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Orcas Today: Wednesday, December 31st

Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group
December 31st at 10:00am at the Orcas Senior Center
Gather in a supportive, non-judgmental space to process grief and mourning with the Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group Wednesdays at 10am at Orcas Senior Center. This group is designed to help normalize your feelings, facilitate healing, and provide understanding. This is a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. For questions, contact George Eberle at 360.298.2829 or John Ehrmantraut at casadonjuan12@gmail.com or 760.325.0677

Doe Bay Wine Co. Annual NYE Champagne Celebration
December 31st from 12:00-8:00pm
Ring in the New Year with Doe Bay Wine Company’s annual day drinking celebration, featuring champagne and other festive pours all day from noon to 7pm, plus enjoy 10% off all bubbles to take home!

New Year’s Eve Indoor Labyrinth Walk
December 31st from 4:00-6:00pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall
An annual community indoor labyrinth walk will take place at the Emmanuel Parish Hall, welcoming all to walk in peace to quiet music as the new year approaches. This reflective gathering offers a chance to release the old year, find renewed resolve, and enter the new year with intention. All are welcome.

New Year’s Eve at Houlme
December 31st from 5:00-9:00pm
It’s time to make your New Year’s Eve plans and what better way to commemorate new beginnings than with an incredible evening at Houlme featuring a special 6-course dinner. As always, space is very limited so visit https://www.houlme.com/ to secure your reservation today!

Level 2/3 Ballet 16+
December 31st from 5:30-6:50pm at 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. Register Here

16+ Adult 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. 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 and allows you to drop-in to any adult sport, including soccer, basketball, and ultimate frisbee.

New Year’s Eve at Doe Bay Cafe
December 31st at 8:30pm
Experience the future-nostalgic sounds of General Mojo’s as they perform ethereal jams with glossy sonic landscapes, driving rhythms, and soaring crystalline vocal melodies. Doors open at 8:30pm and the café closes at 12:30am after ringing in the new year!

New Year’s Eve at the Orcas Hotel
December 31st at 9:00pm
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with cocktails, food, music, and plenty of dancing at the Orcas Hotel. The night features guest DJs Michael Antonia and Crocs with Socks to keep the party going into the New Year. This is a 21+ event.

New Year’s Eve at the Lower Tavern
December 31st at 9:00pm
The Lower Tavern is hosting a New Year’s Eve Rhinestone Bash featuring Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Band!  9:00pm start time, more info to come. Wear all your sparkles!

Get out and Hike

Cold Springs Trail – Difficult

4.3 miles. 2058 feet elevation gain. Cold Springs Trail connects the Cascade Lake Day Use Area with Mount Constitution Rd. and is the trail most often used for training by prospective mountaineers. The trail climbs up the west side of the mountain with numerous switchbacks, creeks, and vistas looking out towards East Sound. Start at the trailhead on top of the mountain beside a picnic shelter and head down for an easier route, or commence your hike from the Day Use Area for a rigorous journey that locals use to prep for hiking in the Cascade Mountain Range. This hike can take a few hours going up or down, and several flat promontories are great for snack breaks and picnics. Hikers can travel from the trailhead across Mt. Constitution Rd. to the Little Summit/Mount Constitution trail for further mountaintop adventures. Biking is permitted during the offseason.

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A Bite Of Orcas

Orcas Hotel Cafe – By Simon

Overview At Western Washington University, in Bellingham Washington, there is a section of sidewalk outside the Student Union building that the community calls ‘Vendor’s Row’. Local food vendors from around Bellingham –generally four per day and often the same folks –come and sell their food to hungry staff and students. The stand furthest on the left is an Indian vendor. They make an excellent Tikka Masala. Buttery, full of flavor, perfectly paired with seasonal veggies, and all of that for just $5. I remember their food fondly. I find that many times in life the advice “don’t judge a book by its cover” is just bad advice. From an exterior one can often see strong indications of what lay within, for good or bad. A fresh, shiny, and new appearance can convey strong feelings of modern elegance and class. Of being on the cutting edge. While a historic building, refit to be usable, can instill a sense of heritage, history, and charm. Using a historic building as the location for a restaurant is a decision that should be weighed heavily, and the proprietor should be willing to bend to the will of the beams, boards, and windowpanes amongst which they seek to find a home. Fashion experts may…

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