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
Verdi Opera Ernani this Saturday Night
Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center If you've missed the opera on Sunday afternoons, here's your opportunity to experience The Met: Live in HD with Verdi’s ERNANI, this Saturday night, February
History Matinee to Feature Carol Clark
Sunday, February 26, 2:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Lundeen Room Don’t miss the third monthly History Matinee gathering featuring long-time iconic Orcas Island resident Carol Clark. It takes place in the afternoon at
Sing and Play for Young Children Starts March 6
By Kathi Ciskowski Attention parents (moms, dads, and even grandparents), with 18 month to 3 year old children! Enjoy the invigoration of the spring, meet other parents, and let your youngster have the experience of
Reporting the News — Dr. Nancy Rivenburgh Gives Feb. 26 Crossroads Lecture
From the Crossroads Committee International events, foreign policy -- How do the media shape what happens? Join Crossroads to explore the future of how the news is reported, with Dr. Nancy Rivenburgh, Associate
School Garden “Post Party” March 3
By Madie Murray Mark your calendar! On Saturday, March 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., anyone with a willing back and desire to help our school garden grow is invited to lend
Letter to the Editor: Join to Amend “Corporate Personhood” Laws
From Sharon Abreu Next Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Fire Station in Eastsound from 12:30-2:30 pm, we’ll have the opportunity to get familiar with a Resolution that’s being submitted to our County Council in
Military Sonar in Use Shortly Before Orca’s Death
A Canadian naval vessel had engaged in sonar training just days before a female orca, who might have bred and helped with L pod's recovery, washed up on the coast. From Crosscut.com and Green Acre
Canine Capers: Adopting a Shelter Dog – Part One
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
Poetry on Lopez with Dorothy Trogdon & Elizabeth Austen
Sunday, February 26, workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lopez Library, reading at 7 p.m. Elizabeth Austen, prize-winning poet from Seattle where she produces poetry-related programming for KUOW an NPR affiliate, will read
Letter to the Editor: Friends of San Juans to Discuss Its Part in Code Enforcement
Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall From Stephanie Buffum Field, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans Over the past couple weeks, you may have seen or heard about a
KING-FM to Feature Music From Our Chamber Music Festival
February 20 & 22 Music from Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's upcoming Salon Concert by pianist Jeffrey Kahane on February 27th will be featured on Classical KING-FM 98.1 this week." Northwest Focus," hosted
Guest Opinion: County Requirements “A Blizzard of Bureaucratic Nonsense?”
By Terry Gillespie The San Juan Builder’s Association supports good community planning. Our island’s environment, our quality of life, and our community social structure are exceptional. The San Juan Islands are a treasure. The County’s
Controlling Your Debt Workshop Continues
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30—8 p.m., Orcas Library In a second in a series of financial workshops with Betty Barats you will learn to be mindful of and control your debt, identify the patterns that create
Travelling Light Salutes Eastern European Immigrants
On Screen at Orcas Center continues with National Theatre Live’s Travelling Light on Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. Nicholas Wright's new play Travelling Light is a funny and fascinating tribute to the
Funhouse Commons “Island Enterprise Lab” Off To a Fast Start
Follow-up Meeting on Saturday, March 3 From Pete Moe, Funhouse Commons Director On January 17, more than 35 individuals representing nearly 30 small businesses or business start-ups met at The Funhouse Commons for the first
When Bullfrogs Sing Opera: A Review
By Margie Doyle At the end of the play, When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, last night, I brushed away a tear before turning to my smiling neighbors. For the performances in Actors Theater of Orcas Island
