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
Fire Dept. Commissioners Consider Taking on Fire Marshal’s Administrative Duties
By Ken Brown At the Orcas Island Fire District meeting on Tuesday, July 12, Fire Commissioners finalized an agreement with the Department of Natural Resources, reviewed progress on the Deer Harbor Fire Station, discussed
Tune-Up Sessions During Chamber Music Festival
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival invites community and student musicians to participate in "IM: In Music Tune-Up and Master Class" sessions lead by Festival and Teaching artists during the concert weeks in August. The
Kids Summer Ceramics Workshop at Mary Jane’s
Kids from Kindergarten through high school are invited to join Ellen Wherrette and Mary Jane Elgin for a 3 day sculpture and pottery workshop next week. The two ceramics artists will be "exploring our collective
Susan Mustard to Exhibit New Works at Crow Valley Show
By Michael Rivkin ‘Landmarks’ refers to Island scenes and life stages for this Orcas artist Susan Roller Mustard, Orcas resident since 2005, has made quite a name for herself since her arrival here.
Elephant Revival at Odd Fellows — Tonight!
Elephant Revival, a neo-acoustic transcendental folk quintet, will be appearing tonight, Monday July 18 at Odd Fellows at 7:30 p.m. The group is from Nederland Colorado and reveals hidden treasures deep within a
“Trying” Set to Open at Grange July 29
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island is pleased to announce Fred Whitridge and Cara Russell in five performances of the play “Trying” by Johanna McClelland Glass at the Grange. This touching, sweet and
Ride the Zip Line at Camp Orkila!
YMCA Camp Orkila invites the public to come out and take a ride on the new 1000 ft Zip Line! By-appointment only, Community Zip days will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the following
Sadie Bailey’s Art at Washington Federal this month
July Artist of the Month Artist of the Month at Washington Federal Savings and Loan for the month of July is Sadie Bailey. Bailey's art is a delightful mixture of colorful mosaics, mixed-media
Park and Rec District to Hold Special Meeting
Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 20, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 The OIPRD Commissioners will convene
Tales of Olga by Tom Welch Offered Again July 23
By Edith Thomsen On Saturday, July 9, a full house enjoyed Historic Tales of Olga, told by Tom Welch. He described early area settlement as well as stories of a pet bear cub from the
The Diamonds Shine at Orcas Center 25th Anniversary Gala
Tickets for Show only with THE DIAMONDS: Classic Rock and Roll with Today’s Attitude! THE DIAMONDS will appear on Friday July 22 at 8 p.m. on Orcas Center’s main stage. They are appearing
Solid Waste and Declining County Revenues Dominate EPRC Meeting
Port Administrative Authority May Provide a Garbage Solution By Mindy Kayl At the Eastsound Plan Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on Thursday July 7, the topic of adding garbage cans in Eastsound led to a discussion about
“Daughter of the Regiment” Comic Opera at the Center
The Met: Live in HD 2011 Summer Encore Series at Orcas Center continues with Donizetti’s"La Fille du Régiment" to be screened Friday, July 15 at 7L30 p.m. Orcas Center presents the fourth opera of
Diane Kornberg to Exhibit Selections from “The Marine Algae Project”
The Visual Arts Committee at the Orcas Center is presenting work by Obstruction Island artist, Dianne Kornberg during August. “Evidence of its Occurrence” will open on August 5 with a reception, music, and
Chamber Music Festival Approaching Fast — Buy Your Tickets Today
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Office Summer is flying by, and the excitement is building for the fabulous Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, August 12th through 27th. There are 10 concerts over the
Sarita Pockell & Vaudevillian Troupe Next at “Music in the Park”
Weekend workshop precedes Sunday performance at the Village Green Sarita Pockell, children's music singer-songwriter and musical theater director (who wrote "One is the Sun" and many other classic songs for young people) is
