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
Actors Theater Announces Summer Schedule
-- from Doug Bechtel -- This summer the Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present four shows—three as Readers Theater at Random Howse, and a full production at the Grange. First up is a Readers
OASIS High School Graduates Choose Alternative Path
OASIS Alternative Education graduates with their teachers. From left, Denis Riordan, Jill Sherman, Melissa Lewis and Corey Wiscomb -- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School students Denis Riordan
Cancer Support Group Meets Thursday
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support
Orcas Library Health and Wellness Week Begins!
-- from Holly King, Orcas Public Library Outreach Librarian -- Monday, June 9 10 to 11 am - Drug-Free Pain Relief with Geoffrey Godfrey Location: Orcas Island Library meeting room To start off Health and
Seniors to Present Their Projects to Public
Tuesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m., Orcas High School Commons -- by Cara Russell -- Curious to see what Orcas Seniors have been working on all year? The Orcas Island High School and OASIS graduating classes
Resort and Quilt Exhibits, New Gift Shop Make Historical Museum a Big Draw
-- by Margie Doyle -- Eric Eagan at the Orcas Historical Museum, in the small log cabin he transformed into a representative island resort cabin The Orcas Historical Museum is now open for
Orcas Center to Stream A Small Family Business
Thursday, June 12, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- A riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed, A Small Family Business returns to the National Theatre for the first time since its celebrated premiere
Getting Ready for The Fair: Free Admission to Participating Youth
The 2014 Fair Runs August 13-16 -- from Stan Matthews -- The San Juan County Fairgrounds is proud to launch its new website on June 6th! It’s been made-over top to bottom with more information,
Canada’s First Nations Propose Alternative to Enbridge Pipeline
-- by Yadullah Hussain and Jeff Lewis of the FinancialPost.com -- The proposed Canadian pipeline, rejected by First Nations this spring As Enbridge Inc. reels from the rejection by residents of Kitimat, B.C.
Sign Up NOW for Mammogram on Orcas
Thursday, June 12 & Friday, June 13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Senior Center In order to keep the Mammogram Van coming to Orcas, they need enough people to sign up to justify the trip
STEM with Boots On!
Outdoor Conservation Grant Awarded Kwiaht -- from Madrona Murphy -- Lopez-based conservation laboratory Kwiaht is one of 43 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive funds this year from President Obama’s 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Initiative.
Larsen to Hold Campaign Kickoff at Odd Fellows Hall
Sunday, June 8, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road, Eastsound -- from Brooke Davis for Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold five
Truck-A-Palooza!
-- by Cara Russell -- Kids -- and adult kids too! -- got up close, explored, learned about, and enjoyed big trucks, small trucks, tractors, and other unique Orcas Island vehicles at Orcas Family Health
Learn to Manage Pain Without Medication
-- from Holly King, Outreach Librarian, Orcas Public Library -- Geoffrey Godfrey To start off Health and Wellness Week at Orcas Island Library, the public is invited to join pain specialist Geoffrey Godfrey
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All who Helped at Kindergarten Banquet
-- from Erin O'Dell, Director, Orcas Family Connections Resource Center -- Kool Kindergarten backpacks were given out at the banquet on May 28 On May 28th the Orcas Senior Center was buzzing with
Energy Fair Comes to Orcas!
June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green -- from Linda Lyshall, SJ Conservation District -- Sponsored by OPALCO and Islands Energy, and led by the San Juan Islands Conservation
