— from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair — San Juan County Fair staff are preparing to launch the San Juan County Fair virtually this year. The fair is an opportunity to showcase all the talents and resources of our islands, and we are working to host exhibits online, and … Continue reading
— from Kim Kimple for Port of Orcas — REGULAR MEETING AGENDA July 9th, 2020 5:00 p.m. Meeting link:Meeting ID: 856 6567 6437 Password: 923564Join by phone: (253) 215-8782 CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 p.m.COMMISSIONER #4 Ceremonial Swearing In of Commissioner Robert HamiltonAGENDA AMENDMENTSPOINT OF ORDER TO ADDRESS COMMISSIONER ACCESS … Continue reading
— 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
— from Eleanor Hoague — The San Juan Islands are not unlike other areas in the country which rely heavily on tourist dollars. Recently, NPR aired an illuminating piece on a similar area of the U.S., the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. That area’s response to planning for the next few … Continue reading
— 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
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
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
— from Kyle Freeman, Orcas Island High School Principal — The faculty and staff of Orcas Island High School and the Orcas Island School District would like to invite the Orcas Island community (both near and far) to join us in celebrating our graduating class of 2020 during our virtual … Continue reading
— 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
— from Kristen Fay, Market Manager — Pavilions dot the Eastsound Village Green at the Saturday Farmers Market The Orcas Island Farmers Market Board plans to open the Orcas market slowly, in Three Phases. The first of these phases will begin Saturday, May 16 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on … Continue reading
Sunday, March 21, 1 p.m., Turtleback Mountain Preserve — from Tanja Williams for San Juan County Land Bank — MARCH TURTLEBACK MARCH turns five! The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust invite you to welcome spring with a 5 mile “Up and Over” hike of Turtleback … Continue reading
Saturday, March 14, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center — from Lorna Rhodes — Come to the Olga Potluck on Saturday, March 14 and enjoy an opportunity to connect with your neighbors and make new friends. All are welcome as we look forward to spring. Social hour begins at 5:30 and … Continue reading
Sunday, March 15, 12 - 3 p.m., High School Gym — from Maurice Austin for Key Club — The 2020 Key Club Paper Airplane Contest will be held on Sunday, March 15 from 12 - 3 p.m. in the high school gym. Doors will open at 12 p.m. for people … Continue reading
Hosted by the Wooden Boat Society of the San Juans Sunday, March 8, 2020, 6:45 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall — from Steve Mckenna — In the years between 1979 and 1985, long time Orcas islanders, Steve and Mary Gropp made a series of long distance wilderness voyages by rowing boat … Continue reading
Sunday, March 15, 11 a.m - 12:30 p.m., Senior Center — from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center — Join us for a memorable Spring Brunch, Sunday, March 15 prepared by the legendary Chef Christina Orchid. Tickets for this vital benefit are available here and at the Orcas Senior Center. … Continue reading
— from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation — Thank you to the over 150 people who turned out for the 3rd Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown. It was a mighty tasty evening. The voting was REMARKABLY close — but the winner of this year’s grilled cheese was Cheryl Helm … Continue reading
— from Jane Heisinger — AOK (Art for Orcas Kids) is having their 3rd annual Garage Sale on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public School cafeteria. As you know, there is no funding for art in the Elementary and Middle schools and … Continue reading
— from Amy M. Nesler for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau — Don’t forget — it’s award season here in the San Juans! The Oscars have nothing on the Finnies. Know someone who deserves to walk the stewardship red carpet? Nominate them for a Good Steward Award! Since 2008, the … Continue reading
