The economic development council is offering a free workshop on business planning and financing on Orcas on Friday, Nov. 21 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the library.  Advance registration is required. The course material will be presented by James McCafferty of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County. Call 378-2906 or info@sanjuansedc.org to reserve your space.