Hey, its: Friday, January 10

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Orcas Today: January 10th-12th

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

Kids Storytime at the Orcas Island Library
January 10th from 11:00am-12:00pm
Join Jenny for storytime in our kids section!

On Screen at Seaview Theater: Moana 2
January 10th & 11th at 6:00pm
Rated PG.

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

Second Saturday Teen Video Game
January 11th from 3:30-5:30pm at the Orcas Library
Teens ages 12-18: Get ready to smash the competition! Join us on 2nd Saturdays from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in the Teen Room for an epic video game showdown.

Library Services 101
January 12th from 3:00-4:00pm at the Orcas Library
Learn how to access a gigantic selection of digital books, audiobooks, and streaming movies! Navigate the online catalog and find a great read based on your specific tastes! Marvel at the variety of equipment you can check out from the library! Use library databases to get information on everything from home repair to your family history! The event will be a short presentation on library services followed by Q+A and tech support from library staff.

Second Sunday Supper Club at Cafe Aurora
January 12th Seatings at 5:00 & 7:15pm
Cafe Aurora will host its Second Sunday Supper Club on December 8th.  Seatings will be at 5:00pm and 7:15pm, reservations are required. For full details and reservations visit: https://www.cafe-aurora.com/events/second-sunday-supper-club

Get out and Hike

Cascade Creek Trail – Easy to Challenging

One of the best paths through the wooded southern section of Moran State Park runs along Cascade Creek, the stream that helps feed Cascade Falls. Traditionally starting at the South Campground of Cascade Lake, the Creek Trail winds through some of the oldest growth on Orcas and brings hikers past many man-made and natural landmarks including the south entrance bridge and the Lower Falls. Hikers can opt to enjoy themselves by the Falls, or continue the trail into the woods and meadows that hem the Creek up to the spillway at Mountain Lake. This trail features some switchbacks, but otherwise is quite easy to handle and a wonderful chance to see undisturbed natural growth and wildlife in the heart of Moran State Park.

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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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