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Orcas Today: Thursday, February 12th

Advanced Healthcare Directive Workshop
February 12th 9:30-11:30am at the Orcas Library
This all-ages event (18+) is designed to help participants complete, save, and distribute their Advance Healthcare Directive, with a focus on getting it done rather than just discussing it. The workshop will be led by Threshold Cooperative members Leslie Walker, Advance Care Directive Advocate and organizer of the Conversations with Mortality Film Series, and Libby Garcia, Hospice & Emergency RN and organizer of Orcas Island Death Cafés. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet, along with contact information for their Health Care Power of Attorney and any existing advance directives. RSVPs are appreciated at lizabelwrites@yahoo.com, though drop-ins are welcome. More information is available at www.orcasthresholdcollective.org.

Chair Yoga at Orcas Senior Center
February 12th from 10:00-10:45am
Join the Senior Center for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for support, enabling participants to explore balance poses without the concern of falling. Susie Frank, an Orcas resident of over 30 years, brings her expertise, having practiced yoga since 2009. While Susie suggests a $15 donation per class, no one will be turned away due to financial constraints. For inquiries, reach out to Susie directly at 360.298.4484 or sissooz@yahoo.com.

Etch a Sketch Circle
February 12th at 1:30pm at the Orcas Senior Center
Join the Etch A Sketch Circle with Anita Orne of AnitASketch every Thursday for a fun hour of art and conversation. Each session begins with a prompt and quick demo, followed by relaxed sketching, chatting, and sharing. Anita will offer tips along the way, and when we’re done, we’ll simply “shake it off” for next time! No experience needed, just curiosity and a sense of play. By donation. (Etch A Sketches not provided, but easy to find new or used.)

Spirit of Drumming Group
February 12th at 1:30pm at the Orcas Senior Center
Discover the joy of drumming with the Spirit of Drumming Group at Orcas Senior Center on Thursdays! This beginner-friendly group focuses on exploring the elements of drumming. There’s no cost to participate—just bring a drum and join the fun! Everyone is welcome! For more information, text Ezekiel Barr at 360.376.3033.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 12th from 3:30-5:00pm
The Board of Trustees meets at the library on the second Thursday of every month. The public is welcome to attend. Contact Karen Meng (kmeng@orcaslibrary.org) if you would like to join by Zoom or receive the board packet in advance.

Latin Zumba
Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Old Gym
Free to join—come get your move on and dance the night away!

Tap Dance
Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Orcas Center Dance Studio
Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5 or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office.

Floating Valentine’s Ukulele Jam
February 12th at 7:00pm at Orcas Ferry Landing
Participants are invited to bring their ukuleles, voices, loved ones, friends, and a song or two to share, or simply come along and enjoy the ride. Red attire is encouraged. The boat departs Friday Harbor at 5:40pm, Orcas at 7:00pm, and Shaw at 7:15pm, and attendees are encouraged to help spread the word to other islands. No ukulele or songs are required—singing, listening, and learning are all welcome. Those arriving solo are encouraged to come and make new connections along the way. For questions, additional information, or fashion advice, contact anita@rockisland.com.

 

Get out and Hike

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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A Bite Of Orcas

Matthew’s Smokehouse and Deli – By Simon

A Brief Overview Southern cooking, at its essence, is comfort. Comfort for both body and soul, and a place for people to come together in an environment, created as much by the food as anything else, and share experiences. Fueled by salt and fat, southern cooking is not a tame cuisine and takes a skilled and sure hand to wield it well. A chef must walk the path of authentic southern cooking lest they move towards unflattering imitation, slathered in store-bought barbecue sauce, reliant on little more than sugar to mask the clear lack of flavor. It is unexpected then, at least to me, to find something so outlandish as a Southern-style smokehouse located here on Orcas Island, especially in the building that once housed what was perhaps “just another American-Italian semi-fine-dining restaurant”. While I came away from my meal somewhat conflicted, certain things were never in doubt. Clarity, however, eludes me when examining the intricacies of the ownership of the establishment. Despite this fact…

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