The Lopez Island Farnmers’ Market is holding its 3rd annual poster contest, open to Lopez Island residents and 2008 Farmers’ Market members.
Orcas Island’s Children’s House, the early learning childhood center, was the latest victim in a number of thefts and break-ins of both residential and commercial properties on Orcas in the past several months.
The Orcas Island Middle School Builders Club is sponsoring a drive for mittens, hats, and scarves for needy island families.
AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service for low and middle income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older.
The National Weather Service is actively recruiting islanders to join its “Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network.”
The 18th annual Candlelight Spiral Walk will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall.
Holiday wreaths Orcas Montessori holiday wreaths are still available! 24” wreaths are available for $25. Wreaths can be purchased at Orcas Village Store, Deer Harbor Marina and Orcas Montessori School 1147 North Beach Rd. Online ordering is also available at www.orcasmontessori.org. For more information or to place an order, call Cathy Faulkner at 376-2434 or email wreaths@orcasmontessori.org.
Over the last two years, the staff and Policy Group of the San Juan Initiative have worked with local and regional scientists, policy makers and community members to understand the challenges facing our marine shoreline.
The Orcas Island Lions Club recently delivered several refurbished wheelchairs and walkers to the Orcas Senior Center to support the center’s loan program. The Senior Center makes this equipment (and other mobility assistance devices) available for no-charge loan to any islander who has mobility issues.
Senator-elect Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, was elected last week as Vice-Chairman of two standing committees in the Washington State Senate, and as a member of the Transportation Committee and Environment, Water and Energy Committee for the 2009 Legislative Session.
Orcas Island Lions Club members are preparing for the annual Toys for Tots and Tweens toy dispersal.
Every Saturday night, a group of ping pong enthusiasts gears up for an evening of laughter, competition, and a big dose of fun.
