by Tera Andaya | Jul 22, 2022 | Hilary's Update
During our monthly community check in call this week, Ethna Flanagan, San Juan County Early Childhood Education and Assistance coordinator, noted that two schools had recently closed on San Juan Island, leaving many working families in crisis. She attributed the...
by Tera Andaya | Jul 15, 2022 | Hilary's Update
Asleep at the Wheel on the Village Green Asleep at the Wheel entertained quite the crowd last night for a free concert on the Village Green. What a fun evening! Thank you to the Orcas Center and all of the sponsors who are supporting these events. It is the perfect...
by Tera Andaya | Jul 8, 2022 | Hilary's Update
Deer Harbor at Dusk (Photo: Miriam Ziegler) Over the past couple of years, many new neighbors have moved to Orcas. Some came to ride out the pandemic in their second homes. Others took the opportunity to work remotely, and made the move to the island. It has been...
by Tera Andaya | Jul 1, 2022 | Hilary's Update
The Kiwanis Club in parade As we head into the July Fourth weekend, I have to admit to having pretty conflicted feelings about celebrating this Nation. The recent January 6th hearings, rulings from the Supreme Court, and ongoing racial and gun violence have made my...
by Tera Andaya | Jun 24, 2022 | Hilary's Update
The beach on the Glenwood Inn property Summer officially started this week, and this weekend promises to actually FEEL like summer! So excited! Today is the day that the Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust are set to close on the purchase of the Glenwood Inn...
by Tera Andaya | Jun 17, 2022 | Hilary's Update
It appears Orcas is back in action, and ready for summer to commence. The Solstice Parade returns this Saturday at noon. Leaving from the Oddfellows Hall and winding its way through Eastsound to the Village Green, where there will be music, dancing, and much...
