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
Kosiur’s Photography at Orcas Library
The photography of Dave Kosiur will be the featured work at the Orcas Island PUblic Library during the month of March. Kosiur is a member of the Orcas Camera Club which
EDC presents Economic Forecast Luncheon with Arun Raha
From the San Juan Economic Development Council What will the economy bring in the next year – both here in San Juan County and on a global scale? Join Washington State’s chief economist, Arun Raha,
Board Ponders How to Match Grants and Pay for School Repairs
Existing and Emerging Maintenance Issues Continue to Cost School District At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board Meeting on March 3, Bond Specialist Trevor Carlson gave “eye-opening” and “sobering” information regarding Qualified School Construction
School Board Approves Additional Business Manager Hours
Also Considers Non-Voted Debt to Match Maintenance Funds (see following story) “We’re hearing from Olympia that things are going to get tighter; having a fulltime person [as Business Manager} to make sure we don’t get
Sustainable Orcas Island to Meet March 8
Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) has rescheduled the Feb. 23 monthly meeting to Tuesday, March 8, from 6 to 7:30 at the Orcas Island Public Library. James David Sneed is planning a move to Alaska; so
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Returns with “An Elizabethan Broken Consort”
By Jeffrey Cohan On March 5 and 6 on San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands, the Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents “An Elizabethan Broken Consort” which will explore renaissance chamber music
New Classes at Orcas Island Library
There will be three new classes being offered at the Orcas Island Public Library this month. First up is Intermediate Birding-Summer Birds with Ornithologist/Wildlife Artist Kim Middleton. Kim will focus on the summer birds of
United World College Students Share Their Stories
This Sunday evening, a special group of young people visiting our island community will share stories of the conflicts in their home countries. Students form the United World College(https://www.uwc-usa.org/mission) will share their stories. From 6
Darvill’s Book Signing Features Reiki Guide
Eileen Dey author of Touching the World Through Reiki will give a talk and book signing at Darville's Bookstore on Sunday, March 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. Touching the World Through Reiki is a
Class Spelling Contests on Friday, March 4
By Sarah Lyle Get out your word list and dictionary, it’s Spelling Bee time again. Last spring, Orcas Island Public School held their first Bee in many years. For participants and spectators alike,
Annual Music Advocacy Group Benefit Concert
This coming Sunday, March 6 at 3pm the Music Advocacy Group invites you to join your neighbors at our annual concert for the public school music program. The featured musical groups are: Orcas Choral Society
Get a Jump Start This Growing Season!
"How to Use Greenhouses and Cold Frames to Extend Your Growing Season," a class taught by Rhonda Barbieri and Friends will take place on Sunday, March 6 from 12 to 4 p.m. at La Campesina
Drumming up Talent at Orcas Schools
Percussionist Rob Tucker will be visiting Orcas Public Schools during the week of March 7th – 11th as part of Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Musician-in-Residence program. Tucker will work primarily with Martin
Drawing Retreat with Caroline Buchanan, March 7-11
By Caroline Buchanan If you have always been meaning to learn how to draw or how to draw better, give yourself a treat next week and attend the drawing retreat taught by Caroline
OPAL’s Newest House Arrives by Land and Sea
Despite a two-day delay caused by high winds, a 1064-sq.-ft., two-bedroom beach house, given to OPAL Community Land Trust by Bruce and Toy Baker’s two sons and their families, was moved last weekend
“Orcas Reads Poetry” April Event Looking for Participants
By JoEllen Moldoff This year we are celebrating National Poetry Month with an informal reading by poets and poetry lovers in our community. You are invited to participate by reading a few of your own
