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Orcas Today: April 26th-28th

Ladies Intermediate Tennis
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:00-11:00am at Buck Park
Free, drop-in, ages 16 and older.

Orcas Library Storytime
April 26th from 11:00am-11:30pm

OPALCO Annual Meeting Festival
April 26th from 3:00-6:00pm at the OPALCO Parking Lot
From swag giveaways to an EV show and informational booths, there’s something for everyone at this co-op member appreciation event! OPALCO’s linecrew will host safety demos and games, showing how they keep our community powered up and safe.  Kids can get their own lineworker hard hat, touch a truck and play in a bouncy house. There will be BBQ and a raffle, where you can walk away with fantastic, valuable, and useful electric prizes.

On Stage at Orcas Center: Into the Woods
April 25th-May 11th
The Brothers Grimm hit Orcas Center’s Main Stage this spring with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make: Into the Woods. Directed by Jake Perrine.

On Screen at Seaview Theater: OIFF Spring Mini Fest
April 26th-28th
Join us for an incredible lineup of films all weekend long!  Visit https://www.seaviewtheatreorcas.com/ for more details.

Adult Intermediate Tennis
Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm at Buck Park
Free, ages 18 and older.

Independant Bookstore Day at Darvill’s
April 27th from 8:00am-5:00pm
The once a year event where we celebrate our customers and they celebrate us. Raffles for gift card giveaways, Discount coupons, and other delightful shenanigans.

Science Fair at The Funhouse Commons
April 27th from 12:00-4:00pm
Join us at the Funhouse for an amazing Science Fair with free pizza, drinks, music, and community science exhibits!

Orcas Viking Sports
April 27th at 1:00pm
Girls Varsity Softball vs. Mariner High School
Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Mariner High School

Baby Saturdays at Lum Farm
April 27th from 12:00-5:00pm
Lum Farm invites you to celebrate Spring with their newest crop of farm babies with a free baby-viewing and petting zoo event (donations gratefully accepted).  The farm stand is also open during this time.

Annual Bill Yarlott Youth Fishing Derby
April 28th at Cascade Lake at Daybreak
Starting at daybreak, participants will gather at the Cascade Day Use Shelter for a free pancake breakfast to fuel up for a morning of fishing fun. At 11am, the excitement will peak as participants bring their catches to the weigh-in station. Prizes will be awarded for various categories, including biggest fish, best sportmanship, and more.

Pancake Breakfast at The American Legion
April 28th from 8:00am-12:00pm
Join us for pancakes, choice of bacon or sausage, two eggs, and coffee, tea or orange juice!

Indoor Pickleball
Sundays from 10:00am-12:00pm in the Old Gym
$2 drop in enrollment.

Indoor Volleyball
Wednesday/Sunday from 7:30-9:30pm in the Old Gym
Ages 16+, $2 drop in fee.

Get out and Hike

Cascade Lake Loop – Easy

2.7 miles. Slight elevation gain and loss With panoramic views of Cascade Lake and the surrounding hills, this trail is the perfect introduction to the beauty and grandeur of Moran State Park. Parking is available at the Day Use Area, by the South End Campground, or at the western boundary off Rosario Road. The loop is a family-friendly hike with wide, easily marked trails and numerous lookouts for photo shoots or for just taking a break. The trail runs by each Lake Campground and campers can enjoy daily walks to different sections of the lake. A classic style wood bridge crosses a quiet lagoon on the western side of the lake; a popular spot for swimming and fishing. Trails to Sunrise Rock and Cascade Creek join this trail at the South End Campground; pack a backpack lunch and explore the verdant interior of the San Juans’ largest park. The Cascade Lake Loop is open year-round to hikers only.

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A Bite Of Orcas

Kingfish at West Sound – By Howie

I am not, in any way, shape, or form, a guru in the ways of fine dining. Asking someone like me for advice on whether one fancy restaurant is better than another is more akin to asking a robin which tree is better for them to build a nest in. I will, however, argue vehemently that I love food (not that there’s anyone arguing with me, just a self-debate to pass the time), more so than others; be it American, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, the list would continue to the end of the page if I had my way (though my editor would have quite the hissy fit). So while I may be spouting off my own nonsense about what I think of a restaurant, I hope that my personal preferences invigorate you to explore new places, and sample new dishes, as I will be doing throughout these reviews. Alright, enough BS; let’s get started with Kingfish at West Sound! Kingfish boasts a wonderful view from the deck, and a decent view from the seat facing the front door (I’m told by my esteemed colleague…

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