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.”
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Join “All My Children” & “Naked Poets” at Doe Bay
There's going to be some intriguing folks at Doe Bay this weekend, and not just in the audience. The Doe Bay Cafe is hosting everyone's all-time favorite soap opera, the sold-out Seattle hit "All My
Orcas High Wins State School Achievement Award
State’s highest honor is based on test scores, graduation rates and closing achievement gaps Orcas Island High School is one of 186 school receiving Washington Achievement Awards for 2010. The award is sponsored by the
Google Places: Business Essentials Meeting Feb. 17
By Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is presenting one of its Business Essentals seminars ... and you're invited! If you are in business on the
OPALCO Launches Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program
The OPALCO Board of Directors has established a scholarship program in honor of Nourdine Jensen, a long-time board member and advocate for the Cooperative. The Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program will award
Be a Beach Watcher! Classes Start in March
By Shann Weston Turn your your love of the islands into service! WSU Beach Watchers is recruiting for the 2011 season. March 25-May 13. Beach Watchers Program is a watershed-to-marine stewardship education program offered by
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Agencies Awarded United Way Grants
I just thought I would take a moment and thank everyone for helping us with our 2010 United Way Campaign. We had $142,075 dollars in requests for aid. During these hard times and 2 major
Orcas’ Nautilus Book Awards Accepting Entries through February 25
Authors, editors and publishers whose writing promotes spiritual growth, conscious living and positive social change may submit their work for the Nautilus Book Awards’ competition through Friday, Feb. 25, announced Nautilus Award Founder Marilyn McGuire.
Register by Friday Night for American Legion’s Salmon Derby This Weekend
Orcas Island’s American Legion Post 93 will again host members and visitors for the 32nd Annual Salmon Derby this weekend, Feb 19-20. To register for the derby which is open to the public, go to
The Week Ahead Promises Benefits, County Council Meet, Beach Walks and Talks
Sunday, February 13 The Kindlings Winterfest Final lectures today at Orcas Island Community Church, 9 and 10:30 a.m. C.S. Lewis “Miracles: the Oldest Truth Makes the Most Sense in the Newest Place. Childcare is provided
Geddes Returns to School
Updated Feb. 13 at 12:45 p.m. The school cafeteria, that is, to once again conjure up an unforgettable lunch for our public school kids on Thursday, February 17. The menu that Geddes Martin,
Bake Sale Monday to Bring “Stories from the Frontline”
By Lynsey Smith A Bake Sale will be held on Monday Feb. 14th at 3 p.m. at Island Market to bring students from War Torn Countries to Orcas Island. A group of High School students
OPAL, Church Council and Odd Fellows Co-sponsor Film Screening Feb. 26
“Finding Our Way” tells of deep historic wounds and the challenge of healing OPAL Community Land Trust, the Orcas Island Council of Churches and the Oddfellows are co-sponsoring a screening of “Finding Our Way,” a
Flu Season is Here, But It’s Not too Late to Vaccinate
From Stan Matthews San Juan County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Officer Frank James, MD, reports that flu is starting to spread in San Juan County, especially on Orcas Island. In the past
Pathway to Food Security for the Land- & Financially-Challenged
"Guerilla Gardening - A Pathway to Food Security for the Financially & Land-Challenged," will be taught by James David Sneed on Sunday February 20th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in
Weekend Winter Events Warm the Heart and Soul
Friday, February 11 The Kindlings Winterfest Four lectures from Friday through Sunday, February 13 at Orcas Island Community Church. Earl Palmer will be the featured speaker at WinterFest, an intelligent exploration of the relevance of
Orcas Island Library Celebrates Black History Month with Guitarist Leon Atkinson
Acclaimed guitarist Leon Atkinson is coming to Orcas Island to help celebrate Black History Month. He will lecture and perform at two Orcas Island School District assemblies on Friday, February 18. Then, on
