Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
There’s a New Growler on Orcas
-- by Lin McNulty -- A potter at heart, specializing in slipcasting, Philip Shane began to feel the itch of clay between his fingers when Island Hoppin' Brewery opened its doors in September 2012. What
Next Phase of Rosario Master Plan to Begin
Friday, Feb. 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Rosario Mansion Music Room The artistic sketch of the Rosario Master Plan -- from RosarioResort.com -- Our guest rooms have been remodeled, our indoor swimming
Land Bank Calls for Poetry Submissions
Deadline for submissions Saturday, February 21 -- from Tanja Williamson -- What inspires you to get outside? In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, as well as National Poetry Month, the Land Bank invites the community
GMO-free Future Presentation
Thursday, February 19 6-7 p.m., Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- GMO-Free San Juans is sponsoring a free presentation, "Working Together to Create a GMO-Free Future" with Marney Reynolds & Ken Ankopiantz on Thursday,
Guest Column: Back When It was Strawberry Fields Forever
-- from Tom Welch -- In support of the Olga Strawberry Council’s “Grand Push to Complete” the Olga Artworks Building, I offer some notes on the history of this iconic structure, and its importance to
Orcas-Anacortes Sailings All Reserved Today
-- From Washington State Ferries-- Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs - Feb. 16- Reservation Status - Orcas to Anacortes – Full until 8:25 p.m. For Monday, February 16, reserved vehicle space departing Orcas Island for Anacortes is
Dustbunnies Begin Season at Random Howse
Friday, February 20, 8 p.m., Random Howse -- from Matthew Wallrath -- Hey bunnyhoppers, the Dustbunnies are starting the new season strong with a funky throwdown at Random Howse, with a kitchen now under the
Orcas Kids Plant for the Planet
-- by Cara Russell and Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=34646] Orcas students become Climate Ambassadors, committed to planting the planet. Twenty-three students from Orcas Island, Kirkland, Enumclaw and Seattle gathered with adult volunteers
Another New Baby in J pod!
-- from the Center for Whale Research -- Another whale is born to the endangered Orcas, announced on Feb. 12, 2015. Shown here are J19 and J51. Photo courtesy of Dave Ellifrit of the
A Lovely Valentine’s Tea with the Montessori Kids
-- by Margie Doyle -- Maybe shy, but totally charming, the Montessori kids entertain at their Valentine's Tea The 20 students at Orcas Montessori School threw a Valentine's Tea for parents and friends
History Lives Here! The Museum’s Calendar
-- from Maggie Vinson of the Orcas Island Historical Museum -- The Orcas Island Historical Museum on North Beach Road, open Wednesday through Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. Family Dinner Night, Smugglers
JP and OK Rhythm Boys Release New CD
Saturday, February 21, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Darvills -- from Anita Orne -- Too late for Christmas, just missed Valentine's day, so come enjoy and buy some music just for music's sake! Join JP and
New San Juan Islands Art Museum Opens
New San Juan Islands Art Museum's official opening on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 The San Juan Islands Museum of Art opens at 4p.m., Saturday, February 14 to the public. World renowned glass artist
You, Too, Can Draw
Tuesday – Friday, March 3-6, 9:30 a.m - 3 p.m, Olga Community Center Tuesday – Friday, March 3-6 Caroline Buchanan will teach those who have always wanted to draw but fear they don’t have the
OIFR Honors New Volunteer Grads
-- from Mindy Kayl, OIFR Volunteer Coordinator -- Shown from left to right:Chief Kevin O’Brien, R.J. Myers, David Tribolet, Paul Kintzele, Virginia Carrick, Paul Carrick, Tony Simpson, John Ahrens, Annalies Schuh, Capt. Chad Kimple
Susan Osborn Sings with Kentaro Kihara
Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Rosario Songhouse presents Susan Osborn and pianist Kentaro Kihara from Japan in a special Valentine Concert Friday February 13, at 7:30 p.m.in the Music Room at Rosario Resort
