by Lindsay Jennings | Sep 18, 2026 | News
As Orcas Islanders prepare for fall, shorter days, harvesting buckets upon buckets of apples, and unpredictable weather, many nonprofit organizations are launching fall programs and events, and are working to raise awareness and support for the needs of the community....
by Lindsay Jennings | Sep 4, 2026 | News
Labor Day began in the 1880s as a tribute to the American labor movement, honoring the contributions of working people to our shared prosperity. That spirit feels so true here on Orcas, where so much of what makes island life work depends on people showing up and...
by Lindsay Jennings | Aug 21, 2026 | News
Islanders applaud civic engagement on Orcas Earlier this week, at our National Nonprofit Day program, Eric Liu spoke about the role and importance of civic culture. He shared how it is rooted in community, on the ground, with groups of 5, 10, or 20 people showing up,...
by Lindsay Jennings | Jul 31, 2026 | News
Islanders learning how the Pea Patch Community Campus addresses critical needs on Orcas On Wednesday evening, as the sun set over Turtleback and the full moon rose over Mount Constitution, dozens of community members gathered in support of the Pea Patch Community...
by Lindsay Jennings | Jul 4, 2026 | News
Last year’s 4th of July crowd at Village Green America’s 250th anniversary is a natural moment to reflect, not just on national history or politics, but on what we value closest to home. This community has long embodied something that is easy to...
