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First Town Hall – Public Hospital District
The Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) wants to hear from as many folks in the community as possible. Toward that goal, it has planned four Town Hall-style meetings over the next few months to hold a community conversation about the proposed Public Hospital...
Affordable Housing
Many of you have likely heard about OPAL's plans to build 45 affordable rental units on North Beach Road. The property has been purchased and plans all set to go. However, the State and Federal supports that have been accessed in the past have been elusive this round,...
Print the Town Event to Benefit Island Nonprofits
On Saturday, November 4, from 10 am - 5 pm Printshop Northwest offers a unique and super-fun way to support our community. Stop in at the Printshop in Eastsound and shop their unique, high quality shirts, hoodies, tea towels, and bags. Whatever amount you purchase in...
New Ways to Support Our Community
Andrew and Emily Youngren, who own the PrintShop in Eastsound Square, have come up with a great way to support the community. On Saturday, November 4th they are donating all the proceeds from sales for the day to seven community programs. Shoppers can assign their...
Comprehensive Plan Review
San Juan County is in the process of updating the County’s Comprehensive Plan. This past year, many Orcas residents have been working to craft a vision for the future of Eastsound and a path towards achieving that vision. The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee...
Legacy Workshop
Join us for a legacy workshop: “Planned Giving: Tools Available for Legacy Giving” Thursday, October 12, 2017 Cornerstone Advisors 5–6:30 p.m. in the Lundeen Room at Orcas Senior Center Open to the public; please RSVP OICF by phone (360-376-6423) or email...
Civics Lessons
Kristine Lytton, our legislative district representative, will be on Orcas on Sunday to speak to the Orcas Women’s Coalition 4–6 pm at the School Cafeteria). Part of the focus for the conversation is to encourage more women to run for elected positions. I applaud that...
Community foundation hosts walking tour of Eastsound
Everywhere you turn in Eastsound you can find someone or something that has benefitted from the Orcas Island Community Foundation. SOURCE: Islands' Sounder | Community foundation hosts walking tour of Eastsound
A show of gratitude from Island Reproductive Health Initiative to community foundation
We write this to express our appreciation to the Orcas Island Community Foundation for its contribution in fostering our program, and for being our fiscal sponsor. SOURCE: Islands' Sounder | A show of gratitude from Island Reproductive Health Initiative to community...
Islanders fully fund dog trap for missing Golden Retriever
Orcas Animal Protection Society is often asked for advice and help in trapping a shy pet that escaped from home and is lost in the woods. SOURCE: Islands' Sounder | Islanders fully fund dog trap for missing Golden Retriever