Kids Storytime at the Orcas Island Library
November 13th from 11:00am-11:30pm
Join Jenny for storytime in our kids section!

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 206.413.6167s

Hatreds We Love Book Talk
November 13th at 6:00pm at the Orcas Library
Join psychoanalyst and political psychologist Dr. Stephen Ducat for a talk on his book Hatreds We Love. Ducat will discuss what drew so many Americans to the MAGA movement and explore how group identity, scapegoating, and conspiracy theories can contribute to a growing acceptance of political violence.

Orcas Island Farmers Indoor Market
November 14th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Orcas School Cafeteria
Enjoy live music, local produce, handcrafted goods, and plenty of community connection—all in a warm, inviting space with ample seating.  Featuring live music by Daniel Herasmychuck.

Grannie’s Holiday Sale
November 14th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Orcas Senior Center
Browse a wide array of festive décor, holiday treasures, and unique creations from local artisans. It’s the perfect place to find special gifts and seasonal inspiration. Sign up to volunteer by contacting Edy Hansen at 206.413.6157oredy@orcasseniors.org.

Death Cafe
November 14th from 1:00-3:00pm at the Emmanuel Parish Hall
Pull up a chair for coffee, tea, cake, and an open conversation about death. Death Cafe offers a welcoming space to talk about whatever is on your mind, from grief and end-of-life care to how thinking about death can shape the way we live.  Admission is free, and donations to the church are welcome. For more information, contact Libby Garcia at 360.708.7979 or visit DeathCafe.com.

80s Murder Mystery Dinner at New Leaf Cafe
November 14th at 6:00pm
Break out the hairspray and leg warmers. New Leaf Cafe is turning back the clock for “Totally Rad ’80s Prom Gone Bad,” a murder mystery dinner. The event is a fundraiser for Orcas Center. Tickets are $195 per person and include dinner prepared by New Leaf and drinks like Bloody Carrie and Pretty in Pink. Seating is limited; you can purchase tickets at www.orcascenter.org. Please note your menu preference (vegan or non-vegan) when booking. During the ticket-buying process, you will have an option to select your level of involvement, from main characters, secondary characters, or ensemble observers. Guests will arrive at the Mayhem High Senior Prom, where the crowning of prom king and queen is the biggest event of the year, until someone ends up dead. Over a multi-course dinner, diners will mingle with the suspects, gather clues and try to name the killer before the final reveal. The winner will receive four tickets to a show of their choice in the 2026-27 season. Guests are encouraged to dress up in audacious 1980s attire. Think glamour, big bangs, color and taffeta.