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
Orcas School Board Continues to Move Forward
State funding still being revised; teaching staff reinstated At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting of June 23, the findings of the group of building contractors that came out of “A Way
Week Starts Slow Before Weekend Fireworks
Monday, June 27 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Board meeting at the Public Library, 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting 4:30 at District offices off North Beach Road on east
Schedule Your Time in the Garden and Take Home the Bounty
By Madie Murray We have three weeks already filled by volunteers who will be visiting the School Garden an hour each morning for a week during the summer when school is out. We
Hance’s Home Inspection Company Wins WSU Grant
All Islands Home Inspections, owned by Tim Hance, was one of only forty companies statewide to be awarded a grant to test for energy loss from homes due to air leakage. The Washington State University
The Met: Summer Opera Series Debuts with “Madama Butterfly”
The Met: Live in HD 2011 Summer Encore Series debuts at Orcas Center with Puccini classic on July 1 Beginning July 1st, Orcas Center will present Summer HD Encores, a series of screenings
Bring Down the Morning Glory!
What do garden gloves, hors-d'oevres, and live music have in common? They are the makings of a festive Garden Party for the Orcas Island Elementary School grounds and garden. Everyone is invited to
Bang-up Eastsound Fireworks Show Seeks Sponsors
By Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Chamber is thrilled to report that our annual Fourth of July Fireworks show in Eastsound is in-place, and ready to go on Monday, July
Solid Waste Solution: Still in the Sausage-Making Stage
Updated June 25 at 12 p.m. An interview with San Juan County Council Member Patty Miller, Chair of the Solid Waste Sub-committee Another ingredient was added to the county’s solid waste discussion this week
Life Stories and Blue Oceans inform “Legacy Chats” Workshop
Last week the state of Washington released 233 pages (repeat, pages) of an Excel spreadsheet listing the registered non-profits in the state that are no longer viable. But on Orcas Island, some two dozen
New Master Plan for San Juan County Fairgrounds
Meeting on Orcas July 5 The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department is seeking input from residents as it begins development of a Master Plan for the fairgrounds. Planners want to know what County
Vendors of All Kinds Welcome at Historical Day Fair July 2
The Orcas Island Historical Museum still has some booth space available for the July 2 Historical Day Fair, which takes place on the same day as the Parade in Eastsound. The Fair will be on
Perennial Candidate April the Cow Mooooves Into the Race for Mayor
Orcas Islanders are serious participants in the fund-raising Campaign for Mayor as they horse-trade their votes to see who truly is the cat's meow. But for those who think this campaign is going
Orcas Center Launches Digital Expansion Campaign
From the Orcas Center Live opera performances will be screened at Orcas Center Sometimes dreams do come true. Orcas Center has been dreaming about providing live streaming and high quality screenings on the
KidStage Theater Camps Bring “Glee” & “Harry Potter” to Center Stage
By Halley McCormick This summer, Orcas Center welcomes a pair of guest instructors from the Village Theatre to teach two week-long day camps. The camps, called "KIidStage," follow a different theme each week. The first
Funhouse Plans Eco-Fest & Solar Science Fair
New event to take place on Saturday, August 6th The Funhouse is inviting participation from a wide variety of individuals, groups and businesses with table displays, outdoor booths and hands-on demonstrations of stuff like: Renewable
Where in the World is Charles Dalton?
Saturday's Solstice Parade was a photographer's paradise, as local talent Damien Stark makes clear in his photo at right.
