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A new island tradition: Winter solstice luminary parade
A new island parade was born last year and it continues this year! On Dec. 21, at 5…
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Thurmond Russell receives two honorable mentions in music competition
Thurmond Russell, 16 years old of Orcas Island, received one of two Honorable Mentions in the Senior Division…
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Last week to make a difference with GiveOrcas campaign
Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.
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Lions Santa ship: Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as elves, pirates, clowns and lions, oh my!
In parts of the world, Santa arrives by sleigh, slides down chimneys or walks through front doors. But…
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Making a difference in school music: Mariachi, winter concerts and instrument goals
Submitted by the Music Advocacy Group.
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American Legion’s annual Holiday Bazaar
The annual Holiday Bazaar for the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 93, Eastsound, will be held on Saturday, Dec.…
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A whale of a time: OCS students explore the wonders of marine life at the whale museum
Submitted by Orcas Christian School.
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The seventh Annual Orcas Island Community Dodgeball Event a success
The Orcas Island Education Foundation and Orcas Park and Rec would like to thank everyone who turned out…
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Communitywide holiday fundraising campaign GiveOrcas starts Dec. 3
The Orcas Island Community Foundation Holiday GiveOrcas campaign kicked off Dec. 3 and runs through Thursday, Dec. 12,…
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Light up your holiday with Orcas Choral Society’s ‘Ceremony of Carols’
Have some holiday fun this weekend with Orcas Choral Society’s “Ceremony of Carols” concert on Saturday evening and…
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Alias Brass brings their eclectic blend of music to Orcas Center on Dec. 13
Get into the holiday spirit with the Alias Brass Company on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.