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
Letter to the Editor: Get Out and Vote!
Thank you in advance for joining us in supporting our local public schools. The operational levy that is on the ballot due February 14 is a replacement levy which funds 25% of the public school’s
Singers — Young and Not-so — Alert!
Grace McCune announces the return of the “Rock on the Rock Singers” and “Musical Theater Youth Troupe” at the Orcas Center for another eight-week series. The “Musical Theater Youth Troupe” (for the younger
Guest Opinion: M&O Levy – A Vital Thread
By Madie Murray When I moved to Orcas in 2003 from Southern California, I quickly learned how superior the Orcas public schools were to those in wealthy Orange County and thought, how could this be?
School Board Faces Cuts Due to Budget Shortfall
At the Orcas Island School District (OISD)Board meeting last night, the board, faced with cuts in personnel and programs to make up a $118,849 shortfall, called on resources in the Financial Advisory Committee and the
New Ferries Get Mixed Reviews
From Crosscut.com By C.B. Hall As it floats into dock, the Chetzemoka, one of three new boats in the Washington State Ferries fleet, presents an unusual, asymmetrical image. The designers placed the tower structure, which
Parker Promotes Pianist’s February Salon Concert
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival "Jeff is one of the greatest pianists and most wonderful musicians I've ever known," said Jon Kimura Parker, internationally acclaimed pianist and Artistic Advisor for the
New Book Describes Electromagnetic Pulse Threat
Sheridan Johnston has recently published a 68-page book, In the Blink of an Eye, that discusses the scientific underpinnings of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) – both those created by nature and man-made –
Commons to Introduce “Island Enterprise Lab”
Today, January 24, rescheduled from last week at 5:30 p.m. From the Funhouse/Commons In the fall of last year, The Funhouse announced its intention to change its name to “The Funhouse Commons” to reflect a
“Orcas Reads” Begins Month-long Community Conversation
Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 3:30 p..m., Emmanuel Church Parish Hall Re-scheduled from last week Orcas Island Library invites you to attend the grand kickoff event for Orcas Reads, a community-wide celebration of the works of
Get a Handle on Your Finances
First class is Monday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Library By Betty Barats Did your New Years Resolutions include getting a handle on your finances? Do you have a plan? Do you know how
The Week Ahead: Even More Meetings as We Play Snow Days Catch-up
Monday, Jan. 23 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce board meeting at 5 p.m. Public is welcome to attend. Tuesday, Jan. 24 On the Threshold: Adventures in Poetry, JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator. Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney
Letter to the Editor: Council Ignoring Costs of CAO
To the Editor: The San Juan County Council is proposing new rules and restrictions on property owners in the county under what they are calling the Critical Areas Ordinance. The current draft has evolved into
Hear “Dorade’s” Story at Sail Orcas Event
Thursday, January 26 at 6 pm at the Orcas Senior Center Dorade is a legendary ocean racing yacht with a fascinating history including strong ties to Orcas Island. This famous yawl was designed
Orcas Boy Choir Seeks Additional Voices
First rehearsal Monday January 23 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m By Rachel Bishop The Orcas Boy Choir is having its first rehearsal on Monday January 23 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in Martin Lund's music
Laslo-White Declared Winner of Junior Talent Competition
by Lin McNulty On Saturday afternoon Orcas Has Talent, Jr. Division provided a delightful way to dispense with the chilling memory of last week's snowstorm. Let there be no doubt Orcas Island has
“Orcas Has Talent” Auditions Make for Lively Show
Updated Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP) again hit it out of the park with their "Orcas Has Talent" audition shows at the Grange yesterday afternoon and evening. (See
