Dog Park among topics at upcoming Park & Rec Zoom-meet on Thursday

— from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Park and Recreation District — Agenda Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission Regular MeetingTHURSDAY, July 9, 2020 Virtual Zoom MeetingJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 872 7161 2674Password: 421852One tap mobile+12532158782,,87271612674#,,,,0#,,421852# US (Tacoma) 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDERBob Eagan, ChairmanRoll … Continue reading

Short Notice | Special EPRC Zoom meeting to focus on Prune Alley

— by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues Reporter — In what might be the last opportunity for the public to weigh in on the proposed Prune Alley redevelopment project, the EPRC has scheduled a special “virtual” meeting on Thursday, June 25, from 3 – 5pm. It is certainly short notice, and … Continue reading

Museum at Home: Island neighbors helping neighbors in the early homesteading period

Free Online History Talk, Wednesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. — from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Museums — Join historian and San Juan Islander, Boyd Pratt, for a talk on the history of island homesteaders, and the ways in which they came together to be self-sufficient, inspired by the following … Continue reading

Recovery and Resiliency Project seeks greater diversity

Application date extended — from Hillary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation — Ten days ago, the Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Community Emergency Response Advisory team requested applications from individuals who wished to participate on the working group of the Orcas Island Economic Recovery and Resiliency Project. Many … Continue reading

Orcas Island High School will celebrate graduates of Class of 2020

— from Kyle Freeman for Orcas School District — For this year’s graduating class, the COVID-19 outbreak has meant the cancellation of our traditional graduation celebrations and ceremonies. However, we are committed to ensuring that the Orcas Island High School class of 2020 is celebrated and honored as only our … Continue reading