Submitted by The Whale Museum

Enjoy carbs for a cause at the PastaPalooza dinner event, from 5-7 p.m., Friday, May 18, at Brickworks in Friday Harbor.

The evening is a special carb-loading event to celebrate Orca Running’s first San Juan Island Half Marathon, which takes place the next day. Welcome and cheer on the participants. All are invited to the dinner which is catered by Market Chef with dessert provided by Café Demeter and beer contributed by San Juan Island Brewing Company.

The evening is $25 per adult or $15 per child 12 and under. The price includes dinner and dessert, while beverages are sold separately. Tickets can be purchased at The Whale Museum or at www.whalemuseum.org.

Proceeds raised directly support the education and research programs of The Whale Museum.

Stop by the museum in person or call 360-378-4710 ext. 30 for more information.

Special thanks are expressed to the event sponsors: Bakery San Juan, Café Demeter, Deer Hazel, Gentry Aesthetics, Island Five Element Acupuncture SJI, Islanders Bank, Kubatana Marimba, Market Chef, Morrey M. Cort, Olympic Lights B&B, Rocky Bay Café, San Juan Island Brewing Co., San Juan Holistic Healthcare, San Juan Island Cheese, and to Orca Running for their support and partnership.

The Whale Museum is located in Friday Harbor at 62 First St. N. Founded in 1979, The Whale Museum’s mission is to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. In addition to providing exhibits, the museum also provides programs including the Marine Naturalist Training, Orca Adoption Program, Soundwatch Boater Education, San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and the Whale Hotline. The Whale Museum can be found at www.whalemuseum.org.