Orcas Montessori’s Annual Holiday Wreath Sale
Decorated with fragrant juniper berries, yellow tipped incense cedar, pine cones, and then finished off with a red velvet bow, these lovely noble fir wreaths smell wonderful and last for months! $30 online, or cash/check made payable to Orcas Montessori School at Ray’s Pharmacy, Con’s Pit Stop, or the Orcas Food Co-op. Visit orcasmontessori.org/wreath for more information.
Ladies Intermediate Tennis
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:00-11:00am at Buck Park
Free, drop-in, ages 16 and older.
Christmas Trees at Lum Farm
Thursday-Sunday from 10:00am-5:00pm
We have Noble, Frasier and Douglas firs in all sizes! Per usual, the farm stand has fine meats, cheese and produce for your holiday table. Visit lumfarmllc.com for more info and online orders.
Solstice Mercantile
December 3rd & 4th from 12:00-5:00pm at Orcas Island Winery
Come support and shop nearly 20 local makers! Featuring SmileBooth for your holiday photo fun, food from Poutine Food Truck, and Seabird BakeShop and Lisa Fossen will provide beautifully crafted sweets and hot beverages! Acoustic music by the soulful Keely Scott. For more information visit @solstice_mercantile and/or @orcasislandwinery on Instagram.
OIPRD: Tap 1st & 2nd
Fridays through Dec. 10th from 3:45-4:25pm at OC Dance Studio
Enrollment fee is $120, ages 6-8 years. For more information or to register visit www.orcasparkandrec.org/
OIPRD: Jazz 1st & 2nd
Fridays through Dec. 10th from 4:30-5:20pm at OC Dance Studio
Enrollment fee is $1144, ages 6-8 years. For more information or to register visit www.orcasparkandrec.org/
OIPRD: Adult Tap
Fridays through Dec. 10th from 6:00-7:00pm at OC Dance Studio
Enrollment fee is $12 per class or $100 for a 10 class punch card, ages 18+. For more information or to register visit www.orcasparkandrec.org/
OIPRD: Adult Jazz-style Burlesque
Fridays through Dec. 10th from 7:00-8:00pm at OC Dance Studio
Enrollment fee is $12 per class or $100 for a 10 class punch card, ages 18+. For more information or to register visit www.orcasparkandrec.org/
Adult Intermediate Tennis
Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm at Buck Park
Free, ages 18 and older.
Holiday Bazaar
December 4th from 10:00am-3:00pm at the American Legion
Come and enjoy soup, goodies, and purchase holiday gifts at the annual Holiday Bazaar!
Holiday Tea at Orcas Island Library
December 4th from 1:00-3:00pm
The holiday spirit is returning to the library this year! The Friends of the Orcas Island Library will hold their annual Holiday Tea on Saturday–although we won’t be serving tea as we have in the past, we’re keeping the festive spirit alive by providing live music and offering treats with a twist.
On Screen at Orcas Center: National Theater Live
December 4th at 1:00pm
Featuring Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, rated R. Advanced ticket sales only, proof of vaccination will be required at the door. Masks will be required inside of Orcas Center and these shows will be socially distanced with assigned seating. Visit www.orcascenter.org to purchase tickets.
Holiday Tree Lighting
December 4th from 3:30-5:00 pm on the Village Green
Join us for cookies and hot cider, and a special performance and sing-a-long by the Orcas Choral Society! Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will also make an appearance with gifts for the kids. It all ends with the tree at the Village Green lighting up with colorful lights thanks to our friends at OPALCO.
Moran Mansion Music Room Concerts
Saturdays at 4:00pm at the Rosario Mansion
Join us for a journey through the history of the Moran Mansion
Karaoke at The White Horse Pub
Saturdays at 9:00pm
Must be 21+ and show ID and vaccination card for events, not for the restaurant.
Indoor Pickleball
Sundays 10:00am-12:00pm at the Old Gym
$2 drop-in fee, ages 16+.
8th Annual Children’s Christmas Market
December 5th from 3:00-5:00pm at the Orcas Island Library
Children all over the island have been spending their evenings and weekends busily crafting. Come find original, handmade, and naturally crafted gifts created and being sold by children from ages 5-18 from all of the Island schools. All items will be priced from 25 cents to no more than 10 dollars. Cash sales only, masks must be worn indoors. Come find an original gift and support our artistic youth!
Adult Outdoor Soccer
Sundays from 4:00-6:00pm at Buck Park
Free, ages 16 and older.
Frank Loudin Art Sale Closing Party
Online bidding: November 21st-December 5th at 6pm
Closing “Pick up” Party: December 5th from 5:00-6:30pm Lobby Gallery Island treasure and renowned watercolorist, Frank Loudin has generously offered a wide array of his original watercolor paintings for sale to benefit Orcas Center. Mark your calendar for the Closing Party on Sunday, December 5th! This will be the last chance Islanders will have to make their final and winning bids on the paintings that they love. For both in-person events, Orcas Center’s COVID policy requires all patrons show proof of vaccination and be masked while indoors. For bidding assistance, contact the Orcas Center staff at info@orcascenter.org, or 360-376-2281 ext. 1. Visit https://orcascenter.org/event/loudin-art-auction-closing-party-2021-12-05/ for more information.
Adult Ultimate Frisbee
Sundays at 6:00pm at Buck Park
Free, ages 16+.
Adult Indoor Volleyball
Wednesday/Sunday from 7:30-9:30pm at the OHS Gym
$2 drop-in fee, ages 16 and older.
