Bellair Airporter Shuttle has added a third daily round trip between Anacortes and their terminal facility in Burlington, providing connecting service to SeaTac Airport.  Schedule at airporter.com.

San Juan County and the Washington State Department of Commerce have committed to supporting our local businesses with funding for small business recovery grants! Read more...

Resilience is the ability to recover from the painful and difficult times we experience. Read more...

The plan gives providers, residents and families direction for visitation and other activities. Read more...

See COVID Response Service Plan that explains why we aren’t able to add service until we have the vessels, crewing, and budget to do so.

Each artist (about 17) will use their yellow directional signs to attract people to their studios on August 14, 15, 16. By driving the main roads from the ferry to Eastsound and to Olga you will see the yellow signs. For more information call 360-376-2755 or see orcasartistsstudiotour.com.

 

David Ridgway's 'Town to Shore' exhibition is now through Friday, August 14. View the entire catalog here. Read more...

Saturday, August 15, 10 am-2 pm, on the Village Green.

Saturday, August 15, 3 pm. Greg was ten when he completed his first short story and in the late 1960s and he helped found San Diego Comic-Con. See gregbear.com for a complete list of amazing accomplishments. Register here.

The families of the OIHS Class of 2020 are excited to announce Graduation-the-Drive-in-Movie on Sunday, August 16. Doors open at 8 PM, the movie starts at 9 PM at Mount Baker Farm. Tickets available here. Each car will need a ticket to enter. Read more...

Online Monday, August 17, 6:00 pm via Zoom. Local memoir author and educator Susan Lampe will talk about how you could turn family history into historical fiction. Register here. Read more...

DOE BAY CAFE SUPPORTS LOCAL NON-PROFITS

Sunday, August 16, Picnic Special is Southern Barbeque. Choice of Ribs, Chicken, Brisket or Oyster Mushrooms. Served with braised collards, baked beans, creamed corn and cornbread. $35 for 2 or $60 for 3-4. Phone-in orders to 360-376-8059. This week’s beneficiary is OPAL.  

We have been working hard and am proud to announce we will have outdoor seating by this Friday. The patio will be open again! 11:30 am-10 pm, daily (food served until 8 pm).

Now open to the public, Wednesday-Saturday, 11-4 pm, through Labor Day weekend. Max 3 people at a time, masks required. Hundreds of new items at affordable prices. Welcome Customers!

1st Friday of the month—9 to 10 am, 3rd Friday of the month—5 to 6 pm, Happy Hour Meeting. We will have monthly speakers on Zoom, where subjects of local interest will be open to the public. To join our Friends list or for more information, please contact: Chris Wolfe, christina.wolfe@gmail.com or Jeanne McPherson, mcpherson.js@gmail.com.

The Orcas Food Co-op is looking to grow our team in order to continue supplying food to our community through the multiple channels we now provide. Grocery, produce, and deli positions available. Read more...

With funding through the Orcas Island Community Foundation, the San Juan Islands Conservation District is launching the Orcas Island Civilian Conservation Corps certificate program! Read more...

Do you pray for good health? Do you need a reset? My True Self is launching The Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living free 4-day challenge. The studio is open for one-on-one personal training sessions and nutrition consultations by appointment only. Contact gigi@mytrueself.com or call 360-726-3188 for more information or to sign up.

Call Michele at 360-722-2802 or PM her on FaceBook page. Our office is now open by appointment only.

The Community Hero Program at Orcas Food Co-op throughout August will help fund the Meals on Wheels program. In addition, shop 3% Thursday on 8/20. Read more...

Please join or renew online at orcasseniors.org and enjoy the benefits of belonging to your Orcas Senior Center. Read more...

Beginning Wednesday, September 9, participants will engage with Diane Craig and each other via Zoom. Class size is limited to 12 and there is a fee. Read more...

Orcas Senior Center Grandparents Day, Sunday, September 13, 11-2 pm. Take-Out meals are $18 each. To take advantage of this discounted price and to guarantee a take-out meal, purchase now at orcasseniors.org. There will be a limited number of first come, first serve take-out meals available the day of the event for $20.

Essential Oil Products to keep your Immune System Strong & help with recovery if you are ill. 15% off. Call Deborah Darner, LMT at 360-376-4188.

Businesses on Orcas are open and following safety guidelines. So in addition to purchasing gift cards, everyone is encouraged to shop local!

Email info@orcasislandchamber.com. These are provided by San Juan County and the Orcas Island Community Foundation.

Support local businesses by purchasing gift cards. Shop Local! Email: OrcasStrong@gmail.com with your information.OrcasStrong Website

Captain Bunker on the high seas of Orcas Island! Mark and Lori McNutt

Blast Readers, please send us pictures of your pets. Include a caption, their names and your name. We will feature one each week.