Ladies Intermediate Tennis
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:00-11:00am at Buck Park
Free, drop-in, ages 16 and older.
Super 8 Cinematography & Eco-Processing Workshop
August 2nd from 11:00am-4:00pm
Join Orcas Microcinema and Echo Park Film Collective for this super fun day of Super 8 cinematic wonder. No prior filmmaking experience necessary, simply come with an open heart, a curious mind, and a love of movies! Open to youth ages 13-19. In the morning, you’ll learn all about analog cinematography and then make a collective movie. The afternoon session will be devoted to processing the film with a homemade, eco-friendly developer created with beautiful plants, fruit, and flowers from around Orcas Island! Participants are welcome to attend either or both sessions. The finished film will have its world premiere on Saturday evening at a free public screening curated by Orcas Microcinema.
First Friday Book Group
August 2nd from 12:00-1:00pm at the Orcas Island Library
Join community members in person at the library to discuss this month’s book selection. The same book will be discussed over Zoom on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Please contact areback@orcaslibrary.org for more information.
OICMF Music on the Farm
Fridays through August 23rd from 1:30-2:00pm at Lum Farm
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) is delighted to present a half-hour of music for toddlers and
preschoolers with Charly Taylor and Mandy Troxel. Youngsters and their grown-ups are invited to Lum Farm for a circle-time of singing and dancing. This event is free.
Adult Intermediate Tennis
Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm at Buck Park
Free, ages 18 and older.
Lego Day at Orcas Island Library
August 3rd from 10:00am-2:00pm
Help us build a massive treehouse or bring your own Lego to build. Learn amazing science facts along the way: telescopes, pulleys, fire, & chlorophyll are all on the agenda. Buy raffle tickets to win a Lego set & support the Ken Gibbs Fund for Science Programs and Books for Kids. Bring your own Lego set to build a creation you can submit to the San Juan County Fair.
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.
Community Film Screenings at The Funhouse
August 2nd & 3rd at 9:00pm
Friday starts with a screening of workshop participant films followed by a presentation by Orcas Microcinema of Hummingbirds, a youth-directed, written and produced film about teens living on the Texas/Mexico border. Saturday begins with an additional screening of workshop participant films before Orcas Microcinema presents Cleaners, a semi autobiographical collection of stories about a rebellious group of high schoolers in the Philippines in the mid 2000s.
Gordy’s Garage Car Show
August 3rd from 12:00-5:00pm
Join classic and cool car enthusiasts from all over the island at the First Annual Gordy’s Garage Car Show. There will be raffles and prizes. To show your car, contact Gordon at the shop.
SAFE San Juans Gala
August 3rd from 6:00-10:00pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall
SAFE San Juans is hosting a special Gala to celebrate hope and honor survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This summer evening will be a joyful one. Tickets include dinner catered by Asher & Olive, wine pairings by Madrone Cellars & Cider, music and dance with DJ CARE and DJ Bruce Pavitt, live and silent auctions, and a wishing well. All proceeds will go toward providing critically needed help for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in San Juan County. Help make this event a success by sponsoring, donating auction items, or purchasing tickets and attending. Learn more by visiting www.safesj.org, calling 360.378.8680, or visiting: https://fundraiser.support/safesanjuansgala
Free Summer Concert Series
August 4th at 5:00pm at the Village Green
Featuring Songwriters in the Round, including Melody Funk, Carolyn Cruso, Madison West, and Lisa Legros.
Selah Service
August 4th at 6:00pm at the Orcas Community Church
Jeff Johnson will lead a special Selah Service and will be joined by Emy and Lisa Carter, accomplished musicians who grew up on Orcas Island.
