Visitors won’t need Discover Pass April 20, 22 The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to celebrate the spring season and Earth Day with two free days at state parks in April. On free days, visitors do not need a Discover Pass for day-use parking. The first … Continue reading
Category Archives: Sports/Recreation
Saturday Tip Off 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sunday — from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Recreation — Come cheer on the 7th annual March Mayhem Basketball Tournament hosted by Orcas Island Park and Recreation on March 23 and 24t. Nine teams are traveling from near and far … Continue reading
Sunday, March 17, 1 p.m., Turtleback Mountain Preserve — from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank — The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust invite you to welcome spring with a five-mile “Up and Over” hike of Turtleback Mountain Preserve! We will depart promptly … Continue reading
— from Washington State Parks — Washington State Parks invites visitors to help celebrate the agency’s 106th birthday on Tuesday, March 19, by enjoying a state park for free that day. March 19 is the third of 12 State Parks free day in 2019, when visitors are not required to display … Continue reading

“Gear Up” Workshop for Marine Naturalists on March 15, 2019 and a 2-Day (24 hour) Hazwoper Training on March 16 and 17, 2019 — from The Whale Museum — You are invited to join The Whale Museum for two special events in March: the “Gear Up” Workshop for marine naturalists … Continue reading
— from Chuck Dalldorf for Coast Guard Auxiliary — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Islands Detachment is offering a free Washington Basic Boater Education Course on San Juan Island. The two-day class will be held on Thursday evenings March 7 and March 14, 2019 at Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center. The center … Continue reading
— from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Recreation — Baseball and softball season is right around the corner. Click on one of the links below to get registered before the March 1 registration deadline: Rookies, ages 7 & 8Minors, ages 9 & 10Majors, ages 11-13 We have limited scholarships … Continue reading
Monday, February 25, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., OR 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station — from San Juan County Communications — Bring your kids to join the EPRC at one of two public meetings - Monday, February 25, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 6 - 7:30 … Continue reading

— from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks & Fair —E San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park … Continue reading
Monday, February 11, 2:30-4 p.m. OR 6-7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station — from Margaret Payne — Over the past few years, as Orcas Island citizens have explored a vision for Eastsound, young parents have repeatedly asked for a place for their children to play in the village core. In October … Continue reading
— from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park and Rec — Youth Soccer Winter League starts next week, February 5 at Buck Park for ages 8 - 13. Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. through March 14. Click on the link to register now. http://apm.activecommunities.com/oiprd/Activity_Search/790 After Winter Soccer there will be more soccer. Please look at the … Continue reading

— from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks — San Juan County Parks & Fair is offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round. Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park for any dates in 2019. Resident reservations must … Continue reading
— from Washington State Parks — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will again offer 12 free days next year, in which day-use visitors won’t need a Discover Pass to visit state parks by vehicle. The first free day of 2019 is New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. State Parks … Continue reading
Saturday, November 10, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Jackson Beach on San Juan — from Sarah Hanson for San Juan Conservation District — On Saturday, November 10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., an Orca Recovery Day of Action will take place at Jackson Beach on San Juan Island in … Continue reading

Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 at the Public Library — from Kathi Ciskowski — Interested in researching your family tree? Come branch out with us! The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy-whether you have years of experience or are … Continue reading