An Orcas summer tradition is fast approaching. The 18th Annual Orcas Center Golf Classic on Sept. 8 will offer both islanders and visitors alike a full day of golf and friendly competition. The event is sponsored by Orcas Center, Island Market, Islanders Bank, the Lower Tavern, and Orcas Island Golf Course. All net proceeds go towards Orcas Center programming. This year, in response to feedback from Orcas Center, Island Market, Islanders Bank, the Lower Tavern, and Orcas Island Golf Course. All net proceeds go towards Orcas Center programming.

This year, in response to feedback from Orcas Center Golf Classic devotees, they are returning to the original tournament scramble format.  Enjoy 18 holes of golf, starting with a continental breakfast, continuing with a brown bag lunch on the turn, and ending with the popular Burgers and Brew – brought to you by the Lower Tavern – and an awards ceremony on the deck.

Day’s schedule

9:30 a.m. – Registration and continental breakfast

10: a.m. – Tee-off for scramble

12:30 p.m. – Bag lunch on the turn

4 p.m. – Burgers and Brew on the deck with awards ceremony.

Participation in the tournament is $75 and includes golf, all meals, and the awards reception. If you are a student player and would like to join a team, sponsorships are available to cover the cost. Those who are interested in raising funds for Orcas Center can also do so by sponsoring a hole for $300 and/or sponsoring a student player for $150.

For more info and to register and/or sign up as a sponsor call, 376-2281 ext. 4 or visit www.orcascenter.org.