The Orcas community has a lot of pride in its schools and works hard to keep them praiseworthy. Now Orcas High has received recognition on a national level for its outstanding scholastic performance.
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management is issuing a warning for cold weather
The EPRC held an open house on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Orcas Fire Hall with representatives from Eastsound Sewer and Water, San Juan County, the Conservation District, the Land Bank, and OPAL discussing plans for future projects in or near Eastsound. Many community members were in attendance. A full story on the event will be posted soon.
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.
