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
Outdoor Oil Painter To Hold Orcas Workshop
By Susan Slapin Painting class on Orcas, with outdoor (oil) landscape painter Mark Bistranin: 3 days in July, 8,9,10 OR July 9,10,11. Teaching will also relate or transfer, to acrylics. All levels welcome. Mixing color,
Summer’s Almost Here: Time to Play, Perform, Parade and Dance!
Monday, June 14 Birth to five years old Playgroup, with their parents/caregivers. The group, organized by Krista Bouchey, will meet on Mondays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at The Funhouse. Highlights include supportive environment for parents,
Students Converge on Canoe Island for Learning and Fun
By Brodie Miller, age 13 Thirty-eight students from Orcas, Shaw, and San Juan Islands, as well as Seattle came to Canoe Island for the second annual Young Artists, Writers, and Scientists weekend. The camp, organized
Diepenbrock and Padbury at the Head of 2010 Graduating Class at Orcas HIgh School
Taylor Diepenbrock, son of Steve Diepenbrock and Mimi Anderson, was honored as Valedictorian of the Orcas High School Class of 2010. Lanie Padbury, daughter of Mark and Stella Padbury, was Class of 2010
Library’s Summer Reading Program for Kids Begins June 19
By Nita Couchman Orcas Island Children's Librarian The 2010 Summer Reading Program, “Make a Splash – READ!,” begins Saturday, June 19, at the Orcas Island Public Library. The program runs from June 19th to
Orcas Island Library Board Meeting
By Rachel Newcombe, Community Relations Chair, Orcas Island Library Trustee Orcas Islanders are invited to join us for the monthly library board meeting. Our meeting is Monday, June 14th, 9:00am in the community room at
Register Now for the Third Annual Orcas Island Writers Festival: Three Days on the Journey
Continuing education and instant gratification for writers at the 3rd annual Orcas Island Writers Festival Writers, communicators, book lovers – we all fit in there somewhere. Olga resident Barbara Lewis, Director of the Orcas Island
Orcas High School Holds Celebration of Success to Honor Community Scholarships
Lions Club President Mike Jonas probably spoke for all of the club and business representatives at today’s Celebration of Success when he said,” This is the best part of my job, to come
Weekend Events Feature Graduations, Oceans Celebration and Cowboy Artists
Friday, June 11 Celebration of Success -- Scholarships and Awards for 2010 Orcas High School Graduates 10 a.m. at the High School Gym. Orcas Christian School Graduation, 5 p.m. at School campus on Enchanted Forest
Middle School Dance Tonight: The Magic Kingdom
Orcas Middle School students, under the direction of teacher Lyn Perry, have been creating a Disney-inspired wonderland in the Middle School "Commons" area for the past three weeks. Tonight, their creation, complete with
BizNik Event Monday Open to All Business Owners
Orcas "BizNik-kers" are invited Monday, June 14 at 5 p.m. to come to the New Leaf Lounge for a BizNik happy hour and get together. Presented by Sara Farish of the Outlook Inn and Louise
“The Sunshine Boys” Shine at the Grange
By Doug Bechtel The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces five performances of Neil Simon's hilarious comedy "The Sunshine Boys" starring John Mazzarella and Fred Whitridge. When vaudeville was at its peak, The
Register Now — Don’t Miss Out on Great Upcoming Rec Programs!
Summer is almost here and Orcas Rec has four great programs to keep your kids busy the first week after school is out. Choose from: Skyhawks Multisport Camp June 21st -25th (ages 7-12) Summer Day
Orcas Angels Help Fish and Community
By Liz Longworth Orcas Angels Co-Founder Orcas Angels is holding a car wash this Saturday at Key Bank at 10 a.m. The wash is fish friendly and all by donation. All proceeds go
Jill Johnson to Lead Writers Roundtables
By JoEllen Moldoff Jill Johnson, Kangaroo House innkeeper and Artsmith founder, has returned to Orcas from a year of studies in the graduate writing program at the University of Nebraska, energized with fresh ideas to share.
Coupon Books from Island Vendors to Benefit Senior Center Services
The Orcas Island Senior Services Advisory Committee has produced a local coupon book, with participation from 97 vendors. All funds received from the sale of the discount coupon books go to Orcas Senior
