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.”
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Helping Hands Noramise Reports to Orcas
By Ben Sheppard Rosedanie Cadet recently returned from Haiti, where she has founded and continues relief operations through the organization Helping Hands Noramise. On Thursday evening June 2nd, she gave an informative update during the
The Week Ahead is Shaping Up to Be a Doozy
Updated June 13 at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 13 Darvill’s June book group read: Tom Franklin’s Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter. Franklin renders luminous prose and a cast of compelling characters in this moody, masterful
Brave Mouse Finds Publishing Friends on Orcas
Children’s author Molly Coxe has brought Benjamin Middlemouse and BraveMouse Books publishing company to life, and won a Nautilus Gold Award in the process. Coxe, who with her husband Craig Canine and
Park and Rec Special Meeting Monday
Updated June 13 at 2 p.m. Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission will hold a special public meeting, on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Enzo's Gallery Caffe, Eastsound from 9 to 10 a.m. The
Orcas Park and Rec District Benefits from Community Good Will
Funding loan from Orcas Port under consideration By Mindy Kayl Orcas Park and Recreation is well on its way to being an entity that will be able to channel community donations and good will
2011 Orcas High Commencement Ceremonies: Nostalgia, Humor and Advice
Japanese graduation songs, memories of Marble Blast, Commencement walk partnerships and a duet valedictory were highlights of Orcas Island High School Graduation ceremonies 2011, held yesterday at the High School gym. The Community
Children’s House Dinner & Cooking Classes Coming Soon
What better way to start the summer than enjoying a delicious feast?. The Children’s House will again hold its " Farm to Table Dinner" is an annual fund raiser at Red Rabbit Farm with Christina
Hear of “A Different Kind of Luxury” at Darvill’s
Andy Couturier, author of A Different Kind of Luxury (Japanese Lessons in Simple Living and Inner Abundance) will read from his book and engage in discussion at Darvill's Bookstore on Wednesday, June 15
League of Women Voters’ Meetings on San Juan & Orcas Next Week
San Juan Island group to host State Legislators on June 13 On Monday June 13, the LWV of the San Juans invites all interested members of the public to hear Washington state legislators report on
Robert Egger Made Us Think
By Madie Murray Robert Egger, Founder and President of DC Central Kitchen, is an approachable, engaging and provoking man who was impressed with what are doing here on Orcas in the way
Get Your “Orcas in Bloom” Garden Tour Tickets
Updated June 11 at 11:45 a.m. By Sue Lewis The Orcas Island Garden Club hosts the annual garden tour “Orcas in Bloom” on June 25th and 26th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Writer’s Roundtable: Smells Like Poet Spirit
"When nothing else subsists from the past, after the people are dead, after the things are broken and scattered· the smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls· bearing resiliently, on
Island Ex Wins Port Project with Bid of $359,604
From the Port of Orcas At its regular meeting on June 9, 2011, the commissioners of the Port of Orcas, based on the outcome of the bids and the recommendation of WHPacitic, unanimously approved
Iris and Makala Receive F2C Recognition
By Madie Murray Iris Parker-Pavitt and Makala Forster both received monetary awards and public recognition for their contributions to the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria (F2C) Program on Friday June 10 at the
Letter to the Editor: IRHI Thanks Students for Grant
Each year, the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) allocates donor-specified funds via a Youth Grant to several high school classes so that they may learn about philanthropic decision-making. The classes select a number of local
School Board Approves Non-voted Debt Request
Budget Advisory Committee Meeting follows the vote The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors voted to approve application for a [intlink id=”12399″ type=”post”]$900,000 bond request [/intlink]to complete repairs and renovation of energy
