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Updated for September with current hours and special events.
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Updated for September 5 with events around the island. | | |
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TWO NIGHTS - TWO LOCATIONS
ONE AMAZING LIT WALK
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Saturday, September 14
This year's Literary Festival will take place in Anacortes and beautiful Orcas Island. This two day event will feature world class programming and intimate gatherings to get your fill of inspiration.
The Orcas Island Lit Fest is a celebration of literature and community. You won't want to miss this exciting event.
Lit Walks schedule | Orcas Island Lit Fest (oilf.org)
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WOMAN IN THE WOODS PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
LADIES OF HIP HOP
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Orcas Center
Saturday, September 21, doors at 5pm
You do not want to miss this incredible event! Orcas Island's own Woman in the Woods Productions is bringing a night like no other, featuring a live performance of "Black Dancing Bodies Project: Speak My Mind" with support by The Ladies of Hip Hop Festival from New York. Be sure to lift up these world class artists as they bring life to the Orcas Center Stage!
More information and tickets available online here!.
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COMMUNITY MEMBER AND AUTHOR MARK JENKS PRESENTS HIS BOOK
ORCAS ISLAND: A VISUAL HISTORY THROUGH REAL PHOTO POSTCARDS
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Eastsound Museum Main Gallery
Friday, September 13 from 4pm to 6pm
OIHM is kicking off their Fall History Happy Hour Series on Friday the 13th! The first Happy Hour will be a lecture from local author Mark Jenks about his new book, Orcas Island: A Visual History Through Real Photo Postcards. Join the Museums for some Orcas trivia, wine, historic photographs of our island!
FREE Admission, with limited capacity.
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THE KITCHEN DINNER RESIDENCY RETURNS | |
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Orcas Island Winery
2371 Crow Valley Rd
Friday, September 13 from 4 to 7pm
The Kitchen dinner residency is returning to Orcas Island Winery Friday, September 13 and for the remaining Fridays in September!
Enjoy the deliciousness from these beloved longtime island chefs Jasmine and Charles from The Kitchen who have been nourishing the island for twenty years with fresh, locally sourced, organic ingredients, thoughtfully combined with Pan-Asian inspiration and authentic island vibes.
Plus this week you'll be wildly entertained by the fabulous lo-fi beats of local artist, Sam Sloane of The Northship. Families encouraged!
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EXCHANGE SWAP MEET AT THE GRANGE | |
The Grange
Saturday, September 14 10-4pm
Save the date for the next amazing, spectacular Swap Meet sponsored by The Exchange! Want to sell stuff or bring your food truck? (Yes, you do.) Reserve a spot by calling 360.376.4099 and asking for Rinda or email info@exchangeorcas.org. No charge for your spot, but give a donation and feel better about yourself!
And if you're not selling, you're buying so stop by and see all the amazing stuff on offer!
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THE ORCAS ISLAND SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET | |
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The Village Green
Saturdays through September!
Market 10-2pm, live music 11-1pm
Come explore this vibrant island tradition, featuring a variety of vendors so you can stock up on farm-grown produce and plant starts, enjoy delicious food, find inspiration in local art, groove to live music, and educate yourself about supportive island programs and services! The Market accepts EBT, Snap Market Match, WIC, and FNMP.
For more details and to apply visit: www.orcasislandfarmersmarket.org
Questions? Reach out to Kristen at: orcasislandfarmersmarket@gmail.com
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JP & THE OK RHYTHM BOYS DOUBLE SHOW! | |
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Matthew's Smokehouse 6:30pm to 8pm
Saturday, September 14
On Saturday, September 14, you’ll have two chances to enjoy the music of JP and the OK Rhythm Boys in two very different and wonderful venues!
In the morning, JP, Gordon, and Anita will be bringing their toe tapping music to the Stage on the Village Green, providing the soundtrack for your Orcas Island Farmer’s Market shopping experience. Bring a blanket and your dancing boots, grab some yummy food, and settle in for old favorites and new gems on fiddle, guitar, bass, and luscious three part vocal harmonies, complete with a smattering of banjo, ukulele, and musical saw. The music will be as varied and as fun as the offerings throughout the market!
That evening, the trio brings their tunes to the lucky diners at Matthew’s Smokehouse in Deer Harbor. Matthew’s will be serving up the usual delicious barbeque and other fare, JP and the OKRBs will be serving up the usual mix of tunes, songs, and maybe even a few jokes. It will be a great day full of music!
You can check out the band at jpandtheokrhythmboys.com.
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ON THE ORCAS CENTER SCREEN:
S/HE IS STILL HER/E
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Orcas Center
Saturday, September 14 at 7pm
S/he is Still Her/e is a comprehensive, enthralling and aptly provocative portrait of the singer-songwriter, musician, poet, performance artist, visual artist and occultist known as Genesis P-Orridge. Join us for this one-night event including a post-film discussion with the director, David Charles Rodriguez!
More info can be found at orcascenter.org/event/she-is-still-here/
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NEW MUSIC COMING TO THE STAGE
WEST MY FRIEND
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Orcas Center
Sunday, September 15 at 7pm
In the modern musical landscape, it’s rare to hear something as put-together as Cascadian folk duo West My Friend - something so layered, deeply symphonic, baroque, and mysterious in its own winking way while still courting an edge of disaster. Simple is safe, but complex is fiery, intricate, and ultimately more rewarding. Mingling grassroots guitar, accordion, mandolin, orchestral instruments, and interweaving harmonies, West My Friend is bringing forth a new sound you’ve never known you’ve wanted and new meaning to the things you’ve never known you needed.
More info can be found at: orcascenter.org/event/west-my-friend/
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BEER, COUNCIL CANDIDATES, & TRIVIA AT ISLAND HOPPIN! | |
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Island Hoppin' Brewery
Tuesday, September 17
Did you know that Orcas residents not only get to vote for District 2, we can also vote for District 1 on the County Council? Come meet Stephanie O'Day from San Juan Island on Tuesday, September 17 at 4pm at Island Hoppin' Brewery. Discounted beers for those joining in on the conversation.
Tuesday is also the brewery's weekly trivia with knowledge master Duncan starting at 5:30. Bring your friends, meet our local candidates, and join the fun! Open daily 12:30-7.
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THE ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN PRESENTS
HEATHS AND HEATHERS: LESS PRUNING, MORE COLOR
BY KARLA LORTZ
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Orcas Center (open to the public!)
Wednesday, September 18 at 10am
Please join Orcas Island Garden Club as they welcome Karla Lortz to speak about Heaths and Heathers. After the presentation Karla will have one-gallon plants available for sale for $12, plus tax.
Karla Lortz is the former president of the North American Heather Society and the author of the book Heaths and Heathers: Colors for All Seasons. She owns the mail order nursery and display garden Heaths and Heathers, located on Harstine Island in Washington. More than 800 cultivars are grown in the nursery. Come out to learn more about varieties of heaths and heathers, their uses in the landscape, the color of their foliage, and selections that require less maintenance.
The presentation will also be available via zoom and recorded for later viewing. For a link to the live zoom presentation go to Orcas Island Garden Club Events and click the link below the list of presentations.
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Here's a bit of news you can use from some of your favorite Chamber members! | |
SPECIAL FROM INTO THE SUN TRAVEL! | |
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The first 5 people to respond to this offer and book with Into the Sun Travel, will receive a $50 Visa gift card for their trip!
*Gift card for use on vacation, not to be used as a credit towards the trip. A two night minimum stay at your destination is required to qualify for this promotion.
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ATTENTION ALL ANIMAL LOVERS! | |
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Pawki's for Pets
199 Main Street
Everyone's favorite pet store is looking for a part-time retail associate. Pick up an application at the shop and learn more about this exciting opportunity!
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FIRST ANNUAL ORCAS VEGFEST! | |
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Odd Fellows Hall
Saturday, September 21 from 10am to 3pm
Join us for the first-ever Orcas VegFest at Odd Fellows Hall. It's going to be a fun event with music, cooking demos, speakers, food samples, and more! You don't want to miss this family-friendly event.
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GREAT ISLANDS CLEAN-UP FALL 2024 | |
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Island-Wide Event
Saturday, September 21 from 10am to 2pm
Join your Orcas Island community as we get together on Saturday, September 21 for the Great Islands Clean-up! Bags, grabbers and vests will be available for pick-up at The Exchange starting Monday, September 16 or at the Eastsound Village Green at 10am the day of the event. Garbage collected from roads and beaches can be dropped off at the Village Green from 2-3pm the day of the event.
Participants can stop by Island Hoppin’ Brewery for a free pint starting at 4pm.
exchangeorcas.org or call 360-376-4089 for more details.
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THIRD ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AT FAMILY TIDES IS BACK | |
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Family Tides Farm - 6389 Deer Harbor Rd.
Sunday, September 22 from 12 to 4:30pm
Family Tides Farm & Lummi Nation invite you to the third annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 22 in Deer Harbor. Come enjoy a performance by the Lummi Blackhawk Singers, live music from the Hot Tomatoes as well as Adrian Xavier & Ska Island, delicious free food and fall treats, arts & crafts, local Makers Guild demos, ancestral arts cultural display, a cider press, firetruck, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, and more! This event is free, family friendly, and open to the public.
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AUTUMN EQUINOX COOKING CLASS & SUPPER | |
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Pebble Cove Farm - 3341 Deer Harbor Rd
Sunday, September 22 from 3pm to 6pm
The autumn equinox marks the first day of fall and the transition between seasons. This year, celebrate the equinox with us at the Pebble Cove Farm with a Farm-to-Table Dinner & Plant-based Cooking Class.
Enjoy a grounding, warm, autumn-inspired meal prepared and cooked together; all five courses featuring vegetables, fruits, and herbs from the island's farms and Pebble Cove Farm's very own garden. Afterwards, guests will sit down and gather around the table to enjoy a celebratory harvest feast. You'll get to reflect on the turning of the seasons and the abundance of produce each season brings, all with the wonderful view of farm animals grazing and the peaceful cove as our backdrop.
Register online Autumn Equinox Farm-to-Table Dinner and Plant-based Cooking Class
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Orcas Center
Sunday, September 22 at 7pm
Tickets: https://orcascenter.org/event/good-lovelies/
Good Lovelies are a Canadian folk/country harmony trio, consisting of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore. Often described as a country/folk trio, they have tinges of pop, country, jazz, and sometimes hip-hop woven throughout. Good Lovelies offer an immersive emotional experience crafted by three seasoned songwriters who bring their own real-life stories in all their dynamism and messy complexity to the fore.
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ADEY BELL COMES TO ORCAS ISLAND | |
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Orcas Center
Sunday, September 29 at 7pm
The multi-talented Adey Bell is an American vocalist, pianist, film composer, and actor. Born under the “Big Sky” of Montana, her music reflects this expanse. As singer/songwriter she joins the ranks of such poignant solo female virtuosos as Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan and Joni Mitchell, blending classically influenced piano composition with raw lyrical reflective intimacy.
orcascenter.org/event/adey-bell/
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2024 SAN JUAN COUNTY WSU MASTER GARDENERS
GARDENING WORKSHOP SERIES
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WSU Extension
October 15-24, 2024
This year, the popular and informative San Juan County WSU Master Gardeners Annual Gardening Workshop Series will again take place via Zoom. Eight live one-hour webinars will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays afternoons from October 15-24. All those registered will be able to view (or review) recordings of all the presentations at their leisure for a full month.
Registration for the entire series of presentations is $35 and will close Wednesday, October 9. You can read more about all eight delightful, educational and inspiring presentations at gardenworkshop.org.
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ORCAS ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
RETURNS FOR THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
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Orcas Island
October 16-20
The Orcas Island Film Festival has been honored as one of USA Today's 10 Best Film Festivals in the country!
This year's festival will feature more than 35 buzz-worthy films, many of which will grace the big screen for the very first time! This year promises to be an extraordinary experience!
And don't forget, the festival isn't just about watching films; it's a celebration of connecting with other film enthusiasts. There are parties, panels, and special events that make the entire weekend a truly magical experience.
The full line-up of screenings will be revealed on September 24, but you can get your Festival Pass today! Or get your Patron Pass for exclusive entry to the pre-opening party and make a tax-deductible donation to the festival at the same time!
For more information about your pass options go here!
But wait, there's more!
Are you visiting from off island for the festival? The Village at Eastsound is offering 10% off rooms for your stay on beautiful Orcas Island while you take in all the amazing films and events.
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The Village Inn at Eastsound
217 Main Street
Call 360.851.9355 to book your room for the festival, October 16-20, and receive a 10% discount. Be sure to mention the code OIFilmFest.
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CELEBRATE NATIONAL DOG WEEK SEPTEMBER 17-24 AT PAWKI'S | |
Pawki's for Pets
199 Main Street
National Dog Week is September 17-24 and Pawki’s wants to help all you Pet Parents celebrate, so they're extending their sale to September 28 to include merchandise and specials for CATS too! You’ll find great deals on foods, treats, coats/sweaters and more!
Haven’t visited in a while or new to Pawki’s? Head in and see what your neighborhood pet store has for you and your furry friends – and if you’re not already participating in their customer loyalty program, ask about it. It’s FREE and there are lots of amazing perks!
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ON SALE AT LAUGHING CAT DESIGNS STUDIO | |
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Laughing Cat Designs Studio
221 A Street (in the post office building)
Quilts by Jan McCorison on SALE this month at Laughing Cat Designs Studio, in the post office building. Open Mon-Sat 10-5.
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TRADITIONAL CHIROPRACTIC CARE IN THE HEART OF TOWN | |
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Lewis Chiropractic
123 North Beach Rd.
Lewis Chiropractic on Orcas is offering traditional chiropractic care centered around manual manipulation. 30-years experience in WA State and Mexico. Currently taking appointments for Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. In the Our House Building in center of town.
To book an appointment or for more info, call 405.819.7750 or visit mlewischiro.com
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FALL AFTERSCHOOL ART CLASSES WITH GAIL | |
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Laughing Cat Designs Studio
221 A Street (in the post office building)
Classes take place in Laughing Cat Designs Studio and meet weekly in three sessions. This first session begins September, second is November, third is December.
Call 360.317.6336 for more information or to register.
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ORCAS ISLAND ARTWORKS FEATURED ARTIST | |
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Orcas Island Artworks
11 Point Lawrence Rd in Olga
"Because observation lies at the root of art, no artistic evolution progresses in a straight line – mine is proof enough. My interests are broad, like my choice of medium or subject: from traditional decorative painting and Mediterranean lime plaster to Interior Design, from bronze or ceramic sculpture to oil painting on canvas or verre églomisé. There is no subject I’ve broached that I have not considered indispensable to the subsequent one, no matter how seemingly disparate – be it a philosophical idea, an emotion, a portrait, or a bird."
Learn more about Ina's artistic journey at the gallery, open daily from 10am to 5pm.
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ART SALE AT WAFD TO BENEFIT ORCAS SENIOR CENTER | |
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Orcas Center
Friday, September 27 from 5:30pm - 7pm
Robert Dash is a science educator and photographer whose work features the complex textures and patterns of micro nature. He has exhibited in museums, magazines, and photography festivals in the US and overseas. Food Planet Future - UP CLOSE borrows images from his traveling exhibition, which explores Dash’s fascination with how the agricultural system impacts climate and biodiversity. He explains, “Our food choices – what we eat, how it’s grown, and where we get it – hugely impacts the planet, and we all have the ability to make changes to reduce or even reverse those impacts.”
orcascenter.org/event/art-opening-robert-dash-drawings/
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: DRAWINGS & PRINTS | |
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Orcas Center
Art Drop-Off: Wednesday, September 25 from 10:15am - 12pm
Art Opening: Friday, September 27 from 5:30pm - 7pm
On Display through October 22
Pick up: Wednesday, October 23rd from 10:15am - 12pm
Community shows are open to ALL island artists, beginning and experienced alike. Its purpose is to showcase island art and celebrate the creativity of our neighbors! To exhibit in a community show, an artist needs to come on the Delivery Day (for this show, Wednesday, September 25th from 10:15am – 12pm with their artwork ready to be hung or displayed on a podium. Join us for the reception on Friday, September 27th starting at 5:30pm to see the full show with featured artist, Robert Dash!
orcascenter.org/event/art-opening-robert-dash-drawings/
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ANNUAL 'LIVE YOUR DREAM' EDUCATION GRANT | |
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Soroptimists International of Friday Harbor is offering their annual award of $4000 for a woman who is the primary support for her family, who is enrolled in a vocational training or other educational program, and who has financial need. This award can be used for any expenses incurred while receiving her education.
The online application can be accessed through our website, sifri.org. We can provide hard copy applications if needed, and are happy to answer questions at sifrib4w@gmail.com. The deadline for receipt of application is November 15.
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2024 SALISH SEEDS PROJECT FALL NATIVE WILDFLOWER SALE | |
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Do you dream of creating wildflower habitat in your backyard? Are you looking for sustainable landscaping to support pollinators and other wildlife? If so, you’ll want to check out the Salish Seeds Project’s annual Fall Native Wildflower Sale. Buyers can reserve plants online September 15–20 and pick them up on Saturday, October 5. Plants are produced locally by the Salish Seeds Project - a joint program of the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust.
An advance guide to the sale is available now on the Salish Seeds Project webpage (accessed through the Land Bank’s website at www.sjclandbank.org). When the sale opens online at 9am on Sunday, September 15, look for the WILDFLOWER SALE tab in the website’s menu bar.
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NEW PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE ORCAS ISLAND LION'S CLUB | |
Hearing Aid Refurbishment services are now provided by Dr. Stacie Nordrum, sponsored by the Orcas Island Lions Club. Any brand but Miracle Ear may be donated at the Orcas Senior Center front desk. This program will help the Lions Club provide hearing aids more economically to locals in need. | |
EDC OFFERS ETSY 101 WORKSHOP | |
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The Economic Development Council (EDC) of San Juan County will offer an Etsy 101 Workshop in October, as part of their Tech Training Accelerator Initiative. This two-part introductory workshop is designed to teach creatives and creative business owners the basics of setting up a store on the Etsy marketplace. The workshop will be led by Lara Braithwaite, the EDC Tech Training Coordinator and experienced ecommerce consultant with more than fifteen years of selling products on Etsy.
The first Zoom session is October 2 from 10–11am, and the second is on October 9 from 10–11am.
Please visit sanjuansedc.org to reserve your space. For questions, please call (360) 378-2906 or email: lara@sanjuansedc.org.
El Consejo de Desarrollo Económico (EDC, por sus siglas en inglés) del Condado de San Juan ofrecerá un taller de Etsy 101 en octubre, como parte de su Iniciativa Aceleradora de Capacitación Tecnológica. Este taller introductorio de dos partes está diseñado para enseñar a los creativos y propietarios de negocios creativos los conceptos básicos de la creación de una tienda en el mercado de Etsy. El taller estará dirigido por Lara Braithwaite,
coordinadora de formación tecnológica de EDC y consultora de comercio electrónico con más de quince años de experiencia vendiendo productos en Etsy.
La primera sesión de Zoom es el 2 de octubre de 10 a 11am, y la segunda es el 9 de octubre de 10 a 11am.
Visite sanjuansedc.org para reservar su espacio. Si tiene preguntas, llame al (360) 378-2906 o envíe un correo electrónico a: lara@sanjuansedc.org.
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Local Artistry Unveiled: Michelle Yee, Dennis Dahl, and Chanda McKeaver at Orcas Senior Center
Discover the dynamic art of local talents Michelle Yee, Dennis Dahl, and Chanda McKeaver at Orcas Senior Center this September and October. Michelle Yee, blending watercolor and Chinese brush painting with found materials, finds inspiration in poetry and calligraphy. Dennis Dahl, an Orcas resident since 1990, embraces landscapes with newfound passion in retirement. Chanda McKeaver, a resident since 2001, uses acrylics, ink, and watercolors to create vivid paintings, influenced by both photos and imagination. Don’t miss this showcase of their diverse and captivating artworks at Orcas Senior Center, Monday-Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.
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SUMMER FERRY SCHEDULE IN EFFECT
JUNE 16 - SEPTEMBER 21
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Vehicle reservations on the Anacortes/San Juan Island routes are currently available to reserve through September 21, 2024.
Reservations can be booked online or by calling 206.464.6400 and speaking with an Information Agent. Customers can also call that number should they have questions or need additional information.
San Juan County has developed an informational page to help assist residents and visitors by consolidating timely information, links to useful sites, FAQs, and opportunities for feedback into a single location. San Juan County Ferry Information
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Island Market
Position: Cashier
Description: As a Cashier, you will be the face of our store, ensuring a smooth and pleasant checkout experience for our customers. You’ll handle transactions with accuracy and efficiency, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and provide exceptional service with a smile.
Pay & Benefits: We are hiring both part-time and full-time employees starting at $18.00 per hour DOE. FT employees receive a 100% employer-paid medical benefits package after 30 days of employment. All employees receive holiday pay and paid time off. Evenings, weekends, and holiday availability are a must. Premium pay is paid for evenings and weekend shifts ($3.00 more per hour).
Position: Team Lead
Description: As a Team Lead Cashier, you will take on a key leadership role within the store. In addition to performing cashier duties, you will oversee the cashier team, manage the checkout area, and ensure smooth operations at the front end. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while supporting, coaching, and motivating your team.
Pay & Benefits: We are hiring 2 full-time employees starting at $22.00 DOE. FT employees receive a 100% employer-paid medical benefits package after 30 days of employment. All employees receive holiday pay and paid time off. Evenings, weekends, and holiday availability are a must. Premium pay is paid for evenings and weekend shifts ($3.00 more per hour).
Position: Community Engagement Coordinator
Description: If you have an outgoing personality, are computer savvy, and are a detail-orientated person with strong organizational skills, this may be the position for you!
We’re looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to connect with our customers, and bring our brand to life through exciting events, tastings, and in-store promotions. You’ll be the go-to person for all things fun, engaging, and community-focused!
What You’ll Do: Plan and host events, promote products, coordinate with all departments, and assist with POS tag and signage support.
Pay & Benefits: This is a full-time position with a starting range of $20-$27 DOE. Weekend/Holiday availability is a must. FT employees receive a 100% employer-paid medical benefits package after 30 days of employment.
Contact: Please apply online at Join Our Team - Orcas Island Market or in-store.
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Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce | 360.376.2273
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