Sunday, November 28, 2010

Shop Orcas Island this Friday - you might win $100

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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 and more details will be emailed to you soon!
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Orcas Island Celebrates Christmas - and lights it's Eastsound Tree!

A holiday tradition that shouldn't be missed! Santa & Mrs. Claus even attend!

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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!
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Preparing for Childbirth ... a local nurse-midwife on Orcas Island. The uniqueness of our island.

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Preparing for Childbirth Owner: Laurie Gallo, RN, CD(DONA), SNM

Childbirth Classes and Doula Services. Laurie Gallo,  registered nurse, certified doula and childbirth educator, and nurse-midwife in training, has worked with over 200 pregnant women and their families since 1998.  She helps them prepare for their labors, deliveries, and postpartum care.  She works with midwives and obstetricians at Island Hospital, Skagit Valley Medical Center, and St. Joseph Hospital, birth centers and births at home. Laurie teaches weekend intensive classes four times a year, individual classes in between, refresher, sibling and grandparent classes.  Sliding scale fees.  Email for class dates, fees, references, and the upcoming birth topic in her monthly "Birth Works!" class, free and open to the community.    "For strong women and women who want to be strong."

Phone: 360-302-0978
Email: lauriegallorn@gmail.com

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Orcas First is the Shop Local program for Orcas Island. What is the power of buying locally?

Living on an island presents a unique set of challenges for buying locally.

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Check out our Orcas First Facebook Page Find us on Facebook  and learn about the power each of us holds in deciding where to spend our dollars.
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Orcas Island Events 'Blast' is your passport to the Gem of the San Juan Islands

Great restaurants, amazing local businesses, and the beauty of Orcas. It's all here.


Thursday, November 4, 2010

#Massage and #acupuncture on Orcas Island

HEALING ARTS CENTER 'RAISE THE ROOF' RAFFLE
(Only 2 weeks left!)
Don't miss out on the opportunity to support an island institution of 24 years.  Lots of prizes geared to your health.  The odds of winning a prize are better than 1:30.  Tickets for this fund-raising raffle are $20 each or 6/$100.  They may be purchased at the Healing Arts Center (453 North Beach Rd) Monday - Saturday, 9 - 5 pm.  All proceeds will go toward a new metal roof for our historic building, and further our mission to provide space and support for holistic healthcare in our community. www.healingartsonline.com (10.28)

INFORMATION: Call Healing Arts Center 376-4002Read more at campaign.r20.constantcontact.com