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Island Haven Animal Sanctuary Hosts Summer Program “Treasured Tails”
Island Haven Animal Sanctuary is pleased to announce their “Treasured Tails” Summer Program for young readers. Based on the “Horse Powered Reading®” curriculum, “Treasured Tails” allows children to identify stumbling blocks that get in the way of understanding, experience learning in an outdoor environment, connect with a horse as their “book”, and reflect on their experiences in the moment to create new patterns of learning.
Workshop | Choral music amplifies joy
Bruce Langford, Artistic Director of Orcas Choral Society, will conduct a Choral Singing Workshop from 2:00-4:00 pm on Wednesday, July 31 in Eastsound at the Emmanuel Parish Hall, 242 Main Street. Beginning and experienced singers are welcome to come learn the essence of singing together in a choir. We will...
Fantasy Island Masquerade Gala – Auctions are live
Anyone in the community can and view and bid on fantastic items from many local businesses, restaurants, and artisans, including: The Village Inn, Kingfish, Houlme, Island Thyme, Island House Dental, Pawki’s, Pepper and Blue, Island Gear, Olga’s, Faraway’s, Orcas Bakery, Deer Harbor Charters, Wildlife Cycles, Kate Geddes, Robert Dash, Peter Fisher, John Raymond Berry, Inese Westcott, Orcas Island Pottery, and so many more!
Letter to Editor | Thanks to attendees, supporters for Salmon BBQ
On Saturday, July 6 the Orcas Island Lions Club held its 47th annual Salmon BBQ event. The club would like to thank all who attended in making this event very successful for the club and for the community. As you know, the profits are spent supporting local community needs and scholarships as we are a volunteer organization with no paid administrative staff. Our event followed the similarly successful Volunteer Firefighters/EMT Association’s pancake breakfast earlier in the day at the same location.
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