Here's What's Happening on Orcas Island!
October 19, 2020
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ORCAS ISLAND DINING GUIDE
See restaurants open for To-Go orders or Dining-in options.
Call for more information.
(Refresh your browser after clicking Dining Guide for latest information)
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BUSINESS UPDATES
See which businesses and organizations are open. Includes lodging availability.
(Check this page regularly as information may change)
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CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBER! |
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FERRYFORGE.COM
Ferry Forge is the perfect game to play while waiting at the airport, ferry landing, train station, or any other time and place! Buy ferries and send them to explore the San Juan Islands and beyond. Customize your ports, buildings, and ferries to increase ridership, income and overall happiness! Read more...
Owner: David Yerly (also the owner of Island Skillet)
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LOCAL, COUNTY, STATE, FEDERAL RESOURCES |
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LETTER FROM ERIC WEBB, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
As we move closer to having our students return to an In-Person Instructional Model for learning, rest assured we will move cautiously and thoughtfully with the safety of our students, families, staff, and community as our top priority. Read more...
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Statewide COVID-19 vaccine distribution progress update. Read more...
GOVERNOR LOOSENS LIMITS ON INDOOR DINING
As many local restaurants are losing their outside seating options due to inclement weather, they received good news from Governor Jay Inslee's office last week. Read more...
BUSINESS AND WORKER UPDATE OCTOBER 14
The Business and Workers update is a weekly newsletter providing news and information to help businesses and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER
Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is a positive change agent that both provides information about islanders needs for all to use and takes a proactive role in addressing those needs. Read newsletter here.
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HALLOWEEN NEWS AND FALL FUN! |
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HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREATING
North Beach Road will be a safe zone for children & parents. The event will run from 3 pm – 5:30 pm. Please contact the Chamber at 360-376-2273 if you would like to participate. Read more...
Join the growing list of businesses taking part: Windermere Real Estate, Aeronautical Services, Con's Pit Stop, Orcas Island Rental Car, Orcas Island Community Church... Email us if you want to help!
KIWANIS PROVIDE HALLOWEEN FUN!
We will have 4 corn hole games with the proper distancing and a tent to walk through with Halloween Scares in front of the Village Green. All will be handled according to proper health guidelines.
ORCAS HOTEL PUMPKIN CARVING COMPETITION
Your pumpkin entries should be dropped off at the hotel on Saturday the 24th. Voting will happen from Oct 25-30th and winners will be announced on October 31st at noon. Winners will receive a $100 gift card. For Orcas Hotel Specials visit orcashotel.com to reserve and schedule your pickup at The Hotel or in Eastsound.
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OUTDOOR TRICK-OR-TREATING FOR BOOKS
Saturday, October 31, 3 to 5:30 pm. Please join us on the south lawn of the Library for our annual trick-or-treating for books event. Kids are invited to come in their costumes and choose a book to take home. Ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and others are asked to wear masks and follow social distancing rules of six feet or more. Read Library newsletter here.
ORCAS CENTER PRESENTS ETH-NOH-TEC
Tales of Terror: Stories for Halloween. Thursday, October 29 at 5 pm
Halloween is here! Time for the ghoulish, frightfully foolish, frightening Asian ghost stories! Streaming on our homepage: OrcasCenter.org
ORCAS VETERINARY SERVICE HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
This is our first annual Halloween Costume Contest to raise money for our Angel Fund that assists community pets in need. VOTE HERE and cast your vote! Votes can also be made by cash or check at our check-out window at the clinic. The pet with the most votes will get a special treat. Drawing is on Friday, October 30. All clients who donate will be entered into a drawing for a $50 statement credit!
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NEW THIS EDITION AND EVENTS THIS WEEK |
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MEETING OF THE MINDS – NEW SPECIES AND HABITATS IN UNDERGROUND PLACES @ ORCAS SENIOR CENTER BY ZOOM. Wednesday, October 21, 1- 2 pm. Naturalist and caver, Goeff Hoese, will focus on explorations in caves in central Mexico, Belize, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands. To join by Zoom, go to orcasseniors.org. No headlamp required! Attendance is free or with a suggested $5 donation. Read more...
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PRACTICING MUSIC WITH MONIQUE MEAD
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Zoom Session with Monique Mead on Practicing Music, Thursday, October 22 at 7 pm. Free, Registration by October 20 is necessary. Contact Sarah Ogmundson, sarah@oicmf.org, or call OICMF at 360-376-6636.
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ORCAS CENTER PRESENTS CALEB KLAUDER
If you’ve traveled anywhere in North America and Europe, or have spent any time listening to country music that is outside of the radio charts, you will have heard the name Caleb Klauder.
MAKERSPACES IN THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS
The Economic Development Council (EDC) of San Juan County invites the public to attend a discussion on the creation of a makerspace system in the islands on Friday, October 23, from 12-1 pm, in partnership with the Port of Friday Harbor. Please register at sanjuansedc.org/makerspacesconvo
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FROM THE ORCAS ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY
We are currently accepting visitors by appointment. We allow two guests at a time and everyone must be masked. Appointments can be made by calling the shelter at 360-376-6777. For larger parties, they may visit the animals through the outside catios at any time.
ORCAS ISLAND CAR RENTAL OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Book & sign digitally, then unlock with code & enjoy. Book online at OrcasCars.com
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ECO CLEANERS
We clean any type or size of duvets, quilts, or down comforters. We are also offering private laundry services. Location is 1286 Mt Baker Road, Ste A5 and A6. Monday-Friday, 9 am - 2 pm or by appointment.
360-202-6226
MATTHEW'S SMOKEHOUSE ON 2 WEEK VACATION
The family is taking a personal Fall break and will be closed until October 31st. REOPENING November 1st for the rest of the season. matthewssmokehouse.com
LIBRARY TRUSTEE WANTED
The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving a five-year term on Jan. 1, 2021. Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2020. Full announcement at orcaslibrary.org, or contact Phil Heikkinen, Director, at 360-376-4985, pheikkinen@orcaslibrary.org. Read more...
FROM THE ORCAS LIBRARY
October is the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States.
Thanks to a donation from Valerie Anders, the Library is able to share a Smithsonian Institute poster exhibit in the south windows of the library. Read more...
RECORD NUMBER SERVED AT HEALTH SCREENING EVENT
The mobile mammogram screening event at Orcas Senior Center was another resounding success this year! Their Washington Operations Administrator, John Hayner, said they see their biggest attendance for the whole year here on Orcas. Read more...
SAVOR THE SAN JUANS
Local farmers, winemakers, chefs, and filmmakers are bringing all the flavors of fall TO YOU! From virtual wine tastings to cooking and baking tutorials, you can enjoy fall in the San Juans from your own home. Read more...
AG GUILD AUCTION IS LIVE UNTIL OCTOBER 31st!
The Island Goods Auction brings you San Juan song makers, intriguing artists and artisans, and local food features. Check out the featured guests and then check in on the auction items you love most. Island resident or visitor – there is a treasure awaiting. And be sure to visit the Raise the Paddle to see how you can support the Future of Farming on the San Juans. sjiagguild.com.
2020 GIVE ORCAS HOLIDAY CATALOGUE SUBMISSIONS
OICF calls for submissions for our online 2020 GiveOrcas Catalog. Our goal is to partner with organizations and offer donors opportunities to contribute to Orcas programs. Nonprofits serving Orcas can apply now through November 6th to be featured in the 2020 GiveOrcas Holiday Catalog–an island tradition.
THE ORCAS ISLAND ARTWORKS FEATURES ROSEMARIE ALTBERG Open Wednesday-Sunday 11-5. 360 376-4408.
Rosemarie has branched out into new territory with her collection of Acrylic Pouring paintings. These intensely colored pieces are on view through the end of the month.
WAFD BANK'S OCTOBER ARTIST-OF-THE-MONTH IS MICK STEVENS
The lobby is open by appointment for both banking and art visits; call 360-376-2218 to arrange a time to see Mick’s wonderful portraits. Mick has brought a selection of his charcoal drawings for the show. Click here to read more about the artist.
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Lydia Miller (Pebble Cove Farm), "This is our pet pig Bernie Sanders". |
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Blast Readers, please send us pictures of your pets. Include a caption, their names and your name. We will feature one each week.
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Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce | 360.376.2273
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