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Colleen Smith/Staff Photo                                Dick Thomson and Vivian Conlan during an iPhone class at the Orcas Island Senior Center in early February.

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Knowledge is power | Island seniors learning about technology during weekly classes

Island seniors are getting in touch with their inner tech geek.

Poetry at the library

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Poetry at the library

As part of the Library’s Black History Month events, they are partnering with the African-American Writers’ Alliance to…

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Caregiver-owned homecare cooperative

Caregivers on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez have discussed starting a caregiver-owned homecare cooperative in the islands. Working…

Americorps NCCC team to assist Camp Orkila

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Americorps NCCC team to assist Camp Orkila

An Americorps National Community Civilian Corps team, Green 4, is assisting Camp Orkila with forest maintenance on the…

Cooking class at Pebble Cove Farm

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Cooking class at Pebble Cove Farm

Health and wellness coach Cindy Thompson is coming to Orcas Island to teach a “fun, educational” cooking class.

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A-OK garage sale

A-OK (Art for Orcas Kids) is accepting items for its Second Annual Garage Sale. There is no funded…

‘Lost Virginity Tour’ auditions announced

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‘Lost Virginity Tour’ auditions announced

Auditions for the Orcas Center production of “The Lost Virginity Tour” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23…

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Have you Been Hacked? – Upcoming Technology Class at the Orcas Senior Center

As part of the technology grant received from the Orcas Island Community Foundation, David Johnson from 376Tech will…

Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program:

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Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program:

Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program: Donations raised during February through Register Round Up and 3 percent Thursday,…

WSU Extension offers forest stewardship course for property owners

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WSU Extension offers forest stewardship course for property owners

Submitted by Brendan Whyte, WSU Extension

Join the chorus at ‘100 Musicians! 1 Great Cause!’ benefit concert

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Join the chorus at ‘100 Musicians! 1 Great Cause!’ benefit concert

“Whatever language people speak, they understand you when you play music.” – Moose Kinsey, Middle School Strings

Orcas band students go to the opera

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Orcas band students go to the opera

Orcas High School Band students enjoyed an unforgettable night at the opera on Jan. 26. A dozen excited…

Food Co-op announces $10,000 available in FARM grants

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Food Co-op announces $10,000 available in FARM grants

Submitted by the Orcas Food Co-op.