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Firecracker 5K Fun Run
July 4th at 8:00am at the Village Green
An island holiday favorite, the Firecracker 5K returns! Start (and finish) at the Eastsound Village Green at 8am. To register and for more info visit: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=391617

3rd Annual Fourth of July Community Picnic
July 4th at 12:00pm at the Village Green
We’re bringing a “Whole Lotta Love” to Eastsound Village for an entire day of family fun this Fourth of July Weekend! Festivities begin with the Firecracker 5K Fun Run at 8am, then the picnic kicks off at noon with market and food vendors, the Hops on the Rock Beer & Wine Tent, kids activities and live music all afternoon! The internationally renowned Cakewalk runs from 1-2:30pm, the chili cook off begins at 1pm and pie baking contest at 2pm. Then WildChild hits the stage at 3pm, followed by a DJ Set from Lilo Sanchez at 5pm, with the headline act Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience! You won’t want to miss this incredible day!

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

Live Music at Orcas Island Winery
July 4th at 4:00pm
Featuring Baker & West.

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Pancake Breakfast
July 5th from 7:00-11:00am at the Eastsound Fire Hall
Fuel up for the parade and car show at the traditional OIFR pancake breakfast starting at 7am at the Eastsound Fire Hall! Featuring the OIFR secret pancake recipe, plus sausage, eggs, and beverages. Adults eat for $10, children for $7, except kinds under age 7 eat FREE!

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.

Independence Day Parade
July 5th at 12:00pm in Eastsound
Join the Orcas Island Community Band and the American Legion as they lead the community in the Independence Day Parade in Eastsound Village. Band begins playing at 11am and the parade starts at noon! Line the streets and cheer on your favorite parade participants.

Orcas Island Car Show
July 5th from 1:00-4:00pm between Main and A Street
Benefitting the Orcas Island Community Resource Center and sponsored by Gordy’s Automotive, join old car enthusiasts at the 2025 Orcas Island Car Show taking over North Beach Rd. as the concourse immediately following the Independence Day parade, from approximately 1-4pm on Saturday, July 5.

Teen Book Club
July 5th from 3:30-6:00pm at the Orcas Library
Sign up for the Teen Book Bag to receive the monthly book selection and other book goodies. Email Angie at areed@orcaslibrary.org with questions and find more information at orcaslibrary.org/teen-reads

Lion’s Club Salmon BBQ
July 5th from 4:00-7:00pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall
The beloved Annual Salmon BBQ is back this year, featuring your favorite smoked salmon, barbecue chicken, baked potatoes, cole slaw and dinner rolls. Eat in or take it to go! All proceeds support the club’s many community service projects and scholarships. Adults are $25 and children $15. Advanced tickets available at Kay’s Antiques and Pawki’s or pay at the door. Come for the food and good cause, stay for the community and conversation!

First Sunday Magic the Gathering
July 6th from 3:00-6:00pm
Join fellow Magic the Gathering players for open play every first Sunday of the month starting at 3:00pm. Please email wciskowski@orcaslibrary.org with any questions.

Outdoor Summer Concert Series
July 6th at 5:00pm at the Village Green
The Orcas Center’s Free Summer Concert Series continues with another incredible line-up featuring Fritz Gearhart, Robert Sarazin Blake, and local favorites The Litch Brothers!

Get out and Hike

Cascade Lake Loop – Easy

2.7 miles. Slight elevation gain and loss With panoramic views of Cascade Lake and the surrounding hills, this trail is the perfect introduction to the beauty and grandeur of Moran State Park. Parking is available at the Day Use Area, by the South End Campground, or at the western boundary off Rosario Road. The loop is a family-friendly hike with wide, easily marked trails and numerous lookouts for photo shoots or for just taking a break. The trail runs by each Lake Campground and campers can enjoy daily walks to different sections of the lake. A classic style wood bridge crosses a quiet lagoon on the western side of the lake; a popular spot for swimming and fishing. Trails to Sunrise Rock and Cascade Creek join this trail at the South End Campground; pack a backpack lunch and explore the verdant interior of the San Juans’ largest park. The Cascade Lake Loop is open year-round to hikers only.

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A Bite Of Orcas

Orcas Hotel Café – By Howie

I am an American. Those four little words should tell you everything you need to know about how much I love burgers. Okay, not everything, but I hope you get the idea. There’s nothing quite like it: Meat, Toppings, Condiments, Crispy Toasted Bread, mix and match to your liking (yes, I realize I also just described a normal sandwich, but follow me on this one), and chow down! That being said, I do also realize that not all burgers are created equal: a gourmet burger is not a good comparison to a cookout burger, and while I do enjoy both (very much so), when you decide to up the ante and treat yourself to a restaurant, you expect something a bit more on the decadent side. And, I am pleased to report, that (at least) the food given to me by Orcas Hotel Café did not disappoint! Orcas Hotel has a long history of different chefs and restaurant names gracing its doors, but in the new world of Survive the Pandemic (take that however you will) they have opted for a simpler design: small café, small menu, daily specials, lunch, and dinner; no frills, basically. Their entire ordering process for dinner is online so my esteemed colleague and I had to change up our usual rules, and I took his recommendation for the Cheeseburger with Fries while he went with the Burmese Chicken Curry Special (read Simon’s review of Orcas Hotel Café here). Now, my overly simplified palate may suggest that I got the raw…

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