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
“Four Russian Poets” at Writers Roundtable
Saturday, April 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library "Four Russian Poets:A Poetry Reading and Discussion by John Friedmann" is the topic for this month's Writers Roundtable. All are welcome! This reading will
Artsmith Salon Features Manwaring and Habecker
Monday, April 7, 6:00 pm at Darvill’s Bookstore Celebrate Poetry Month with poets Marjorie Manwaring and Kelsea Habecker at the Artsmith Salon Series at Darvill’s Bookstore on Monday, April 7, 6:00 pm. Marjorie Manwaring is
A String of Awards for Orcas School Musicians
Orcas School Music Students Enhance Their Reputation for Excellence -- from Kristen Wilson -- One of the premier high school string ensembles in Northwest Washington is right here on Orcas Island. They proved it first
Letter to Editor: Sustainable Funding for First Responders
-- from Rick Hughes -- We live in a remote part of Washington State, in a community of islands with limited transportation options and no critical/urgent/hospital care available on Orcas Island. What we do have
History is Made at the Great Island Cleanup!
-- by Cara Russell -- It was 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, and Kira Bradshaw stood alone at the Village Green in Eastsound. For months she had been building the buzz about “Saturday April 5th
Cancer Support Group to Meet this Thursday
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Support Group will meet at the Community Church Fireside Room on Thursday, April 10 at 5 p.m. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone
Salmonberry School to Host Spring Festival and Open House
-- from the Salmonberry School -- Salmonberry welcomes new flowers and new scientists Ahh spring! The mud is dissipating, the cherry trees are in full blossom and the nettles are stinging. It’s time
Legislators Report to the County
Regional Reps describe work on education, ferries, mental health, tax reform, oil spills and tourism -- by Diane Martindale -- Washington State Representatives Kristine Lytton and Jeff Morris gave wrap-up reviews of the 60-day legislative
Spaghetti Dinner Fills Coffers and Stomachs
-- by Cara Russell -- Seventy-two dry pounds of spaghetti went into the 35th annual Orcas Island Middle School Spaghetti Dinner, held in the school cafeteria on Friday evening April 4th. Over the last few
4th Annual Cider & Mead Festival Coming Soon!
Last year, the tent was packed with interested cider enthusiasts coming from as far away as Washington DC, Jamaica and Mexico! -- by Madie Murray -- Final preparations are being made for the
Birdfest Event — SJ Audubon Field Trip
Orcas School gets into the spirit of BirdFest! -- from Barbara Jensen, President, San Juan Islands Audubon -- Join SJ Islands Audubon for a field trip on Saturday, April 12th during the first
Beauties of the Avian World at Senior Center
In celebration of the 1st annual Orcas Island Bird and Wildlife Festival the Orcas Island Senior Center is pleased to present their "BIRDS" exhibit. This exhibit of paintings, photography, sculptures and quilting highlights the beauty
State Approves Marijuana Retail Lottery Process
Who will be the marijuana retailer on Orcas? -- by Lin McNulty -- Washington State University and private sector audit firm to produce ordered lists of applicants. The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) has
Letter to the Editor: Former Chief Finds OIFR Budget Sound
by Tim Fuller On Tuesday, April 1, I attended a Town Hall meeting at Fire Station 21 held by Orcas Fire and Rescue Fire Kevin O’Brien and the Fire District Commissioners regarding the Fire/EMS Levy
Canada to Hold Public Hearings on Kinder Morgan Pipeline Expansion
-- from Dow Jones Business News -- Canada's main energy regulator said Wednesday [April 3, 2014], it will hold public hearings into Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.'s planned expansion of a pipeline that carries crude
Submit Your Summer Activity to Parks & Rec All Orcas Publication
-- from Marcia West -- Orcas Island Park and Recreation District is compiling our second All Orcas summer recreation activities. We will be posting the catalog online and printing a limited number of copies for
