Photo of the Day ~ Clover Quilt (love being the hidden word)
I love this quilt hanging in the library, where you’ll see many quilts on display by Elena Battles.
Month: June 2025
I Miss the Annual Island Hardware Celebration
Remember this? It was one of those unique island festivities that was a staple here during the summertime. We all have the round cement pavers in our gardens and walkways from years of attending this celebration. Remember the long tables set up and the constant cement being mixed in buckets …
FunFest 2025 Ushers All the School Kids Into Summer!
Immediately following the public school’s 8th grade promotion ceremony on Friday from 11-12, the Funhouse kicked off FunFest 2025 at the Village Green from 12-4 PM – a celebration of the immediate transition from school to summer for all island kids. What a generous event, too – all free! Holy …
Book a Trip without Doing the Planning with Shandra Augenstein’s Into the Sun Travel
A month ago, I met Shandra Augenstein, who has a local travel planning business. I realized we have a lot in common – we both grew up on the Central Coast of California, have degrees in Cultural Anthropology, and lived in Santa Barbara. We also both love traveling. I personally …
Orcas Island’s Summer Solstice Parade 2025
One of our biggest town celebrations is Solstice, and yesterday’s festivities did not disappoint! I’ll let the photos do the talking. Come along and have a ball…
Videos of Orcas Island and Beyond
The back-to-back festivals are over for the moment and the day’s overcast sky makes for some quiet time catching up on the computer. I thought I’d share with you some videos my son has made. It’s always fascinating to see the island (and other places) from different perspectives and heights! …
Orcas Island Pottery
Almost 20 years ago when we were tourists here, one of the highlights of visiting Orcas Island was walking the peaceful, beautiful grounds of Orcas Island Pottery (on Old Pottery Road off West Beach Road). It was one of the places we couldn’t get our minds off of when we …
Don’t Miss Bruce Langford’s Free Upcoming Vocal Workshop – He is a Phenom!
An announcement from the Orcas Choral Society: Listening to good choral music is a ton of fun, but singing it is even better. Improve your choral skills at a free workshop from 10-12 on Saturday, June 28th, at Emmanuel Episcopal’s Parish Hall in Eastsound, led by Orcas Choral Society Artistic Director Bruce …
Heeeeere’s Johnny! Our Island’s New 12-year-old Comedian…
Mandy and Zach – hahaha!!!!
Lummi & Haida Peace Celebration at Orcas Center, Monday at 7 PM
The Orcas community and guests are invited to join in witnessing a historic celebration of peace between Lummi and Haida tribal leaders. The community will witness song, dance, celebration, and culture in an embodiment of what it means to move forward from historical atrocities and for peace to grow on …
