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
Cancer Support Group Celebrates One Year Mark
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group was formed last July by Bogdan and Carol Kulminski and Sue Foulk. It is designed to support anyone with cancer, a cancer survivor, a caretaker, or anyone with
Peter Fisher Exhibit “Iridescence” on Display Now
Exhibit Celebration Friday July 8th, 4-7 p.m. By Peter C. Fisher Unusual and compelling photographs by Peter Fisher with a theme of "Iridescence" are the subject of the exhibit now open at the
Orcatrazz Swing Band to Perform at “Music in the Park”
Orcatrazz, founded and led by Ken Speck, will be the featured band in what will be the 100th concert of the “Music in the Park” series on Sunday, July 10. “Music in the
Tom Welch to Share Stories of Island History
Did you hear the one about the dance hall atop Mt. Constitution? No? Then perhaps you will want to listen as local historian Tom Welch pulls from our colorful island history and presents
New Algal-bloom Hotline for Orcas Island
By Russel Barsh Have you ever wondered what causes that bluish green, orange, brown, or white slime on the water? Or whether it is potentially toxic? The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory and Kwiáht
Chamber’s New Festival and other holiday weekend events on the 4th!
Festival on the 4th brings family fun, performance, and music The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce has created a new daytime event (11 am - 4 pm) for Monday, July 4. This new event will
Three Women Deploy with American Red Cross
By Sheila Harley, Island Chapter, American Red Cross On the eve of this great country’s birthday, it is good to be aware of the heroes who deploy out of the American Red Cross when disaster
Celebrate Independence Day with Safety in Mind
By Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal The Fourth of July is a time when we all celebrate our nation’s heritage. Many of us choose to include fireworks as a part of that celebration.
Annual SeaDoc Wine ‘n’ Sea Auction Offers Exciting Items for Bid
SeaDoc's annual fundraiser, Wine 'n' Sea Auction, is fast approaching. The SeaDoc Society is a program of the Wildlife Health Center, a center of excellence at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
“Harry Potter” Performance Ends Theater Camp
By Halley McCormick This summer, Orcas Center welcomes guest instructors from the Village Theatre to teach two week-long day camps. The camps, called “KidStage,” follow a different theme each week. The first week, students
Paintings by Larkin Chollar at Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks features visionary paintings in oil on canvas by Larkin Chollar through the month of July. A professional sculptor for forty years, Larkin began painting six years ago. “I work
Hoffmann’s Watercolors on Display at Orcas Center
Watercolorist Tom Hoffmann will be exhibiting his work at the Orcas Center Gallery from July 1 to August 2. Tom has been a watercolor painter and teacher for 40 years. He teaches three
Farm to Classroom on YouTube!
Mandy Randolph's Farm to Classroom kids will teach you how to make a Garden Burrito aka Veggie Taco on YouTube. You'll also learn how to safely pick and eat nettles - just one of the
Misidentification of Poison Hemlock Can Be Deadly
By Alison Halpern, Executive Secretary, Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), a poisonous weed to people and animals, can currently be found blooming all over Washington State. Last
Song of Evolution Project at the Library
By Samara Shaw Shantparv Roloff will give a free presentaion at the Orcas Library this Saturday, July 2 at 7 p.m. about the Song of Evolution Project. The Song of Evolution Project is working to create
County Ferry Advisory Group Seeks Comment on Fall Schedule
By Howie Rosenfeld, County Council Liaison to Ferry Advisory Committee San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) and Washington State Ferries (WSF) have begun reviewing the ferry schedule for this fall, and are seeking public
