senior Center's
Holiday Festival of Arts. I'll be selling gift certificates, sugar
baby bake at home cake kits, and very special holiday
cupcakes! (11.18)
INFORMATION:
Call Jami @ 360-298-5918
PRIX
FIXE MENU OFFERED AT ROSES BAKERY CAFE
(Beginning Thursday,
November 18)
Roses Bakery Cafe will be offering a
three course prix fixe menu for $22 along with our regular menu.
There will be a vegetarian option and we will offer the prix fixe
menu until we close in January. (11.18)
INFORMATION:
Call 376-4292
MIA'S
OFFERS 10% DISCOUNT
(Friday, November
26)
On November 26th Mia's will be
offering a 10% discount to anyone supporting local businesses that
day. We want to encourage people to shop the rock. Dated receipts
required. $40 minimum, $50 for a cumulative total. And I'm sure
most of our stores will be running specials that day so it's a
winner all around. (11.18)
INFORMATION:
Call 376-MIAS (6427)
ORDER
ROLLS AND PIES FROM CAFE OLGA FOR
THANKSGIVING
(Happening
Now)
Pre-Order ROLLS AND PIES For Your TURKEY DAY DINNER. Order Wheat
Rolls, Challah Rolls, Take 'n Bake Scallion Biscuits, Blackberry
Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Chocolate Cranberry Pie, and
Custard Pie. Order by 4 pm Sunday, 11/21 & Pick Up -
Wednesday, 9 to 12pm. Thanksgiving Day, 9 to 1 pm.
(11.18)
INFORMATION:
Call the Cafe @ 376-5098
TEEZER'S
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
(Open this Saturday -
November 27!)
Mark & Carolyn are taking a
small break in December, and will be closed Thursday, December 2
until Wednesday, December 8. They re-open on Thursday, December
9. But you can enjoy them on a rare Saturday this
week!
ORDER
THANKSGIVING PIES FROM PASSIONATE FOR PIES
(Happening
Now)
Order your Thanksgiving Pies now!
Your choice of: Apple, Buttermilk Custard*, Blueberry Crumb,
Chocolate Creme*, Dark Cherry, Pumpkin*, Pecan (*available
gluten-free crust - crushed walnuts, arrowroot, butter). We also
offer Family Size Turkey Pot Pies (baked or frozen). Check out our
new website @ www.passionateforpies.com (11.11)
INFORMATION:
Call 376-PIES (7437).
WHAT'S
HAPPENING AT THE LOWER TAVERN
Friday, November 19 - Karaoke hosted by
Charlie Robinson; 9:30 pm
Tuesday, November 23 - Open Mic
hosted by Walter O'Toole; 7ish
Friday, November 26 - Karaoke
hosted by Charlie Robinson; 9:30 pm
Saturday, November 27 - All out
Dance Party with music by John Russel
INFORMATION: Call
376-4848
NEW
LEAF CAFE GETTING READY TO CLOSE FOR THE
SEASON
(Closing on Monday, November
22)
We want to see all of you before we close
on Nov. 22! We will re-open in February, missing you all the
while... Stop by for Happy Hour Thursday, Friday, and Monday
5:30-6:30; Dinner Thursday- Monday 5:30-9:00; Breakfast Saturday
and Sunday 8:00-12:00 (11.11)
INFORMATION: Call for reservations
@ 376-2200, www.newleafcafeorcas.com
DEER
HARBOR INN RESTAURANT WEEKLY SPECIALS
(Open Friday - Sunday for
Dinner)
Come enjoy our weekly specials,
including Fish & Chips (Friday nights), BBQ Ribs (Saturday
nights), and Fried Chicken Dinners (Sunday Nights). We are also
featuring Live Music this Saturday, with Flamenco Nuevo Guitarist
Farhad Hanjan. Open from 5 pm - 8 pm. www.deerbarborinnrestaurant.com (11.11)
INFORMATION
& RESERVATIONS: Call 376-1040
Thanksgiving
Day Brunch
CAFE
OLGA
(Thursday, November 25; 9:00
am - 1:00 pm)
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast on
Thanksgiving morning. All the great customary fare and
more!
INFORMATION:
Call 376-5098
Thanksgiving
Day Dinners
INN
AT SHIP BAY
(Thursday,
November 25; 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
Four-course Inn at Ship Bay Thanksgiving Dinner, choices for each
course, for $49 per person. Traditional Free-range Turkey and
other favorites, including vegetarian options, will be featured on
our special Thanksgiving-holiday menu. Reservations available from
3:30 to 7:30pm Thursday, November 25th.
INFORMATION:
Please call 376-5886 for reservations.
DEER
HARBOR INN RESTAURANT
(Thursday, November 25; 2:00 pm -
8:00 pm)
The Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant is serving
a traditional 4 course Thanksgiving Dinner. We are taking
reservations from 2 pm - 8 pm. The cost is $25.
INFORMATION:
Call 376-1040 for reservations.
DOE
BAY CAFE
(Thursday,
November 25 @ 7:00 pm)
Let
Doe Bay stuff your turkey and wash your dishes while you sit and
soak up the beauty! Join us for the incredible annual event that
already has our mouths watering! There will be live music by
classical guitarist Jeffry Steele accompanying your dinner. We have
great discounts available for staying at Doe Bay during this
special holiday! Here are a few details: Get a 25% discount off
low winter rates! Plus, fifth night is free! Required Thanksgiving
dinner reservation in the Caf�, which is $65/person ($35 for kids
12 and under) INCLUDES tax and gratuity! Alcohol will be available
at additional cost. Locals are welcome to come and enjoy the
dinner!
Thanksgiving weekend hours are as follows:
Thursday
- Breakfast 8-11am, Thanksgiving dinner seatings at 4 and 7pm,
Friday - Breakfast and lunch 8a-2p. The regular winter schedule
resumes from there forward...
INFORMATION
& RESERVATIONS: Call the Doe Bay Front Desk at
376-2291
COMMUNITY
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT ODD FELLOWS
(Everyone is Welcome! 4:30 pm start time)
Odd Fellows will supply the turkeys and tableware. Everyone else
bring their beverage of choice and a dish to share. Last name A-G
(salad or bread/rolls); Last name H-R (a favorite side dish); Last
name S-Z (dessert).
INFORMATION: Call Bill
& Monique @ 376-8857
Continuing
Restaurant Specials
ORCAS
HOTEL'S PUB NIGHT WITH MARTIN LUND & GENE
NERY
(Fridays @ 6
pm)
On a chilly Friday night there is
nothing better than good food and good music ... and the Orcas
Hotel can make that happen! Stop in for some great bites from the
Bistro menu, and listen to two of Orcas Island's most talented
musical forces.
INFORMATION:
Call the hotel @ 376-4300
WEEKLY
PIZZA AND OPEN MIC PERFORMANCE AT DOE BAY
CAF�
(Thursdays; Open Mic starts
@ 7:30 pm; Pizza served 5 pm - 10 pm)
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
Orcas Island Education
Foundation,
and there will be a PIZZA PALOOZA this week in an effort to raise
as much money as possible for our school kids! Bruce Harvey will
be hosting!
INFORMATION:
Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com
OPEN
MIC NIGHT AT THE LOWER TAVERN
(Every Tuesday; Open Mic
starts at 5:30 pm)
Come watch Orcasians let loose - and
that includes you! It's Open Mic and you'll never know who might
be on-stage.
INFORMATION: Call The Lower @
376-4848
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Classes
& Seminars
SPLAB
AUTHOR HOSTS WRITING WORKSHOP AT DOE BAY!
(Sunday,
Nov. 21st @ 1-4 pm, The
Poetics of Place: A River Runs Through Us)
SPLAB
Literary Salon Series author, Judith Roche, will be hosting a
workshop. "Wendell
Berry says, "If you don't know where you are you don't know who you
are." Not sure how entirely true this is in an existential way, but
it has some truth to it. We are rooted in place- and in displacement-
even if we are just passing through. But how to get to the life of
a place, beyond the static and expected observations? Through
readings- Snyder, Berry, Oliver, others�- and targeted exercises-
we'll approach writing about home, land, identity and���� place,
whether landscape of our minds, a remembered one, or a very
physical and present one. This program is being presented as part
of Humanities Washington's Inquiring
Mind series.. Suggested donation for workshop.
Inquires can be made at 360-376-2291.
INFORMATION:
Call 376-2291 or see www.doebay.com
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Upcoming
Events (Mark Your Calendars)
INN
AT SHIP BAY WINEMAKERS DINNER - RESERVE NOW!
(Thursday,
December 2 @ 6 pm)
Join
us for a Winemakers Dinner with Ron Bunnell of Bunnell Family
Cellar & River Aerie Winery in Yakima Valley. Hear about this
year's just completed harvest and crush, then sample selections of
Ron's great wines paired with a seasonally inspired menu with some
of the Island's local bounty included. Limited Seating, so please
call us soon to reserve your spot! You can see all the amazing
wines at the Bunnell Family Cellar's website http://www.bunnellfamilycellar.com
RESERVATIONS:
Call Inn at Ship Bay 376-5886
DARVILL'S
BOOKSTORE 21ST ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
(Saturday,
December 4 from 9:30 am - 7:00 pm)
Everything
in the store will be discounted by 15%. As always, gift wrapping
is complimentary. Cookies and cider will be served all day and we
will have more nibbles and beverages from 3:00 - 7:00
pm.
INFORMATION:
Call 376-2135
ORCAS
A CAPPELLA YULETIDE CELEBRATION
(Monday,
December 6 @ 6:30 pm or Wednesday, December 8
@ 6:30 pm)
Orcas
A Cappella Invites You To A Celebration of Yuletide Feasting and
Music to Delight the Senses Appetizers and No Host Bar at Rosario
Mansion. Tickets are
$30 per person and must be purchased by November 24. Tickets at
Darvill's & Rosario.
INFORMATION:
Contact Bev @ 376-6811
ORCATRAZZ PERFORMS
AT ORCAS CENTER
(Friday,
December 10 @ 6:30 pm)
Enjoy
a fabulous buffet dinner, then dance the night away with the great
sounds of the Orcatrazz Swing Band. Non-dancer? Come enjoy the
show! Proceeds benefit the Orcas Family Health Center. Limited
seating. Tickets are $25 and available at Eastsound Instrument,
Kay's Antiques, or Lindholm Real Estate.
ORCAS ISLAND BLOOD
DRIVE @ EASTSOUND FIRE HALL
(Thursday,
December 16 from 11:30 am - 5:30 pm)
Please
give blood ... Whose life will you save today? Walk-ins welcome.
Sponsored by the Orcas Island Lions Club.
INFO
& APPOINTMENT: Call Paul @ 376-6805 or losleben@rockisland.com
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Sports
Events on Orcas Island this week
ORCAS HIGH VIKINGS FOOTBALL
TRAVEL FOR PLAYOFFS!
(Saturday, November 20 at 2
pm)
Round
two of the Washington State 2B State Playoffs, Orcas Island Vikings
(10-1) vs. Tacoma Baptist will be broadcast on the radio from Oak
Harbor High School Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 2
p.m.
KLWE (1340 AM) will broadcast the game, and you can find it online
HERE. Thank you Islands Sounder for the
information.
INFORMATION:
Call AD Sandi Harris @ 376-1548 or visit www.oihssports.com
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Public
Meetings on Orcas
Island
Tuesday,
November 23 (4:30 pm). Eastsound
Sewer and Water District meeting (East side of Airport, at
end of Cessna Lane). Regularly scheduled on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of the month.
Tuesday, November 23 (7:30 pm). Orcas Fire District Commissioners
meeting (Eastsound Fire Hall). Call 376-2331 for more
information. Regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of
the month.
Date
Change:Tuesday, November 30 (5:30 pm). Orcas Island School Board meeting
(School library). Call 376-2284 for more information. Regularly
meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, but please note this
date change.
Thursday,
December 2 (3 pm). Eastsound
Planning Review Committee (Eastsound Fire Station). Meets
first Thursday of the month. Next meeting: December 2.
Date Change: Monday,
December 6 (9 am start). Orcas
Island Public Library Board (Public Library).
Call 376-4985 for more information. Meets the second Monday of the
month.
Wednesday,
December 8 (3:45 - 5:30 pm). Deer
Harbor Plan Review Committee (Deer Harbor Community
Center). Call 376-3199 for more information. Public is welcome.
Regularly scheduled on the second Wednesday of the month.
Thursday,
December 9 (12 noon - 1:30 pm). Orcas
Island Park & Recreation District (Eastsound Fire
Station). Meets second Thursday of the month.
Thursday,
December 9 (6 pm).
Port
of Orcas Commissioners meeting (Airport
conference room). Call 376-5285 for more information. For the
remainder of 2010, the Port will meet on the second
Thursday of the month at 6 pm, and the fourth
Thursday of the month at 12 noon. Fourth Thursday meeting in
November is canceled.
Wednesday,
December 29 (5:30 pm). Sustainable Orcas Island meeting
(Public Library). Call 376-4985 and speak with Phil for more
information. Meets last Wednesday of the month.
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Continuing
Art & Museum Shows
ORCAS
ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
(Open Saturdays from 10
am - 3 pm)
Come in and enjoy the local
'Destination Orcas' Exhibit that was part of the Smithsonian
Institute traveling exhibit 'Journey's Stories' that was here this
summer.
INFORMATION:
Call the museum @ 376-4849.
"NORTHWEST
REFLECTIONS" AT ARTWORKS
(The Month of
November)
The Orcas Island Artworks features
studio-mates Geoff Shilling and Tina Brown during November. Drawing
inspiration from Pacific Northwest first nation art, Tina has
created a wide-frame mirror covered with book cloth and paper
collage images of Northwest wildlife. Geoff responded to Tina's
work with multiple individual images of wildlife in hand-woven
jacquard textiles. This is Geoff and Tina's second collaborative
show. The Artworks is open daily from 10 to 5. Artist Linda Kirtz
is on display through October
Contact: Tina Brown
376-7677 tinabrown@rockisland.com; Geoff Shilling 376-4781 geoffshil@rockisland.com; James Hardman 376-4588 james@jameshardman.com
MORAN
MANSION MUSEUM TOURS
(Open
Daily 9 am - 8 pm)
The
Moran Mansion Museum is now open daily from 9 am - 8 pm, and is
free to tour.
INFORMATION:
Call Rosario @ 376-2152 ext. 300
ROSARIO
MUSIC CONCERT AND HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
(Saturday at 4
pm)
Enjoy a presentation of music and photography that walks guests
through the history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate with
Christopher Peacock. Highlights of the presentation include the
historic Moran Photograph Collection, Phantom of the Opera music
performed on the Mansion's 1,972 pipe Aeolian organ with the silent
film, stories of the Mansion's most colorful residents, and
Christopher's original piano compositions played on the 1900
Steinway Grand Piano.
INFORMATION:
Call Rosario @ 376-2152 ext. 300
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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!
Sincerely,
Lance Evans,
Executive Director
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce
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