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
Island Sinfonia to Perform Sunday
The Island Sinfonia will present its spring concert on Orcas at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall on Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.m. The varied program will feature "Variations on a Shaker Melody" by Copland;
Thrive Orcas Island Sponsors Two Events in May
By Gretchen Krampf Thrive Orcas Island hosts the May Community Council at Heartwood House this Sunday, May 12th. Circle is from 4 to 6 PM, with a Potluck Supper following. Celebrate our Mother, Gaia, and
Free Master Composter/Recycler Training
By Kristina Bayas, Volunteer Program Coordinator, WSU Master Gardeners Calling all islanders interested in composting and recycling! Join WSU Extension and San Juan County Solid Waste in this county-wide training of Master Composters/Recyclers. Participants will
Oregon Port Rejects Coal Shipping – Implications for Cherry Point
Donna Gerardi Riordan, Co-founder of Orcas NO COALition (nocoalition.net) yesterday sent word out to NO COALition members: "Terrific news about an important victory today in Oregon! The bottom line is this: pipeline/terminal company Kinder Morgan
Bizarre Brassiere Bazaar
Friday, May 10, 7–10 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall The "Mardi Gras" bra by Sadie Bailey. UPDATE: Doors open at 7 pm for viewing of the many raffle, silent auction and live Auction donations
Orcas School Musicians Attend Honor Orchestra
Orcas Music Students, from left Paris Wilson, Olivia Brunner-Gaydos, Emily Toombs, Maggie Page, Devon Mann, Michael Chesher and Evan Tidrington, with Strings Director Pamela Wright in back. From Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy
Chamber Music Festival Tickets Available Soon
It’s ticket time! Wednesday, May 15 is opening day for ticket sales for the 2013 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, which takes place August 9 – 24. Tickets for Chamber Music Festival go on
Firefighter’s Chili Cook-off
from Rachel Harvey Do you have a great Chili recipe, or are you a Chili lover? The Orcas Fire and Rescue Volunteer Firefighters Association is pleased to announce their first ever CHILI COOK OFF! The
Unleash Your Love Saturday
Saturday, May 11, 2:30—5:00 p.m., San Juan Island Yacht Club Orcas Islander Sherry Vinson and her Summit Assistance dog. Summit Assistance Dogs is changing lives four paws at a time by providing highly
Program Targets High Home Heating Costs
from Mark Schofield, Conservation Programs Coordinator Opportunity Council Assists San Juan County Residents Through Weatherization Home heating season is coming to a close – but for many low-income residents of San Juan County, the financial
Christian School Serves Dinner for DVSAS
Tuesday, May 14 from 5-8 p.m. at Orcas Christian School By Dawn Parnell Orcas Christian School is inviting the entire community to a special Mexican food dinner for an important cause—to help children and families
Island Restaurants Featuring Ciders During Cider Festival
Mussels Mouclade is a traditional French dish of steamed mussels served in a lightly curried sauce By Madie Murray Take your appetite out to dinner during the Third Annual Orcas Island Cider &
Proclamations and Performances Testify: May is Chamber Music Month!
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival May is National Chamber Music Month! The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival will be featured on the Chamber Music America website and announcements during May, joining the
Writers Roundtable: Garden of Words
Saturday, May 11, 1-3 at the Library Join fellow writers for a celebration of Spring. We will read, write and chat about our writing lives. If you want to share a work in progress, or
North American Native Show at Senior Center
Native North Americans' art on exhibit this month The Senior Center of Orcas Island is pleased to present an exhibit of North American Native Culture in the Lundeen Room for the Month of
Olga Potluck and Annual Meeting
From Jan Ehrlichman The Olga community is gathering for its final potluck of the year this next Saturday, May 11th at the Olga Community Center. After dinner, members will hold their Annual Meeting. This is
