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
Contestants Announced for OISD Student Chef Competition on February 12th
The students are prepped and ready to go and the stage is set for the OISD Student Chef Competition presented by the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program on Saturday, February 12 with
Color in Watercolor: Caroline Buchanan Watercolor Class
Spring may get here a little early at the Senior Center. On Saturday, February 12, in defiance of our bleak winter, Caroline Buchanan is starting her spring watercolor series with how to paint
Artists and Arts Supporters Invited to Chat with County Arts Council
On Saturday, February 5, artists of all disciplines and supporters of the arts are invited to two meetings -- on Orcas and on Lopez Islands -- held by the newly formed county-wide Arts Council. The
From Fairies to Fungus in Art Show
"Frogs, Forests, Ferns, Fairies and Fungus Art Exhibit" will be featured at the Orcas Senior Center during the month of February. Photos and paintings from island artists such as Joe Floren and Elli
Letter to the Editor: Two Art Shows and a Filming
Hi everyone, This is an invitation to attend the opening reception this Friday evening, Feb 4, 5:30 to 7 pm, for the new art show at the Orcas Center. The question asked by the title
Kindlings WinterFest: the Relevance of Christian Faith Today
By Pastor Dick Staub The Kindlings Winterfest comes to Orcas next weekend, Friday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb. 13 at the Orcas Island Community Church in Eastsound. Earl Palmer will be our featured
There’s Still Time to Dine with The Angels
Reserve/donate online or give us a call Reservation/donations can now be made online through the Orcas Island Education Foundation web site (see below) for Jacob and Kristi Angel’s 4-Star, intimate dinner at Odd
Splab Literary Series Writers Also Present Workshops
The public is invited to come to the Doe Bay Café for the winter literary series. On Sunday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m., the Hedgebrook Writers Showcase with Linda Clifton and Madeline Ostrander will be
To Recycle or Not to Recycle Cardboard & Newspaper
Contributed by Helen Venada Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator, San Juan County Public Works With the new recycling fees now in place, you might be re-thinking the way you manage your unwanted paper materials.
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meets Tomorrow
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee’s regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 3, will begin with a public comment period and additions to the agenda. As formulated, the agenda includes updates from County Council members Richard
Guest Column: After Failed School Bonds, What’s Next?
By Fred Klein Getting to “YES!!” for the schoolchildren of Orcas island Dear Fellow Orcas Islanders, I write this open letter as an individual, as a concerned citizen-taxpayer of Orcas Island, a 24 year island
Getting to “YES!!” for the Orcas Schoolchildren
The following is a draft proposal for a community consensus-building process to address the adequacy of public school facilities, as described by Fred Klein in his accompanying column. Goal: To reach a consensus on
Guest Opinion: Click “Send” to Support Arts Education in Orcas Schools!
By Andrea Cohen Orcas Island is a community that loves the arts, and our public school administrators have a strong commitment to including arts education as an integral part of the curriculum from elementary through
Sheridan Johnston Writes “Understanding Climate Models” for Layperson
Sheridan Johnston has written another scientific booklet, this one about predicting climate, that is available at Darvill's Bookstore and online at Amazon.com. Dr. Johnston is the author and co-author of about forty refereed
Tuesday – Sunday Public Meetings
Tuesday, February 1 Toastmasters Meeting 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Free to all who wish to improve public speaking skills. Wednesday, February 2 Marine Resources Committee Meeting 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Islanders
Irish and Russian Music at the Feb 6-7 Early Music Festival Events
In the second of four 2011 programs of early chamber music on period instruments presented by the first annual Salish Sea Early Music Festival, guitarist Oleg Timofeyev and flutist Jeffrey Cohan will explore
