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
Want to Volunteer for the Biggest Event on Orcas?
For two weeks during the summer, the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival brings world-famous musicians to our idyllic island for a world-class event. This year the Festival takes place August 12th through 27th.
Huge Garage Sale Benefiting Waldorf Group Today
Sat., July 23 beginning at 10am the Orcas Waldorf group is having a garage sale in Eastsound at 44 Haven Road (the road to Oddfellows Hall). Lots of crafts and crafting supplies, childrens toys, furniture, rugs, household
Orcas Airport to Be Affected by Partial FAA Shutdown
From the Port of Orcas Managers at Airport District Offices are only expected to be in their respective offices for a short time on Monday morning. Time is quickly running out for Congress to
YMCA Camp Orkila Sets World Marshmallow Roast Record
YMCA Camp Orkila held the World’s Largest Marshmallow Roast in an effort to emphasize the importance of positive experiences that allow children and teens to build friendships and self-esteem, and realize who they are
Orcas Island Park and Rec Gets Grant to Repair Tennis Courts
District Awarded $5000 Matching Grant from the United States Tennis Association On Friday, July 15 Orcas Island Park and Rec District (OIPRD) was notified they had been awarded a $5000 matching grant from the
This Weekend: Orcas Blossoms with Culture and Entertainment
Friday, July 22 Susan Mustard "Landmarks" Show Opening Reception at Crow Valley Pottery in Town, from 4 to 7 p.m.his is a very special showing of all new works by exceptional island artist Susan Mustard.
Tom Welch to Revisit Pioneer Olga Days
The Olga Strawberry Council is sponsoring an OLGA HISTORY presentation on Saturday July 23rd. (The OSC is charged with maintaining and preserving the Strawberry Processing Building at Olga, otherwise known as the Olga Artworks Building.)
Venue for July 22 Planning Commission Meeting Changed
The location of the Planning Commission’s continued for deliberations only meeting regarding Code Enforcement amendments, scheduled for Islander’s Bank Annex, has been changed to the San Juan Island Grange, 152 First Street, Friday Harbor. The
Captain America Movie Premier to Benefit Local Camps
by Janet Brownell On Wednesday, July 27 you can catch a special screening of the superhero event of the summer, “Captain America: The First Avenger.” The premiere of this movie is a fundraiser
July Writers Roundtable Features Jill Johnson
Jill McCabe Johnson will lead the Writers Roundtable at the Orcas Public Library on Saturday, July 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. The roundtable will focus on the influence of sound in writing. The Greek
Fire Dept. Commissioners Consider Taking on Fire Marshal’s Administrative Duties
By Ken Brown At the Orcas Island Fire District meeting on Tuesday, July 12, Fire Commissioners finalized an agreement with the Department of Natural Resources, reviewed progress on the Deer Harbor Fire Station, discussed
Tune-Up Sessions During Chamber Music Festival
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival invites community and student musicians to participate in "IM: In Music Tune-Up and Master Class" sessions lead by Festival and Teaching artists during the concert weeks in August. The
Kids Summer Ceramics Workshop at Mary Jane’s
Kids from Kindergarten through high school are invited to join Ellen Wherrette and Mary Jane Elgin for a 3 day sculpture and pottery workshop next week. The two ceramics artists will be "exploring our collective
Susan Mustard to Exhibit New Works at Crow Valley Show
By Michael Rivkin ‘Landmarks’ refers to Island scenes and life stages for this Orcas artist Susan Roller Mustard, Orcas resident since 2005, has made quite a name for herself since her arrival here.
Elephant Revival at Odd Fellows — Tonight!
Elephant Revival, a neo-acoustic transcendental folk quintet, will be appearing tonight, Monday July 18 at Odd Fellows at 7:30 p.m. The group is from Nederland Colorado and reveals hidden treasures deep within a
“Trying” Set to Open at Grange July 29
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island is pleased to announce Fred Whitridge and Cara Russell in five performances of the play “Trying” by Johanna McClelland Glass at the Grange. This touching, sweet and
