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Orcas Today: Thursday, April 18th

Open Mic at Doe Bay Cafe
Thursdays from 6:30-9:00pm
Dinner reservations are recommended.

Floating Ukelele Jam
April 18th at 6:45pm at the Orcas Island Ferry Dock
Grab your uke and join the crew on the interisland ferry on the traditional Third Thursday of the month. The boat departs Friday Harbor at 5:45pm, Orcas at 6:45pm, Shaw at 7:00pm.  No uke? Just come and sing, or listen in.

Use Your Words Literary Open Mic
April 18th at 7:00pm at The Barnacle
Our April literary open mic celebrates National Poetry Month with guest author Jill McCabe Johnson. Calling all writers, poets, comedians and alike to join us in sharing your original written words in a 4-minute set. Jill will offer readings from her new book Tangled in Vow & Beseech.

Indoor Pickleball
Monday/Thursday at 7:30-9:30pm in the Old Gym
Monday ages 5+, Thursday ages 16+.  $2 drop in enrollment.

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

Mijitas – By Simon

On a cold and rainy night, there are few places better to be on Orcas Island than in the dining room at Mijitas. You would be among good company as it is the go-to for many (if not most) locals. This is likely due to its prime positioning at the intersection of price, quality, service, and atmosphere. The experience of Mijits begins before you even open the door. Pass through their courtyard, and into the dining room. It is one of the most thematic restaurants on Orcas, thematic restaurants being a particular peeve of mine, due to their general reliance on cultural tropes and culinary cliches. Mijitas, however, embraces its south of the border heritage tastefully and embellishes its outdoor seating area and indoor dining room with flares of Mexicana that subtly remind one where they are. Mijitas offers a well-developed…

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