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
Le Comte Ory — Rossini’s Witty and Sophisticated Comedy
Comte Ory disguised as a Hermit in Rossini's" Le Comte Ory" With a legendary mix of this and that, the Metropolitan Opera finds an excuse for a romp with Rossini’s Le Comte Ory.
Shakespeare Under the Stars: Midsummer Night’s Dream at Doe Bay
Shakespeare under the stars at Doe Bay Resort on Thursday, July 5 with Stage Left Productions Island Stage Left of Friday Harbor will be bringing its upcoming production of Shakespeare's comedy, Midsummer Night's
Heads Up! Summer Program for Outdoor Recreation, Zombies, Musicians, Ninjas & Cardboard Artists — and a 5K Run!!
Orcas Island Park and Recreation District logo. The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) has a full and varied slate of summer activities: some for an afternoon; some for a week; some,
Taste the Traditional Lion’s Club Alder-Smoke BBQ at a New Place
Saturday, July 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station From the Orcas Island Lion's Club New place, same great taste! The Orcas Island Lion's Club announces their 37th Annual Alder Smoked
Summer with Writer’s Roundtable: Save the Dates
Writer's Roundtable, an open discussion group that meets regularly on the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library, announces summer dates for its presentations: Saturday, July 21, "Rilke
Booster Club Gets $10,000 Match Challenge
From the Orcas Island Booster Club Webster’s Dictionary states that "competition" and "cooperation" are antonyms. The Orcas Island Booster Club and a very generous member of our community would like to offer a different perspective.
OPALCO 75th Anniversary Open House: Storytelling, Music and Gifts for All!
Diana Yansen of Shaw Island talks about her family’s connection to OPALCO – and an old landing-craft boat – at the Shaw Open House on June 29 At OPALCO’s 75th Anniversary Open House
OPAL’s Renovation of Lavender Hollow Apartments Begins
Justin Paulsen, left and Jeremy King, right, consult with OPAL's Jeanne Beck on renovation plans for Lavender Hollow Work began last week to upgrade and extend the life of the eight buildings that
Tim Blanchard Wins Super Lawyer Award
Tim Blanchard, Orcas island resident, has been named a Washington State “Super Lawyer” in the specialty of healthcare law. Blanchard, who represents healthcare providers across the nation in federal and state regulatory and compliance matters,
Eighth-Graders Promoted from Orcas Middle School
By Margie Doyle The eighth-grade class at Orcas Island Middle School was honored at a Promotion Ceremony on Friday, June 22 by teachers, principals, staff, family and friends at the Orcas School Cafeteria. Elementary/Middle School
Letter to the Editor: Our Whole Lives (OWL) Program Gives Thanks
OWL is a comprehensive sexuality education program developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Orcas Island’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community Fund, through OICF, together with our local Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, funded the program
Free Shuttle Bus Companion Pass on Orcas, San Juan Islands Scenic Byway this Summer
San Juan Transit will make weekend (Friday through Monday) routes on Orcas Island. Note: the transit service will not operate on Monday, June 25 The bus is back on Orcas Island this summer
Letter to the Editor: Let’s Help Sparks Keep Her “Sparkle”
Many of you know that long-time resident and our beloved Orcas Center Theatre Director was recently diagnosed and treated for a cancerous tumor and had to spend considerable time off-island while she received chemo and
“Portraits” Exhibition at Senior Center
Portrait by Jacqueline Kempfer, on display with other portraits in the Betty Lundeen Room at the Senior Center From Jacqueline Kempfer Beautiful, engaging and thoughtful are just a few words to describe the
Lots to Do this Weekend in Fickle Summer Weather — Cool!
Friday, June 22 Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research – Microplastics Assessment – Noon. “One World Music Festival” Martin Lund’s annual festival, this year paying tribute to the revolutionary music of the ’60s &
The Race for Mayor Comes Down to the Wire
From Orcas Island Children’s House What do a rooster, peacock, pygmy goat, bison and a biped have in common? They’re all running for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound. The mayoral race is an annual fundraiser sponsored
