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Orcas Today: November 28th-30th

Orcas Island Pottery Annual Holiday Tea
November 28th & 29th from 10:00am-4:00pm
Orcas Island Pottery’s Annual Holiday Tea, November 28th & 29th 10am-4pm. Come see what the potter’s have been making! Find a unique handmade holiday gift. Enjoy hot tea and coffee, homemade cookies, and enter our mug raffle!

Kids Storytime at the Orcas Island Library
November 28th from 11:00am-12:00pm
Join Jenny for storytime in our kids section!

The Boardwalk Collective Winter Faire
November 28th-30th from 11:00am-6:00pm
Guests can explore Sealab Perfume Experience, Barn Swallow Vintage, The Bubblery Artisan Skincare, Warm Valley Farm, Diamond Hill Tea & Seed, The Goat & Co Charcuterie, artisan Debra Babcock, The Lucky Table – Premium Tablescape & Events, and other local makers. Find gifts, stocking stuffers, jewelry, hats, gloves, gift baskets, sheepskins, and more!

Art with Carla at the Orcas Senior Center
Fridays from 1:00-3:00pm
Led by experienced artist Carla Stanley, this lighthearted class focuses on the creative process with a strong belief in your artistic potential, regardless of skill level. The class is $10 (or $8 for OSC members). Contact Carla at 360.317.5652 or onlyonorcas@gmail.com to secure your spot. Uncover your artistic potential and join creative Fridays at Orcas Senior Center!

Needlework Circle at The Orcas Senior Center
Fridays from 2:00-6:00pm
Join this weekly gathering for knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and all needleworkers at Orcas Senior Center, every Friday at 2pm. Come hang out—no project required! Whether you haven’t knitted in years, want to learn to crochet, or just want to relax and chat, you’ll find a wonderful selection of donated yarn, needles, books, and plenty of friendly advice. For more information, contact Edy Hansen at edy@orcasseniors.org or 206.413.6167

Friday Night Writes
November 28th from 6:00-9:00pm at the Orcas Library
Work on your story, poem, or lyrics in peace. Open Writing Time at the Library. All are welcome. Last Friday of the month.

On Stage at The Grange: The Olga Symphony
November 28th & 29th at 7:00pm
The Olga Symphony is back for an evening of tunes old and new, jokes hopefully new, and an assortment of fine evening wear guaranteed to start the holidays off in a relaxing, feel-good Orcas fashion.  Yes, JP, Anita, Gordon, Melinda, and Z, along with their cast of roadies, will once again transform the Grange Hall into a festive venue for a night out with your friends. There will be a very limited number of tickets available at the door (credit cards accepted as well), so we recommend advance tickets to avoid disappointment.  Festive wear is encouraged, but not required.

Community Dodgeball
November 28th from 7:00-9:30pm at the OHS Gym
The Orcas Island Education Foundation and Orcas Park and Rec invite the whole community to an evening of all-ages Dodgeball at the High School Gym. Holiday attire STRONGLY encouraged — there will be PRIZES for the most festive outfits. An above average bakesale will take place in the concessions stand. $5 suggested donation, all proceeds go to OIEF.

Adult Ballet: Level 1 Barre & Stretch
Saturdays from 9:30-10:30am at the Orcas Center
Adults Ballet classes are a great way to learn basic ballet steps at the barre to help stretch and strengthen your body. Some ballet classes will learn short choreography in the middle of the floor and work on turns, leaps and jumps. Dancers of all levels are welcome to come give these classes a try. Ages 16+. Register here

American Legion Pancake Breakfast
November 30th from 8:00am-12:00pm
Your favorite Sunday morning is back this month with all the pancakes you want, plus your choice of bacon or sausage, two eggs cooked as you like, and coffee, tea, or orange juice!

35+ Basketball
Sundays from 4:00-6:00pm at the Orcas Island High School Gym
Join other adult basketball players in pick-up basketball games on the full court in the gym. New and experienced players are invited to join a team. The gym opens at 4pm each Sunday, and play continues through 6pm. Indoor shoes are required. Balls and a first aid kit are provided. Pay $5 for a one-time drop-in, or pay $30 for a 6 month all-access pass that allows you to drop-in to any adult sport, including soccer, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee. Buy your Drop-in Pass Here.

16+ Volleyball
Wednesday/Sunday from 7:30-9:30pm at the Old Gym
Join adult volleyball players in the gym to learn volleyball and put your skills to the test in rounds of short games. New and experienced players are invited to join and play along. Several players are needed to help set-up and remove the net each time. Indoor shoes are required. Pay $5 for a one-time drop-in, or pay $30 for a 6 month all-access pass that allows you to drop-in to any adult sport, including soccer, basketball, and ultimate frisbee. Purchase your Drop-in Pass Here.

Get out and Hike

Mount Constitution Loop – Difficult

6.7 miles. 1,490 feet elevation gain and loss For a great exploratory trek across Mount Constitution’s steep eastern face try the Mount Constitution Loop trail. Park at Mountain Lake to commence a steep climb towards the crest of the mountain where the trail will join with the Little Summit to Mount Constitution Trail. Follow the route through wooded hills, with marvelous views of Lummi Island and the Salish Sea, towards the summit and stone tower lookout. Once at the summit, the trail crosses the parking lot and continues down to Twin Lakes, then running south for a shaded woodland hike through the park’s largely undisturbed wooded interior back to Mountain Lake. Ambitious hikers can continue on the Mountain Lake Loop Trail, or cut straight back to the camping area. Make sure to come well prepared for this long, invigorating hike through some of Moran State Park’s most variable and primal terrain.

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A Bite Of Orcas

New Leaf Cafe – By Simon

On the 40th floor of Heron Tower in London, England, there’s a restaurant called Duck and Waffle. I find the symbolism of being so high up as to be above the competition apt in this situation. As one can imagine there is really only one thing that you can order when dining at Duck and Waffle, and regardless of the time of day it’s always on the menu, the Duck and Waffle. In reviewing the meals of my life I find few that can compare to the meal I had on my visit there. That experience redefined my understanding of sweet-and-savory and began my obsession with the perfect duck confit. Beyond the food, the company (a friend of my cousin who I had not met before and have not seen since), the views, and the moment in time when it took place has burned this experience in my mind and has since become one of the highest numbers on my critical-review-yardstick to which all future meals must be measured against. This however is not the meal I will be discussing in this review. The following review will mark the first non-dinner meal we have reviewed. Since this restaurant doesn’t serve dinner and instead has opted—for whatever reason—to serve…

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