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
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Park & Rec Needs Island Generosity
We have a generous community on Orcas. It's shown in the number of non-profit organizations located here. Generosity is evident in the land we take pride in protecting such as Turtleback. We rise to the occasion
Parks & Rec District Special Meeting Thursday
There will be a Special Meeting of the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) on Thursday, January 27, from 8 to 10 a.m. The meeting will be at the Eastsound Fire Station. 376-2331
Humane Harvesting of Small Livestock
By Learner Limbach Session 1: Rabbits On Saturday January 29th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first in a series of classes on the humane harvesting of small livestock will take place. The class
EPRC Special Meeting Forms Work Plan and Reviews Permits
At a Special Meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee on Jan. 20, members took on area assignments, adopted a procedure for that meeting only, and formulated their comments to the review for the Craftsman
“Orcas Has Talent” Will Bring Saturday Night to Life on Feb. 5!
Last Saturday evening, 15 Orcas Island acts performed before a panel of all new judges in the competition for finalists for the 2011 "Orcas Has Talent" contest. The contest will take place on Saturday evening
Letter to the Editor — Please Vote Yes for Park & Rec
I’ve recently heard a number of concerns regarding approving the modest funding proposal of the Orcas Park and Rec Commissioners, some of which have centered on the current state of Buck Park. Regardless of the
Young Stars Shine at “Orcas Has Talent” Junior Competition
by Nikki Jefford Singers shared the stage with musicians, dancers and even a magician at this years “Orcas Has Talent” during the junior competition at the Grange on January 22. The fundraiser for
Classes offered at Orcas Conservatory
Orcas Conservatory Winter classes are now open for enrollment. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays in OffCenter, Maria Bullock, dancer and aerial ballet artist, is offering Aerial classes for Children ages 6 to 16 and Adults. The
Guest Opinion: Proposed Regional Ferry Authority
By Carl Buttke Some of you may know me as an artist on Orcas Island, but formerly, I was a consulting transportation engineer. My work included planning transportation systems for cities including TRI MET in
Orcas Center Reception for Outgoing Director Barbara Courtney this Friday
The Orcas Center Board invites community members to a reception honoring outgoing Executive/Artistic Director, Barbara Courtney on Friday, Jan 28 from 6 – 7: 30 p.m. in the Madrona Room just prior to the Mariachi
Student Chef Entry Deadline Extended
Five more spots are available for aspiring young chefs to strut their culinary stuff at the Second Annual Student Chef Competition, to be held February 12, 2011. The timeframe to submit entries has been extended
Friends of Moran, Orcas Has Talent & Community Forum this weekend
Friday, January 21 Friends of Moran Annual Meeting Come learn about the state of the Park and potential Park closures directly from the Rangers, projects the Friends of Moran will fund in 2011 and the
Ranker Introduces Bill Written by Lopez Island youth
From the State Senate Democrats Office On January 18, State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Islands, introduced new legislation to strengthen liquor control laws for businesses located near schools. The bill was drafted by 17
Community Foundation Annual Grants Cycle Begins
Updated Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is accepting applications for the 2011 competitive grants program. This is the 12th year of this grants program. This years’ committee is chaired
Be Sure to Cast Your Ballot in Special Election
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District funding will be on the February 8 ballot being mailed to voters on January 19, 2011. Funding for the Orcas Parks and Rec District received over 58% approval
The Angels Host a 4-Star Dinner for Farm to Cafeteria
It’s perhaps a little early to starting thinking of your Valentine’s Day plans, but if you haven’t tried Angel’s Food or had Jacob’s cooking since back in his Orcas Restaurant days, you’re in
