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
Grace McCune and Friends at “Music in the Park”
Enjoy a beautiful August Sunday evening with an array of talented local musicians. Grace McCune will be joined by her friends Martin Lund, Sharon Abreu, Stephen Oles, violinist Joel Gamble and the wonderfully
Free Rehearsal for Seniors Offered by Chamber Music Festival
World-class musicians will perform an open rehearsal for Orcas Island seniors on Thursday, Aug. 19th at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center. This will be a great opportunity for island seniors to see
Journey Stories: The U.S. Exploring Expedition
Certainly among the most epic journeys in our nations’ history, the story of the U.S. Exploring Expedition is not only fascinating, but also pertinent to our local history. Continuing the Orcas Island Historical
The Weekend: Doe Bay Fest, the Library Fair, History Exhibit & Chamber Music — Must be August!
Friday, August 13 Doe Bay Fest, Friday and Saturday August 13 & 14 Doe Bay is hosting its annual music festival that draws a friendly Seattle crowd to the island – but no reason locals
Opposing Voice Sought in Parks & Rec District Proposition
NOTICE The OIPRD Board of Commissioners is required to exert due diligence in soliciting a statement opposing the District’s request for funding. The November 2, 2010 General Election ballot will include a Measure worded more
Apples at the Parade – Organic Salads at the Library Fair!
By Madie Murray Farm to Cafeteria likes to do things differently, so instead of following the norm of what you usually find at a fair, we are again offering beautiful, delicious, fresh organic
Annual Wildlife 100 Tour of the San Juans on Sunday
On Sunday, August 15th Wildlife Cycles will be hostingthe 19th annual Wildlife 100 tour of the San Juan Islands. Your $10 donation goes to Orcas Island Recreational Program, which provides year-round activities for
Chamber Music Festival: First Concert Series Highlights Duos
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival opens this Friday, August 13 with “Duets Duos and Duels,” two concerts with performers including “two brothers, two pairs of spouses, two Canadians and two colleagues with
Letter to the Editor: We Should Provide What is Needed Now
Orcas Island is a place with a unique fabric of community; our lives interwoven together. I believe that strong schools are an essential part of this fabric of community. The Orcas Island school bond is
Chamber Festival Musicians Fill In for Shangrow at Seminars and Talks
Victoria Parker, Executive Director of the Chamber Music Festival, announced that the Music Lovers Seminars, scheduled to be presented by George Shangrow, will continue, with several musicians coming forward to offer the seminar
Library Friends Bring Entertainment, Crafts & Books in Support of the Library this Weekend
By Michel Sidwell When you discover all that the Friends of the Library Fair has to offer this coming Saturday, combined with the food and entertainment, it’s hard to imagine who doesn’t benefit from the
Tedious But Important: Town Hall Tackles Permitting, Growth & Critical Areas Updates
Last in a three-part series County Auditor Milene Henley, CountyAdministrator Pete Rose, Council Members Richard Fralick and Gene Knapp met with Orcas Islanders on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at a Town Hall meeting at the Eastsound
County Road Crews Hard at Work
Road Striping: The contractor that will be striping the County’s roads has contacted SJC Public Works regarding a nationwide shortage of the paint needed for the work. They expect to be able to complete the
Journey Stories: Ancient Peoples in the San Juans
The Orcas Island Historical Museum presents the next special event produced in conjunction with The Smithsonian’s Journey Stories exhibit: "Ancient Peoples’ San Juan Journeys," a presentation by Amanda Taylor and Stephanie Jolivette at 7:30 pm,
The Week Ahead: Books, Meetings & the Chamber Music Festival and Library Fair!
Monday, August 9 Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees meets from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Library. Board Retreat from 1 to 5 pm. 376-4985. Special Meeting of the Orcas Island Park and Recreation
Brown Bag Concert Features Orcatrazz this Wednesday
By Catherine Ellis Get set for some great Orcatrazz swing band music at the next Brown Bag Concert at Emmanuel Church on Wednesday, August 11. The concert will begin at noon on the lawn (weather
