by Hilary Canty | Jun 28, 2019 | Hilary's Update
It feels a bit like we are on the high dive and about to plunge deep into the Summer Season. Tomorrow is the Field Day kick off for the Give Orcas April’s Grove Edition from Noon – 4 PM at the Orcas Center featuring free food, music, and games. There will be a...
by Hilary Canty | Jun 21, 2019 | Hilary's Update
It is officially Summer and Orcas is celebrating with a parade and a picnic! The Solstice Parade starts at high Noon on June 22, starting in front of the Odd Fellows Hall and snaking the way through town to end up with a dance party at the Stage on the Green. The...
by Hilary Canty | Jun 14, 2019 | Hilary's Update
Today was the Celebration of Success, where scholarships and awards are presented to the graduating class. All in all, over $126,000 in 44 awards was distributed by 25 organizations to 29 graduates. One of the highlights was the Henigson’s Scholarship award, $8,000...
by Hilary Canty | May 31, 2019 | Hilary's Update
Joining a nonprofit board can be a great way to meet new people, use your professional skills, and contribute to causes that you are passionate about. With over 100 nonprofits serving the Orcas community, there is no shortage of opportunities to plug in. But…. ...
by Hilary Canty | May 23, 2019 | News
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) capped the 2019 GiveOrcas Campaign with a festive celebration at Emmanuel Parish Hall on Wednesday, May 22. There was a great deal to celebrate as over 600 donors contributed and $237,000 was raised to support the many...
