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Orcas Today: Wednesday, August 13th

Tennis Camp with Caerwyn Evans
August 13th-17th at the Orcas Tennis Club
The Orcas Tennis Club is hosting Clinics with visiting pro Caerwyn Evans! A long weekend of all-levels tennis offering individual and group instruction for both singles and doubles players, and multiple live ball sessions. Registration here: orcastennisclub

Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group
August 13th at 10:00am at the Orcas Senior Center
Gather in a supportive, non-judgmental space to process grief and mourning with the Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group Wednesdays at 10am at Orcas Senior Center. This group is designed to help normalize your feelings, facilitate healing, and provide understanding. This is a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. For questions, contact George Eberle at 360.298.2829 or John Ehrmantraut at casadonjuan12@gmail.com or 760.325.0677

Live Music at Emmanuel
August 13th at 12:00pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Enjoy music at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Wednesdays at noon, from now through the end of August. Freewill offerings to benefit the music scholarship fund are welcome. This week is featuring Jazz with Martin Lund.

Bingo at Cafe Aurora
Wednesdays at 5:00pm
Join Cafe Aurora this Wednesday for more silliness.  Bingo is ages 21+.

OICMF: Music and Motion
August 13th at 5:30pm at Orcas Center
Join us at 4:30 for a Pre-Concert Talk: How does one program a chamber music festival? $40 for adults, $10 for ages 6-18 (OICMF concerts are not appropriate for children under 6) There is an additional $2 per-ticket fee.

Buck Park Ultimate Frisbee
Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm
Ages 15+.

Greek Fest & Doe Bay Wine Co. Birthday Celebration
August 13th from 6:00-8:00pm at Cafe Aurora
Join Cole and the Doe Bay Wine Co. team for a very special evening with friends Nikos and Alexis for a tasting of Greek wines and to celebrate 8 years of business on Orcas! The event will be hosted in the courtyard at Cafe Aurora where Chef Andrew is preparing Mediterranean dishes. There will be live music and lots of fun. 21+ $35/person advance, $45/door. Stop by Doe Bay Wine Co. to pick up your tickets.

Middle Eastern Dance Classes
Wednesdays at 6:00pm at the Orcas Senior Center
Join Middle Eastern dance classes with Robyn W. Gordon on Wednesdays at 6pm at Orcas Senior Center. Open to all ages and skill levels, these lessons are designed to suit individual paces, with foundational moves practiced continuously to build confidence. Classes are $15 per session, or $12 for Orcas Senior Center members. Financial assistance is available- no one will be turned away. For more information, contact Robyn at robynwgordon@gmail.com or text 801.735.6658. Discover the rhythm, fitness, and joy of Middle Eastern dance. All are welcome!

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

Matthew’s Smokehouse and Deli – By Simon

A Brief Overview Southern cooking, at its essence, is comfort. Comfort for both body and soul, and a place for people to come together in an environment, created as much by the food as anything else, and share experiences. Fueled by salt and fat, southern cooking is not a tame cuisine and takes a skilled and sure hand to wield it well. A chef must walk the path of authentic southern cooking lest they move towards unflattering imitation, slathered in store-bought barbecue sauce, reliant on little more than sugar to mask the clear lack of flavor. It is unexpected then, at least to me, to find something so outlandish as a Southern-style smokehouse located here on Orcas Island, especially in the building that once housed what was perhaps “just another American-Italian semi-fine-dining restaurant”. While I came away from my meal somewhat conflicted, certain things were never in doubt. Clarity, however, eludes me when examining the intricacies of the ownership of the establishment. Despite this fact…

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