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“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
Social Media Seminar: Grow Your Business
Thursday April 11, 11 am - 1 pm @ Victorian Room, Outlook Inn From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Grow Your Business with Email & Social Media Marketing. Come learn how to deepen your
April Poetry: Clouds Over Skagit Valley
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. CLOUDS OVER SKAGIT VALLEY by Ingrid Karnikis Across
Crossroads Lecture: Ready for a “Megathrust” Earthquake?
The San Juan Islands with suspected faults criss-crossing the islands. From Dave Halloran at SJ County Emergency Mgmt. Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center From Crossroads Lecture Series Tim Walsh,
Artworks Features Paintings by Jan Rimerman
Jan Riermerman The Orcas Island Artworks will feature paintings by Jan Rimerman through the month of April. Jan’s “Island Collection” is inspired by the natural beauty of the San Juans. She is interested
Lions Bring Health Screening Van to Eastsound
On Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2 the Orcas Island Lions Club brings the big health screening van with the lion on the back door to Eastsound. The Health Screening Unit will offer free
Orcas Montessori School is Going Green
Emily Barrett of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation demonstrates the solar oven at Orcas Montessori From Tina Whitman, Science Director, Friends of the San Juans As the Orcas Montessori School celebrates its 25th
Come Hear the Heart and Soul of American Roots Music
Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Jay Unger and Molly Mason bring American roots music to Orcas Center. Cheer the heart and feed the soul with music from Jay Ungar &
McCune and Gamble to Perform at Agave
Grace McCune Saturday April 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Agave From Grace McCune Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by violinist Joel Gamble for a night of music at Agave
Lions Turn Into Bunnies for Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt
A tender young chickling at the Lions Easter Egg Hunt By Margie Doyle The Orcas Lions Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at YMCA Camp Orkila on Saturday morning, as kids of
Science Fair Explodes All Expectations
Meg Waage, left, and Kayleigh Horton are stunned and proud to win the "Richie Moore Rocket Ship of Wonder Award" at the 2013 Funhouse Commons Science Fair By Margie Doyle With its fire-starting,
At the Library: How to Preserve our Written Cultural Record?
John Wilkin will speak on preserving our written cultural heritage The Orcas Island Library will offer a lecture and discussion, "Digital libraries: facing the challenge of preserving our written cultural record," in its
Shakespeare Fest Brings “Only on Orcas” Reunion
(left) Midwife Melinda Milligan with newborn Woody Ciskowski, 1988.(right) Shakespeare Festival Town Crier Woody Ciskowski and Lady McBeth Melinda Milligan on the 25th anniversary of Woody's birth. Islander Woody Ciskowski decided he wanted
Ciudades Northwest Flamenco Tour Starts on Orcas
Flamenco guitarist Pedro Cortes returns to Orcas for Ciudad NW Flamenco on Friday, April 5 Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall Ciudades(Cities) Northwest Flamenco Tour begins April 5th
Council Urges Local Applicants for Head Administrator
Stan Matthews, County Interim Information Technology Manager The San Juan County Council has re-emphasized its interest in encouraging applications for County Administrator from current residents of San Juan County. Screening of applications will begin on
Montessori School Celebrates 25 Years and Growing Strong
Montessori's going strong, thanks to Angie Saxe, Teresa Chocano, Tom Rubottom and Moriah Armstrong. By Margie Doyle Teachers, students, parents, supporters and friends of the Orcas Montessori School gathered to celebrate earlier this
The Met: Live in HD Summer Schedule Announced
Elina Garanca as Carmen and Roberto Alagna as Don José in Bizet’s “Carmen.”Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan OperaTaken at the Metropolitan Opera during the dress rehearsal on December 28, 2009. Ken Howard photo. Orcas Center
