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
Eastsound Committee Plans Big Meeting Tomorrow
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 5, calls for a meaty agenda: Update from County Council: Richard Fralick and or Patty Miller --Solid
Gudgells Add to Main St. Waterfront with Porter Waterfront Square
Susan and Wally Gudgell, owners of Fishing Bay LLC, adding another retail/guest suites building on the Eastsound waterfront, between the Windermere Real Estate building and the Jillery/Allium/Madrona building, historically known as Porter's Gas
Orcas Rowing Club’s “Frozen In Time” Plunge Was A Blast!
By Martin Taylor Hundreds of hardy locals and not- so- locals, along with an even larger crowd of onlookers, took the plunge at Cascade Lake to ring in the New Year. At precisely
Have a Pizza for the Food Bank!
By Madie Murray One of the wonderful things about our Island is that there are so many creative ways to help out our neighbors, and the Doe Bay Cafe has one of them
A Poem for New Year’s Day: 53
53 By E.E. Cummings may my heart always be open to little birds who are the secrets of living whatever they sing is better than to know and if men should not hear
New T’ai Chi Series Starts Jan. 9
Joan Roulac, with 25 years experience teaching T’ai Chi Chih, launches a new Winter Series on Monday, Jan. 9 at the Orcas Senior Center. On the first day, she offers "a gift to the community
A New Year’s Eve Poem: Washing Doorknobs
Washing Doorknobs By Jane Hirshfield The glass doorknobs turn no differently. But every December I polish them with vinegar water and cotton. Another year ends. This one, I ate Kyoto pickles and touched, in Xi'
Charter Commission to Begin Review of County Government
Saturday, Jan. 7, at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The agenda for the County Charter Review Commission’s initial meeting on Saturday,
Improv Theater for Adults at Funhouse Commons
Play Games, Let Loose, Have Fun! at Improvisational Theater for Adults (and interested teens - Ages 16+). Inexperienced and seasoned players alike are welcome to attend the classes conducted by Samara Shaw, who has 20+
“Theatrically Daring” New Faust Comes to Orcas
Sunday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Center Begin the New Year at the Met when Faust by Gounod is shown "Live in High Definition (HD)" to Orcas Island audiences. Three of opera’s
Upcoming Events at Agave Restaurant!
By Kathy Lunde Thursday night is the last Trivia game of the year at Agave! We will have a special 2011 game, come join the fun! If you can't make it this Thursday, we'll be
War in Iraq Ends: What Kind of Welcome Do Returning Vets Face?
Thursday, Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library The Welcome, A Healing Journey for War Vets and Their Families was made in 2008 at a gathering of war veterans from
Sustainable Orcas Island to Meet Weds. Dec. 28
Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) members have expressed interest in meeting tomorrow, the last Wednesday of the month, the group's regular meeting date. Although SOI organizer Phil Heikkinen projects that the group may be small, he
For Auld Lang Syne — Where Will You Be New Year’s Eve?
New Year's Eve Rosario New Year's Eve Dance Ring in 2012 at the Beachhouse on the Cascade Bay waterfront. Local island favorites Gene Nery and Martin Lund will lead their four-piece band through a wide
Growing Jobs: From Cantor & Chef to Cheerleader, Coach & Counselor
Cara Cohn finds new work finding jobs for disabled islanders. Cara Cohn's story is familiar on Orcas Island: she came here and was instantly attached to lving on the island. Like many others'
A Winter Poem: Shoveling Snow With Buddha
Shoveling Snow With Buddha Billy Collins In the usual iconography of the temple or the local Wok you would never see him doing such a thing, tossing the dry snow over a mountain of his
