ORCAS ISLAND

THURSDAY, Nov. 20

Iris Graville and Summer Moon Scriver will read from their first book, “Hands at Work – Portraits and Profiles of People Who Work with Their Hands,” at Darvill’s Bookstore in Eastsound at 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, Nov. 21

Islander’s Bank is having a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. to launch art photographer Michael Gerard Mele’s new show “Islander’s Art Harvest.” The photographs will be on display during the bank’s business hours throughout the month of November.

SUNDAY, Nov. 23

During “The Slightly OffCenter Local Artist Showcase” solo artists Charly Robinson, Jaen Black, and Jaz Lund will perform. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door of the Off Center Stage and in advance at the Orcas Center box office.

TUESDAY, Nov. 25

Orcas Montessori Holiday Wreath Pickup, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1147 North Beach Road. 376-2434, www.orcasmontessori.org.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26

Orcas Montessori Holiday Wreath Pickup, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1147 North Beach Road. 376-2434, www.orcasmontessori.org.

THURSDAY, Nov. 27

Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Odd Fellows Lodge, starting at 4:30 p.m. The entire hall will be filled with the scent of the roasting turkeys that the Odd Fellows provide for the annual feast. Everyone brings a beverage of their choice and a dish to share. Suggested potluck contributions by the first letter of the last name are as follows: A-M, bring your favorite side-dish (mashed potatoes, yams, vegetables, etc.); N-R, bring a salad or bread and butter; S-Z, bring dessert. However, everyone should feel free to bring their “famous specialty dish” instead of the suggested one.

For more information call Bill and Monique Gincig at 376-8857.

SATURDAY, Nov. 29

Lopez Sound and Orcas a Capella will perform together during a series of inter-island concerts entitled “Harvest Home.” Special guests will also perform. It will be a night of music to remember. Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m., tickets are $5 at the box office.

TUESDAY, Dec. 2

The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will be offering a four-week (seven session) play writing class on Tuesday and Sunday evenings beginning Dec. 2 at the Grange. The class, which is suitable for all experience levels, will introduce the basic building blocks of play writing. The cost is $50 (some scholarship funds are available). For more information and to register, contact doug@oracsactors.com or call 317-5601.

LOPEZ ISLAND

FRIDAY, Nov. 28

Lopez Sound and Orcas a Capella will perform together during a series of inter-island concerts entitled “Harvest Home.” Special guests will also perform. It will be a night of music to remember. Lopez Center, 7:30 p.m., tickets are $5 at the box office.

SHAW ISLAND

SUNDAY, Nov. 30

Lopez Sound and Orcas a Capella will perform together during a series of inter-island concerts entitled “Harvest Home.” Special guests will also perform. It will be a night of music to remember. Shaw Community Center, 2 p.m., tickets are $5 and at the door.