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!
Teen Anime & Manga Fridays
Fridays from 2:00-3:00pm at the Orcas Library
This program runs June 20-August 22. This summer, we’re diving into Delicious in Dungeon—where fantasy meets food in the most unexpected (and hilarious) ways. Join us each week for episodes, manga chats, snacks, and hangouts. All teens welcome. Come nerd out with us!
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
Orcas Island Farmers Market
Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Village Green
The 2025 Summer Farmers Market promises to be better than ever! All Summer long you can head down to the Village Green every Saturday from 10am-2pm and support your favorite vendors, farmers and food growers, and catch some amazing musical talent from the stage. Featuring live music by Kady Fox.
Orcas Choral Society Vocal Workshop
June 28th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall
Learn the joy of choral singing at a free workshop led by Orcas Choral Society Artistic Director Bruce Langford.
2025 Orcas Garden Tour
June 28th & 29th from 11:00am-5:00pm
The 2025 Orcas Island Garden Tour celebrates beauty, bounty, and sanctuary. As you explore the five lovely properties on this year’s tour, take time to enjoy all the beautiful plants and discover how each location reflects the garden owner’s unique vision and style. Every one of the gardens demonstrates unique aspects for growing a wide variety of plants. Visit www.orcasislandgardenclub.org/2025gardentour.html#/ for more information.
Qlab Lighting Workshop
June 28th from 11:00am-2:00pm at the Grange
If you’ve ever wanted to build and operate the lights and sound for a theater production, Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island is offering a 4-hour Qlab workshop with Keith Light that will give you an overview of the process with the goal of creating a group of interested people to help with future productions. Contact Lynda Sanders at 360.317.5274 to register.
Snake Studies & Sharp-Tails in the San Juan Islands
June 28th from 1:00-2:00pm at the Orcas Library
Join Kwiaht Herpetologist Christian Oldham for a presentation on snakes in the San Juan Islands.
Love Tails Gala Benefitting the Orcas Animal Protection Society
June 28th at 4:00pm at Orcas Center
The Love Tails Gala, where compassion meets celebration! Join us for a paws-itively unforgettable evening dedicated to supporting Orcas Animal Protection Society and the incredible community efforts that make low-cost spaying and neutering, pet adoptions, and accessible pet guardianship a reality for all. Your ticket purchase not only grants you access to an evening filled with love and laughter but also contributes directly to ensuring every furry friend finds love. You’ll enjoy delicious food, drinks and top-notch entertainment featuring the Island’s favorite musicians. Let’s come together to spread love, support and wagging tails
American Legion Pancake Breakfast
June 29th from 8:00am-12:00pm
Your favorite monthly pancake breakfast returns this weekend! Enjoy all the pancakes you can eat and your choice of bacon or sausage. Includes coffee, tea, and orange juice.
Orcas Senior Center Brunch & Fundraiser
June 29th from 11:30am-2:30pm
Come enjoy a delicious brunch with Bloody Marys, mimosas, Irish cream coffee, and charcuterie boards at the Orcas Senior Center! This fun event will also feature an exciting auction, a Botanical Boogie plant walk, and a hat decorating contest with prizes! All proceeds benefit Orcas Senior Center’s programs for seniors and adults with disabilities. The OSC’s goal is to raise $50,000 to continue supporting these vital services. Don’t miss out on this wonderful community event—purchase tickets and read more at https://fundraiser.bid/letsbrunch. If you can’t attend, please consider making a donation in lieu of attending to support their vital programs: https://fundraiser.bid/LetsBrunch/donate
Outdoor Summer Concert Series
June 29th at 5:00pm at the Village Green
Kaylee Cole considers herself to be a song keeper and takes this role seriously seeing it as a joy and a responsibility. Recognizing the profound healing power of music, her intention in every song and performance is to spill her guts onstage so that the audience can find a piece of their own truth with her. She has shared the stage with The Lumineers, The Head and the Heart, and Damien Jurado.This is a FREE event. No tickets necessary thanks to Orcas Center’s generous sponsors!
