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‘Botanical Bullies and Conscientious Gardening’

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‘Botanical Bullies and Conscientious Gardening’

The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Master Gardener Jane Wentworth, who has a master’s degree in botany, on…

Garry Oak Prairie: A Unique Habitat

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Garry Oak Prairie: A Unique Habitat

What are Garry oaks and how do their habitats support the ecology of the San Juan Islands and…

Contributed photo/Dmytro Lavrinenko                                Jeffrey Cohan.

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Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents Bach’s Flute Sonatas

Flutist Jeffrey Cohan and harpsichordist Hans-Jürgen Schnoor will perform the sonatas for flute and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian…

‘Painting Buddies’ art show reception

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‘Painting Buddies’ art show reception

One sunny summer day almost three years ago, Marj Franke and Rosie Kuhn were painting on the deck…

4-H club members go to Olympia

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4-H club members go to Olympia

The 4-H Club Orcas Fur and Feathers sent four high school delegates to the four-day Washington 4-H Know…

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A*OK Garage Sale

The second annual A-OK (Arts for Orcas Kids) garage sale will be on Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.-3…

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SAT Prep Classes starting at The Funhouse

Is your child college-bound? Are they taking the May 4 SAT test? Don’t let them miss out on…

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Valentine Dance rescheduled

Because of the snow, the Valentine Dance could not be held. Organizers have now scheduled a replacement called…

Colleen Smith/staff photo                                Left to right: Dimitri Stankevich and Jim Bredouw.

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Orcas Center announces new executive director Dimitri Stankevich

For his entire life, Dimitri Stankevich has received a paycheck from one place: the YMCA.

Orcas Animal Protection Society shelter manager Marsha Waunch to retire

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Orcas Animal Protection Society shelter manager Marsha Waunch to retire

Submitted by Orcas Animal Protection Society.

Making math fun for all

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Making math fun for all

The best way to get kids enthusiastic about math? Bring out large foam dice, colorful paper lanterns and…

Protect What You Love: Southern Resident Orca Presentations and Community Discussions

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Protect What You Love: Southern Resident Orca Presentations and Community Discussions

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

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Next community meal to feature Mexican food

The next Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School will be on Tuesday, March 12, from 5-7:30 p.m. This…