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
Local Folk and Crow Valley Family String Band Play at Music in the Park
Carl Burger and Marc Cohen make up Local Folk Music in the Park from 5-7 pm on Sunday, August 4. Local Folk (a duo of Carl Burger and Marc Cohen) will be joined
Family Fun Bingo on August First!
From Kaleidoscope Childcare Center The Sons of The American Legion are sponsoring BINGO to benefit Kaleidoscope Preschool & Childcare Center. This family-fun event is open to all at the Legion Hall on Crescent Beach Road
Larsen Urges Support for Samish Tribe Lands
Bill in House Hearing Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, testified [earlier this week] in support of his bill to provide permanent protection to Samish Tribal lands in Skagit and San Juan counties. H.R. 1225 would put
Music Lovers Seminars: A Music Lover’s Must!
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Jon Kimura Parker, "Jackie" will open the Music Lovers Seminars on Friday, Aug. 9 Before you attend a concert at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival,
Grant Funding Will Help OPAL Add Five More Homes
from Judy Whiting, OPAL Two recently moved OPAL recycled houses. A two-year grant for $255,000 will help OPAL buy additional property to locate five more recycled houses on Orcas. Lisa Byers, OPAL's executive
The Met: Live in HD—Rossini’s Armida
Friday, July 26, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center from Artha Kass Renée Fleming, starring in Armida. Photo by Ken Howard. Don't miss the summer encore screening of The Met: Live in HD presentation of
Last Weekend for Shrew-Taming at Roche Harbor
Shakespeare’s hilarious play about taming a shrewish wife plays on San Juan Island — last weekend at Roche Harbor From Helen Machin-Smith, StageLeft Just a reminder that this weekend and next are
New Feature! Indian Island Naturalists Notebook
Striped perch and Shiner perch give live birth! Striped perch and her golden newborn, Indian Island, June 25, 2013 Russel Barsh and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory team Everyone knows that fish
Storytelling in the School Garden this Friday
Last year, storytelling in the garden always drew a crowd. By Madie Murray Gardening from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Garden lunch & tea (bring something to share) Storytelling from 1:30 to 2:30
Letter to the Editor: Help Needed for Cathy Cavanaugh
Many of you know that our beloved CPA, community volunteer and wonderful friend has recently been diagnosed with cancer. A fund to assist Cathaleen Cavanagh with her “out of pocket” medical expenses for Cancer treatments
A Message from the Olga Strawberry Board
The Olga Strawberry Council is the non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation created in 2005 to purchase, restore and manage the historic 75-year-old Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant, better known as the Artworks Building. Last Friday’s tragic fire impacted
Orcas Storyfest Comes to Town July 29 – Aug. 2!
Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang, storytellers extraordinaire of Eth-Noh-Tec By Margie Doyle Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, storytellers and performing artists who make their homes on Orcas Island and in San Francisco,
Friends of Moran to Celebrate State Parks Centennial
Benefit Celebration at Historic Cabin July 27th Photo: “Arch Eagle” – woodcarving by Marlene Dusbiber 2013 marks the 100th Anniversary of Washington State parks, and locals have taken the celebration into their own
Kenmore Air Rewards Contesting Islanders with Discounted Fare
Seattle-based airline Kenmore Air (KenmoreAir.com) will put tickets on sale for just $69 each way between Seattle and one island in the San Juan Islands as a part of their Facebook promotion where fans vote
Exhibit Celebrates Eastsound Salish Leader
Attend the Friendhship Feast on Saturday, July 27 at the Outlook Inn! By Denise Wilk A small log room at the Orcas Island Historical Society & Museum has been furnished with the look, smell and
Come to Emmanuel Episcopal’s Market Day!
Saturday July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find a treasure at the Market Day sale, sponsored by Emmanuel Episcopal Parish’s St. Agnes Guild. All proceeds go to fund parish outreach activities for the
