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Orcas Today: September 13th-15th

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

Fall History Happy Hour Series
September 13th from 4:00-6:00pm at the Eastsound Museum
OIHM is kicking off their Fall History Happy Hour Series! The first Happy Hour will be a lecture from local author Mark Jenks about his new book, Orcas Island: A Visual History Through Real Photo Postcards. Join the Museums for some Orcas trivia, wine, historic photographs of our island!  Free admission, with limited capacity.

Beats & Wine
September 13th from 4:00-7:00pm at Orcas Island Winery
The Kitchen dinner residency is returning to Orcas Island Winery Friday, September 13 and for the remaining Fridays in September!  Plus this week you’ll be wildly entertained by the fabulous lo-fi beats of local artist, Sam Sloane of The Northship. Families encouraged!

LOUD Worship Night
September 13th at 7:00pm at the Orcas Community Church
Join in an evening of passionate and uplifting worship with Stephen Baker and the OICC Worship Team.

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

Tekla Farms U-Pick Blueberries, Flowers & Herbs
Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00am-1:00pm
Heirloom blueberry and flower picking continues at Tekla Farms this week. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @teklafarms to get the latest updates on crop availability and special farm hours.

Exchange Swap Meet at The Grange
September 14th from 10:00am-4:00pm
Save the date for the next amazing, spectacular Swap Meet sponsored by The Exchange! Want to sell stuff or bring your food truck? Reserve a spot by calling 360.376.4099 and asking for Rinda or email info@exchangeorcas.org. No charge for your spot, but donations are accepted.

Orcas Island Farmers Market
Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm at The Village Green
Featuring live music every Saturday.  Come explore lots of local produce, plant starts, artisan crafts, flowers, delicious food, and many more goodies every Saturday through September.

Second Saturday Zoom Book Group
September 14th from 2:00-3:00pm on Zoom
Join community members over Zoom to discuss this month’s book selection. The same book is discussed in person on the First Friday of the month at the library. Please email areback@orcaslibrary.org for more information and the Zoom link.

Teen Gaming Tournament
September 14th from 3:30-4:30pm at the Orcas Library
Join us for the monthly Teen Gaming Tournament in the Community Room. Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome!

Live Music at Matthew’s Smokehouse
September 14th from 6:30-8:00pm
Featuring JP and the OK Rhythm Boys.

On Screen at Orcas Center: S/he is Still Her/e
September 14th at 7:00pm
S/he is Still Her/e is a comprehensive, enthralling and aptly provocative portrait of the singer-songwriter, musician, poet, performance artist, and visual artist known as Genesis P-Orridge. Join us for this one-night event including a post-film discussion with the director, David Charles Rodriguez!

2024 Lit Walk
September 14th in Eastound Village
This year’s Literary Festival will take place in Anacortes and beautiful Orcas Island. This two day event will feature world class programming and intimate gatherings to get your fill of inspiration.  The Orcas Island Lit Fest is a celebration of literature and community. Visit these links for more information Orcas Island Lit Fest, Lit Walks Schedule.

Friends of the Orcas Island Library Annual Meeting
September 15th from 3:00-6:00pm at the Orcas Library
Join members of Friends of the Orcas Island Library for our annual meeting. The event features author Jake Knapp and light refreshments.

On Stage at Orcas Center: West My Friend
September 15th at 7:00pm
Mingling grassroots guitar, accordion, mandolin, orchestral instruments, and interweaving harmonies, West My Friend is bringing forth a new sound you’ve never known you’ve wanted and new meaning to the things you’ve never known you needed. More info can be found at: orcascenter.org/event/west-my-friend/

County Council
District 1: Christine MinneyWebsite
District 2: Cindy WolfWebsite
District 3: Jamie StephensWebsite
State Representatives
Debra Lekanoff
(40th Rep. #1)
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Alex Ramel
(40th Rep. #2)
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Liz Lovelett
(40th Sen.)
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Federal Representatives
Rick Larsen
(2nd Rep.)
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Maria Cantwell
(US Sen.)
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Patty Murray
(US Sen.)
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