by Tera Andaya | Dec 8, 2023 | Hilary's Update
Thank You, Orcas! WOW! What a great Holiday GiveOrcas Campaign! 17 of the 19 proposals were fully funded and more than $150,000 was contributed from over 300 donors. Amazing! The generosity of this community is heartwarming and inspiring. Thanks to all who...
by Tera Andaya | Dec 1, 2023 | Hilary's Update
Hang onto your hat, it’s December!!! Every once in a while, we on Orcas decide that we need to cram a month’s worth of activities into 48 hours. This weekend is one of those times. There is the Tree Lighting in Eastsound Friday night, followed by Holiday Fairs...
by Tera Andaya | Nov 24, 2023 | Hilary's Update
It’s BERTO! Thank you to everyone who sent in Flat Person guesses. 49 people guessed correctly- the 2023 Flat Ambassador is Berto Gandara! John Ehrmantraut won the hat draw and selected the Orcas Community Resource proposal to receive the $500 prize. Fantastic! Flat...
by Tera Andaya | Nov 17, 2023 | Hilary's Update
And away we go! The Holiday Give Orcas campaign opens this Monday, November 20th and runs through December 6th. There are 18 great programs seeking funding in this cycle. I hope you received a guide in the mail this week. If not, you can check out the opportunities at...
by Tera Andaya | Nov 10, 2023 | Hilary's Update
Greetings- I returned from my holiday with a bout of Covid, my first. I am grateful it has been a mild case, and that I did not share it with Hank, as he and the Viking Volleyball Team had their dance at the State Tournament in Yakima this week, playing hard but...