Orcas Today: Monday, June 29th

Ukulele Kanikipila
Mondays from 1:00-3:00pm at the Orcas Senior Center
Experience the joy of making music at Ukulele Kanikipila, Hawaiian for “play music,” Mondays from 1 to 3 pm at Orcas Senior Center. This gathering is open to everyone with an interest in playing music for two hours each week. If you’re a player looking to dive into the world of ukulele playing, join Kathy Collister’s twice weekly for ukulele class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 p.m. If you are a true beginner Kathy has an 11 a.m. class on Thursdays that will get you up to speed in no time!

Molt Search Training
June 29th from 2:00-4:00pm at Eastsound Waterfront Park
Friends of the San Juans is partnering with San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and WSG Crab Team to host a Molt Search Training on Orcas Island. Together, we’ll train volunteers to identify invasive crab molts, collect valuable scientific data, and help protect the Salish Sea through community science. Want to help protect Orcas Island’s shorelines? Free, open to the public- no experience necessary! RSVP here- https://secure.qgiv.com/for/frieve/event/igcmstttwc/

Kids Chess Workshop Ages 12 and Under
June 29th from 3:00-5:00pm at the Orcas Library
A beginner program for kids 12 and under to learn chess basics. Understand tactics, openings, and theory from State HS Team Champions. Beginners wanted!

Salish Sea Early Music Festival Concert
June 29th from 5:00-6:00pm at the Orcas Adventist Chapel
This program features Annalisa Pappano (treble viol), William Simms (baroque guitar), and Jeffrey Cohan (renaissance and baroque flutes) in a performance exploring the evolving musical landscape of the early 17th century. The concert highlights how Renaissance and Baroque instrumental styles coexisted and transitioned over time, with works showcasing both periods’ distinct yet overlapping musical colors. A suggested donation of $20–$30 is appreciated (free-will offering).
More information: www.salishseafestival.org/orcas.

Kids Chess Workshop for Ages 12+
June 29th from 6:00-8:00pm at the Orcas Library
A beginner program for ages 12 and above who would like to learn chess basics. Understand tactics, openings, and theory from State HS Team Champions. Beginners wanted.

Orcas Island Public Library Game Night
Mondays from 6:00-9:00pm
Join Woody every Monday for board games All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites.

16+ Tango
June 22nd at 7:30pm at Oddfellows Hall
This ongoing course will provide you with a solid foundation in technique to enjoy the music, the dance, and an evening out with a wonderful community of people. Each class will include elements that build upon each other as well as stand-alone components. Feel free to drop in when you can. When we can connect, regardless of our skill levels, we can enjoy the music, enjoy each other, and enjoy the night! For those with some experience in the Tango world, we will cover La Cruzada, La bocata, and Ochos Adela and Detras. Depending on who attends, we will explore styles of music and embrace. Please reach out if you have any questions! Email: jeffdoylesteele@gmail.com Cell: 608.513.9198 Register here

WSF Orcas Ferry Holding

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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New Leaf Cafe – By Howie

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Period, full stop, buck stops there, you get the idea. Though I don’t garner the opportunity to savor a good breakfast often, it warms my heart, body, and soul when I gain said opportunity. Our previous restaurant on the list had to be pushed back due to unforeseen circumstances, but it made for a wonderful brunch in the end. My esteemed colleague and I set sail for a early-afternoon adventure of the taste buds, and if you couldn’t tell by my praise, it was a fine voyage indeed! New Leaf Café is a restaurant located in one of the three buildings belonging to Outlook Inn, one of the premier places to stay for a visit on the island. They have gone through several Iterations and have since settled to doing Brunch and Dinner. However, due to the times we live in, Brunch is the only meal they could serve this season, but we, as food connoisseurs, were not deterred from this fact, boldly striding into the calming atmosphere of New Leaf Café with our heads high, and our appetites… uh… also high? We were hungry, okay? While my esteemed colleague opted for one of his favorites…

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