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
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
Orcas Highlands Take Part in Firewise Work Day
By Chief Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Department On Saturday, June 9, 2012 the Orcas Highlands neighborhood participated in their annual Firewise work day. Under the leadership of National Firewise expert
Flower Workshop for Chamber Music Festival
Wednesday, June 20 at 9 a.m. at Orcas Center scene shop From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Flowers play a wonderful part in the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. The arrangements are
Rest Up Quick! The Weekend Calls
Friday, June 15 Parkinson’s Disease: Questions and Answers 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. with Dr. Adam Hebb at the Orcas Senior Center on Henry Road. 376-2677. Live music at Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel. Come
Orcas Discusses the Future Funding of State Parks
By Michel Vekved Last Saturday, a meeting on Orcas to discuss the future of Washington State Parks was held at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Ten similar meetings took place statewide as a public outreach.
Creepy Caterpillars Invade Orcas
by Lin McNulty It may be climate driven, as a result of our mild winter. It may well be the result of something we don't know about. If you are on a section
Sheriff’s Office Notes Extra Traffic Patrols
From Sheriff Rob Nou With school out, summer arriving and the onset of the tourist season, traffic concerns and traffic safety becomes an issue for our island communities. We all pride ourselves on the safety
Summer Solstice: Parade While the Sun Stands Still!
The 14th Annual Summer Solstice parade and celebration returns to Eastsound this Saturday, June 23, at noon. The whimsical and always colorful foot parade will wind its way up North Beach Road ending
History Matinee: Joyce Burghardt
From the Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum In this month's History Matinee, sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Society, featured speaker Joyce Burghardt will tell stories and answer questions about days gone
IsleShare’s Innerworks Explained at Workshop
Wednesday, June 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library IsleShare is hosting a 1-hour orientation meeting for community members engaged in volunteerism. The meeting will be held Wednesday, June 20, from
To the Rescue! Practice Makes Perfect
Two Chinook helicopters flew into cloudy Orcas airspace this morning, right on schedule at 11:30 a.m. and successfully completed the Emergency Exercise. On Orcas and San Juan Islands, the exercise was a simulation
Mt. Baker Road & Trail Project Rescheduled for Spring 2013
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The final phase of the Mount Baker Road and Trail improvement projects on Orcas Island has been rescheduled to go to bid this fall, with construction taking
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound ‘s Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. The next Field Research days
