Audition Notice: The Lightning Thief Director Katie Zwilling | Music Director Johanna Lange | Choreo by Tiffany Loney Performance Dates: April 30 – May 9, 2027 AUDITIONS SIGNUP (https://forms.gle/PzaYryrTNQxdey8y9) Open Auditions: Adults and Teens (ages +12) Singing/Initial Auditions: Main Stage – check-in in the lobby November 4, 2026 3:30pm-6:30pm November 5, 2026 3:30pm-6:30pm *Dancers must audition on the 4th or 5th as well! May lip-sync to a track. Please come to auditions with a prepared song of ~1-2 minutes, and provide the backing/karaoke track to islandtheatregeeks@gmail.com prior to audition. Callback Auditions: All Callbacks – Movement/Dance with Tiffany Loney: November 11, 2026 3:00pm Additional Individual and Small Group Callbacks: November 11, 2026 4:30pm-6:30pm Spillover Callbacks: November 12, 2026 3:30pm-6:30pm

Once a month, Doe Bay Wine Company hosts a wine and cheese tasting the staff genuinely loves putting together. November takes you to Italy. The Doe Bay crew will be pouring a white from the slopes of Mount Etna, a Sicilian red, and a crisp, dry sparkling rosé from near Trieste. The cheese board goes from soft to firm: a creamy French cheese made with apple brandy, a cheese from Colombia, an aged Wisconsin cheese with deep nutty flavor, and a soft cheese from northern Italy. Tickets are $20 for members and $35 for general admission. Get Tickets here (https://square.link/u/CtE5hhLn) !

Join expert knitter Katie Johansen to learn, work on a project, and socialize.

Weekly trivia. Form a team or play solo.

MONTHLY CHEESE CLUB TASTING! Come enjoy our monthly tasting of cheese paired with wine. You never know what Holly is going to source but it’s guaranteed to be tasty and it sure won’t be boring. $20 for members and $35 for guests.

Expect daily Ayurvedic-infused practices and rituals, morning and evening yoga, dynamic and restorative practices, guided journaling, evening yin and yoga nidra, sound healing, energy work, healing frequencies and hands-on energy work, somatic and breath tools to support integration and balance, meditation and chanting. Retreat weekends are intentionally spacious for both integration within like minded community, and important solo processing work. We co-create a container, focus on healing the body, offer time to share and be heard throughout the weekend. This long weekend retreat offers time to process and heal, nourish and stoke the inner fire, time to share and be heard, and time to rest in the quiet of the resort and the natural world. The retreat is situated on 38 acres of pristine waterfront land on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands, a treasure of the PNW. As we move into the heart of fall, support your inner resource and nourish your body, heart and mind at this sanctuary on the sacred shores of the Salish Sea. We’ll gather in community to stir the inner fire and prepare for the turning inward that fall invites. Immerse in community and in solitude, in Ayurvedic-based yoga practices, walking meditations and other mindful activities, daily dynamic and restorative practices, powerful sound and energy work, the deep healing of yoga nidra, optional island excursions, and other group and solitary opportunities for awakening and restoring heart, body, mind and spirit. For more information or to register for this 5-Day Retreat, please click here .

Join us to hear Madrona Murphy introduce you to the mycoflora of Lopez Island including the ecological connections of local mushrooms, how mushrooms work with plants, mushrooms that are good to eat, safely identifying mushrooms, and how mushroom pigments can be used to dye wool and other fibers. 9:30 am - Coffee, treats and door prize 10:00 am - Meeting and presentation Everyone's invited!

The Whale Museum is hosting a new immersive exhibit, Critical Distance, featuring augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality technology. Previously featured at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., this unique experience has now arrived at The Whale Museum! When you visit, you’ll get a fresh perspective on Southern Resident killer whales, exploring their lives, communication, and the challenges they face. You’ll also discover why giving these remarkable animals space matters. Critical Distance is included with regular museum admission.

Contemporary Dance meets Thursdays 5:15-6:45pm at Orcas Oddfellows. Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5- or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office (30 Pea Patch Lane, Eastsound, WA). Register here: https://orcasparkandrec.org/

Climb San Juan Ladies' Night Every other Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Sign up at climbsanjuan.com/classes . Free for Climb San Juan members and $15 for non-members. Shoe and chalk bag rentals included. Open to female-identifying climbers of all ages and skill levels. Look for drink specials afterwards at Top of the Town! Aerial Silks now available during Ladies Nights too!

Stages of Design: Costume Design with Courtney Kessler-Jeffrey November 3rd - 5th, 2026 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Understanding the environmental and cultural consequences of the Treaty of Point Elliot (1855) presented by Professor Joshua Reid (Snohomish) Born and raised in Washington State, Dr. Joshua L Reid (registered member of the Snohomish Indian Nation) is an associate professor of American Indian Studies and the John Calhoun Smith Memorial Endowed Associate Professor of History at the University of Washington. He holds degrees from Yale University and the University of California, Davis. Reid has also received awards, grants, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Western History Association, and the University of Washington, among others. His publications include the award-winning The Sea Is My Country: The Maritime World of the Makahs (Yale 2015). He currently directs the UW’s Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest.

The San Juan Islands Museum of Art invites its members to a Members Reception with artist Alison Stigora on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm at 540 Spring Street in Friday Harbor. Guests will experience Constellation, Stigora's site-specific installation of more than one hundred suspended driftwood and reclaimed glass sculptures, created for the museum's two-story glass Sterner Atrium Gallery. The evening includes an artist talk followed by audience Q&A and a fully catered reception with plentiful food and drink. Free for SJIMA members; no RSVP required. Support for Alison Stigora: Constellation is provided by Cultural Access San Juans, a program of San Juan County.

This presentation by Professor Joshua Reid (Snohomish) illuminates the environmental dimensions of the Treaty of Point Elliott (1855), specifically from a Coast Salish perspective, highlighting how Indigenous leaders sought to maintain relations with their homelands, waters, and more-than-human kin and to extend relationality to settlers. Born and raised in Washington State, Dr. Joshua L Reid (registered member of the Snohomish Indian Nation) is an associate professor of American Indian Studies and the John Calhoun Smith Memorial Endowed Associate Professor of History at the University of Washington. He holds degrees from Yale University and the University of California, Davis. Reid has also received awards, grants, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Western History Association, and the University of Washington, among others. His publications include the award-winning The Sea Is My Country: The Maritime World of the Makahs (Yale 2015). He currently directs the UW’s Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest.

With Andrea Preiss.

The Whale Museum is hosting a new immersive exhibit, Critical Distance, featuring augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality technology. Previously featured at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., this unique experience has now arrived at The Whale Museum! When you visit, you’ll get a fresh perspective on Southern Resident killer whales, exploring their lives, communication, and the challenges they face. You’ll also discover why giving these remarkable animals space matters. Critical Distance is included with regular museum admission.

HOPS ON THE ROCK RETURNS TO EASTSOUND, WA FOR ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! 2026 is our 10th year hosting some of the Pacific Northwest's best breweries, cideries, and wineries on Orcas Island. Come join the party!! Where your favorite breweries, cideries, and wineries come together for a day of food, live music, and island-style fun! Entry to the door is $55, which includes your taster glass and 5 tasting tokens. You will have access to over 25 producers that have multiple offerings. Stay tuned to learn who will be serving up some delicious fest fare! Food package tickets available. Live local music throughout the day. Because you have decided to stay and make a weekend of it, there are plenty of things to keep you entertained. Different breweries will be doing beer themed events throughout the weekend. There are pairing dinners, brewer's nights, and tastings at the different pubs and restaurants in town. Just a reminder: This will be a sold-out event and we suggest you buy your tickets sooner rather than later. 21+. No Dogs Please Drink Responsibly - Discounted designated driver tickets available. You may know Hops on the Rock from such international acclaim as The Best Damn Beer Festival in the World (TM) and a Veterans Day Weekend Saturday on Market Street like no other . . . But did you know that the fun actually begins with tap takeovers and collabs all over the island Friday night and ends with brewers brunch specials on Sunday? That’s right. You can extend your Hops on the Rock fun ALL. WEEKEND. LONG. Stay tuned for details, or better yet, get your tickets today and you’ll get all the deets sent directly to your inbox!

Contact Andrea Reback for more information: areback@orcaslibrary.org https://www.orcaslibrary.org/event-listings/first-friday-book-club-6ej25

Lopez has Hamlet House. San Juan Island has Village at the Harbor. Orcas has limited assisted living options. Join use in learning from our Lopez and San Juan Island friends to hear the steps they took; perhaps you and friends will be inspired to make assisted living on Orcas Island a reality.

With Attune.You.

Our fundraiser is one of our favorite nights of the year—one attendee last year said it was the most fun night of their entire life ! This year, we’re heading down the rabbit hole for an evening inspired by Alice in Wonderland. We invite you to interpret the theme in your outfit and come ready for a festive night celebrating all things Alchemy! When : Friday, November 6, 2026, 6-9pm Where : San Juan Island Grange What : A festive evening with a delicious Spanish-inspired dinner by Gretchen Allison, drinks, dancing, a rousing auction, and plenty of Wonderland whimsy. Alchemy’s Fall Fundraiser is one of our most important sources of support for our year-round programming. Your participation helps make it possible for us to offer classes, exhibitions, free community arts activities, artist residencies, and new opportunities for creativity and connection throughout the islands. Get your fundraiser tickets!

Idilico is the only winery in Washington focusing exclusively on Spanish varietals grown in the unique Washington State vineyards. Spanish varietal wines are the most pleasurable wines around. Who doesn’t love a deep and structured Tempranillo, a juicy and luscious Garnacha or a steely acid driven Albariño? Javier Alfonso, Idilico’s winemaker hails from the famed Spanish wine making region, Ribero del Duero. His wines are a true expression of those enjoyed in his home town. Washington vineyards are ideally suited to grow the finicky Spanish cultivars. Contrary to popular belief, wine regions in Spain are not balmy and endlessly sunny. In fact most top growing regions in Spain best resemble Washington State. Dry desert conditions, scorching day time temperatures with huge temperature swings at night all wrapped up in a short growing season and frosty winters. We will showcase five wines paired with Chef Tim’s Spanish-inspired menu. There is one seating at 6 p.m. Dinner is $85. The optional wine pairing is $40. Chef will gladly accommodate any dietary considerations with advance notice. Reserve Why stop with just a fantastic dinner when you can enjoy a cozy guest room and a gourmet breakfast as well? When you dine at Coho Restaurant for one of our special event dinners, stay at the Tucker House Inn that night for only $199. Learn more…

Every first Friday of the month local galleries and shops will stay open late for an Art Walk! Look out for the window decals and the list of participating venues on our Facebook page.

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548500Orcas Center Presents: Bad Dads & Shadow Basket Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. “Off-Center” Black Box Theater Tiered Ticketing: (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/) $25, $35, and $70 ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) Bad Dads & Shadow Basket Bad Dads are an Orcas Island based punk/dad rock band. Influenced by the likes of Paul Baribeau, The Exploding Hearts, The Chats, The Clash, Parquet Courts, Titus Andronicus among others, each member takes their turn at singing and songwriting resulting in a blend of punk, lo-fi, folk, and garage rock. Shadow Basket is a four-piece dog rock band from San Juan Island, WA. The band is co-led by Jacey LaManna (vocals, guitar) and Kyle Lutz (vocals, guitar), whose harmonies and songwriting shape the heart of the project. They are joined by the steady rhythms of Andrew Cullinane (bass) and Brendan Casey (drums). Shadow Basket blends elements of folk, Americana, and rock to build a soundscape affectionately classified as dog rock. Shadow Basket is meant to be homemade, DIY, shared, and distributed among friends- like stone soup at the potluck. https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548500

Weekly karaoke. The mic is yours until close.

Evening walks in Lopez Village are magical, Sunsets over Weeks Wetland, boats returning to Fisherman Bay, and birdsong at dusk all remind us how lucky we are to live among such beauty. It’s no wonder Lopez inspires artists of every kind. That creative spirit comes alive during the monthly Fir st Saturday Art Walk, a free, self-guided event in the Village beginning at 4:30 pm in the library . Featuring artist exhibitions and talks, stellar local restaurants and businesses, and plenty of people watching, the Art Walk is an easy, welcoming way to celebrate the island’s vibrant arts community and connect with friends and neighbors.

Every Saturday, April through October, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. You can find the market at the historic Brickworks community center, just two blocks from the ferry landing. The Market is open every Saturday, April through October from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. In November, December and March the market is open on the 1st and the 3rd Saturday. January-February, the market is open on the first Saturday of each month. Walk around the SJI Farmers Market on Saturdays at Brickworks in Friday Harbor, from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Listen to lively, local music, and shop for island-grown flowers, eggs, produce, meat, fruit, cheese, and more. The San Juan Island Farmers Market also hosts a wide range of talented, local artists and community organizations each week. Also, don’t miss the prepared food vendors that bring market customers delicious items like freshly baked goods, San Juan Sea Salt, and! *EBT / Food Stamps are accepted at the SJI Farmers Maret* Swipe your EBT card at the manager's booth (inside Brickworks building) in exchange for market tokens. No dogs or pets at the market, please.

The Fall Farmers Market is open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays, Oct 03 - Nov 21. The market includes fall produce, crafts, food and drink vendors & more.

Join the San Juan Islands Museum of Art for a free, hands-on Family Art Days class in the art of printmaking. Led by local teaching artist and certified Washington teacher Alice Hibberd, children and their accompanying adult will learn block printing techniques using soft, easy-to-carve rubber blocks and simple cutting tools. Participants sketch, carve, and print their own unique autumn designs, taking home black and white prints, cards, or bookmarks, and are encouraged to bring inspiration from nature. The class is free for children ages 5 and up with a supervising adult, and all materials are provided. Preregistration is encouraged as space is limited. Saturday, November 7, 12-2 PM at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art, 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor. Details and registration HERE.

Met Opera Live in HD presents: COSÌ FAN TUTTE Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at 1:00pm Tickets: Adult $20, Student Reserved $10, Student Rush $5 The Met: Live in HD season kicks off with Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love, one of the composer’s most sublime creations. Phelim McDermott’s “colorful, inventive” (The New York Times) staging, inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s, sets the uproarious story at a boardwalk amusement park, where the two pairs of lovers at the heart of the tale find themselves on one emotional—and literal—thrill ride after another. Soprano Federica Lombardi and mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey sing Fiordiligi and Dorabella, opposite tenor Duke Kim and baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky as Ferrando and Guglielmo. Bass-baritone Gerald Finley reprises his portrayal of the cynical Don Alfonso, with soprano Ana María Martínez as the witty maid Despina. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe. Estimated Run Time: 3 Hours, 35 Mins *Includes 1 30-Min Intermission

San Juan Community Theatre Joint Auditions! Odd Couple (Female Version) By Neil Simon Directed by Corinne Morrell Come From Away By David Hein and Irene Sankoff Directed by Nathan Kessler-Jeffrey

Please join local naturalist, River Augenstein, for this series of mushroom identification and discovery hikes in Moran State Park. You will learn about many of Orca’s Island’s distinctive mushroom species; how they live, where they grow, and which species are edible and medicinal. There will be an emphasis on mycological nomenclature using the binomial system of classification. See poster for description and trail head for each hike.

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548448Orcas Center Presents: Phina Pipia: Ha Ha Da Vinci Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Center Stage Tiered Ticketing: (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/) $25, $35, and $70 ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) [ Volunteer for this event ] (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/volunteer/opportunity/12694) Phina Pipia: Ha Ha Da Vinci Hailed as “terrific,” by the New York Times, “impossible to resist” by the Montreal Gazette, and “imaginative, intelligent, and strangely mesmerizing” by the San Diego Union Tribune; Phina Pipia takes audiences on an adventure overflowing with the delightfully unexpected. A tuba lights the way, beds make music, paintings come to life, and a radio delivers a message from the past in a whimsical production that combines elements of illusion, music, and theater. When a young grad student discovers that Leonardo da Vinci and his collaborator, magician and mathematician Luca Pacioli, invented a time machine, she is zapped back to the Renaissance. It’s up to her to decode their notes and solve a 15th-century mystery so that she can return to the present. Winner of the Critic’s Pick Award for Best Solo Show – Musical from the Orlando Weekly and Orlando Sentinel, Artist’s Pick and Golden Lanyard Awards at the Minnesota Fringe, the San Diego International Fringe Festival’s Outstanding Solo Performance Award, the Vancouver Fringe Festival’s Joanna Maratta Award, and named a Top Pick at the San Diego Fringe by PBS, Ha Ha Da Vinci invites audiences of all ages into a world where truly anything is possible. Phina Pipia “A triple-threat with a flare for sleight-of-hand…” Called “terrific” by the New York Times, “imaginative, intelligent, and strangely mesmerizing” by the San Diego Union Tribune, “enchanting,” by the Twin Cities’ Pioneer Press, and “impossible to resist,” by the Montreal Gazette, Phina Pipia’s performances have captivated audiences around the world. She has spent the past four years touring her 90-minute, multi award-winning solo illusion, music, and puppetry show, Ha Ha Da Vinci across Europe, the United States, and Canada, performing in both English and Italian. In addition to the show, Phina has created a series of Make Magic Happen workshops, which use da Vinci’s approach to the creative process as a springboard to explore the magic of the Italian renaissance and to provide working artists practical tools for sustaining their own practices. Her solo album, Outside of the Movies, was released in 2020 alongside a songbook complete with lyrics, sheet music, and original illustrations. Phina’s work invites audiences of all ages into a world where they can safely expect the delightfully unexpected.   https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548448

What happens when diplomacy, nuclear science, and international security collide? Join nuclear safeguards and nonproliferation expert Mark Schanfein for Assignment North Korea: The Failed Attempts to Halt Their Nuclear Weapons Program, an inside look at international efforts to address North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. Schanfein brings a rare firsthand perspective to the subject. During his nearly five decades working in nuclear safeguards, weapons programs, and nonproliferation, he served as part of the on-the-ground technical team in North Korea during the Six-Party Talks negotiated under President George W. Bush. He was also sent to Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union to assess the security of its nuclear material. With more than 48 years of experience across six U.S. national laboratories, Schanfein offers a firsthand view of the technical and diplomatic challenges behind one of the world’s most persistent nuclear proliferation issues. Donations appreciated

Every Sunday at 10:00am in person or online at www.orcaschurch.org

With Tabitha Rose.

Contemporary Dance meets Sundays 10-11:15am and Tuesdays 10-11:15am at the Orcas Center Dance Studio. Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5- or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office (30 Pea Patch Lane, Eastsound, WA). Register here: https://orcasparkandrec.org/

Paper Scissors on the Rock and Peppercorn: fine foods and kitchen essentials, invite the community to join the festivities, Sunday, Nov. 8th, 11-3. Shopping • Food • Friends • Ornaments • Cards • Wrap • Gifts for everyone Come and get in the mood for the Holidays ahead!

With Lily Ostle.

Join Wise Owl Wellness Farm for Farm-to-Table Classes at Houlme Sundays from 5–7 pm through November. Learn the healing science of Ayurveda while preparing simple, nourishing meals inspired by the abundance of the island. These hands-on classes celebrate farm-fresh ingredients, mindful cooking, and the connection between food and wellness. Upcoming Classes: October 25: Arikara Beans on Toast/Agni = Digestive Fire November 1: Winter Squash November 8: Lum Beef Chili with Red Bean November 15: The Wonders of Ghee with Roasted Veg

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548452Orcas Center Presents: Frank Vignola & Pasquale Grasso Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Center Stage Tiered Ticketing: (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/) $25, $35, and $70 ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) [ Volunteer for this event ] (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/volunteer/opportunity/12695) Frank Vignola & Pasquale Grasso Frank Vignola Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, John Lewis, Tommy Emmanuel, Lionel Hampton, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List” for the Wall Street Journal. Vignola’s dynamic, genre-spanning music has brought him to 21 countries on three continents. He’s performed in some of the world’s most illustrious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy. Vignola has recorded over 30 CD’s as a leader and has been a guest on hundreds of recordings. To share his expertise with the world, Vignola has written over 18 educational music books and created other educational material, reaching thousands of jazz guitar enthusiasts throughout the globe. Currently, Vignola holds residency every Wednesday night at the world famous Birdland Jazz Club Theatre in New York City. “Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night” has featured some of the finest talent on the planet including Mike Stern, Peter Bernstein, Houston Person, and Pasquale Grasso. Pasquale Grasso In 2016, Pasquale Grasso received the kind of endorsement most rising guitarists can only dream of when Pat Metheny was asked to name impressive younger musicians in an interview for Vintage Guitar Magazine. “The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now, Pasquale Grasso,” said the jazz-guitar icon and NEA Jazz Master. “This guy is doing something so amazingly musical and so difficult… He’s the most significant new guy I’ve heard in many, many years.” Born in Italy and now based in New York City, Grasso has developed an astounding technique informed by bebop pioneers like Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie. His digital-only EP series showcases Grasso in the solo-guitar format, where his intensive studies of both midcentury jazz and classical meld into a signature mastery that is both unprecedented and evocative. His innovative style is hypnotizing to watch as his nimble fingers appear to change the six guitar strings into 88 piano keys. https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548452

Settle in for a cozy Sunday evening at New Leaf Café with a classic three-course Prime Rib Dinner. Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared prime rib entrée complemented by seasonal ingredients and finished with a decadent dessert. Join us every Sunday evening through November 15 for a comforting meal made for slowing down and savoring the season. *Prime rib will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last. Menu coming soon.

With Tabitha Rose.

With Ivona Edry.

With Laura Kussman.

With Melanie Trygg.

Join a tech helper from Orcas Online to answer and tech questions you may have. Please bring in the specific device you need help with and make sure you have access to the necessary passwords.

Every Tuesday at 12:00pm-1:30pm

Enjoy couples therapy with big discounts Every Tuesday from 5-close $30/couple Don’t have to be an actual couple If one is a member then you get a $12 buddy pass Free chalk refills for those who bring a friend

Weekly open mic. Sign up at the bar.

Write Doe Bay is an intimate, 5-Day , Pacific Northwest artists' retreat and multi-workshop event held at beautiful Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island in Washington State. We host award-winning artists of genres ranging from poetry, memoir, fiction, screenplay, songwriting, and more. We welcome participants at any stage of their creative path including those who are ready to take their very first steps. Write Doe Bay programming starts Wednesday at 5:00 pm with a soup soiree and opening circle. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are full workshop days with renowned teaching artists (two workshops/day and additional activities, including an Open Mic and a special concert in Doe Bay’s yoga studio). We have optional sunrise activities like hiking and/or pilates, and evening meditation and sound healing. Our chef keeps us nourished while Doe Bay keeps us grounded. The retreat ends Sunday at 10:30 am, after goodbyes and a shared ceremony at Doe Bay’s Main Stage. This is enough time to catch the first afternoon ferry to Anacortes. Participants can take advantage of special deals at Doe Bay Resort & Retreat offered. Many choose to add an extra day both before and after the workshop to make the most of their time on Orcas Island with solo writing and exploring. Please call Doe Bay Resort & Retreat directly (instead of booking on-line for the best deals and available lodging) at 360-376-2291. Join Us at Write

With Kelly Francis

Contact Andrea Reback for more information: areback@orcaslibrary.org

Join the Museum for a guided reading through Marte Harter’s autobiographical book Cabin on the Island. We’ll pace the readings during four sessions, diving deep by adding historical context as well as exploring Marte’s life and art outside of the book. Meetings are open to readers of all ages– old timers, newcomers, and everyone in between– who are curious to learn more. Readers are welcome to pick up a free reading guide at the Museum front desk; discounted copies of Cabin on the Island will also be available for purchase ($10). Books and reading guides are available for pickup during Museum open hours of 11am-3pm, Thursday-Sunday. Please come get your supplies between October 29th-November 8th to prepare for the first discussion, which will be held on Wednesday, November 11th from 4:30-6pm at the Orcas Library.

With Maria Poblet.

DARVILL’S DROP-IN ROMANCE BOOK CLUB Sexy, smart, and a little scandalous—join Darvill’s low-commitment Romance Book Club. Come for the conversation, stay for the connections. November 11 — Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane (🌶) A heartfelt story of friendship, secrets, and unexpected romance. Details 5:30pm, Second Wednesdays at Darvill’s Bookstore Grab the book from Darvill’s and drop in anytime, even if you didn’t finish. For reminders: ayngailey@gmail.com Hosted by Ayn Gailey.