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Orcas Island Clothing Bank returns for 31st year this fall

By Declan O’Malley

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L-R: Jim Bredouw, Grace McCune, Tiffany Loney, Stormy Hildreth and Deborah Sparks recreate the iconic “Abbey Road” album cover.

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Multigenerational Musical Journey | ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ brings 100 performers together

by Darrell Kirk

Spooky books based on Orcas Island.

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Orcas Island: The Pacific Northwest’s most haunted — and most written about — destination

By Darrell Kirk

Henry ‘Oz, The German Magician, performing at an Orcas Yacht Club event.

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German magician brings comedy and wonder to Sea View Theatre

After a magical summer of private performances across Orcas Island, professional magician Henry ‘Oz is bringing his unique…

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Orcas Center fall fundraiser: Beatles, Burgers and Brew

Submitted by Orcas Center.

Contributed photo. JP & the OK Rhythm Boys.

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JP & the OK Rhythm Boys play at the Deer Harbor schoolhouse

The Deer Harbor Community Club is thrilled to announce the first in an ongoing series of “Schoolhouse Concerts”!…

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Roll up for the Magical Mystery Tour

Submitted by Orcas Center.

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The Madrona Institute announces 2025 Request for Proposals for San Juan Islands Stewardship Fund grants

Submitted by The Madrona Institute.

Halloween.

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Halloween calendar of events

When the portal between worlds is most thin, Orcas Island is ready to celebrate. Starting this weekend, Halloween…

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Arctiostrotus vancouverensis, a native endemic worm of the Salish Sea region discovered by Dorothy McKey-Fender as described in the essay.

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The not-so-humble earthworm

by Russel Barsh

”Julia Orangetip Butterfly” by Sophie Citro.

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Have we lost the Orangetip butterfly?

By Sophie Citro

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Students win school elections.

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Student election results announced at Orcas Christian High School

Submitted by Lilli S.

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OSC happenings

Grannie’s Holiday Sale