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Orcas Today: Wednesday, July 9th

Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group
July 9th at 10:00am at the Orcas Senior Center
Gather in a supportive, non-judgmental space to process grief and mourning with the Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group Wednesdays at 10am at Orcas Senior Center. This group is designed to help normalize your feelings, facilitate healing, and provide understanding. This is a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. For questions, contact George Eberle at 360.298.2829 or John Ehrmantraut at casadonjuan12@gmail.com or 760.325.0677

Bingo at Cafe Aurora
Wednesdays at 5:00pm
Join Cafe Aurora this Wednesday for more silliness.  Bingo is ages 21+.

Buck Park Ultimate Frisbee
Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm
Ages 15+.

Middle Eastern Dance Classes
Wednesdays at 6:00pm at the Orcas Senior Center
Join Middle Eastern dance classes with Robyn W. Gordon on Wednesdays at 6pm at Orcas Senior Center. Open to all ages and skill levels, these lessons are designed to suit individual paces, with foundational moves practiced continuously to build confidence. Classes are $15 per session, or $12 for Orcas Senior Center members. Financial assistance is available- no one will be turned away. For more information, contact Robyn at robynwgordon@gmail.com or text 801.735.6658. Discover the rhythm, fitness, and joy of Middle Eastern dance. All are welcome!

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

Orcas Hotel Cafe – By Simon

Overview At Western Washington University, in Bellingham Washington, there is a section of sidewalk outside the Student Union building that the community calls ‘Vendor’s Row’. Local food vendors from around Bellingham –generally four per day and often the same folks –come and sell their food to hungry staff and students. The stand furthest on the left is an Indian vendor. They make an excellent Tikka Masala. Buttery, full of flavor, perfectly paired with seasonal veggies, and all of that for just $5. I remember their food fondly. I find that many times in life the advice “don’t judge a book by its cover” is just bad advice. From an exterior one can often see strong indications of what lay within, for good or bad. A fresh, shiny, and new appearance can convey strong feelings of modern elegance and class. Of being on the cutting edge. While a historic building, refit to be usable, can instill a sense of heritage, history, and charm. Using a historic building as the location for a restaurant is a decision that should be weighed heavily, and the proprietor should be willing to bend to the will of the beams, boards, and windowpanes amongst which they seek to find a home. Fashion experts may…

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