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
Local Wine Experts Select Fine Wines for Montessori School Benefit
By Alyson Stephens, Orcas Montessori School Board Secretary Wine lovers on Orcas know that any wine tasting involving Autumn Ryan Boehm and Chimo Boehm is not to be missed. Islanders remember the popular
Quilt Raffle to Support Jordan Griffin
Orcas Quilter and businesswoman Carol Sutton saw a way to help Jordan Griffin, an Orcas youth injured in a snowboard accident in December 2008, and plunged ahead. She arranged for a fellow quilter,
Businesses: Be Included in the Next “Orcas on the Go” Coupon Book
By Milly Vetterlein After a successful launch in 2010, the Orcas Senior Center is repeating this popular fundraiser that was supported by over 100 local businesses. All island vendors are invited to participate
Bing & David Mowrey Team Up for the Kids April 4th
Bing Mowrey, a valued member of our cafeteria staff, has been treating our public school kids to special Chinese-inspired items on the school cafeteria menu for some time. However, on Monday April 4,
First Meeting of Collections Management Committee at the Library April 7
The Orcas Island Library will hold its first Collection Management Committee meeting of the year on Thursday, April 7th at 2:30 in the Library meeting room. This group will get together once a month with
Events this Weekend: You Can Do It All
Yes, if you take your vitamins and wear your running shoes, you can do it all, thanks to your lively neighbors! Friday, March 25 Live Music at the Doe Bay Cafe -- C.J. Boyd finds
Community Foundation Grant Applications Under Consideration
Partners in Philanthropy sought Thirty organizations submitted applications to Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF)’s 2011 community grants program, requesting $191,000, just slightly below the amount requested in 2010. The requests represent a broad array of
It’s Not Too Late to Join the Science Fair!
The Funhouse invites any and all to "Join us! at the 10th Annual Science Fair on Saturday, March 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at The Funhouse in Eastsound. Family, friends, and all
Jessica Gudgell Serves in State Government
Jessica Gudgell, a 10th grade student attending Orcas Island High School, took time away from her studies to spend the week participating in the Senate Page Program at the Washington State Legislature. She
Spring Baseball & Softball Start Saturday
Updated March 24 at 8 p.m. Mark your Calendars for Spring Baseball & Softball! Registration is this Saturday, March 26th beginning at 10 a.m. at the public school fields for kids 5-14 years
Concert a Success for the People of Japan
Through story and song, Susan Osborn evoked compassion and love for the people of Japan at a community concert [intlink id="11702" type="post"]"Songs of Japan"[/intlink] last Sunday. Susan has made over 50 trips to
Norm Stamper Supports Bill in Legisature Legalizing Marijuana
Orcas Islander Norm Stamper, best-selling author, occasional actor and former Chief of Police in Seattle has long been a proponent of drug policy reform. Now there is a bill before the Washington State Legislature
Betsy Nelson Paintings at the Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks will feature oil paintings by Betsy Nelson through April and May. Betsy and her husband Jim have lived on Orcas since 1975, where they own and manage Orcas Island
History Lives Here: Lodgings Tour March 26
By Tom Welch The Historic Lodgings Tour on Saturday, March 26th offers Orcas Islanders and visitors alike a unique opportunity to view important historic structures that are vital links to island days of
Children’s House April 7 Fundraiser: Fine Wines, Small Plates & Music
By Dale Heisinger, President, Children's House Board of Directors By popular demand, Sara Munson of The Local Vine in Seattle, returns to the Outlook Inn in a fundraising event for Children's House on April 7th
Council Workshop on March 28 to deal with Transportation & Garbage
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Workshop on Monday, March 28, 2011 in the Large Conference Room of the Council
