by Tera Andaya | Sep 16, 2023 | Hilary's Update
What a week! On Tuesday, the community fully funded the Pea Patch Match! WOWZA!!! So very grateful to all who contributed. Next stop is closing! We are waiting on the completion of a couple of tasks the seller agreed to accomplish prior to...
by Tera Andaya | Sep 15, 2023 | Hilary's Update
Fall is peaking around the corner… The cooler temperatures and foggy mornings are preparing us for the coming season. My canning pot is in heavy use as I prepare and put up salsa,sauces. pickles and jams to try to keep up with the abundance in the garden. This...
by Tera Andaya | Sep 14, 2023 | Hilary's Update
Thank you for this honor. I am deeply appreciative. Community Leadership is a team sport and I thank the Orcas Island Community Foundation staff, Board, volunteers, donors, nonprofit peers, and neighbors who contribute to making Orcas a healthy and...
by Tera Andaya | Sep 5, 2023 | Hilary's Update
And away we go! Happy September! The summer has certainly flown by! San Juan County announced that their full time workers will be switching to a 32 hour work week. The plan is, that with flexible schedules, essential services will remain available 5 days a week. ...
by Tera Andaya | Sep 5, 2023 | Hilary's Update
We are quickly rolling through Summer! My garden has been mighty happy! Jami Mitchell has been promoted to the role of Human Services Manager for San Juan County. Jami has served as the Senior Service Specialist for Orcas for the past 8 years. In the new position,...