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
Letter to the Editor: Thank You from A-OK
-- from David Turnoy, Member of the A*OK Crew -- Kids make their self-portraits Art for Orcas Kids (A-OK), dedicated to bringing art programming into the public elementary and middle schools since 1998,
High School Seniors to Present Projects at History Matinee
Sunday, June 21st at 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Maggie Vinson -- Ever wonder who holds the title of “The Grand Old Lady of Orcas Island” and why? Or what the real story behind
OPAL Announces New Rental Housing Site
-- from Judy Whiting -- In response to the widely expressed need for more Orcas rental housing, OPAL Community Land Trust has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire nearly four acres on North
Salish Sea Early Music Festival in “The Art of Modulation”
Sunday June 14 at 8:30 PM at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church in Eastsound -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- The final 2015 Salish Sea Early Music Festival performance features virtuoso concerti and chamber music for
Solstice Sing for the Orcas
Saturday, June 20 about 6 p.m. at Lime Kiln Point State Park, San Juan Island -- from Jenny L. Atkinson, Executive Director, The Whale Museum -- Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather
Seattle Home Sets Sail for OPAL
-- by John Langeler for King5News.com -- West Seattle home sets sail for Orcas Island. Photo courtesy King5.com A West Seattle family is donating their home to OPAL Community Land Trust on Orcas
Island Grown Caleb Klauder Performs on Prairie Home Companion
Caleb Klauder in Eastsound The Caleb Klauder Country Band will be performing on Prairie Home Companion on Sat., June 13 at 3 p.m. Pacific Time Among many other attributes, Caleb is famous around
In Memoriam: Stacy McCray
-- from Shawn Elliff -- Orcas Island lost another one of its unique personalities when Stacy McCray succumbed to lung cancer and took the next big step in her great adventure on May 27th. Born
Exchange A.R.T. Show
Friday, June 12 at 5 p.m. at Enzo's Cafe -- from Danielle Wheeler for Orcas Recycling Services -- The A.R.T. Show represents "Appropriate Recycling Technology" - or, simply put: ART! In its 15th year, it
Funhouse Summer Day Camp Program Schedule
-- from Emilie Gincig for the Funhouse -- Our summer day camp program is back with 10 weeks of exciting adventures! Summer camp is $95 a week for members and $125 a week for non-members.
American Pen Women Reach Out to Islanders
-- from Sara Williams -- What's the Story? It's a round-table discussion of the craft of writing and the business of publishing. Two American Pen Women authors, Iowa-based Joyce Daniels and Sara Williams of Deer
Letter to Editor: Praise Prius People
-- from Tom Owens -- While driving around the island, I have noticed lots of Prius vehicles. The owners seem to have their noses pointed slightly upward. Perhaps the driver’s seat is designed to lean
“Garden of the Absurd;” Must Be Time for Solstice Parade
Saturday, June 20, at noon in Eastsound -- from Michael Budnick -- Photos: Bob Friel Orcas Islanders and friends from near and far are invited to the 17th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on
Guest Opinion: Make a Difference in a Child’s Life
-- by David Turnoy -- Several weeks ago, a documentary called "Minor Differences" was shown at our local theater. An Orcas resident made this film, and it tells the story of five different young men
Steward San Juans’ Natural “Hot Spots”!
Special “Leave No Trace” Training June 17 & 18 on San Juan and Lopez Islands -- from Dona Wuthnow, Director, County Parks and Recreation -- On October 7, 2014, San Juan County became the first
Calling Grandparents, Fictive Kin, and Relatives Raising Children
Sunday, June 14, 4 p.m., Orcas Christian School Playground -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt -- Are you raising or deeply involved with the care of someone else’s child? It is well known that raising children comes
