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
Math Olympiad = Four Medals for Orcas
-- from David Kau -- Pictured on their return trip to Orcas:From left to right, 7th graders: Benjamin Pollard, Nate Smith, Meg Waage, Phaedra Osborn, Millie Kau, Olivia Brunner-Gaydos, Ronan Kau, Luke Pietsch, Paris
Celebration of Life for Our Iconic Ted Grossman
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m., Madrona Room -- from Kay Grossman -- There will be a potluck brunch "Celebration of Life for Ted Grossman" on Saturday, May 17, in the Madrona Room of the Orcas
Ciders and Meads, Meets and Music this Saturday!
-- from Madie Murray -- Ciders and meads are rich in history, rich in flavor, rich in antioxidants; and, most excitingly, gaining in popularity around the world. One of the first to celebrate ciders and
Spring Brings Choral Society Concert
Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Craig Abolin -- The Orcas Choral Society will present “Love Lost, Love Found” on the Main Stage at the Orcas Center on Saturday, May 17 at
Memorial Service for The Reverend Wray MacKay
Wednesday, May 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Episcopal Church The Reverend Wray MacKay, interim co-Rector at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island, passed away on April 30 at St. Joseph Medical Center after an injury
A Passing of the Torch at Island Sinfonia’s Orcas Concert
Ned Griffin leaves Island Sinfonia after four years directing. Jim Shaffer-Bauck will be new co-director. Photo courtesy of Margot Shaw. On Sunday afternoon, May 4, Ned Griffin, Island Sinfonia's conductor of the last
OPALCO Outage and Your Water Service
-- from Paul Kamin -- OPALCO has planned a County-wide power outage starting right before midnight on May 8th, and extending through 7 AM on May 9th. EWUA has made plans for this outage. On
Children’s Book Week – and a WISH List
The WISH BOOKS will be on sale at Darvill's Weds. May 7th until the Book Fair and then at the Book Fair May 14-16 -- from Brook Meinhardt -- Always working to instill and nourish
OPALCO Annual Meeting: Strong Footing for Energy & Telecom
-- by Margie Doyle -- There's always new things to learn at the OPALCO annual meeting Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) members and guests boarded the Washington State Ferry on Saturday morning
EDC Offers FREE Finance 101 workshop
Tuesday, May 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Victoria Compton -- Gaining control over finances is one of the most important skills to learn as a business owner or an individual. The San
Volunteers Come Through for Co-op
-- from Learner Limbach, Orcas Food Co-op -- What an incredible weekend we just had at the Co-op! With the energy we had in the building you wouldn't know it was rainy and gloomy outside.
It’s Like Pulling Teeth — Only Free!
Wednesday, May 14, Dr. Triplett's Office, 445 Madrona Street -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Wednesday May 14 for free extractions for our Orcas
EDC Offers Social Media Workshop
Tuesday, June 3, from 9-noon, San Juan Library -- from Victoria Compton -- Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses
EPRC: Plans for Prune Alley Show Parking Woes
Hughes announces County Council meeting in Eastsound on Tuesday, May 20 -- by Margie Doyle -- 50% design for Fern and Prune Alley intersection County Engineer Rachel Dietzman spread out the 50% design
Clay Cafe at School this Sunday
Sunday, May 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the School Cafeteria Just in time to create your Mother's Day Gift! Art for Orcas Kids (A*OK) will entertain kids and grown-ups as they select a
30th Anniversary for Island Sinfonia
Sunday, May 4, 3 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson -- Island Sinfonia, the San Juans’ multi-island chamber orchestra, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and according to Lopez Islanders who heard Sinfonia perform
