Orcas Community Resource Center

06/01/2026

The Orcas Community Resource Center will be closed all day on Monday, June 1st and 12pm-4pm on Friday, June 5th for off-site team development days.

We appreciate your understanding as our team takes time to strengthen how we serve the community. We will be open during our regular hours on the days in between.
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El Orcas Community Resource Center permanecerá cerrado todo el día el lunes 1 de junio, y de 12:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m. el viernes 5 de junio, debido a jornadas de desarrollo de equipo fuera de nuestras instalaciones.

Agradecemos su comprensión mientras nuestro equipo dedica este tiempo a fortalecer la manera en que servimos a la comunidad. Permaneceremos abiertos en nuestro horario habitual durante los días intermedios.

05/28/2026

Have you heard? The Department of Licensing is returning to Lopez! Join us at the Lopez Island Family Resource Center to get your first-time license, renew or replace your license, (sorry no knowledge or skills testing available), reinstate a suspended license or even transfer from out of state!

June 17, 20206
9AM-3PM
No appointment necessary
Credit or debit only

05/28/2026

We are excited to welcome Tina Leavitt to the Orcas Community Resource Center team as a Community Support Specialist. Tina brings a strong background in hospitality, administration, human resources, and team management, along with a deep appreciation for the Orcas community she has called home since 2013.

After arriving on Orcas, Tina helped Brown Bear Baking open its doors. She quickly taught herself to make espresso drinks and soon expanded her role by learning to bake, eventually becoming Bakery Manager. She later spent eight years at Rosario Resort & Spa, where she drew on her hospitality, administrative, and management experience to advance from Restaurant Manager to Human Resources Manager, a role she held until the resort closed.

Outside of work, Tina enjoys spending time with family, growing flowers in her garden, caring for houseplants, and creating unique gifts and cards in her craft room.

Tina is delighted to bring her experience, warmth, and practical skills to OCRC in support of island community members.

05/28/2026

Blood donors needed to fill Orcas donation spots. Please consider signing up to help save a life!

Appointments available for next week ||| FROM HANNAH MCNUTT for BLOODWORKS NW ||| Our region is facing an emergency blood shortage across the Pacific Northwest. Nearly all blood types are dangerously low,

05/26/2026

ORCAS ISLAND BLOOD DRIVE - DONORS NEEDED!!
Orcas Center, 917 Mt. Baker Road
Wednesday, June 3rd
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

To schedule your one hour appointment, please visit bloodworksNW.org/giveblood or call 800-398-7888.

Our region is facing an emergency blood shortage across the Pacific Northwest. Nearly all blood types are dangerously low, especially Type O blood and platelets that trauma and cancer patients depend on to survive.

Donating is quick, easy, and can save the lives of neighbors, friends, and others in hospitals across our Western Washington and Oregon. Please schedule a donation as soon as possible—and share this message with others so that they can join you in giving life to our community.

05/26/2026

🎉 FUNFEST IS BACK! 🎉

The FunFest is a community-wide celebration of childhood, the last day of school, and the kickoff to summer — all centered around the Funhouse Commons mission to be a place of belonging and discovery so that every young person on Orcas Island is welcome, supported, and inspired. 💛

We’re transforming the Village Green into one giant FREE party for kids and families with:
🌊 Waterslides
🏰 Bounce houses
🍿 Popcorn
🍧 Snow cones
🍦 Ice cream
🎶 Live music & DJ
💃 Student & dance performances
🎨 Crafts & games
🍋 Lemonade
🍔 Lots of food
…and so much more!

At its heart, FunFest is about creating joyful childhood memories and building the kind of community where every young person feels seen, valued, and uplifted. No winners or losers. No “haves” and “have nots.” Just a village coming together to celebrate kids.

Because we believe:
✨ It takes a Village, and the Funhouse. ✨

Come celebrate the start of summer with us! ☀️

05/26/2026

Craving a nice plate of hot chili on this chilly day!. We hope you can join us for today's community luncheon!. From 12:00 to 13:30 on the ground floor of the Community Church. Everyone is welcome and it's always free. Hope you can join us at the Community Lunch today!

05/25/2026