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
Granny’s Attic Getting Ready to Open!
Donations open on March 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center From the Orcas Island Senior Center Granny’s Attic Sale is just around the corner. This is one of the largest
Lasagna’s on the Menu for Community Dinner Tomorrow
From Sandy Harris Tuesday, March 12, will be the last Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School for 2013. This free, all-you-can eat Italian meal will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. On the menu
Exciting Times at the Senior Center
By Stephen Bentley, Chair, Senior Services Advisory Committee These are exciting times at the Orcas Island Senior Center. On a recent Monday morning a class of aspiring writers gathered to share their work in the
Francesca da Rimini Tells of Arranged Marriage and Tragic Love
A tragic romance described in Dante's Inferno is the subject of the opera Francesca da Rimini A rare revival of the ravishingly beautiful production of Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini will be streamed to
Seed Sharing, Roundtable, Keynote Speech and Contra Dance Fill Agricultural Summit
Saturday, March 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Friday Harbor The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 16, for all things agricultural, including:
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Wednesday
The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meeting will be held at the Deer Harbor Community Center from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. The Deer Harbor Community Center is located at 4319
Community Honors Marilyn Anderson at Music Concert
Marilyn Anderson at School Music Benefit Concert. Photo courtesy of Kristen Wilson. By Hilary Canty, Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation Marilyn Anderson, one of the founding members of the Music Advocacy Group (MAG)
Arts Council to Explore Improving Economy Through the Arts
March 19, Outlook In, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. San Juan County Arts Council is presenting free workshops in March to explore the impact and potential of the arts on the local economy. The Arts Commission of
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Shows Overall Leadership
Rick has run, has won, is our current sitting Councilman, and is now running again for the seat of Councilman for San Juan County District #2. As a local property and business owner Rick has
Letter to the Editor: Museum Board and Volunteers Work to Fulfill Mission, Vision and Plan
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum The Orcas Island Historical Museum has engaged with many community members and organizations since early December, and has taken many comments and suggestions with thoughtful consideration and serious
Unitarian Universalist Service on Buddhism with Gregory Kramer this Sunday
Lenten Service & Soup Celebration planned for March 13 By Susan McBain The March 10 service of the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will offer a presentation by Gregory Kramer on Buddhism. Kramer is the
Update from The Exchange: Status of Contract, Reuse and Site Cleanup
From The Exchange Board of Directors and Executive Director The Exchange is working diligently with the County on finalizing the contract for operating the Orcas Island Transfer Station. The expected date for the hand-off from
Auditions for PlayFest: Your Stage Debut Awaits!
Sunday March 17, 6-8 pm—or Wednesday March 20, 7-9 pm If you have ever been to see a play at The Grange, you know what a special place it is. The atmosphere that The Actors
Cope with Cancer — Support Group Meeting
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 5:00 pm, in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. At our informal meetings you'll have a chance to share
National Conservation Area for San Juans Proposed in U.S. Congress
Legislation would designate nearly 1,000 acres of federally owned land a National Conservation Area From Senator Maria Cantwell’s Press Office Today, [March 7} the Northwest Washington Congressional delegation introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate
Grange “Revival” to Kick Off with Potluck
Saturday, March 9 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Orcas Grange By Margie Doyle Several Orcas Islanders have put their heads together and think others may share their passion to revitalize the Orcas Grange. Michael
