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
Summer Solstice! Orcas-Style
Saturday June 21, Noon in Eastsound Summer Solstice Parade & Celebration -- from Laura Gibbons -- Orcas Islanders and friends from near and far are invited to the 16th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday
Quit Dumping on Us, Inslee Tells Canadian Neighbors
-- by the News Tribune Editorial Staff (www.thenewstribune.com) -- Once again, a Washington governor has to remind our fair neighbor to the north that it needs to clean up its act and stop dumping 34
Orcas Montessori Teaches More Than Three “Rs”
-- from Teresa Chocano -- “Welcome to our classroom. How can we help you?” Knock on the door of the Orcas Montessori School and a trio of children will welcome you with this greeting. That’s
Guest Opinion: Sea Star “Near Extinction” Claim Disputed
-- from Russel Barsh -- The massive Heterosigma bloom around Orcas was still going strong twelve days since it was first observed on June 7. When local volunteers seined in the eelgrass meadow around Indian
And The Music Goes ’Round and ’Round
-- from Kristen Wilson -- The last musical event of the school year took place on Wednesday when all the 4th graders from Orcas Elementary School tried out new instruments at the affectionately named “instrument
New Xylophone Arrives for School Music Department
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Pictured, from left: Darren Dix, band director; percussionists Jo Gudgell and Keith Light; Pamela Wright, strings, choir and K-4 music director. The Orcas High School Band premiered its
Softball and Baseball Players: Call to Action
Starting Monday, June 23, 6:30 p.m., Buck Park SOFTBALL REMINDER Adult softball starts this coming Monday at Buck Park at 6:30, not 5:30. IT DOES NOT COST ANYTHING! If you have questions, call David at
Local Author Tells Stories from History in New Textbook
Book signing at Darvill's Wednesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. -- by Margie Doyle -- David Turnoy, Teacher, Historian and Author of American Tales Local author David Turnoy is convinced that stories will
Guest Column: Learnings From the View Haven House Fire
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association -- This week I had the privilege of participating in the Orcas Island Fire Department’s review of the 322 View Haven house fire. I found
The School Garden – Almost Three Years Later
Many hands and backs turned a lot of soil How It's Grown - Thanks to SO MANY! -- from Madie Murray -- It has been about three years and a lot of events
State Social & Health Services to Visit Orcas
Tuesday, June 24 & Wednesday, June 25 at the Community Church The WA State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Eastsound on June 24 and June 25
“Earthy” Eastsound Water Smell Still Safe
-- from Paul Kamin -- Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) has had four calls related to an uncommon odor in the water. The odor was first noticed on Sunday midday, and several calls came in
Chamber Music Fest Adds Miró Beethoven Concert Seating
Monday, June 23; Tuesday, June 24; Wednesday, June 25; and Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 pm, with the final concert Sunday, June 29 at 4:00 pm., Orcas Center -- from Joyce Stone -- Due to
Over All Too Soon: Graduation Memories
-- from the Orcas Issues staff -- It was a wild and wonderful week, with high emotions and pride in accomplishment. From the OASIS (Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies) High School graduation, to the presentation of
Growler Flight Operations Schedule
Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville the Week of June 15-21, 2014 NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled at the
Learn to Sail the Seas!
-- from Gwyneth Burrell for Sail Orcas -- Jr. Sailing Sailing lessons for boys and girls aged 8-15 on West Sound will be running again this summer starting June 23rd. Now in it's 21st year
