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4-H of San Juan County
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Education
4-H of San Juan County221 Weber Way, Suite LL Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Contact: Dr. Brook Brouwer, WSU Executive Director
Email: sanjuan.4-h@wsu.edu
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Locally we have a Orcas Island 4-H club called Fur & Feathers for youth from 5-19. We're always open to volunteer leaders who want to work with youth. |
Airhawks Flying Club
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Education
Airhawks Flying Club470 Shooting Star Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Robert Waunch
Email: rlwaunch@orcasonline.com
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Provide high school aged SJC students flight training scholarships and operate a Flying Club for training and aircraft rental. |
Art for Orcas Kids (AOK)/OIEF
Art for Orcas Kids (AOK)/OIEFPO Box 782 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Brook Meinhardt
Email: aokartfororcaskids@gmail.com
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A*OK brings supplementary & sustainable visual literacy lessons tied directly to the WA Common Core State Standards for the students of OISD. |
Canoe Island French Camp
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Education
Canoe Island French Camp278 Killebrew Lake Road Orcas, WA 98280 Contact: Camp Director
Email: info@canoeisland.org
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French at all levels; kayaking, archery, fencing, cooking, sailing, art, theater. 2 & 3 week sessions; ages 9-16; family camps on private Canoe Island |
Farm to Classroom/OIEF
Farm to Classroom/OIEFPO Box 782 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Lydia Dennee-Lee
Email: ldennee-lee@orcas.k12.wa.us
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F2C is devoted to nourishing the minds and bodies of our K-12 school students with the knowledge and consumption of fresh, organic local foods. |
Four Winds Camp
Four Winds CampP.O. Box 140 Deer Harbor, WA 98243 Contact: Paul Sheridan, Director
Email: paul@fourwindscamp.org
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Four Winds*Westward Ho, est. in 1927, is a non-profit, traditional summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 15. |
Friends Of Moran State Park
Friends Of Moran State ParkPO Box 1961 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Melissa Rodriguez
Email: info@friendsofmoran.org
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Our mission is to support park staff as they manage the state park, enhance the visitor experience and provide educational outreach. |
Friends of the San Juans
Friends of the San JuansPO Box 1344 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Contact: R. Brent Lyles, Executive Director
Email: brent@sanjuans.org
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Protecting and restoring the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people and nature. |
Funhouse Commons
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Education
Funhouse Commons30 Pea Patch Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Emilie Gincig, Executive Director
Email: emilie@thefunhouse.org
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The Funhouse, a community center for kids of all ages, offers mentoring programs, after-school programs, educational programs, and support for teens. |
Indralaya/Orcas Island Foundation
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Education
Indralaya/Orcas Island Foundation360 Indralaya Road Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Barbie and Megan Luna, Executive Directors
Email: office@indralaya.org
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A dynamic community committed to theosophical living and study, honoring nature, altruism, tolerance, simplicity, love, and the pursuit of truth. |
Irthlingz Arts-Based Environmental Education
Irthlingz Arts-Based Environmental EducationPO Box 969 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Sharon Abreu
Email: sharmuse@gmail.com
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We use the arts and multimedia to engage, inspire, energize, and empower people to become active stewards and protectors of the Earth. |
Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI)
Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI)c/o OICF PO Box 1496 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Jannice Rose
Email: jannice53@gmail.com
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Helping to prevent unwanted pregnancies and the spread of STIs through education and funding confidential reproductive healthcare for eligible women |
Island Stewards
Island Stewards3222 Pt. Lawrence Rd. Olga, WA 98279 Contact: Joe Symons
Email: islandstewards@gmail.com
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We incubate and support organizations, projects, and programs dedicated to sustainable environmental stewardship and social/economic justice. |
Keepers of the Patos Light
Keepers of the Patos LightPO Box 1967 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Edrie Vinson
Email: patoslightkeepers@hotmail.com
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A corporation of volunteers committed to preserving the historical, environmental, and educational values of Patos Island and its Lighthouse. |
KWIAHT
KWIAHTPO Box 415 Lopez Island, WA 98261 Contact: Russel Barsh
Email: info@kwiaht.org
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Since 2006 KWIAHT has offered local, participatory scientific research for sound stewardship of the San Juan Archipelago. Also See: indianisland.org |
Lahari
LahariPO Box 1252 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Sara Pelfrey
Email: coordinator@orcasdoortodoor.org
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Providing education, resources, support, and transportation to assist aged or infirm people on Orcas Island. |
Leadership San Juan Islands
Leadership San Juan IslandsP.O. Box 713 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Contact: Gretchen M. Krampf, MSOD, PCC
Email: hello@lsji.org
URL: http://www.lsji.org
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LSJI offers programs that develop leadership skills and increase islanders’ awareness about issues affecting San Juan County. |
Moran State Park and Camp Moran Retreat Center
Moran State Park and Camp Moran Retreat Center3572 Olga Road Olga, WA 98279 Email: moran@parks.wa.gov
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Moran has over 38 miles of hiking trails; some sections open to bicycles and equestrian use. Check at the park for current trail maps and status. |
Music Advocacy Group (MAG)
Music Advocacy Group (MAG)PO Box 1171 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Miriam Ziegler, President
Email: info@oimag.org
URL: https://oimag.org/
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Since 1997 MAG has been an active advocate for school music and music education as an integral component of the learning process. |
Orcas Center
Orcas Center917 Mt. Baker Road, PO Box 567 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Dimitri Stankevich, Executive Director
Email: info@orcascenter.org
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Orcas Center is our island's performing arts and community center; providing artistic and cultural experiences that feed our hearts, souls, and minds. |
Orcas Community Participatory Agriculture
Orcas Community Participatory AgriculturePO Box 684 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Caitlin Leck
Email: artofnourishment@gmail.com
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A locally-based model of agriculture, education and community-building, OCPA empowers participants to be the creators of the food that nourishes them. |
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
Orcas Island Chamber Music FestivalPO Box 646 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Executive Director
Email: anita@oicmf.org
URL: http://www.oicmf.org
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Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival brings world-class musicians to its Summer Festival, seasonal concerts, and music education programs for all ages. |
Orcas Island Community Church
Orcas Island Community Church176 Madrona Street P.O. Box 205 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Brian Moss
Email: brian@orcaschurch.org
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Serving Orcas Islanders for 138 years, our mission is to pursue God in the company of friends for the benefit of the world. |
Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF)
Category:
Education
Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF)PO Box 782 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Janet Brownell
Email: info@oief.org
URL: http://www.oief.org
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OIEF is a nonprofit organization established in 1984 whose sole purpose is to secure and distribute contributions to benefit Orcas schools. |
Orcas Island Film Festival / Orcas Open Arts
Orcas Island Film Festival / Orcas Open ArtsPO Box 1843 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Donna Laslo
Email: orcasopenarts@gmail.com
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Orcas Open Arts' mission is to foster a more connected, thriving and creative community by supporting various arts and arts education programs. |
Orcas Island Garden Club
Orcas Island Garden ClubPO Box 452 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Nita Couchman
Email: oigcprez@gmail.com
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The Orcas Island Garden Club boasts over 170 members representing a broad cross-section of islanders with a multitude of gardening interests. |
Orcas Island Historical Museums
Orcas Island Historical MuseumsPO Box 134 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Nancy Stillger, Executive Director
Email: info@orcasmuseums.org
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Our mission is to educate, inspire, connect and involve our community and visitors in the stewardship of our unique island history. |
Orcas Island Library
Orcas Island Library500 Rose Street Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Janet Marlow, Interim Director
Email: jmarlow@orcaslibrary.org
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Free internet/wifi, downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. Library Fair on 2nd Saturday every August. Open Mon-Sat 10am–6pm, and Sun 12pm–3pm. |
Orcas Island School District 137
Category:
Education
Orcas Island School District 137557 School Road Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Eric Webb, Superintendent
Email: ewebb@orcas.k12.wa.us
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OISD works collaboratively to enable all children to become creative, lifelong learners, critical thinkers and contributing members of society. |
Orcas Island Shakespeare Society (OISS)
Orcas Island Shakespeare Society (OISS)PO Box 323 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Michael Armenia
Email: michael@orcasislandshakespeare.org
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OISS presents the life and works of William Shakespeare to the community by means of artistic and educational programming. |
Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps
Orcas Island Youth Conservation CorpsPO Box 1728 530 Guard Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Contact: Kelsey Kittleson, Youth Conservation Corps Program Coordinator
Email: kelsey@sjicd.org
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The YCC program provides conservation summer programs for youth and is dedicated to establishing an ethic of stewardship amongst the next generation. |
Orcas Recycling Services / The Exchange
Orcas Recycling Services / The ExchangePO Box 91 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Pete Moe
Email: info@exchangeorcas.org
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Building a zero waste community and mitigating climate crisis through service, education, and stewardship of our waste/resource streams. |
Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
Category:
Education
Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)PO Box 572 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Michele Rodriguez
Email: orcasislandptsa@gmail.com
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PTSA provide resources, academic & recreational opportunities, support & advocacy for the parents, teachers, and students of the Orcas School District |
SAFE San Juans
SAFE San JuansPO Box 1516 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Dave Dunaway, Executive Director
Email: dave@safesj.org
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Our mission: prevention & elimination of domestic violence & sexual assault through victim services, education, community awareness, & social change. |
Salmonberry School and Learning Center
Salmonberry School and Learning CenterPO Box 1197 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Paul Freedman, Head of School
Email: info@salmonberryschool.org
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Salmonberry is an independent school for children ages 4 to 12 years offering holistic learning in an academic and experience-rich environment. |
Wooden Boat Society
Wooden Boat SocietyPO Box 174 Orcas, WA 98280 Contact: Mike Douglas and Steve McKeena
Email: info@woodenboatsocietyofthesanjuans.org
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The mission of the Wooden Boat Society of the San Juans is to perpetuate the artistry, craftsmanship, and knowledge of maritime traditions. |
YMCA Camp Orkila
YMCA Camp OrkilaP.O. Box 1149 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: David Affolter
Email: daffolter@seattleymca.org
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Overnight and Day camps. Leadership programs for teens. Family Camps, Conference & Retreat facilities. Outdoor Environmental Education for Schools. |