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...
by Tera Andaya | Oct 27, 2023 | Hilary's Update
We’ve Been Spooked! No weekly update this week as Hilary is away on the East Coast visiting with family. She will return next week. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy a very festive Halloween weekend. There are all sorts of different acitvities for all to...
by Tera Andaya | Oct 13, 2023 | Hilary's Update
Hoping for Peace Waking this week in a world with two active and horrific wars. It is so very tragic for so many and the terror is real. I have no words, but hold the hope for resolution and the support for all who are suffering close. And life on Orcas continues....
by Tera Andaya | Oct 6, 2023 | Hilary's Update
One Step Closer This week the San Juan Island County Council voted to adopt a 1/10th of 1% sales tax for Affordable Housing. It is anticipated that this tax will generate approximately $800,000 annually. The funds will be used to build affordable housing as well as to...
by Tera Andaya | Sep 16, 2023 | Hilary's Update
What a week! On Tuesday, the community fully funded the Pea Patch Match! WOWZA!!! So very grateful to all who contributed. Next stop is closing! We are waiting on the completion of a couple of tasks the seller agreed to accomplish prior to...
