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Orcas Today: October 10th-12th

Kids Storytime at the Orcas Island Library
October 10th from 11:00am-12:00pm
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 206.413.6167

Teen Event: Spooky Movie Fridays
October 10th from 4:00-5:45pm at the Orcas Library
Get in the Halloween spirit with a different spooky (but teen-friendly!) movie every Friday. Popcorn provided!

Wormapalooza
October 10th from 5:00-6:30pm & October 11th from 2:00-3:30pm at The Grange
Wormapalooza is back this October, and we have two workshops we’ll be offering – both taught by Nancy Schafer. Registration is FREE but they do ask that you pre-register so they know how many people to expect.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wormapalooza-tickets-1669750240919?aff=oddtdtcreator

Orcas Island Fall Farmers Market
October 11th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the OISD Cafeteria
The 2025 Fall Farmers Market promises to be better than ever! Now through November, you can head over to the Orcas Island School Cafeteria every Saturday and support your favorite vendors, farmers, and food growers, and catch some amazing musical talent from the stage. Featuring live music by Summer Barbone.

Island Market Local Makers Festival
October 11th from 11:00am-3:00pm at the Market Garden Nursery
Celebrate Autumn and local creativity at the Island Market Local Makers Festival! Enjoy island vendors showcasing their unique products, live music, hot food and drinks, caramel apples, a pumpkin patch, and family fun with pumpkin decorating, face painting, and a “Guess the Pumpkin’s Weight” contest with prizes.

Town Hall Meeting
October 11th from 1:00-3:00pm at the Orcas Fire Hall
Join Orcas Island Fire & Rescue for open discussions about Proposition 1 ahead of the November vote. Upcoming meetings: Tuesday, October 14th from 5:00–7:00pm For more information, visit www.orcasfire.org or call 360.376.2131.

Second Saturday Teen Game Tournament
October 11th from 3:30-5:30 at the Orcas Library
Battle it out on the big screen! Compete for bragging rights (and prizes) in our monthly teen gaming tournament.

Friends of the Orcas Island Library Annual Meeting
October 12th from 4:00-6:00pm at the Orcas Library
The Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL) invite the community to their Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 12th. The gathering will feature an afternoon of food, community, and conversation about the library’s role in enriching the community. Attendees will enjoy a smorgasbord of appetizers, a brief business meeting, and a keynote address from Vanessa Torres Hernandez, Integrated Advocacy Director at the ACLU of Washington.

Orcas Island Food Bank Empty Bowls Fundraiser
October 12th from 4:00-7:00pm at Orcas Center
This fall, the Orcas Island Food Banks Empty Bowls Fundraiser is powered by the generosity and culinary artistry of three beloved local chefs: Avery Adams of Matia Kitchen, Charles Dalton of The Kitchen, and Savahna Schuhmacher of Savory Food Truck. Together, they are serving up more than just delicious food. They’re serving compassion, community, and heart. Adding to the table is Orcas Bakery, offering artisan breads to accompany the soul-warming soups, bringing a comforting touch to every bowl. Each dish will be served in handcrafted pottery created by local artists, a beautiful fusion of food, art, and music. Its a heartfelt collaboration in support of a vital cause: fighting hunger in our community. You’re invited to gather for this meaningful event, dedicated to nourishing both body and spirit here on Orcas Island. Every ticket includes a handmade ceramic bowl to take home, a lasting symbol of the meal you shared and the impact you made. Join the event anytime between 4-7pm, come and go as you please! For tickets and more info visit: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6721272

Second Sunday Supper at Cafe Aurora
October 12th from 5:00-9:00pm
Join us for the first SSS of the season featuring a delicious 4-course menu, great drinks, and even better company. Reservations are encouraged — call 360.370.1004 to save your spot. Menu details are available at cafe-aurora.com.

 

 

 

Get out and Hike

Mount Pickett Trail – Easy to Difficult

7 miles. 900 feet elevation gain and loss The Mount Pickett Service Road and Trail runs through Moran State Park’s Natural Area Preserve which is one of the oldest undeveloped areas in the San Juan Islands. The parking at the Cascade Falls trailhead is the quickest route to the Service Road that leads towards Mount Pickett. An alternative starting point is the picnic shelter and parking at Mountain Lake; follow the trail to the southern end of the lake and continue east-southeast to the Mount Pickett trail. In addition to the undisturbed natural beauty of the area, Mount Pickett is also one of the most remote hiking locations on Orcas Island. Featuring a Natural Area Preserve; the densely wooded trail takes hikers away from roadways and campsites into the rustic woodland beauty that the Pacific Northwest is known for. Pack and prep for a challenge; Orcas Islanders use this trail as a test for their hiking and climbing endurance.

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A Bite Of Orcas

New Leaf Cafe – By Simon

On the 40th floor of Heron Tower in London, England, there’s a restaurant called Duck and Waffle. I find the symbolism of being so high up as to be above the competition apt in this situation. As one can imagine there is really only one thing that you can order when dining at Duck and Waffle, and regardless of the time of day it’s always on the menu, the Duck and Waffle. In reviewing the meals of my life I find few that can compare to the meal I had on my visit there. That experience redefined my understanding of sweet-and-savory and began my obsession with the perfect duck confit. Beyond the food, the company (a friend of my cousin who I had not met before and have not seen since), the views, and the moment in time when it took place has burned this experience in my mind and has since become one of the highest numbers on my critical-review-yardstick to which all future meals must be measured against. This however is not the meal I will be discussing in this review. The following review will mark the first non-dinner meal we have reviewed. Since this restaurant doesn’t serve dinner and instead has opted—for whatever reason—to serve…

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