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
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
Eastsound Planners Hold Monthly Meeting this Thursday
Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will meet on Thursday at 3 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. The agenda will include an update from Orcas Island County Council members on the solid waste situation, Shoreline
Come Zip on Orkila’s New Zip Line!
Camp Orkila would like to invite the public to come out and take a ride on its new 1,000-ft Zip Line! Kaitlyn Pujlu, Site Director for Outdoor and Environmental Education at Camp Orkila says, "We will
Country Corner Day – Activities for All
By Liz Longworth Country Corner Day is this Saturday, May 7th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free hot dogs and root beer floats, live music, horse rides, wine tasting and an
Judy Tepley’s Beaded Art on Display at Islander’s
Judy Tepley of Star Hand Arts is showing her beaded paintings, some new work and some older favorites, at Islander's Bank. The show will run through the month of May.
Children’s House Seeking Mayoral Candidates for 2011 Campaign
By Dale Heisinger, Orcas Island Children's House Board President It’s time for candidates for this year’s Mayoral Campaign to step up and declare their candidacy for Eastsound Mayor. Any animal (with the exception of Homo
Cancer Support Group to Meet May 12
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, May 12 at 5 p.m., in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for
Yachters Enjoy Sunny Skies for Opening Day
Was it only yesterday? Today we donned galoshes and umbrellas again, but Opening Day for Boating Season was blissfully balmy. Northern Light owners Wes Heinmiller and Allen Stameisen treated
Trash or Treasure? Good Books Wanted!
By the Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL) The Friends of the Library have new guidelines as to the acceptance of donated books. Experience has taught us that we need to reduce the number
Enjoy the Dancing Stars of Simply Ballroom!
The Utah Ballroom Dance Company is coming to Orcas Center with their award-winning showcase Simply Ballroom, Friday, May 13 at 7: 30 pm. Audiences will be treated to breath-taking lifts, beautiful costumes, captivating
School Board Meets Minimum Education Plan Deadline, Cuts Teaching Staff
At the April 28 Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting, the board unanimously – and reluctantly -- approved the Minimum Education Plan in expectation of major cuts in state funding. The effect of this
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to Play at Luna’s
Popular Northwest fiddler, JP Wittman and his Rhythm Boys, Anita Orne and Gordon Koenig on guitar and stand-up bass, will be performing classic swing tunes from the 30's and 40's, as well as
Salmonberry School Announces Full Slate of Summer Programs
Salmonberry Celebrates Ten Years of Learning Salmonberry School and Learning Center will be celebrating ten wonderful years on Orcas Island this summer. This year Salmonberry will continue reaching large numbers of both islanders
OPAL Housing Awards Given to Joe & Kathi Ciskowski, Wally Gudgell
Penny Sharp Sky and Allen Smith spoke movingly of Orcas Island history and lifestyle when they gave out the feel-good awards that came at the close of the OPAL (Of People and Land) Community Trust
A Lot Can Happen in 10 Minutes – 2011 PlayFest Review
By Mindy Kayl This spring local artists put pen to paper and created a collection of entertaining and thought-provoking 10 minute plays. Last night was opening night of the Sixth Annual Playwrights’ Festival, and the house
