Wow. I just met Jacques on July 3rd while in a meeting with radio station manager Allen Hartle at 102.3 FM KIXP in Eastsound. Jacques walked in out of the blue, sat down, and began telling us some of his jaw-dropping life experiences. He handed Allen a copy of his …
This event is quickly becoming a favorite of mine because it’s so simple, so down-home, so country, so Orcas. Nothing fancy about a yard sale, live music, hot dogs, chili, homemade maple bars, face painting, egg tossing, sack racing, and the shortest parade ever. But with a post-pandemic proliferation of …
Come on down to Eastsound’s radio station (corner of North Beach and A Street) tonight and future Friday nights… I heard he was AMAZING last Friday!! And if you can’t be there, listen in on 102.3 FM KIXP. Crowdsurfing, anyone? Michael Antonia/Instagram
Orcas Island’s Annual Garden Tour in June, Annual Art Studio Tour in August, and Annual Farm Tour in October are staples of summer and fall here. Our family has been going to these events for years – what a great chance to see what other people are doing with their …
You may remember several years ago that our older son, Evan, was the tech helper on the island all through middle and high school, making house calls whenever someone needed help with one of their devices. Now, our younger son Levi is taking on that role (he is an honor …
For many years, 4th of July meant free ice cream sundaes at dusk on the deck of Emmanuel Episcopal church for anyone and everyone while the Community Band played patriotic music in the grassy park above Eastsound Beach as crowds gathered to pack open areas and beach spots to watch …
April’s 19th Annual Tour de Lopez was a new experience for me. I used to be a Backroads bike tour leader, but I’ve never attended a one-day, self-led, non-competitive bike tour, and what better place than Lopez Island? I’ve considered riding the RAGBRAI with my sister across the state of …
Come down to the Farmers Market today from 10-2 to meet the station manager and learn more about our new radio station, 102.3 KIXP, The Island Experience! Woohoo! If you haven’t heard about it yet, it’s located right in the heart of Eastsound in the building next to the Village …
The following comes directly from the Library’s July News email. Note that you cannot “see more and register” by clicking the blue links below, since this is just an image I’ve dragged over so that you can hear about their events…
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