Orcas Today: Thursday, August 14th
August 14th
Stacie Nordrum, Au.D., CCC-A, of Island Hearing Healthcare will be offering hearing appointments. Services available include hearing tests, consultations, hearing aid programming, and other hearing aid services. Consultation, cleaning, and checks of hearing aids will be offered free of charge. To schedule an appointment and other questions please contact Stacie directly at 360-378-2330 or by email.
Tennis Camp with Caerwyn Evans
August 13th-17th at the Orcas Tennis Club
The Orcas Tennis Club is hosting Clinics with visiting pro Caerwyn Evans! A long weekend of all-levels tennis offering individual and group instruction for both singles and doubles players, and multiple live ball sessions. Registration here: orcastennisclub
Orcas Senior Center Summer Party
A community celebration to mark two major milestones: the full ownership of the building and the purchase of a brand-new walk-in cooler for the center’s nutrition program. The Orcas Senior Center extends heartfelt gratitude to the Orcas Island Lions Club for their generous support and to all the community donors who made building ownership possible. Special thanks also go to the Whatcom Council on Aging for providing the grant that funded the new cooler, ensuring that meals for seniors and others in need can continue safely and efficiently. Attendees can enjoy free hotdogs and ice cream, live music by Orcatrazz, and the warm company of friends and neighbors. All are welcome to join in this festive thank-you celebration honoring the power of community support.
Spirit of Drumming Group
August 14th at 1:30pm at Orcas Senior Center
Discover the joy of drumming with the Spirit of Drumming Group at Orcas Senior Center on Thursdays! This beginner-friendly group focuses on exploring the elements of drumming. There’s no cost to participate—just bring a drum and join the fun! Everyone is welcome! For more information, text Ezekiel Barr at 360.376.3033.
Library Board Meeting
August 14th from 3:30-4:30pm
The Board of Trustees meets at the library at 3:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. The public is welcome to attend. Contact Karen Meng (kmeng@orcaslibrary.org) if you would like to join by Zoom or receive the board packet in advance.
Dungeons & Dragons at Orcas Library
Thursdays through August 21st from 4:00-5:00pm
Roll for initiative and join the quest! Whether you’re a seasoned rogue or a curious newcomer, all teens are welcome to join our epic summer Dungeons & Dragons campaign.
CommuniTEA Night at Wildflower Apothecary
Thursdays from 5:00-8:00pm
Join us at Wildflower Apothecary every Thursday from 5-8pm for CommuniTEA night! We will have a weekly herbal tea offering by donation. You’re welcome to bring instruments, crafts, songs, & stories to connect with your island community & our herbal allies.
Seaside Supper Series: Crab Boil at Outlook Inn
August 14th from 5:00-7:30pm
Roll up your sleeves, it’s crab season on Orcas! Every Thursday, join us at the waterfront for a festive Summer Crab Boil featuring local crab, shrimp, red potatoes, corn, and onions, served family style with sweeping views of Eastsound. And top it all off with a bright, housemade lemon bar and good company for the perfect summer celebration. Kids 10 and under eat for half price, and our bar will be open for ice-cold drinks and sunny-day sips. Reservations are required.
Orcas Alcoholics Anonymous Weekly Meeting
Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 at Benson Hall
Emmanuel Episcopal is hosting a weekly Al-Anon meeting with Zoom option for those unable to attend in person. Zoom: Meeting ID: 873 8608 8448 Passcode: 881858
Yoga Class with Susie Frank
Thursdays at 5:30pm at the Orcas Senior Center
This slow-paced session focuses on foundational yoga poses, conscious breathing, and supported postures designed to ease stress and improve flexibility, strength, and balance. The class is ideal for beginners or anyone seeking a more mindful, accessible practice. Props are used to ensure safety and comfort. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat, blanket, and bolster or pillow if available; a limited number of extras will be provided. The class is led by Susie Frank, a long-time Orcas Island resident and certified instructor who has practiced yoga since 2009. A sliding scale donation of $10 to $20 is suggested. For more information, contact Susie at 360.298.4484 or sissooz@yahoo.com.
Saber Tooth Cats Presentation
August 14th from 6:00-7:15pm at the Orcas Library
Everything you always wanted to know about Saber-Tooth cats! What are they? When and where did they live? How big were they? How could they open their mouths wide enough to bite something with those gigantic canine teeth? What did they eat and how did they kill them? Did they live in prides like lions or alone like mountain lions? All this and more!
Open Mic at Doe Bay Cafe
Thursdays at 6:30pm
The Doe Bay Café invites you to their Grand Open Mic Re-Opening! Prizes for everyone who performs–audience participation will also be rewarded. Doors open at 5:00pm, music at 6:30pm!
