The Chamber created printable schedules for Anacortes/Orcas Island and Orcas/San Juan Island and Orcas/Lopez Island inter-island times.

--Winter schedule: www.bit.ly/2023winterferry (2 pages)

If you spot errors, please let us know.

Guests must check in between 7 pm and 9 pm and check out by 8 am. A hot breakfast, coffee, and tea are offered in the morning. If you want to become a shelter volunteer or know someone who could use a winter reprieve when the weather gets below 32 degrees, please email Ryan Carpenter at ryan@orcaschurch.org. Read more.

Local Musicians are performing a variety of Christmas music and then breaking in to the New Year with a variety of their own compositions. Performers include Almost Classical, Stephen Baker and more. Join them December 30 at 7 pm at the Orcas Island Community Church! Contact Lisa Carter for more info at lisacartermusic@gmail.com.

"BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER" @ THE SEA VIEW THEATRE

Friday, December 30 at 7:30 pm & Saturday, December 31 at 2 pm

This Saturday from 1 - 4 pm at Doe Bay Wine Company we're having a sparkling wine tasting! Plus, enjoy $10 bubbly glass specials all day long. And vintage Champagne. Have some fun then go home with the perfect bottle for all of your later celebrations.

Wondering how to kick off the New Year? Why not start off with a hike! State Parks and Friends of Moran will be holding our annual First Day Hike on Sunday, January 1 at Obstruction Pass. The events runs from 11 am until about 3 pm. There will be light refreshments (and those coveted FDH pins!) at the trailhead as well as directions for late arrivers. January 1 is also a FREE PARK DAY! So it's all free!

The Exchange invites you to a jewelry appraisal event with the dynamic Marena Heap, Chief Appraiser for Blue Nile, on Sunday, January 15 from 10 - 3 pm. Verbal appraisals will be conducted upstairs in The Exchange’s Art Gallery. You are invited to bring up to two pieces and participation is by donation. More information...

We have sale items 30 - 50% off! Buy one Rumpl blanket at full price and get the second one half off. "The original Puffy Blanket - great for camping!" Rumpl blankets are weather-resistant, light, packable and made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials. Island Life

Stop by Doe Bay Wine Company this Thursday - Saturday from 11 - 5 pm for 10% off all sparkling wines and 15% off all wines from The Orcas Project!

doebaywinecompany.com 

OI Leather Goods will be open EVERY day this week with sales on EVERYthing in the entire store, including FREE monogramming and personalization! Preview what's on offer and check out this great video tour!

Website: orcasislandleather.com.

FREE print Friday and end of year sale! Drop off your blank shirt to get an Orcas Island Topo map print on it for FREE! Also take the opportunity to shop our end of year sale. 20% off preprinted items, up to 70% off 2nds. (These are misprinted items that just didn't make the cut!) Drop off your blank items to get printed by 3 pm Friday! The Orcas topo print is one of our original classic prints. We're offering it in either white or black ink.

109 N. Beach Rd., Thursday - Saturday this week. We are also offering SJI topo prints in FH.

Join us as we wrap up another great year here at Olga’s for our End of Year Blowout Sale! All apparel will be 50% off! There will also be some great deals on previous year’s inventory. Sale runs through the end of the year. As of January 1 we will be taking our annual winter break. Eastsound Square 360-376-5863

Orcas Center will be closed until January 9.

Happy Holidays!

New Year’s Eve at Rosario features Gene Nery in the Moran Lounge 9 pm - 12:30 am. No cover! Seafood Buffet New Year's Eve, 5 pm - 9 pm

The Material Wit Year End Sale starts now with 30% off select items including holiday decor, kids apparel, plants and planters. Our sale runs through December 31 in-store and online at www.materialwit.com

15% - 50% off MOST merchandise! Don't delay... stop on in. Located in Eastsound Square. Open Daily until January, from 11 am - 4 pm.

Open Tuesday through Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm and Saturday,11 am - 4 pm. 10% off Shrubs and Jams for locals. Cheers to the New Year!

Missed out on all the Christmas FUN last week?! Well, Pawki’s is giving you a DO-OVER - 15% off ALL Dog/Cat Treats & Toys. December 26 - 31.

We call it a smorgasbord because you’ll find a little bit of everything in store! Come find us right next to the Chamber of Commerce office and shop our after Christmas sale. Offering 40% off blankets, 20% off all jewelry, and 10% off our gorgeous selection of vintage clothing. We are also excited to announce our personal and interior styling services! Come in or book online and get a jump on your personal and home design goals for 2023. 65 N. Beach Road. Melanie and Whitney. Smorgas-bord.com.

Forest Ceramic Gallery is extending our holiday sale until December 29! Receive 20% off your entire purchase: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11 am to 5 pm! The gallery will then close for the New Year holiday and reopen on Friday, January 6 - when our winter schedule will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Thank you to our island neighbors for making 2022 an amazing year! 344 Main Street ForestCeramic.com

We are open 11 am - 6 pm all week and we are having our big year end sale! 15% off store-wide! Amazing free gifts with purchase. Gift boxes have been restocked and are buy one get one free!! Come on down and shop! Located at 123 North Beach Road.

781-964-5389 

Orcas Center is pleased to be a part of Rosario Resort's Annual Festival of Trees - Where local non-profits light up the lobby with decorated trees for the holidays! Visit Rosario's Lobby to see trees decorated by Wolf Hollow, The Funhouse, AOK Art for Orcas Kids, and more! Stop by Orcas Center's tree to check out ornaments from previous performances - You may just see a favorite performer, organization, or show on display!

The Orcas Island Senior Center is hosting a wide-variety of classes and health resources: yoga, hearing health, art classes, & more! See this link for more information or check out orcasseniors.org.

Island Health is offering classes to help you live your best life. Coming soon - conversations on COPD and healthy eating during the holidays. See this link for information about dates and registration.

Job positions are listed here and will be posted for at least 1 week.

Position: Seasoned A level Automotive Technician

Description: We are looking for 2 seasoned skilled Certified Auto/Light Truck (F550/19.5" wheels & under) to maintain, diagnose, repair & advise customer of any preventative maintenance needs in the future for their vehicles. We offer 4, 10-hour day work week, we typically have had 2-3 weeks on our schedule year-round with 3 Technicians working full time. Pay is $70-$90 hr. flat rate. More info here.

Contact: Please send resume to susol@rockisland.com

Position: Experienced Arborist ($32-45/hour) 

Description: Take the lead role in tree care work, including pruning, felling, hazard tree removal, climbing, rigging, and utility line tree trimming. Manage and maintain essential tools and equipment. Work with and train ground crew as needed. 

Position: Crew Member/Tree Technician ($26-38/hour)

Description: Perform a variety of tree care and forestry work, including felling, limbing, and bucking. Safely operate and perform basic maintenance of chainsaws, chippers, and other equipment. Support climber or bucket truck operator, including rigging and aerial rescue in an emergency. 

Position: General Administrator ($22-28/hour) 

Description: Perform a variety of administrative duties to support ongoing operations, including handling mail/email/phone calls, entering new work requests into CRM, assisting with marketing and social media, assisting with HR and accounting, organizing/ordering supplies and equipment, and assisting with digital and paper file organization. 

Contact: Click here for list of qualifications. Full details are available on our website, rainshadowconsulting.com

Please send resume and brief cover letter to info@rainshadowconsulting.com

The "FOOD AND DRINKS GUIDE" includes restaurants, coffee shops, stores, wineries, breweries, etc. Click HERE to see the latest list.

Rosario Resort Mansion Restaurant & Moran Lounge - closing January 2 through January 12

Orcas Island Winery - closing December 31 through February 8

Matthew's Smokehouse - closed for the holiday season

Inn at Ship Bay - closed for winter break

Orcas Hotel & Norbu's - closing month of January

Wild Island Restaurant - winter break through January 3

The Kitchen - closed for the season

Buck Bay Bistro - closed for the season

New Leaf Cafe - closed for the season