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Fall carnival at community church / Trashion Fashion is here

Fall carnival at community church

The community is invited to an annual fall carnival at Orcas Island Community  Church from 6 to 8 p.m. on October 31. The free event will include fun activities and  games, face painting and adult bingo, with chances to win candy and prizes. There will be hot apple cider, popcorn, cheesy nachos and cotton candy for all to enjoy.

Trashion Fashion is here

It is almost here. On Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island all are invited to the Grange Trashion Fashion Show  to benefit the building maintenance fund.

Contestants are finishing their fashions made of recyclable materials to parade on stage for your enjoyment and fun. Carl Burger will host with his running commentary  and  spontaneous tunes. The Devil’s Fruitcake Band with Kira, Mary and Lulu will also play. Following the show there will be bite-sized desserts, coffee and cider while the judges decide the winners. Tickets are at Darvill’s Bookdtore, Cottage Gift Shop and Kay’s for $15 a person. They will also be available at the door.