Top: Grand Marshals Dave and Lina McPeake, middle: young patriotic Orcas Islanders, and above: mayor candidate Dakota with his mom Lori Wix.  - Colleen Armstrong photos
Fun for all at July 4th parade - Dakota wins mayoral race
Jul 04 2009, 9:44 PM · UPDATED Orcas Islanders were in fine form on Saturday, July 4 during Eastsound's annual parade. Fire trucks, clowns, chickens, dogs, children, and old cars were on display. The Orcas Island Historical Museum won grand prize. In a close and competitive race, Dakota emerged victorious as the new mayor of Eastsound.... more ›
Call to artists
Jul 02 2009, 2:11 PM · UPDATED Orcas Center's lobby gallery and Madrona Room will feature landscapes of all styles and media during August 2009 with the show "Our Vast Landscapes." If you have a tapestry, oil painting, drawing, sculpture, or photograph of a landscape – bring... More ›
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