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
Class in Relief From Self-Sabotaging Behaviors
Nancy Southern, who holds a Masters' Degree in Social Work and is a Personal Energy Management Coach, will offer a four-week class beginning Sept. 9 about self-sabotage behaviors. Southern, says, "Do you have one or
“Orcas Eyes” Show Runs Through September
The Orcas Island Camera Club (OICC) show this year is called "Orcas Eyes." This third annual OICC show is at Orcas Center and runs through September. The show is an opportunity for the club to
School’s Old Maple Tree Still in Good Health
It now appears that all that’s wrong with the venerable old maple tree in front of Nellie Milton (Orcas Island) Elementary School is that it’s over-loved and thirsty! Indicates that years of happy
The Week Ahead: Summer’s End in Sight as School Begins
Monday, August 30 Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees Executive Board meeting from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. in the library conference room. There will be an open meeting from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. and the
More Teachers Hired as School Enrollment Grows
Orcas Island School District (OISD) continues to see enrollment figures climb to over 700 students, and on Thursday, Aug. 26, the OISD Board of Directors voted to approve teacher and administrative hiring to serve those
Summer Happiness: Orcas Rec’s Outdoor Concert
Updated Aug. 30 The "Cherry Cherry Band" regaled Orcas Islanders with a Neil Diamond-style concert on the Stage at the Village Green on Saturday late afternoon. While many concert-goers brought their own chairs,
“Arty Party Benefit” for Dorothy Austin Sept. 4
An “Arty Party” Benefit and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, September 4th, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound. The event was organized to help raise funds for further breast cancer
Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 5
Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon will be held on Sunday September 5th. This is the 12 annual triathlon in memory of Steve Braun, island athlete, "and since the County is closing Orcas Rec Nov 1st it
Orcas Airport Overnight Closure Sept. 8-9
Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager for the Port of Orcas, announced on Friday, Aug. 27 that geotechnical work will be performed at the Orcas Island Airport during the first full week of September. "Some of the
Council to Hear Results of Solid Waste Survey Monday
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The County Council will review the results of the public opinion survey on solid waste services and solutions on Monday, August 30, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the
Fall Class Offerings at the Orcas Island Public Library
The Orcas Island Public Library will be offering some wonderful classes for islanders this coming fall. Beginning in September, Rena Patty will be teaching an eight week course, “Compassionate Communication”. Kathi Ciskowski will lead “My
Entertainment Abounds this Weekend: Chamber Music, Road Trips, Carolyn & Grace, Golf Tourney, Cherry Cherry, Ventriloquist & a Little Orcas Pig!
Friday, Aug 27 Music Lovers Seminars: Quintessential Quintets 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Catholic Church. Tickets $30 for both Thursday and Friday. 376-6636. Quintessential Quintets concert with the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.
Community Foundation to Report to the Public at Discovery House Luncheon on Sept. 8
The Orcas Island Community Foundation will hold its annual Report to the Community Luncheon on Wednesday, September 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rosario Resort Discovery House. This year’s theme is The
Chamber Music Festival Finale Features Romantic and Contemporary Quintets
The Quintessential Quintets concerts will bring to a close the 2010 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival season. In the performances on Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28, the talents of classical guitarists
Lori Fast’s Drawings at the Artworks During September
The Orcas Island Artworks features figurative drawings in pastel and charcoal by Lori Fast through the month of September. A former ballet dancer, Lori’s work captures a sense of movement and the energy
Prescription “Take Back” Program Sept. 1 at Ray’s
Program safely disposes of excess prescription drugs By Marta Nielson Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Community Coalition Director The "Medication Take Back" monthly program continues next Wednesday, September 1st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
