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
Kaleidoscope Pet Parade Ushers in Summer
At this year’s 21st annual event, on Saturday, May 28, the daycare center netted about $4,000, including fees from sponsors, registrants and the hamburger/hot dog concession. Prizes were awarded by the 21
Tepley Show at Washington Federal Bank
Judy Tepley opens a new show at Washington Federal Bank, June 2nd running through the end of the month, titled "Painting in the Round." Tepley says, "All pieces in this show are new
Elliott Parsons Receives Ph.D in Wildlife Biology
By Clay Parsons Elliott Wentworth Reed Parsons, the son of Karen and Clay Parsons of Cayou Valley Road, Deer Harbor has received a Doctor of Philosophy Degree ( Ph.D.)in Wildlife Biology from the
EDC offers social media & SIM workshop on Orcas
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join
Wild Foods Dinner at Doe Bay June 4
Executive Chef Abigael Birrell and renown Pacific foraging expert and author Jennifer Hahn will be hosting a four-course wild foods dinner June 4 at the Doe Bay Cafe. The meal will highlight the
Tapsalteerie Contra Dance Calls on Orcas
A Contra Dance featuring Tapsalteerie, with Carol Piening calling will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound on Saturday, June 4, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tapsalteerie is based in Seattle and
Memorial Day — and then the First Week of June!
Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Service at Olga Cemetery, beginning at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Tuesday, May 31 FIRE BBQ Open Mic for writers, poets, and musicians 5:30 p.m. Bring your new
Citizens Start Land Bank Petition Drive for Renewal
By Mindy Kayl Orcas Island has 77 miles of coastline and one mile of that is public access. Crescent Beach, the Eastsound Waterfront Park, Judd Cove and the sandy beach near Deer
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Medical Center’s History with Anacortes Hospital
The longer I live on Orcas, the more I begin to feel like Alice who fell down that rabbit hole! The current news about the former Medical Clinic and our former partner, Island Hospital
Letter to the Editor: A Brilliant Idea for our Waterfront
With all the hullabaloo associated with building construction, permits, approvals, zoning, EPRC recommendations, ADU’s, Growth Management, and all the other ‘stuff’ we constantly hear about new buildings and development, how about an idea that goes
Historical Museum Opens for the Season
The Orcas Island Historical Museum's opening day reception on Friday afternoon brought out local historians and antiquarians to view the new "Island Resorts" exhibit and the casting of the Bison Antiquus skull. Viewing
Orcas Island Community Band in Concert
Saturday, June 4; 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center Launch into Spring full of song by attending the Community Band's June concert, "America the Beautiful." Enjoy old favorites and new music played by
Letter to the Editor: Education Foundation Thanks Community
The Orcas Island Education Foundation has so many people to thank for our Food for Thought event last Thursday. It was a great evening – filled with community, delicious food, staggeringly creative art and so
Gropper & Hermann To Star in “Southern Comforts”
By Doug Bechtel The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces five performances of "Southern Comforts" by Kathleen Clark. Suzanne Gropper and Ron Herman portray a widow and widower in this charming play that
First in Line Get First Choice to Chamber Music Festival
Douglas Ellis was the first to arrive at Orcas Center at 4:20 am on May 25th, followed quickly by Sandy Huie at 4:25 am. That gave them first choice to select their seats
Mayoral Candidates to Lead Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade
Four-legged celebrities and would-be politicians will lead the 21st Annual[intlink id="12373" type="post"] Kaleidoscope Pet Parade[/intlink] this Saturday. Candidates for the Mayor of Eastsound are Oliver, Grace, Pearl Boy, Paycey, Pogo and
