Please take a moment to sign your name to this online petition. Our State Ferry System needs to hear from you.
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
The Bistro at Orcas Hotel on #OrcasIsland has a New York New Year's eve!
Martin Lund and Gene Nery will entertain!
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(Friday, December 31 with seating from 5 pm - 7 pm)
On New Year's Eve the Bistro will be your place to celebrate New Year's Eve, with a sumptuous 4 course dinner (seating 5 pm - 7 pm), with Martin Lund and Gene Nery playing live music at 7. And at 9 pm, when the ball drops in Times Square, everyone in the Orcas Hotel will be kissing and singing Auld lang Syne! $50 per person and we request reservations.
RESERVATIONS: Call 376-4300
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New Year's Eve on #OrcasIsland. Doe Bay Cafe will help you ring in the New Year!
Don't forget The Dustbunnies and The Sandman are playing until 1 am.
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NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE DOE BAY CAFE!
(Friday, December 31 from 9 pm - 1 am)Ring in 2011 at Doe Bay! There will be regular dinner service from 5-9pm, and cocktails and a small plate menu from 9-midnight. The $10 cover includes live music and a FREE champagne toast at the stroke of the new year! The Dustbunnies, a group of local musicians, will be playing the first two sets from 9pm to 11pm, and The Sandman will play into the New Year, with music until 1 a.m. Space is limited! To reserve your tickets call the front desk at 360-376-2291.(12.16)
RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION: Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com
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Wine & Scrabble at Doe Bay Resort = Winabble.
Talk to the Resort. I didn't make this stuff up.
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WINABBLE TOURNAMENT AT DOE BAY CAFE!
(Wednesday, December 29 @ 6 pm; half price bottles of wine)
Scrabble fans unite! Join the Doe Bay Café for a night of words and wine as we host our first ever Winabble Tournament! The Café will be open on Wednesday evening, Dec. 29, from 5 - 9 pm and the tournament kicks off at 6 pm sharp. Featuring half-priced bottles of wine, a special small plates menu, and prizes for the tournament winners, the Doe Bay Café looks forward to opening its doors for this special night of Wine and Scrabble = Winabble!!! Call Miri at 376-8059 to secure your spot. (12.16)
RESERVE A SPOT: Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com
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Susan Osborn Christmas Concert on #OrcasIsland. A holiday tradition continues.
Susan Osborn has an international following, and her Christmas Concerts are always a sellout. The Victorian Valley Chapel is the perfect setting.
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(Friday, December 24 @ 7 pm & 10 pm)
You are invited to join Susan Osborn and Friends for a musical celebration of Christmas and the winter season at the 21st Annual Victorian Valley Chapel Christmas Concerts. Joining Susan this year will be Carolyn Cruso, hammer dulcimer, guitar, flute and vocals; and Ritambhara Tyson, cello and voice. Music included in these concerts will be traditional Christmas songs and original seasonal pieces. An unforgettable joyous musical gathering of community...don't miss it!
Friday, December 24, 7PM and 10PM (7 pm tickets going fast!)
Victorian Valley Chapel, Orcas Island
Tickets $20; Children 12 and under, 2 for 1; lap sitters free!
Available online. Go to www.susanosborn.com and scroll down the page on the right side, then click on the link for Brown Paper Tickets.
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Eat your way across Orcas Island - here is the guide to every restaurant!
Orcas Island has upscale, burger joints, and everything in between. Hungry yet?
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Jillery on Orcas Island has Christmas gifts.
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We are open every day until Christmas (10:30 - 5:30 or later). Pick out what YOU want from Santa & enter it in our Gift Registry. We have many affordable items, with mark downs of 10% - 50%! Lots of great things for under $20! Handmade jewelry of Swarovski crystals and semi-precious gems, Hand-Carved items, silk scarves, silk hangings, and glassware that are HAND-PAINTED; bronze pieces that are HAND-FORGED and cashmere gloves to wear on your HANDS! Even kaleidoscopes & cribbage boards -- HANDY for entertaining oneself on Christmas afternoon. (12.16)
INFORMATION: Call 376-5522
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Nest on #OrcasIsland has Christmas gifts!
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NEST HOLIDAY SALE BEGINS!
20% to 30% off all merchandise excluding cut flowers from December 20th through December 24th. Followed up by 30% to 40% off for the last week of 2010 (great time to buy holiday ornaments for next year). Happy Holidays and a huge thank you to all for a wonderful past year. Shop hours: at least 10 am - 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am - 4 pm on Sunday. (12.16)
INFORMATION: Call 376-4580
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Susan Osborn Christmas Concert on #OrcasIsland. A classic performance not to be missed.
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(See dates below)
You are invited to join Susan Osborn and Friends for a musical celebration of Christmas and the winter season at the 21st Annual Victorian Valley Chapel Christmas Concerts. Joining Susan this year will be Carolyn Cruso, hammer dulcimer, guitar, flute and vocals; and Ritambhara Tyson, cello and voice. Music included in these concerts will be traditional Christmas songs and original seasonal pieces. An unforgettable joyous musical gathering of community...don't miss it!
Wednesday, December 22, 7PM
Thursday, December 23, 7PM
Friday, December 24, 7PM and 10PM
Victorian Valley Chapel, Orcas Island
Tickets $20; Children 12 and under, 2 for 1; lap sitters free!
Available online. Go to www.susanosborn.com and click on the link for Brown Paper Tickets.
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Winter Solstice Music Concert on #OrcasIsland. Bigbee of the Whitetree. Foody Food.
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(Tuesday, December 21 at 7 pm)
Bigbee of the Whitetree's music is intense, bold, and intimate. Food and drink is implemented into the performance. The small taste of food and drink that accompany the musical performance are intricately served at specific points. At the conclusion of the musical performance a more generous portion or what one would call the main course will be served. Organic seasonal food, wine & beer are included in the ticket price. Tickets are $25 sold at Passionate for Pies (Eastsound)
INFORMATION: Call 376-7437
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys new CD release party @ Darvill's Bookstore on #orcasisland
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(Saturday, December 18 from 2 pm - 4 pm)
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys will be playing a few tunes from their new CD, "Don't Sing (much)" this Saturday, 12/18 from 2pm to 4pm. Stop in for a nibble, a sip and some great tunes played on Fiddle, guitar and stand-up bass. Our New CD is available as well as CD's from many local musicians at Darvill's Bookstore, 296 Main St. Eastsound.
INFORMATION: Call 376-2135
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#OrcasIsland Shop the Rock means $100 for two lucky shoppers!
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Shop the Rock ... We congratulate two $100 winners!
To kick-off the local holiday shopping season, the Chamber's 'Shop the Rock' promotion rewarded two islanders who supported our local businesses. Chosen at random from over 500 hundred entries, the winners were:
- Theresa Boucher (shopping at Ray's Pharmacy), and
- Sally Hodson (shopping at Pawki's Pet Boutique)
The Chamber thanks these 'buy local' islanders for putting Orcas First, and all the Chamber-member businesses who took part. More Shop Local promotions coming!
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Holiday Tree Lighting on Orcas Island - Happy Holidays! #orcasisland
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The holiday season on Orcas Island got off to a great start this year, with the annual Village Green tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 3. The Community Band played; Santa & Mrs. Claus handed out toys to the kids; and islanders enjoyed the hot apple cider and treats as the lights on the tree sparkled! Special thanks go out to:
- The Orcas Island Community Band (holiday sounds were a delight!)
- Scott & Judy Whiting (and their North Pole alter egos)
- Orcas Island Fire Department (Santa's escort to the Green)
- George Garrels & Kiwanis (toy creators extraordinaire)
- Ron Gilleland & Perry Pugh (tree lighters beyond compare)
- Cookie & brownie-baking Chamber Members (Not a crumb was left!)
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The Wine Shop at Country Corner on Orcas Island join the Chamber of Commerce! #wine #orcasisland
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(Owners: Irene & Mark McKinley)
Daily wine tasting featuring local Northwest and International wines. Case discounts, wine accessories and gifts. We feature monthly events with wine makers and distributors offering new releases and old favorites. Winter hours 11 to 6, Tuesday-Saturday. Reopens March 12. Located at the corner of Crescent Beach Drive & Terrill Beach Rd.
Phone: 360-376-6907
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Cloud 9 Events Coordination Services joins the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce. #orcasisland
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CLOUD 9 EVENTS COORDINATION SERVICES
(Owner: Kimaya Lutz)
Wedding coordination & event planning: We are dedicated to translating your vision into a beautiful reality - with the right combination of efficiency, creativity, knowledge, experience and fun. Save time, stress and money so you can fully enjoy your special event! Also offering office organization & marketing projects, and much more...
Phone: 360-298-1230
Email: Send an Email
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Every restaurant on Orcas Island. Start eating!
And holiday hours, too!
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Orcas Island cheat sheet. #orcasisland
The events you need to do!
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Your one-page guide to events happening on Orcas Island this week.
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Orcas Island Events Blast. Music, Food, Shopping and so much more! It's all here.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
San Juan Islands hear about Washington Ferry System finance crisis. #wsf #sanjuanislands #orcasisland
A dedicated revenue source is needed to make sure the ferry system 'stays afloat'
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
#WSF Washington Ferry system visits Friday Harbor (San Juan Islands). Watch the meeting live on your computer.
The ferry system is the state highway system for the San Juan Islands. Important issues are raised. Watch. Ask Questions. Be active.
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Friday, December 10, 2010
#OrcasIsland #Montessori and Salmonberry School invite the communtiy to a Candlelight Spiral walk
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(Saturday, December 11 at 3 pm)
The entire community is invited to join us in this event which will be hosted by the Orcas Montessori School and the Salmonberry School. Come walk the evergreen spiral, light a candle and transform the darkened room into a tableau of light. This is an opportunity for children and adults of all ages to experience a quiet reverence for the beginning of the holiday season. A suggested donation of $5 per family or a gift of nonperishable food for the Orcas Island Food Bank would be warmly appreciated.
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Never Let Me Go ... starring Keira Knightley. #OrcasIsland is happy.
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(Friday - Monday @ 7:30 pm)
As children, Ruth, Kathy and Tommy, spend their childhood at a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. As they grow into young adults, they find that they have to come to terms with the strength of the love they feel for each other, while preparing themselves for the haunting reality that awaits them. Starring: Keira Knightley. Rated: R.
INFORMATION: Call SeaView @ 376-5724
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Happy Hardwood joins the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce! #OrcasIsland is thrilled.
Welcome ... and thank you for your investment in the Chamber and Orcas Island!
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Happy Hardwood LLC is a long established full-on construction company. Experts in Hardwood floors - installation (prefinished or sand in place), refinishing, and repair. Licensed and bonded. Huge reference list!
Phone: 360-376-3622
Email: Send an Email
Website: HappyHardwood.com
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
Orcas Island Events 'Blast'
The holiday season on Orcas Island kicks off tomorrow ... Shop the Rock Friday ... Tree Lighting ... and much more!
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