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
Eastsound Mayor: It’s a Dog Race to the Finish
Beagle Jinjer, pictured with preschooler Makenzie Taylor, is running for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound. Jinjer is a classroom pet at Children’s House. From Children's House The Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race has gone
New Business Investment Plan for Veterans
SBA Announces New Initiative with Top Lenders To Help Veterans Become Small Business Owners From the Washington State Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced [last week] the SBA Veteran Pledge
Congressman Larsen To Host Roundtable On Impacts Of I-5 Bridge Collapse
Tuesday, May 28th from 2 to 3 p.m. at Burlington City Hall From the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC) Congressman Rick Larsen is holding a roundtable on the economic business and manufacturing impact
Early Birds Get Favorite Seats
Chamber Music Festival fans lined up early May 15 was opening day of ticket sales for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, and a loyal group of “Early Birds” lined up to select
Kids and Pets Shine in Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade
The annual Kaleidoscope Pet Parade brings out animal-loving Orcas Islanders, including Kaleidoscope Director Amber Paulson at far left in orange apron. They came on two legs and four legs, with sunglasses and leashes,
Keep Your Organization on Track: OICF Offers Enterprise Risk Management Workshop
Friday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall; registration deadline June 14 From the Orcas Island Community Foundation With over 100 nonprofits on Orcas, chances are you volunteer or work
Poem: Timber Monologue
To the Orcas Center Cedar that was felled this week The trees are saying "Look -- look at me The wind and rain And weight of winter Make me sturdy and spiny to touch I
County Offers Support in I-5 Bridge Collapse, Recovery
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) San Juan Islands Issues a Reminder that Islands are Open for Business As news of the I-5 bridge collapse reached the islands on
Two Book Signings Coming Up at Darvills
*Wednesday May 29th 7 pm. Book signing for Deborah Rambo Sinn, a pianist appearing this week with Monique Mead for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Musician in Residence programs. . Sinn’s first book, Playing Beyond
OIFR Seeks Solutions to After Hours Medical Care
Thursday, June 13, at 4 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Fire and Rescue When you call 911 or knock on our door, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is
Guest Column: How WSDOT Will Manage the I-5 Collapse
WSDOT has created a popular database of over 3,000 businesses that receive real-time alerts of traffic disruptions on state highways By Paula Hammond for Crosscut.com Thursday night’s collapse of the I-5 Skagit River Bridge horrified
High School Music Concert to Feature Chamber Music’s Monique Mead
The High School Strings Musicians Martin Lund’s Last Concert as Band Director By Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) Orcas High School music students will bring the music of Vivaldi, Gershwin, Elgar,
Celtic Mass for the Sea to be Sung for World Oceans Day
Selections from the contemporary classic, "Celtic Mass for the Sea" will be sung on Saturday, June 1. By Kathi Ciskowski A reunion of singers is taking place on Sat., June 1 at 11
Leadership San Juan Islands Class IX Graduates
Leadership San Juan 2013 Graduates By Morgan Meadows Leadership San Juan Islands Class IX will hold its graduation ceremony Friday, May 31, 11:30-1:45 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 First St.,
Artsmith Salon Series Presents The Normal Bar
Friday May 24, from 5 - 6 pm at Darvill's Bookstore Pepper Schwartz will read from and discuss her new book The Normal Bar: The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples and What They Reveal About
Memorial Day Weekend Ferry Alert
Ferry riders are advised to plan for heavy traffic and long wait times during the Memorial Day weekend. Friday, May 24, there will be an extra sailing from Anacortes to Orcas Island at 1:55 p.m.
