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Creating productive marine protected areas
When developing a marine protection area, Anna Metaxas believes that the genetics of species living within that area…
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HEART of Orcas Art Auction
After months of preparation, the HEART of Orcas Art Auction is set to take place Sunday Aug. 25…
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Charlotte’s Closet provides outfits and self-esteem for girls
A new store is offering free new and quality used clothing and accessories for young girls through high…
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The Salish Sea School launches Guardians of the Sea program
The Music Committee at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish will present the Tre Voci Trio, (becoming the Quattro Voci with…
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The ghost in the telling | Master storyteller weaves tales of island legend and lore
The audience hangs on her every word. Adults lean in; children stare, fixated, with their mouths wide open.…
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‘Senior Cider’ project
Boathouse Cider Works is teaming up with Orcas Senior Center to create a special cider batch using local…
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Orcas Food Co-op education opportunity: fabulous kefir fermentation
The following was submitted by the Orcas Island Food Co-op.
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Jazz Festival celebrates fifth year
Martin Lund’s fifth annual Orcas Island Jazz Festival will light up Orcas Center over Labor Day weekend. Attendees…
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Nashville duo to perform
Internationally touring Nashville singer-songwriters Mare Wakefield and Nomad (www.marewakefield) will be performing at the Orcas Grange Saturday, Aug.…
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Orcas Storyfest 2019
It’s Orcas StoryFest time again! Since 2005, Eth-Noh-Tec has produced the Orcas StoryFest every other year, and this…