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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

Cold Springs Trail – Difficult

4.3 miles. 2058 feet elevation gain. Cold Springs Trail connects the Cascade Lake Day Use Area with Mount Constitution Rd. and is the trail most often used for training by prospective mountaineers. The trail climbs up the west side of the mountain with numerous switchbacks, creeks, and vistas looking out towards East Sound. Start at the trailhead on top of the mountain beside a picnic shelter and head down for an easier route, or commence your hike from the Day Use Area for a rigorous journey that locals use to prep for hiking in the Cascade Mountain Range. This hike can take a few hours going up or down, and several flat promontories are great for snack breaks and picnics. Hikers can travel from the trailhead across Mt. Constitution Rd. to the Little Summit/Mount Constitution trail for further mountaintop adventures. Biking is permitted during the offseason.

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A Bite Of Orcas

Matthew’s Smokehouse & Deli – By Howie

‘Tis a tale as old as time (or at least two hundred and fifty years, give or take): Man put meat, butter, and oil together, cooked it, and the best food in the world was made! Okay, maybe a bit of an exaggeration; what you need to know is this: I love southern cuisine. Yes, I do realize most of it is likely not the healthiest option out there (heck, even the greens are usually slathered in butter and salt), but southern food is still one of the most beloved edible styles out there. Which is quite a bit of preamble to get to my point: Matthew’s Smokehouse & Deli nailed it down easily and left me excited for the opportunity to grace its halls with my gluttonous presence another time. Also, I must be forthcoming with you, dear readers, that though our first foray into the culinary world of Orcas Island was quite the side of the finer things in life, Matthew’s Smokehouse elects for a more stripped-down feel. Seating is open, food is ordered at a counter (as are drinks), and the only service you receive from the staff besides ordering and payment is being given your meal. Patrons collect their own silverware, fill their own water glasses, and retrieve…

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