The Library’s Holiday Tea is Saturday, 12-3 PM
You can’t miss this island tradition put on by Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL) – bring your family and friends to enjoy… Scenes from past teas…
Month: November 2023
November, You Were Amazing!
This is a reminder to myself (in months to come) that the permacloud has not yet settled over the land. November was stunning, sunny, and clear for the most part, day and night. Some days were some of the nicest of the year, in my opinion.
I Do Not Envy Her
This is something I wrote a week ago, before happening upon Red Paint. Interesting how things come in our lives when we are thinking in similar veins… The world tells me to envy her The world tells her to pity me I live on dirt She lives on tile and …
The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk
Sasha taqʷšəblu (tock-sha-blue) LaPointe, I have walked around with you for hours this morning, eating with you, sitting with you, and carrying your book Red Paint through the forest, by the water, and along grassy trails. How captivating a story is when it takes place in areas right around us, …
Tree Lighting at the Village Green Friday at 3 PM
This island tradition begins with a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and some cookies and warm drinks. Here are some scenes from past years…
Handel’s Messiah This Weekend
The Orcas Choral Society will perform Handel’s Messiah at Orcas Center: Friday, December 1st at 7pmSaturday, December 2nd at 7pmSunday, December 3rd at 2pm – Sing-a-long!Adult Pricing: $59, $29, $15Youth (Ages 12-18): $5Under 12: Free! Click here to buy tickets. A look at last year…
Warm Valley Winter Faire December 1st-3rd, 11 AM-3 PM
This weekend is the 2nd Annual Warm Valley Winter Faire! From Friday, December 1st to Sunday, December 3rd from 11 AM – 3 PM, both sides of Warm Valley will celebrate and host a shared event. Our Second Annual Winter Faire is a pop-up market event that we co-host with …
Orcas Center’s Handmade Craft Market This Past Saturday
Have a look (not all artists are shown)…
What is Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL)? What Do They Do?
Have you ever wondered what Friends of the Orcas Island Library, or FOIL, is? Here are some questions I asked, which they answered during one of their meetings. Who makes up FOIL and what does FOIL do? Friends of the Orcas Island Library is a group of community members who …
Final Week to Work on Your Gingerbread Contest Submissions!
Soon you will see the results of this annual contest displayed at Island Market. Bonnie (our Grand Prize winner the past three contests) ~ we all look forward to seeing what you come up with again this year! Creations from previous years…
Children’s Annual Holiday Market This Sunday at the Library 12-2 PM
This is another one of my favorite events on Orcas. Don’t miss it!!! It’s this Sunday, December 3rd, from 12-2 PM at the library. All the items for sale are handmade by the kids and will be priced from a quarter to no more than $10. Entry is free and …
The Perfect Christmas Gift: Life on Orcas Island Book – at Fall Market at Odd Fellows Today
Life on Orcas Island books tend to go fast during the Christmas season. I just got a shipment of books in and will be at the Fall Farmers’ Market at the Odd Fellows Hall today (the final farmers’ market of the season) from 10 AM to 2 PM so come …
Orcas Island Small Business Saturday
Come into town today for discounts and raffle tickets to win a $1,000 gift card from Island Market… Click here to go to the Chamber of Commerce’s site about this.
Thanksgiving Day
What a beautiful day it was…
Everyone Welcome at Community Thanksgiving Potluck Tonight at Odd Fellows Hall at 4:30
Tired of cooking? Stop where you are and bring a favorite dish to share at the Odd Fellows Thanksgiving this evening. Lonely? Bring something simple that you have on hand and be with others tonight. Squabbling with visiting relatives? Set your differences aside and bring everyone you know to join …
Sequel’s Got You Covered – Literally
If you haven’t gone to Sequel, you need to know about it. It’s our used clothing store, and I rely on them every time we need something in a pinch. Whether due to boys outgrowing clothes, holidays that require costumes, or everyday kinds of things, Sequel pops in my mind …
Go to Thanksgiving at the Odd Fellows Hall!
If you haven’t done it in the past, it is great. To me, it encapsulates what Thanksgiving should feel like, especially if you don’t have family in town.
Frank’s New Christmas Book is Now at Darvill’s
Here is the new book of Frank’s stories, Christmas Yarns. It arrived on the island yesterday and is in Darvill’s.
A Day in the Life ~ A Fall Saturday in Eastsound
Orcas is in its full splendor lately, from weather to back-to-back events. The difference here on the island, compared to mainland living, is that when you go out and about, you will know everyone or at least recognize each other’s faces wherever you go. It’s so fulfilling. And since we …
Dolly Parton Library Party
Here are a few little visual snippets… I don’t know much about Dolly, but she seems pretty fascinating in many aspects. If you are a fan and don’t have her new album yet, here are the songs and the people she sings with. It’s amazing how many musicians and singers …
“I’ll Be Frank” Today at 3 PM and New Book Preorders
Remember to come on down to Orcas Center this afternoon for a fun time with Frank Loudin, as he shares some humorous stories from his life, Actors Studio style with interviewer Cathy Ferran. (It’s free!) While you enjoy some refreshments after the show, Jenny from Darvill’s will be there to …
“I’ll Be Frank” at Orcas Center Sunday at 3 PM
Come to Orcas Center tomorrow, everyone! It is free and should be a bundle of laughs!
Inspiration on These Cold, Clear Nights
Whether you’re cooking or creating or just hanging out… We have been staying up much later than anticipated many nights lately watching bests of America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent. If you need constant doses of awe and inspiration, plus even a good cry now and then, just watch …
Youth Center Location, Perhaps
If you own or know the owner of this place, our town desperately needs a youth center after school and on the weekends. I think this would be a PRIME location for one – right in town, near everything, near food, etc. What do you think? It’s been sitting empty …
Lorna, Your Nursery Will Be Missed!
Next spring just won’t be the same…
Library Dolly Parton Party Friday at 5 PM
DANCING ~ SINGING ~ FASHION SHOW ~ TRIVIA ~ FOOD ~ MOVIE STREAMING! Dress for it or be a fly on the wall, but either way, come on down! Why is Dolly being celebrated? Because she’s doing great things, gifting any child up to 5 years old with books for …
Tokitae’s Story (aka Lolita)
I walk by this big orca every day, and I just stopped to read the signs attached to it the other day: Despite efforts and plans to return Tokitae to her family in home waters, she died of renal failure in Miami on August 18th. This is probably old news …
Listening… The Little Things Are the Big Things
Do you live your life based on what you think you should be doing? I don’t necessarily mean career-wise, even though that applies too. I mean how you choose to live your hours and minutes. Do you make your little moment-to-moment choices based on what you feel drawn to do …
Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs
Here’s a new installment of community event announcements I happened to pass yesterday. I just love how many things are going on again these days!
Writing at the Library Until Midnight
There aren’t a whole lot of things to do at night in Eastsound unless Orcas Center is open or you’re going to a restaurant or bar. Things typically close down pretty early and town is quiet. But Saturday night (Nov 4th), the library had a NaNoWriMo event for National Novel …
The Morenos’ Día de los Muertos Party
What a fascinating and enjoyable time we islanders had at Tony and Jenna’s house last night. I was so impressed by the ofrendas (altars with decorations and offerings) people made to honor their deceased loved ones. Wow!! So many people participated in doing this – it was beautiful. If you …
Día de los Muertos Party Nov 5th at Tony and Jenna’s
The entire island is invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos on November 5th from 4-10 PM at Tony and Jenna’s house at 550 Rosario Road. Tony and Jenna are the hairstylists across from Eastsound Beach – I have an earlier post about them here. Jenna says: Join us in …
Whale of a Show This Weekend!
This annual talent show is one of those events you CAN’T miss. It’s an island favorite. Come out and support the courageous kids who give it their all singing, dancing, and performing. It’s Saturday night at 6:30 PM and Sunday afternoon at 1 PM at Orcas Center. Get your tickets …
Writers, Head to the Library for These Events…
This Friday: This Saturday: The library says: This unforgettable night of creativity will take place on November 4th, from 6 pm until midnight, offering aspiring and seasoned writers the chance to ignite their imaginations and pen their masterpieces. Open to writers 13 to 113, the event will provide an engaging …
Happy November, Y’all
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is already right around the corner! May your late fall be wonderful.
Halloween 2023!
What a turnout and probably the best Halloween weather ever here! The costumes were fantastic, and there may have been as many adults dressed up as there were kids!…
