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
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
Ballot Tracker Lawsuit Comes to a Boil
$10,000 partial settlement awarded to Green Party plaintiffs A monetary settlement of $10,000 was awarded to Green Party representatives in a lawsuit filed against San Juan County over its use of the Ballot Tracker vote
Choral Society Sings of Sleep in May 7-8 Concerts
On Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8, the 65-voice Orcas Choral Society will present their Spring concert under the baton of their new director, Roger Sherman. Entitled "You Can Sing That at
Stress Awareness and Mindfulness at the Healing Arts Center
By Che Blaine How are you doing with stress lately? Interested in some internal spring “house cleaning”? April is National Stress Awareness Month so how about a short workshop/playshop at the Healing Arts Center Spring
Online Auction for Orcas Montessori: Friday/Saturday Only
By Joe Thoron The Orcas Montessori wine tasting and auction is Saturday night. Ifyou can't make it, we've got a limited number of items available forbidding online, including cookies every month, a fantastic handmadewooden ferry
May Brings Many Changes to County Staff
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Retirements and reassignments are changing the face of several county departments. The most visible changes occurred April 29th when Public Works Director Jon Shannon stepped down,
Intro to Genealogy Workshop at the Library
Kathi Ciskowski will lead a 2-session course, Introduction to Genealogy and Family History, on Thursdays, May 5 and May 12, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the Library meeting room. The course will focus on
OPAL Community Trust Open House & Annual Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon
Updated April 29 at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, April 30th Of People and Land (OPAL) Community Land Trust will open its two latest acquisitions to the public, followed by the celebration of the completed Wild
Volunteer Technical Advisors Sought by County for Shoreline Update
Request for Qualifications for Assistance with Technical Review of the San Juan County Shoreline Master Program Update Documents San Juan County requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from citizens interested in volunteering for appointment to the
What’s with the Chicks and the Egg?
When the board members of the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) were pondering what shape to use for local artists to turn into masterpieces this year for the Eighth Annual Food for Thought
Smaller Sealth to Run Next Week
From Washington State Ferries Due to scheduled vessel maintenance, the 90-car Sealth will replace the 144-car Hyak for one week beginning Saturday, April 30. Please plan to arrive at the terminal early and anticipate overloads,
Medicine Take-Back Day Observed Everyday at Ray’s Pharmacy
On Saturday, April 30, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be holding its second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. At multiple locations across the country DEA-sponsored events will be held. On Orcas Island,
Opening Night for Local Playwrights’ Festival Tomorrow at the Grange
By Ron Herman It's that time of year again. The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present the Sixth Annual local Playwrights’ Festival. The festival was created to encourage local island talent to show off
