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
New Series of Ballet Classes Begin
Jean Henigson will teach a six-week series of ballet classes for adults and teens. All levels. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:00, beginning March 4th – April 10th (6 weeks). Fee: $100 for 2 classes/week.
Co-op Members Can Sign Up for OPALCO Broadband: Internet and Phone Service
OPALCO’s member engagement effort is just starting and there is plenty of time to ask questions and give feedback on the plan to bring much better Internet plus phone service to 90% of San Juan
More than 100 Musicians Will Perform to Support School Music
From Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group It is probably the single largest music concert on Orcas Island, with more than 100 musicians performing, and every year they come together to volunteer their time and
Park and Rec Update on Fields and Programs
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) is looking ahead to spring sports, and concerned about weather-related overbooked fields. Chaired by Bob Eagan, on Feb. 14 the OIPRD Board discussed the maintenance of
EDC Offers Business Planning & Financing Workshop
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, March 5, from 9
Orcas Artist to Play Part in Chamber Music Festival
Serenade by James Hardman From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Islanders surely know the beautiful landscape scenes created by artist James Hardman. In addition to the James Hardman Gallery at Orcas Island
Wagner’s Parsifal Brings Tale of Mourning and Redemption to Orcas
Parsifal, the hero in Wagner's final opera of the same name Sunday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Center Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role in Wagner’s final masterpiece
Jacqueline Kempfer Artwork at Orcas Center
Robin, a watercolor by Jacqueline Kempfer Opening Reception Friday, March 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Orcas Center Jacqueline Kempfer is pleased announce an exhibition of her paintings in the Lobby of Orcas Center
Songs and Stories of Japan with Susan Osborn
Susan Osborn to sing in Friday Harbor on Friday, March 1 Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. in Friday Harbor Sponsored by San Juan Islands Museum of Art, internationally known vocalist-- and Orcas
60 Years of Mudd
Jimi (l) and Johnny (r) Mudd recently celebrated their 60th birthday(s). by Lin McNulty They are delightfully iconic. They are loveable island characters. And it was important that I get a photo of
Letter to the Editor: E-mails Reflect On Our Culture
It has come to my attention that e-mails containing a video of me are circulating. The video was first posted on a blog, then e-mailed from one real estate agent to another on San Juan Island.
Funhouse Commons Commends the Work of the Newtown Response Committee
The Board and staff of the Funhouse Commons would like to thank Fred Klein and the 35 other community members who took part in the discussions regarding gun safety in our community, inspired by the
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop this Sunday
From Learner Limbach of FoodMasters Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop: a holistic approach to understanding fruit trees will be held with Matthew “Wally” Wallrath this Sunday, Feb. 24t from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Eastsound.
March Madness! Yes, We’re Talking Basketball!
Girls: Maelle Comrie, Adia Dolan, Maddy Jane West, Maddy Hance, Aliza Diepenbrock, (bottom) Maggie Toombs, Eve Hance, Emily Toombs, Stephanie Harris, (front) Alaena Comrie (not pictured: Emy Carter, Lisa Carter) From Sandi Harris
Kids Raise Money for World Concern — Again!
Sarah Shaefer and son, Hayden, at the Fidelis Flea Market By Carol Kulminski This was the fourth year that Kid's Life children's ministry from Life Church (formerly Lighthouse Christian Center) sold items at
Orcas Island Response to Newtown Now Available at the Library
By Fred Klein First announced and reported on Orcas Issues Feb. 12 consensus-statement-from-a-response-to-the-tragedy-at-newtown ; and Feb. 13 consensus-no-easy-task-for-response-to-newtown-group, the results of this event are now available on the Orcas Library website. Thirty-six Orcas Islanders spent
