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
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
Library Storytimes at the Farmers Market
Beginning on Saturday, May 7, the Orcas Island Public Library's Saturday storytimes will be held on the Village Green at 11:30 a.m. during the Farmers Market season. Look for the green umbrella and
Wilks Speak at Land Management Meeting with Interior Secretary Salazar
Orcas residents Denise and Daniel Wilk attended a public meeting with U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, to discuss the San Juan Islands and the Bureau of Land Management Wednesday, April 27 in Anacortes.
Cheri Peters: Celebrating Life in Recovery
By Wendy Shinstine Smith Cheri Peters travels the world expressing knowledge and testimony with the encouragement people crave. She is featured on a radio program as well as on an ongoing TV program
American Legion Scholarship Fund Seeks Contributions
By Judi Resch for the American Legion Auxiliary Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting contributions for the Voyle Martin American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 93 Annual
Join the Parade to ‘Celebrate the Arts’ with Orcas Chamber
Orcas Artists Frank & Jan Loudin To Be Grand Marshals at July 2 Parade By Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate the Arts” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s
Healing Arts Fair is This Weekend
By Anita Holladay The practitioners of the Healing Arts Center are excited to offer our Spring Healing Arts Fair, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1. Treat your
The Week Ahead: Playfest, Wine Tasting, Men’s Breakfast, Meetings & More Will Keep You Busy!
Tuesday, April 26 Orcas Medical Center Foundation Annual Meeting. Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend the annual meeting of this non-profit organization. There will be a presentation and discussion about the future of
Historian Talks About US Place in the Modern World
The Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series continues Sunday, May 1, with a presentation by historian David M. Kennedy, “A Tale of Three Cities: How the United States Won WWII and Made the Modern World.”
Letter to the Editor: Japan Benefit Concert a Success
The Japan Benefit Concert starring Susan Osborn and Orcas A Cappella was held at the Deer Harbor Community Club this past Saturday afternoon. It was a resounding success attracting a large crowd and $ 1850.00
Letter to the Editor: Protect the Earth with Safe Waste Disposal
Dear Islanders, You can celebrate Earth Week by participating in this weekend’s Hazardous Waste Collections at your county solid waste facility: Orcas Island - Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lopez Island
LWV Asks: Are the Times A-Changin’? at May 2 Meeting in Friday Harbor
The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters San Juans for their monthly membership meeting Monday, May 2nd at noon in the Friday Harbor library on Guard St. The format is a
Eth-Noh-Tech Announces Summer Internship Positions
Are you a bright, energetic, teenager or college student with the interests in culture and business? Wanting to bring the Arts to rural island communities AND national stages as well? Would you like to learn
League of Women Voters Honors SJ Family Resource Center Co-Founder at Annual Meeting
San Juan Community Home Trust Director speaks about Affordable Housing Needs Contributed by Ann Jarrell Twenty-five League of Women Voters San Juan members and guests attended the Annual Meeting luncheon in Friday Harbor on Monday
OPALCO’s Annual Meeting & Election May 14
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a local electric cooperative that is owned and operated by its members. On Saturday, May 14th, the member-owners will exercise their right to elect their Board of
Improve Your Business with Classes through May
James McCafferty, Business Advisor for the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC), announces a list of workshops for small business owners. Unless otherwise listed all workshops are at the EDASC offices at 204 West
