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
Aviation Appreciation Month: Aviation Important to Local Economies
From the Port of Orcas Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire has declared June 2012 as General Aviation (GA) Appreciation Month in the state. Her proclamation was the second such recognition of general aviation by state
KindlingsFest 2012: Rekindling Intergenerational Connections
From KindlingsFest Academics, artists and thoughtful folk will gather on Orcas Island this July to share music, lectures, films and dialogue about how to counteract the generational fragmentation of American culture at KindlingsFest 2012.
Isaac and Esther Olson Release “Cafe Musica!”
Esther and Isaac Olson. Their new CD is Cafe Musica! Saturday, June 30, 2 - 4 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore Local instrumental duo Isaac & Esther Olson are releasing their first-ever CD, "Cafe
Anita Holladay and “Ireland Through My Eyes”
Tuesday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center This past spring, Anita Holladay traveled for three weeks on her own around the coast of Ireland and Northern Ireland," seeking out ancient megalithic tombs, braking
Community Service Mobile Unit Coming to Orcas
Tuesday, June 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Island Food Bank The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services will send its mobile unit to Orcas Island tomorrow, June 19. It
Where Would We Be Without Our Volunteers?
Orcas School students and staff honor the many volunteers who make it happen From the Orcas Island Elementary School The staff and students of Orcas Elementary held an assembly on Monday morning, June
Canine Capers: What Happened to the Nanny Dog?
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears
Too Much to Do this Week? Just Get Started!
Monday, June 18 Orcas League of Women Voters Movie-Membership Event 6:30 p.m. at the Public Library Conference Room. Good snacks and chat and then view the documentary "Civil Discourse." Darvill’s Book Group will be discussing
Learn to Make Compost with FoodMasters
Monday June 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. Do you dream of weed free, nutrient rich, living fertilizer? Come learn how to build awesome compost at the Bullocks'. Food Masters is offering a class on
Crow Valley Pottery Garden Show at Historic Cabin
From Crow Valley Pottery One of Orcas’ longest-running family businesses enters its 53rd season by presenting its annual Garden Art Show. The show, which features art ‘for and about the garden’, has long been an
2012 Orcas Graduates: The Best Days of Our Lives
We did it! Class of 2012 graduates are jubilant at the close of Orcas High School Commencement Exercises on June 16. Orcas Fire Chief O’Brien and State Senator Ranker Salute the Class
Guest Column: Approach and Departure Navigation Helps Orcas Air Travelers
By Bea vonTobel (From Airport Business) People often ask me if I don’t hate having to travel from small airports ... the answer is no, not at all. I like smaller airports. Because I live
Celebration of Life for Dr. Magda Mische
Dr. Magda Mische. Her memorial service will be Sunday, June 24 By Dr. Alexandra Gayek Dr. Magda Mische's Celebration of Life will be held next Sunday, June 24 at 4 p.m. at the
Grow, Gather Share: Join the Parade!
June 30 deadline for Chamber of Commerce Community Parade Get ready for the 2012 Orcas Island Community Parade on Saturday, July 7, beginning at 11 a.m. The parade theme this year is "Grow, Gather, Share:
Library Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Groundbreaking with Enhanced Landscape
From Margaret Payne Twenty years ago, June 20, 1992, Orcas Islanders broke ground for the construction of a new library on the Rose Street bluff, overlooking Eastsound. The 6,000-square-foot building was the fulfillment of a
Orcas High Graduates Celebrate Success
Graduation Saturday, June 16 at 2 p.m. at the High School Gym The Orcas community gathered today, June 15, at Orcas High School to announce awards granted to members of the OHS Class
