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
A Reunion Sing of “Celtic Mass for the Sea” for World Oceans Day
"Now lay thine ear against this golden sand, And thou shalt hear the music of the sea" A reunion of about two dozen singers who performed "The Celtic Mass for the Sea" with
Explore the Meaning of Your Dreams
Philomena Robinson will conduct a workshop called, "Projective Dreamwork" on Thursdays from June 7 to June 26. An "Exploration of Dreams to unlock many levels of meaning" will take place weekly at the
“The Butterfly Effect” Stands Against Bullying
Orcas Center is presenting "The Butterfly Effect," a play inspired by a worldwide movement of anti-bullying video messages and adapted from local stories by Janet Brownell and directed by Jake Perrine. "This production
FEAST Kick-off Pizza Party this Friday!
Friday June 1 from 4-7 p.m. at the Liberty Garden in Eastsound From Learner Limbach Come on out for a pizza and garden party to help us kick off a brand new season of FEAST (Farm
Free Desiree: Funny, Powerful, Moving
Saturday, June 9 at 8 p.m. at the Orcas Center Black Box It’s 1972! Bell bottoms rule, everybody’s doing the Philly Dog, and Soul Train comes on every Saturday morning. But instead of
Orcas Island Golf Course Hosts Potluck Social & Scramble
Sunday, June 3 Demo/Fitting Day 10 - 2, Scramble at 3, Potluck Social at 5:30 p.m. By Justin Taylor A Callaway Fitting Rep will be on island at the Golf Course driving range, showing off
Be on the Lookout for Orcas Island Lions Club White Canes Days
From Jim Biddick The Orcas Island Lions Club will be handing out information on the White Canes Program and providing information on the Orcas Island Lions Club. For the 43rd year in a row, Lions
Lily Shares Ice Cream with the Kids
By Madie Murray Community Journalist During the months of June, July and August, Lily, An Island Gathering Place located beneath Allium where gourmet ice cream is served, will be donating a portion of
Hip Hop Workshops with Sabina Smith-Moreland
Sabina Smith-Moreland will be teaching two dance intensives in HIP HOP. Sabina grew up on Orcas and danced for many Orcas Center musicals and dance performances, including "The Fantasticks." She danced in Seattle, professionally, and
World Renowned Tibetan Musician and teacher at Indralaya
By Leonie Van Gelder Community Journalist Nawang Khechog, Grammy nominated Tibetan Musician will be gifting the Orcas community with a free concert at Indralaya on Saturday, June 2, at 7 pm 2012 Nawang will also
Leadership San Juan Islands Graduates 14
Leadership San Juan Islands Class VIII will hold its graduation ceremony Friday, June 1, 11:30-1:30 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange in Friday Harbor. The fourteen islanders are: Mikah Smith, Tara Dalton,
County Deputy Director of Administration Resigns
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager David Kelly has formally announced his resignation as San Juan County’s Deputy Director of Administration, effective June 29. Kelly, who joined the County’s staff in July of
Solid Waste Subcommittee To Hold Special Meeting
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council Solid Waste Subcommittee will conduct a Special Meeting on, Wednesday, May 30,2012 in the Large Conference Room, Legislative Building, 55 Second Street,
Come to Father’s Day Potluck & Performance
Sunday, June 17 at 5 p.m. at Morningstar Farm Traveling from his home in the Black Hills of South Dakota, singer- songwriter Hank Harris will bring his unique blend of music, from originals
Canine Capers: Common Ground
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
Orcas Firefighters Make a Quick Stop to a Vacation Rental Fire
From Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief On Sunday, May 27th at 8:51 p.m. 22 emergency responders and 9 units from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire in the Sunderland
