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
San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Announces First Photo Contest
Amateur and professional photographers are invited to enter the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau’s first photo contest. Deadline for submissions is May 13, with chosen images to be considered for use in the upcoming redesign
6 Families, 6 Keys and Now 6 New Homes!
Homes for Islanders Builds North Beach Gardens in Eastsound On Friday April 15, 2011 Home for Islanders held a “Key and Dedication Ceremony” at the Orcas Center. Six hardworking families built their own
NW Coast Medicine Teachings in Honor of Earth Day
By Che Blaine On Earth Day, April 22nd, Paul Che oke ten Wagner will be offering, by donation, Northwest Coast Medicine Teachings at the Odd Fellows Hall beginning at 5 p.m. Paul is a member
Field Research Day at Indian Island this Thursday
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
Performance Poetry Competition at Doe Bay Café April 24
The public is invited to the first ever Orcas Island performance poetry competition with Seattle slam poets Maya Hersh, Greg Brisendine, and Steven Wilbur. The competition is April 24 at 7 p.m. on
The Weekend: Lots to Do and Time to Do It
Friday, April 15 Darvill's Bookstore hosts Judy Bentley, reading from Hiking Washington's History, at 7 p.m. 376-1035 Saturday, April 16 Kiwanis Clean-up of Pioneer Park at the corner of North Beach Road , Prune Alley
Ciscoe Morris Coming to April Garden Club Meeting
Ciscoe Morris, one of the most recognized gardening experts in the area, is coming to Orcas Island. Ciscoe will be the featured speaker at the Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Both Club
Darvill’s Hosts Hiking Washington’s History Author
Join Judy Bentley at Darvill's Bookstore on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7 p.m. as she reads from her book Hiking Washington's History. Judy Bentley, who teaches at South Seattle Community College, is
School Board Accepts $900,000 and Moves Forward on Non-voted Debt
Board takes risk that community will support decision in public vote Last night at a Special School Board meeting, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors voted 4 to 1 (with Director Jim
Chamber Music Festival: Spring! Students! Strings!
Popular violinist Monique Mead returns to Orcas the week of April 25th - 28th to inspire students of all ages. Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s (OICMF) Musician-in-Residence program makes it possible for children
Susan Osborn & Orcas A Cappella to Sing at Deer Harbor April 23
At the Deer Harbor Community Club 4 p.m., Saturday, April 23 By Clay Parsons There will be a Benefit Concert starring Susan Osborn and the Orcas a Cappella Choir at the Deer Harbor
Orcas Island Library Celebrates National Library Week and Volunteer Recognition Week
National Library Week will be celebrated the week of April 10-16th. National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is
Simon Winchester Adds Book Signing to Crossroads Lecture on China
Orcas Island is abuzz in anticipation of British author Simon Winchester's appearance on island for an Orcas Crossroads Lecture at 2 p.m. this Sunday, April 17 at Orcas Center. The lecture is entitled
The Funhouse is Looking for Mentors
The Funhouse Mentor Program has been successful for over a decade. Typically, our Mentor Program touches the lives of about 75 children every year. We provide traditional one-on-one mentors, and several types of project-based matches
Granny’s Attic Getting Filled with Recycled Treasures
Thanks to the contributions of Orcas Islanders, and the busy bees on the Senior Center Advisory Committee, Granny's Attic will again be open on Saturday, April 16 with rooms full of treasure to
Consensus Group Labored Long to Find “A Way Forward”
"People in the community had to open their pockets to make sure I had a nice place to go to school when I was young. I owe it to my children and those that follow
