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 Falls Trail – Easy

.25 mile. 130 feet elevation loss The perfectly and naturally framed Cascade Falls are some of Moran State Park’s most well-known and popular natural wonders. The trail to the falls begins just off Mount Constitution road, where parking is available and leads quickly to the Upper Falls. These smaller falls give a taste of what is to come and serve as the source for the gentle stream that flows along the trail down to the Lower Falls. Several promontories above the falls provide excellent photo opportunities and the spray comes all the way up to the trail during the rainy seasons. The trail ultimately winds down to a bridge over the stream, where primitive trails wind through the brush directly to the falls. The water is cold, but when the stream runs low visitors can walk out right under the falls. This sometimes steep but short trail is a wonderful chance for all ages to enjoy natural water wonders on Orcas Island.

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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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