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
A Way Forward for Orcas Schools: The Next Step
By Fred Klein A group of Orcas Island construction professionals has issued a report to the Orcas Community and the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board with some recommendations for dealing with issues
The Next Step Forward: The Full Report
A Way Forward for Orcas Schools: An Interim Report to the Orcas Community and the OISD Board Prepared by a group of Orcas Island Construction Professionals, June 4, 2011 Background Item 3 of the
Introduce Your Hiking Boots to Guemes Mt. Trail
The trail beckons atop Guemes Mountain, the highest point on Guemes Island. From the San Juan Preservation Trust The trail to the summit of Guemes Mountain is ready for your hiking boots. Thanks to the
Vacancies on Variety of County Advisory Boards
By Stan Matthews County Web and Communications Administrator The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on County boards and commissions. The following is a list of
The Berry Ladies of St. Francis Are At It Again!
St. Francis Church Berry Sale taking phone orders now All berries are locally grown, fresh, washed and ready for use or are available individually quick frozen. Fresh Strawberries (15lbs.) and Raspberries (14lbs.) are in their
Get Silly for the Solstice Parade
The Orcas Island Summer Solstice Parade and Celebration will fill the streets of Eastsound on Saturday, June 18, beginning at 12 noon. On Friday, June 10, the fun begins with a potluck, starting
Poet Andrew Harvey Draws Inspiration from Rumi
The poet Andrew Harvey will come to Orcas and San Juan Islands to offer the workshop "Celebrating Hope in Hard Times: The life & legacy of the writings of Rumi" He will be on Orcas
OASIS Alternative High School Graduates Five
Breena Benthin, Jared Grantham and Noah Sheppard were honored at a graduation ceremony today in Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. The hall was nearly full, and children and dogs romped outdoors as Orcas Island
OPALCO Linemen Repair Cable in Cascade Lake
A team of linemen from Eastsound repaired an underwater cable that failed in Cascade Lake on Sunday, May 15th. Power was quickly rerouted from the Olga substation to serve those affected by the
High School-Middle School Concert a Success!
By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Orcas Center audience gave a spontaneous standing ovation at the conclusion of the first-ever appearance of Orcas High School and Middle School music groups on Thursday, June 2. Students in
Southern Comforts an Irresistible, Winning Performance at The Grange
A review by Lin McNulty Once again, Actors Theater of Orcas Island director Doug Bechtel has selected a play and cast that is a total winner. “Southern Comforts” is at once charming,
Community Foundation Grant Awards Honor Generous Donors, Tireless Workers
By Michel Vekved On Thursday afternoon, 24 much-needed and well-deserved awards were handed out by Orcas Island Community Foundation. It was a reflection of our community in more ways than one. The donors recognized
Applied Physics Class Builds, Launches Solar Boat
By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Orcas Island High School Applied Physics class proudly displayed the culmination of their efforts at a morning assembly on Thursday, June 2nd. The class, taught by Brett McFarland, has been
OPALCO Awards Nourdine Jensen Scholarships to Mietzner, Swanson and Smith
Three local students were presented with the first annual Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship awards at the OPALCO annual meeting on May 14th. The students are: Connar Smith of Friday Harbor High School,
Sign Up Now for Kids’ Music Festival Tune-Up
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival The 2nd Annual Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Tune-Up Session this summer is designed for young musicians ages 8-high school and who play at advanced beginner and up
Business Classes (Most Free) at the Economic Devlopment Council
From the Skagit Economic Development Association James McCafferty, Business Advisor with the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, says, "With the longer days and thoughts of summer fun filling all of our heads, the coming
