by Lindsay Jennings | Feb 10, 2025 | News
Showing Up on Snow Days Snow arrived on Orcas this week, highlighting the sparkling, quiet beauty of our isle and also of our community. We’re a community of neighbors who show up to help neighbors – by sharing updates on road conditions, pulling each other out of...
by Lindsay Jennings | Jan 30, 2025 | Lindsay's Update
Opportunity is All Around Getting Together To Get Creative Undoubtedly, this island is full of creatives. Artists and artisans of all kinds, yes, and also so many people who enjoy lifelong learning and getting together to find creative solutions to care for the...
by Lindsay Jennings | Jan 10, 2025 | Lindsay's Update
A New Beginning I wish I could say it’s been a great start to the year and fill this message with only joy and excitement. Hard to do when so many are suffering from recent bouts of violence in our country and throughout the world, and the destruction and...
by Lindsay Jennings | Dec 20, 2024 | Lindsay's Update
Be the Light The holiday season is upon us, a time many of us gather with family and friends, reflect on the past year, or simply cozy up to the fire with a good book and a warm drink. Some head south to seek more sun, others to the mountains in search of snow....
by Lindsay Jennings | Dec 13, 2024 | Lindsay's Update
Last week, I asked: How far can we go together? You, our amazing and generous Orcas Island community of friends, neighbors, kids, leaders, superheroes…answered the call by donating an incredible $278,303. OICF rounded out our shared goal by contributing $6,000, for a...
