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Memorial Day — and then the First Week of June!

Lin McNulty2011-06-02T07:07:36-07:00May 30th, 2011|

Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Service at Olga Cemetery, beginning at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Tuesday, May 31 FIRE BBQ Open Mic for writers, poets, and musicians 5:30 p.m. Bring your new

Citizens Start Land Bank Petition Drive for Renewal

Lin McNulty2011-05-29T19:06:24-07:00May 29th, 2011|

By Mindy Kayl Orcas Island has 77 miles of coastline and one mile of that is public access. Crescent Beach, the Eastsound Waterfront Park, Judd Cove and the sandy beach near Deer

Letter to the Editor: Orcas Medical Center’s History with Anacortes Hospital

Lin McNulty2011-05-29T08:51:41-07:00May 29th, 2011|

The longer I live on Orcas, the more I begin to feel like Alice who fell down that rabbit hole! The current news about the former Medical Clinic and our former partner, Island Hospital

Letter to the Editor: A Brilliant Idea for our Waterfront

Lin McNulty2011-05-27T13:41:44-07:00May 28th, 2011|

With all the hullabaloo associated with building construction, permits, approvals, zoning, EPRC recommendations, ADU’s, Growth Management, and all the other ‘stuff’ we constantly hear about new buildings and development, how about an idea that goes

Historical Museum Opens for the Season

Lin McNulty2011-05-28T09:12:47-07:00May 28th, 2011|

The Orcas Island Historical Museum's opening day reception on Friday afternoon brought out local historians and antiquarians to view the new "Island Resorts" exhibit and the casting of the Bison Antiquus skull. Viewing

Orcas Island Community Band in Concert

Lin McNulty2011-05-29T19:42:08-07:00May 27th, 2011|

Saturday, June 4; 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center Launch into Spring full of song by attending the Community Band's June concert, "America the Beautiful." Enjoy old favorites and new music played by

Letter to the Editor: Education Foundation Thanks Community

Lin McNulty2011-05-27T13:46:07-07:00May 27th, 2011|

The Orcas Island Education Foundation has so many people to thank for our Food for Thought event last Thursday. It was a great evening – filled with community, delicious food, staggeringly creative art and so

Gropper & Hermann To Star in “Southern Comforts”

Lin McNulty2011-05-27T11:09:27-07:00May 27th, 2011|

By Doug Bechtel The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces five performances of "Southern Comforts" by Kathleen Clark. Suzanne Gropper and Ron Herman portray a widow and widower in this charming play that

First in Line Get First Choice to Chamber Music Festival

Lin McNulty2011-05-26T20:06:49-07:00May 27th, 2011|

Douglas Ellis was the first to arrive at Orcas Center at 4:20 am on May 25th, followed quickly by Sandy Huie at 4:25 am. That gave them first choice to select their seats

Mayoral Candidates to Lead Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade

Lin McNulty2011-05-27T09:48:26-07:00May 27th, 2011|

Four-legged celebrities and would-be politicians will lead the 21st Annual[intlink id="12373" type="post"] Kaleidoscope Pet Parade[/intlink] this Saturday. Candidates for the Mayor of Eastsound are Oliver, Grace, Pearl Boy, Paycey, Pogo and

Orcas Park & Rec Begins Limited Operations Soon

Lin McNulty2011-05-27T09:23:41-07:00May 27th, 2011|

By Martha Farish, OIPRD Commissioner The Orcas Island Park and Rec District (OIPRD) Commissioners are seeking a small office space within walking distance of Eastsound. They also anticipate needing part-time administrative support from someone willing