Kids Storytime at the Orcas Island Library
September 26th from 11:00am-12:00pm
Join Jenny for storytime in our kids section!
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!
Resources for Grandparents & Relatives Raising Children
September 26th at 1:00pm at the Orcas Senior Center
Join us for a presentation by the Opportunity Council’s Kinship Programs. Kinship care occurs when children are raised by grandparents, relatives, or close family friends in the absence of their biological parents. During this brief presentation, attendees will learn about two key resources for caregivers. Kinship Navigation offers information and referrals to help families access legal, financial, and community support. Kinship Caregiver Support Program provides emergency funds to assist caregivers in meeting urgent needs. Whether you are a grandparent, relative, or close family friend caring for a child, this session offers guidance, resources, and support to help you navigate your caregiving journey. Contact the Opportunity Council’s Kinship Programs for more information and personalized assistance for your family.
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
Teen Taste Test at the Orcas Library
September 26th at 4:00pm
Put your taste buds to the test! Join us in the Teen Room for a fun, flavor-filled taste test on Friday, September 29 from 4–5 p.m. Can you guess which treats are which, and pick your favorites?
Composting Class at The Grange
September 26th from 5:00-6:30pm and September 27th from 2:00-3:30pm
Learn how to compost at home using a clean, varmint-free compost bin. Everyone who purchases a ticket will go home with their own Free Garden EARTH composter bin (limited to one per household). The $65 ticket price includes: (1) 82 gal. bin with a locking lid, harvesting door, rodent-proof bottom screen, anchoring pins, and an instructional class. Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/september-2025-home-composting-classes-at-the-grange-tickets-1619933798599?aff=oddtdtcreator
David Densmore Art Opening
September 26th from 5:30-7:00pm at Orcas Center
The Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee (VAC) invites you to the next Art Opening on Friday, September 26, from 5:30–7pm, featuring an Artist Talk with David Densmore at 6pm. This special evening will showcase Densmore’s work in the lobby gallery, alongside the community exhibit “Movement” in the Madrona Room.
Friday Night Writes
September 26th from 6:00-9:00pm at the Orcas Library
Work on your story, poem, or lyrics in peace with open writing time at the library. All are welcome. Scheduled regularly on the last Friday of the month (6-9pm).
Orcas Island Farmers Market: Harvest Festival
September 27th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Village Green
It’s the final outdoor market of the season, so be sure to come out and celebrate with the community! You can expect raffles, live music, a giant zucchini contest, and more! Featuring live music by The Dustbunnies.
Jr. Ranger: Who, Who Lives in the Forest?
September 27th from 12:00-4:00pm at the Cascade Lake Day Use Area
Drop in to dissect an owl pellet and learn the important role that owls play in the Park’s ecosystem. Ages 6 and up.
Campfire Stories: The San Juan Islands
September 27th at 6:00pm at the Orcas Library
Curated story collections explore the rich and diverse legacies of the San Juan Islands. Contributors include Rena Priest, Jill McCabe Johnson, Quincy Henry, June Burn, Susan Vernon, Sam Green, Anna Linzer, and more. Local recommendations for outdoor exploration, select cultural activities, camping options, gateway towns, and more.
American Legion Pancake Breakfast
September 28th from 8:00am-12:00pm
You can expect all-you-can-eat pancakes, plus two eggs, and your choice of bacon or sausage. The breakfast also includes coffee, tea, and orange juice.
Talk & Walk: Plants as Our First Teachers
September 28th from 10:00am-12:30pm at the Mt.Constitution Summit Visitor Center
Enjoy a lifestyle walk in the forest as we learn life lessons from our plant teachers. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for this (Slightly uphill) mile walk. All ages welcome.
Role Out at Orcas Center
September 28th from 1:00-4:00pm
Anyone interested in the performing arts — donors, parents, performers, loyal audience members — is invited to a “Role Out,” a chance to learn about the center’s inner workings and see a sneak peek at what is ahead for the coming year. The new dance studio, which was many years in the making, will be revealed during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the start of the festivities. Attendees will also have the chance to check out the new solar panels recently installed at the dance studio and warehouse. The last Role Out was in 2019, and Artistic Executive Director Jake Perrine is thrilled to share how Orcas Center has been thriving, and what you can do to ensure this vital community resource is supported well into the future. Those in attendance will also get to meet OC staff and board members and hear about the plethora of arts-related classes launching this fall, major productions in the works and festivals on the way. You might even see a few jazz hands. Following the presentation on the main stage, head over to the Madrona Room for refreshments, class schedules, and sign-up sheets.
