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
Kenya Calls this Summer – Fundraiser this Sunday
Mary Ann Slabaugh, in Kenyan dress. Photo by Ron Claus. By Mary Ann Slabaugh This July I will be leaving for Kenya to volunteer and live in the village of Chwele. I plan
March Madness at Orcas Christian Continues!
Sunday, March 17 at Orcas Christian School Gym, Enchanted Forest Road, Eastound From Tim Hance “OCS March Madness” Tournament Schedule 10:00am - Gym & Concessions Open! 10:25am – Welcome Address & National Anthem 10:30am –
Salish Sea Music Festival Brings Broken Consort
Saturday, March 23 at 5 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church From Jeffrey Cohan The third annual Salish Sea Early Music Festival on Orcas Island continues at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church with renaissance flutist
Council to Consider Extending the Effective Date for CAO Implementation
By Stan Matthews County Interim Internet Technology Manager At its regular meeting on March 12, the San Juan County Council voted to conduct a public hearing to consider moving the effective date of the Critical
Spring Environmental Walks for Adults and Kids
Kids at a waterfall in Moran State Park From the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District ADULT GENERAL NATURALIST WALK Join Naturalist Carolyn Cruso for a walk in Moran Park learning about the
What’s Wrong with My Vegetable Garden?
By Jan Jacobson What’s Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? is the name of a book by David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth. They will speak at the April 10, 2013 Garden Club meeting in the Madrona
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Agave with the Turtleback Ceili Band
By Kathy Lunde Agave is proud to host Orcas Island's own Turtleback Ceili Band, this Saturday, March 16, beginning at 6pm. The Turtleback Céilí Band or simply "Turtleback", is a group of Orcas Island musicians
“Kids of the 1950s” at Sunday’s Historical Matinee
Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center This month's historical matinee, "Kids of the 1950s " recalls Orcas Island High School from 1953-1959. Join Orcas Island Historical Society President Bill Buchan
Donations for New Reuse Center: Hotbed Hotel Raises More than Eyebrows
From The Exchange Board of Directors and Executive Director During the running of the most recent play at the Grange – Hotbed Hotel – Doug Bechtel of The Actor’s Theater and director of the play,
Actors Theater Raises Funds for the Exchange
Doug Bechtel presents a check for funds raised by Actors' Theater audiences to Hilary Canty of the Community Foundation. The funds will benefit the rebuilding of the Orcas Exchange. From Hilary Canty, Director
The Bowls Are Ready to Fill with Soup!
A colorful sampling of original bowls crafted by students; painted, fired and ready to serve you this Friday! By Madie Murray Whether you’re on your way to Skate Night, the movies, a lecture,
Cameron Schuh to Lead 2013 Co-op Youth Rally
2013 Youth Directors. Cameron Schuh is at center, back. Scholarship Application Deadline March 22 From Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) Orcas High School senior Cameron Schuh, a 2012 OPALCO scholarship recipient, was
Investigation Finds Human Error Caused $3M Ferry Incident
“Crews improperly set electrical circuits … the current melted vital parts of the inactive motor over a period of 40 minutes” From Washington State Department of Transportation A three-month safety investigation recently concluded that
March Madness Adult Basketball Tournament
From the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Saturday, March 16 there will be a March Madness Adult Basketball Tournament. Seven teams including off island teams will be participating. It will be in the K-8
County Public Works Holds Orcas Open House
Tuesday, March 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall From the San Juan County Public Works Department San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House to talk with
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Shares My Concerns
To the Editor: I am writing in support of Lovel Pratt for San Juan County Council (District 1). The priorities she’s committed to speak to my concerns: a strong and sustainable local economy, advocacy for
