Theme: Honoring Island Families

Our Grand Marshals are The Linnes Family (known best as our family of grocers from Island Market).

All are welcome! See you on Saturday, July 2! Parade begins at 12 noon.

SATURDAY PARKING NOTICE: If you are coming to Eastsound on Saturday please consider parking in remote spots. Behind the Athletic Building (A Street); at the Public School (via School Road) or the Orcas Center. Parking on North Beach Road will be limited between 7 am and 1:30 pm.

Calling Orcas kids! Looking for about 15-20 young folks (ages 5 to 12ish) to help the Odd Fellows carry the Earth Ball in our Community Parade on Saturday! "Free Prizes for all kids taking part!" Call the Chamber of Commerce to sign up! 360-376-2273. Time needed on Saturday: 12 noon to 1:30 pm.

**The contractors continue to make significant progress with the placement of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.

**The traffic control plan remains unchanged to support the July 18 asphalt paving date.

**Friday – Sunday the intersection at North Beach Road will be open to traffic however the entirety of Prune Alley will remain closed to all motorized vehicles. Pedestrian access may be limited this weekend; please follow posted signage.

**Traffic control map available here.

With the ongoing Prune Alley road work, the Chamber will update business information here for those affected businesses. Instructions include how to access Orcas Bikes, MONTi, The Barnacle, The Kitchen, Eastsound Liquor & Wine, Pizza Portofino, and Island Skillet.

Washington State Ferries won't be publishing a summer ferry schedule but the Chamber of Commerce created a one-page schedule for Anacortes/Orcas Island and Orcas/San Juan Island and Orcas/Lopez Island inter-island times. If you spot errors, please let us know. The schedule is found at: www.bit.ly/summer2022ferry.

Hamlet (The Met) will be streamed on Thursday, June 30 at 6 pm.

This June, this riveting contemporary masterpiece appears in cinemas, with Neil Armfield, who directed the work’s premiere, bringing his acclaimed staging to the Met stage. Runtime: 3 hours & 15 minutes + intermission. Information and tickets available here.

June 30 - July 2 featuring Jay Thomas & Oliver Groenewald Quintet. Open to the community, donations welcome! For future performances and show start times, see the music series flyer here.

Friday and Saturday, July 1 & 2, join us at Orcas Island Gold Course for a special holiday event... GLOW IN THE DARK MINI GOLF from 9:30 to 10:30 pm! Call to reserve a spot 360-376-4400

July 1, 2, 3 @ 7:30 pm Tickets available online, email for more info: laslomagic@gmail.com. Matthew Laslo is a 21 year old, award-winning magician and Orcas Island’s own young celebrity who has had much success in his career so far and has been featured on numerous television shows. Matthew’s show which is always high energy entertainment with lots of laughs and audience participation.

The Pancake Breakfast at station 21 is back! Saturday, July 2, 7 - 11 am.

Saturday, July 2 from 4 - 7 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station. Dine in or take out. Tickets are $20.00 adult, $15.00 Child and can be purchased at the parade, the door, Pawki's, Kay's, Cherie Lindholm.

Join us for this weekend's exciting park programs! July 2, we will be hosting our Jr. Ranger knot tying workshop and presenting the history and stories surrounding the iconic look-out tower. Times and meeting places included in this flyer.

Saturday, July 2 – 6 pm On the Village Green, 203 N Beach Rd

Visit orcascenter.org for more information. <3

We're thrilled to announce a double header concert featuring Portland based folk rock duo, Dead Lee and Washington's own Kevin Murphy of beloved Seattle band, The Moondoggies. Families and children are welcome. Wood fired pizza, grilled & raw oysters available on site to order. Prepare yourself for a memorable and enchanting evening! More info...

Sunday July 3 starting at 5 pm, Dinner $25.00. Everyone is Welcome as it is a Membership Drive. Includes, Roast Pork, Applesauce, Baked Beans, French Bread, Several Salad choices, Watermelon.

Any questions please call 360 376-4987

Deer Harbor will not be able to have our annual 3rd of July Fireworks Show this year. Luckily Covid is slowing down though, and we’re going full 80's instead. Bring your mullet and hottest cut-off jeans to celebrate America's favorite holiday by dancing on the beach with live music. Laser light show starts at dusk (but rock songs included free of charge). Donations are gladly accepted. Please follow this link. Thank you for your support--The DHM Crew

Every Sunday, 6:30 - 10 pm. https://www.thebarnacle.com/events

July 9, 10 - 4 pm. "It’s a hand made book that tells all about YOU. It’s a compilation of meaningful words, phrases, and images. A reminder of what you know in your heart to be true." Pre-registration required. No art experience needed. For more information, see the flyer or call Jodi at 206-715-7953.

Check out the local newspapers' new podcast called the Island Digest. It features top headlines and news from the weekly editions of the Journal, Sounder and Weekly recorded by local narrator Caleb Summers. New episodes are live every Wednesday afternoon. To listen, visit the Apple podcast site or go to www.islandssounder.com

Website: montimontimonti.com Location: 382 Prune Alley

Summer is taking it's sweet time getting here, teasing us with endless fits and starts - but we’re ready to celebrate warmer weather at Très Fabu this Friday, July 1! We’ve got you covered with plenty of fresh, easy dresses, tops, and tees - and this Friday, all Jag jeans, Sofft sandals and Darn Tough socks are 20%off! It’s the perfect time to grab a great deal for your next summer soiree. Let's start the sizzle this Friday! Monday - Saturday, 11 - 4, closed Sunday.

ICE CREAM AND NEW SUMMER HOURS AT LUM FARM

The Lum Farm stand is now open Thursday through Saturdays, 12 - 6 pm, and Sundays, 12 - 4 pm. We now offer Goat's Milk Ice Cream, made fresh in our dairy and offered in pints and individual servings. Swing by during farm stand hours to eat ice cream and visit with this year's goat kids. Farm stand also carries beef, pork, lamb and goat, as well as fresh goat cheese and wool gifts, all made on the farm! Visit www.lumfarmllc.com for more information. 

360-502-7046 Nailsnb@yahoo.com 330 N Beach Rd

Orcas Chiro Dr. Jared Kohler is now seeing patients at his Eastsound office on Wednesdays from 10 to 4. He is currently accepting a limited number of new patients and offers FREE phone consultations to see if you’re a good fit. House calls are still available as well! To learn more about his practice style, experience, & philosophy of care visit: www.OrcasChiro.com

Join us this Friday through Monday for our annual Jamie Joseph Trunk Show. This will be our biggest show to date with an abundance of one of a kind rings, earrings, necklaces and bangles. You do not want to miss this one!

If you are unable to make it but are interested in a new Jamie Joseph piece please feel free to text at 360-298-2639 for more information and photos.

We hope to see you there! Olga’s Eastsound Square 11 - 5

We are starting a Junior Golf Scramble every Monday at 5 pm ages 12 - 18.

We still have our Tuesday Ladies Day at 9 am.

We are also still doing our Tuesday Scramble at 5 pm.

Monkey Puzzle is now open daily.

Come see our new collection titled "Lovers on a Swing".

You can always view our collection online.

Support local businesses by purchasing gift cards. Shop Local!

Join flower farmer and florist Emmy Gran of Fabled Flora at the OI Winery, from 2 - 4 pm on July 11 & 28 for an afternoon of flower arranging with the season’s best locally-grown blooms. After a short demonstration on technique, you will be let loose to create your own summer arrangement. Photograph your creation and bring it home to enjoy! All materials will be provided! No need to bring anything but a sunhat and a camera. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased here.

WaFd Bank’s Featured Artist for July and August is Judy Tepley, who says: “I've been a working artist here on Orcas Island since 2006. My show has a combination of various mediums I've centered on over the years. My love of color flows across all of them. Contemporary beadwork, paintings, embroidery, and digital abstract photography. Please come in and enjoy my work.” WaFd Bank is open Mon - Fri, 9 am - 5 pm (closed Monday July 4).

This month, the Orcas Island Library features photographs of local scenes by Frieda Cron. Nature’s creative presence has been the driving force of Frieda’s photographic expression of her maritime experience in the Pacific Northwest. Read more here.

Featuring Susan Slapin's "at a glance" this month, July 5 – 28

Susan is a member of The Northwest Pastel Society where camaraderie, education, and connection for love of the medium is a truly grateful thing! (Art is an amazing Path, Take it!) www.susanslapincontemporaryabstracts.com

Children of all ages are invited to join Orcas Island Public Library this summer for the 2022 Summer Reading Program; Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This summer’s theme explores all things related to wilderness and runs from June 19 to August 13. Registration begins on June 16. Teens and adults are also welcome to grab a bingo card and join the fun too! For more info, call 360-376-4985 or visit orcaslibrary.org

critical to salmon recovery. The Preservation Trust will now start fundraising for this project in earnest. If you would like to join this effort, please make a donation online. Press release available here.

Your health care district offers virtual classes, free of charge for all stages of your life. Upcoming classes include osteoporosis and digestive health talks. Please see the current schedule here. You can always visit islandhealth.org to learn more about future offerings and to register.

Orcas Island residents and visitors have access to after-hours care seven day a week for urgent, non-life threatening health matters. For a “How To” guide for contacting Island Health Clinic providers after hours go to: After Hours Care at Island Health Clinic (orcashealth.org)

As Always: If you’re experiencing a life-threatening event, such as heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1. En español...

Job positions are listed here and will be posted for at least 1 week. If you are looking for employment, see all job postings from Chamber businesses. All jobs listed here.

Position: Animal Shelter Attendant

Description: Who hasn’t dreamt of getting paid to work with cats and dogs? Our animal shelter team is looking for two new members. The right applicants will be available to work shifts from 1 - 6 pm and available on weekends. These are part-time positions that could work into more hours in the future. Pay DOE.

Contact Information: Learn more at: https://www.orcaspets.org/animalshelterattendant.html

Position: Administrative Assistant

Contact Information: Please email resume to tracy@jenjayinc.com. For more information or questions call: 360-376-4664 or visit www.jenjayinc.com.

The "FOOD AND DRINKS GUIDE" includes restaurants, stores, wineries, breweries, etc. You will also see restaurants that are seating indoors and requiring vaccination with an added note: *Vaccination proof indoor dining*. You can always see the latest list at: www.bit.ly/orcasdininglist.