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
Ride the Zip Line at Camp Orkila!
YMCA Camp Orkila invites the public to come out and take a ride on the new 1000 ft Zip Line! By-appointment only, Community Zip days will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the following
Sadie Bailey’s Art at Washington Federal this month
July Artist of the Month Artist of the Month at Washington Federal Savings and Loan for the month of July is Sadie Bailey. Bailey's art is a delightful mixture of colorful mosaics, mixed-media
Park and Rec District to Hold Special Meeting
Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 20, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 The OIPRD Commissioners will convene
Tales of Olga by Tom Welch Offered Again July 23
By Edith Thomsen On Saturday, July 9, a full house enjoyed Historic Tales of Olga, told by Tom Welch. He described early area settlement as well as stories of a pet bear cub from the
The Diamonds Shine at Orcas Center 25th Anniversary Gala
Tickets for Show only with THE DIAMONDS: Classic Rock and Roll with Today’s Attitude! THE DIAMONDS will appear on Friday July 22 at 8 p.m. on Orcas Center’s main stage. They are appearing
Solid Waste and Declining County Revenues Dominate EPRC Meeting
Port Administrative Authority May Provide a Garbage Solution By Mindy Kayl At the Eastsound Plan Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on Thursday July 7, the topic of adding garbage cans in Eastsound led to a discussion about
“Daughter of the Regiment” Comic Opera at the Center
The Met: Live in HD 2011 Summer Encore Series at Orcas Center continues with Donizetti’s"La Fille du Régiment" to be screened Friday, July 15 at 7L30 p.m. Orcas Center presents the fourth opera of
Diane Kornberg to Exhibit Selections from “The Marine Algae Project”
The Visual Arts Committee at the Orcas Center is presenting work by Obstruction Island artist, Dianne Kornberg during August. “Evidence of its Occurrence” will open on August 5 with a reception, music, and
Chamber Music Festival Approaching Fast — Buy Your Tickets Today
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Office Summer is flying by, and the excitement is building for the fabulous Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, August 12th through 27th. There are 10 concerts over the
Sarita Pockell & Vaudevillian Troupe Next at “Music in the Park”
Weekend workshop precedes Sunday performance at the Village Green Sarita Pockell, children's music singer-songwriter and musical theater director (who wrote "One is the Sun" and many other classic songs for young people) is
Sneak Preview of Books at Farmer’s Market
By Rachel Newcombe This Saturday, July 16 at the Farmers Market, the Orcas Island Public Library wants to provide you with a jump start on bargain book buying. Although the annual Book Fair isn’t until
Bison Bash at the Historical Museum on Sunday
Sunday July 17 will be a unique opportunity to see the Bison skull fossil at the very locale where it was discovered in Olga . . . . . and have a great
Island Medical Center Groundbreaking Set for July 23
From PeaceHealth Healthcare in the San Juans will take a major step forward at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 when the groundbreaking ceremony for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is held at 1049
Election Opinion: Sustainability and Human Waste
(Editor's Note: BullWings:Orcas Issues welcomes opinions and commentary by candidates for the positions to be decided by voters in the November election. We will endeavor to give all candidates the opportunity to voice their opinions).
Want Community Sustainability? Try Art
From the San Juan Arts Council “The development of the arts at all levels is proven to be the single most effective way to achieve sustainable economic growth and to enrich the quality of life
Nothing Says Summer Like Berries – Order Yours Now
By Mary Carlson St. Francis Church Berry Sale taking orders for Rapberries and Blueberries All berries are locally grown, fresh, washed and ready for use or are available individually quick frozen. Raspberries (14 lbs) are
