— from Kathleen Commins — Okay, so you don’t think the world is about to end. But, what about earthquakes, severe storms, long term electrical outages, ferry disruptions, economic collapse, coronal mass ejections, and zombie apocalypse!? Food preservation has long been a way to survive the emergencies that arise unexpectedly. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Community Event
Friday, June 30, 12 – 5 p.m., Rock Island Retail Store, 345 Court Street, Friday Harbor — from Rock Island — We’re taking over the street out front of our store to celebrate. We will have food, drinks, prizes and music! Please join us for this fun-filled celebration! Why open … Continue reading
Sunday, July 2, 4 – 10 p.m., American Legion Post — from Judi Resch for American Legion Post #93 — Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 is a non-profit organization that supports America’s veterans and also contributes greatly to our local community. We are considered a private club by … Continue reading
Tuesday, July 4, 3 – 10 p.m., Orcasong Farm – 280 Dolphin Bay Rd. — from Ben Browner for Orcasong Farm — We’ve had fireworks for decades upon decades. We’ve had beer, brats, celebration, and parades along with it. We’ve had communal time, family time, and even some sad alone … Continue reading
Tuesday, July 4, 9 a.m., Village Green — from Alyson Stephens — Join your friends for a fun run on Tuesday, July 4th. It’s the 6th annual Funhouse Commons 5K. Check out the route here: www.plotaroute.com/route/181399. We start promptly at 9 a.m. at the Eastsound Village Green. Zany patriotic wear … Continue reading
— by Susan Anderson for Children’s House — Eastsound Mayoral hopefuls (four dogs and a plain cat) are pulling out all the stops, using chicanery to gain traction in the election. Campaign promises are passé; these animals are offering buttons, beads and bags to voters who slip money into envelopes … Continue reading
Tuesday, July 4, 11 a.m., Village Green — from Cindy Carter for Eagle Forum — Begin your 4th of July celebration by joining the Eagle Forum of SJC at 11 a.m. on the Village Green to sing patriotic songs, peruse the Constitution with its amendments, and hear the scholarship-winning essay … Continue reading
— by Emma Heikkinen — REPRINTED FROM JULY 19, 2016 Let’s start in 1949, glossing over the bit where the Madrona Club hosted a small library in their clubhouse in 1909. Sally Ployart had books. Hundreds of brand new books. She didn’t know what to do with them — a … Continue reading
— by Kathi Ciskowski — Cheering crowds, 28 elated graduates, music, officials, awards (both monetary and academic), caps and gowns, adoring teachers, and a surprise visit from the recently departed Orcas Island renegade bear, all were present at the Graduation Ceremony for the Orcas Island High School class of 2017 … Continue reading
— from Martin Arnold — We need more time! The addition to the Library is taking longer than expected to complete. The Library will be closed until Friday, June 23. The Library is expected to open its normal time – 10 a.m. – on Friday. Thanks for your continued patience. … Continue reading
— by Margie Doyle — Late notice: Library will be closed for collection moving and painting until Friday June 23. Friday is the long-awaited day for the opening of the expanded Orcas Island Public Library. the completion of the project is a triumph of planning, design, participation and execution befitting … Continue reading
— from Lorna Rhodes — Bring your donations for Olga Daze. This year’s celebration will be Saturday, July 15, rain or shine. Included in the festivities are food, live music, a quilt raffle, fun for kids, a parade, and a very large “Barn Sale.” The barn sale offers all those one-of-a-kind treasures … Continue reading
Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m., Cascade Lake — from Meredith Griffith for Orcas Community Church — Grab your poles and powerbait and join us for a Family Fishing Get-Together at Cascade Lake, 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 24. We’ll have prizes and a barbecue picnic at noon. To sign up, … Continue reading
Sunday, July 2, 5 – 8 p.m., American Legion — from Judi Resch for American Legion Post #93 — The American Legion Post #93 will be hosting their 2nd annual Pig Roast fundraiser on Sunday, July 2. The public is invited and dinner will be served from 5-8 p.m. We … Continue reading
Saturday, June 24, 7 p.m., Lime Kiln Point State Park — from Katie Fleming for FRIENDS of the San Juans — Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern Resident orcas. This year’s event … Continue reading
— from Lance Evans for Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce — “A Celebration of Island Creatures” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade, scheduled for Saturday, Jul. 1 in Eastsound. “The Chamber Board wanted to have a little fun with this year’s theme and we hope … Continue reading
— from Deborah Hurne — Calling all Poms for the parade entry of Pomeranians in the 4th of July parade on Saturday July 1, 2017. The theme this year is “A Celebration of Island Creatures” and our float will feature “Pom-Pom Creatures from our backyard lagoon.” Our entry will be even … Continue reading
Saturday, June 24, Noon — from Laura Gibbons — Orcas Islanders and friends from near and far are invited to the 19th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday Jun. 24 at noon in Eastsound. The theme this year is “Island Rhythms.” The always colorful, whimsical procession will once again glide, … Continue reading
— from Sarah McKay for Funhouse Commons — Summer is coming! “Sleeping in, no homework, and spending all day at the lake” are just a few things that 11-year old Leah says she is looking forward to during her summer vacation. Most kids at the Funhouse are eagerly anticipating this … Continue reading