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
Dinner and Dance – Chimayo’s and Simply Ballroom
Dine at Chimayo’s before Simply Ballroom and be gifted with a yummy complimentary appetizer. Then come over to the Orcas Center and be awed by the award-winning performance of The Utah Ballroom Dance
Writer’s Roundtable May 14: How’s Modern Media Working for You?
By JoEllen Moldoff Margie Doyle will be the Presenter at this month's Writer's Roundtable, "Contemporary Communication: Face to Face, or Facebook to Facebook?" We are all the media, communicating messages to each other in person,
Oystercatchers Nesting on Indian Island
By Russel Barsh The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory confirmed today that there is a Black Oystercatcher nest with three eggs on Indian Island. Thus far, the Canada geese nesting nearby have not interfered. Local
Basic Watercolor Class Starts May 17
Caroline Buchanan is teaching a once-a-year basics class in watercolor painting at the Olga Community Club. Is watercolor something you have thought you always wanted to learn? This May is the time to
Everything You Wanted to Know About Mom But Were Afraid to Ask
Contributed by Joan Roulac Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions: Why did God make mothers? 1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2.. Mostly to
Don’t Miss Schools’ Dance & Drama Showcase
By Andrea Cohen Providing arts education experiences for Orcas public school students is definitely a community effort. In the absence of school funding for dance, theatre and art faculty, the Orcas Center has, for
Michael Sky Writes “Jubilee Day”
Author Facing Cancer Diagnosis Michael Sky, Orcas homeowner at OPAL Commons, website developer, and author of several books and websites, has published his first novel, Jubilee Day. Jubilee Day is a political thriller
Promote Local Tourism During National Travel & Tourism Week, May 7 – 15
By Deborah Hopkins, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau May 7-15 is National Travel & Tourism Week. To celebrate, the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is promoting Washington State Tourism’s campaign “Share Your Washington” – asking
Homeschool Book Exchange Coming June 3
By Michel Vekved The Homeschool Book Exchange is set for the first Friday of June! Friday, June 3rd 10 am-12 at the public library. (This is not affiliated with the public school.). You may drop
Farmer’s Market this Saturday, Rain or Shine –or Both!
Opening Day this Saturday, May 7 The Orcas Island Farmer’s Market starts this Saturday at the Eastsound Village Green. And if it rains, will the Market go indoors? “Oh heavens no!” said new
Canoe Island French Camp Offers Gourmet Dessert Classes
Pâtisserie By the Sea Benefits French Camp Scholarships Canoe Island French Camp has a new and exciting scholarship fund benefit this spring, “The Art of French Pastry and Chocolate: A Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation Hosts Board “Boot Camp”
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation Nonprofit “Board Boot Camp” is just around the corner! Board Boot Camp is an intensive three hour introduction to skillful nonprofit board service. With more than
School Board Takes On $1 million Debt
Repairs to elementary building involve vacating the school next month The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors decided, with Director Jim Sullivan dissenting, to approve a $1,000,000 loan from Cashmere Bank, in order to
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Day this Saturday
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of our
All Invited to Choral Society Spring Concerts
By Roger Sherman The spring concert of the 65-voice Orcas Choral Society, "You can sing THAT at MY funeral!", will be performed this Saturday night at 7:30 and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. The concert
Ferry Advisory Committee Comments on 2011 Summer Schedule
By SJC Ferry Advisory Committee The Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney B.C. summer ferry schedule has been finalized, and released by WSF. The San Juan County FAC would like to join WSF in thanking everyone who submitted
