Saturday, November 19, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Orcas Island Sportsmen Club — from Pat Muffett — The Orcas Island Sportsmen Club invites the public to come and win their Thanksgiving Turkey at the 65th annual fall Turkey-Time Family Fun Shooting Contests. The shoot is on Saturday November 19 from … Continue reading
Category Archives: Fundraiser / Benefit
— by Margie Doyle — Didier Gincig channeled the warmth and talent of the Orcas Senior Center at the second annual “Seniors Have Talent” show last Saturday. He dedicated the afternoon’s performance to local songstress Eleanor Peterson.The great news for those who missed it is that the show will have … Continue reading
Saturday, November 19, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center — from Karen Key Speck — What’s better than communing with friends? Doing it to benefit a good cause. Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC) is hosting its 9th Annual Dinner/Dance/Silent Auction on Saturday, November 19 at Orcas Center. A $25 ticket buys you … Continue reading
— from Madie Murray — The following article was originally published in November of 2011. Not much has changed in our day-to-day operations since then and we thought it might be nice to re-tell it (with minor updates) during this fundraising time. It pretty much relates the heart and soul … Continue reading
Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall — from Lynn Baker — If you’re on Orcas this Saturday, be sure to check out the holiday sale at the Emmanuel church parish hall. The sale features lovely, still-in-the-box and gently-used fall and winter decor and accessories, plus … Continue reading
Saturday, November 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Senior Center — from Arron Redford — The Operations Committee of the Orcas Island Senior Center invites you to participate in our annual Holiday Festival of Arts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 26. This is one of our major … Continue reading
Tuesday, October 25, 3 - 7 p.m., Island Hoppin’ Brewery — from Martha Fuller — On Tuesday, October 25, from 3 to 7 pm, Island Hoppin’ Brewery will host a fundraiser for the Orcas Island Library’s Books and Beyond: the next Chapter expansion project. A portion of all sales during … Continue reading
— from Arron Redford — The Orcas Senior Center invites you to participate in this year’s Holiday Festival of the Arts on Saturday, November 26. Past vendors have already received their invitations, so sign up soon if you would like to join in the festivities. The cost is $30 per … Continue reading
— from Emmanuel Episcopal Church — The Food Bank. The Children’s House. Camp Orkila. The Exchange. These are a few of the Orcas Island charities that received checks this past week from Emmanuel Episcopal Church, thanks to all the islanders who bought bargains at the church’s Market Day sale in … Continue reading
— from Peggy Bill for the County Agricultural Resources Committee — The Salish Sea Festival and the Taste of the Salish Sea are canceled due to the extreme high wind warnings, likely power outages, and uncertain ferry service. Refunds will be provided to those who registered online. Please forward any … Continue reading
— from Orcas Recycling Services — “Barring major problems, I think we will open the doors by next summer,” says Pete Moe, Executive Director of Orcas Recycling Services (ORS). “For the first time since the fire, I am confident enough to put a timeline on it.” That confidence comes from the … Continue reading
Saturday, October 1, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange — from Linda Peth — A true Island event is the Trashion Fashion Show on Saturday October 1 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Grange. Fashionistas are adding final touches to their outfits made of recyclable materials to parade on stage for … Continue reading
— by Margie Doyle, updated Sept. 13 at 9:45 a.m. — The Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange (ORS) non-profit exceeded expectations with a community outreach Swap Exchange, with booth after booth, table after table of hardware, tools, arts and crafts, paintings, books, clothes, furniture, linens, jewelry and even a portable forge. … Continue reading
— from Peter Fisher — Kids and Canoes! Dear to the heart of many of us over the years has been to find a way to get Lummi and Orcas Island kids together on a regular basis to create friendships and learn from each other. In 2000, at a celebration … Continue reading
— from Ellen Edwardson and Larry Coddington — I am collecting children’s clothing for the Swap Meet, Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Grange. The clothing will be available for free, to children who have not finished their Back to School wardrobe. Any clothing not finding a new home will be … Continue reading
Lopez: Thursday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lopez Center. San Juan: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor Advance registration required — from Victoria Compton, Director, County Economic Development Council (EDC)- The San Juan County Economic Development Council EDC and … Continue reading
— from Sean Townsend — OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DOE BAY CAFÉ (Thursday Evenings - Sponsoring Friends of Moran in September) Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. … Continue reading