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
Madrona Club Hosts Madrona Murphy June 10
Talking to Plants About People - Reading Orcas’ Cultural Landscapes The public is invited to attend the Madrona Club of Orcas Island’s Founders’ Day Celebration on Thursday June 10th in the Madrona Room of Orcas
OASIS High to Graduate Seven this Saturday
Students Initiate their Education in OASIS High School Fernando Arevalo, Erik Sherman, Adam Thomas, Barry Sharp, Alaina Vedder, Sheri DeRaimo and Alex Brown will graduate from Orcas Alternative Student Initiated Studies (OASIS) High
Letter to the Editor: Responsible Citizens Build Schools
Several years ago, I giggled when I came across Mark Twain’s famous quote regarding school boards. At the time, it seemed apropos: “God made the idiot for practice, and then He made the school board.”
Discover the Myths and Meaning of the Labyrinth
Nancy Ayer, M.A., an Advanced Labyrinth Facilitator, is offering a Labyrinth Workshop, “Myth, Story and the Labyrinth: Awakening to New Growth,” on Friday, June 18. A labyrinth is an ancient symbol found throughout
High School Grants all $5,000 of its Community Foundation Funds to Orcas Family Connections
22 Community Non-profits Receive Awards from OICF and Partners in Philanthropy at June 3 Ceremony Fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island is the mission of the Orcas Island
Chiara String Quartet Plays Chamber Music at Orcas Center and the Lower this Saturday
The Chiara String Quartet returns to the Orcas Center Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The Quartet is know for "continually finding new meaning within pieces from the well-established quartet canon." The
Steward is Final Celebrity Chef at School — Next Year’s Chefs Announced
By Madie Murray Most people have had pizza, but few have had the pleasure of having John Steward’s pizza. Now, the almost 300 students, parents and teachers having lunch in the public school
Native Plant Meeting with “Wild Plants” Author
By Madrona Murphy Everyone is invited to the 2010 Annual Meeting of San Juan Islands Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society on Saturday June 12th, at the Orcas Hotel. The Business meeting (and elections)
Ferry Fare Hike Postponed While Accounting Troubles Mount
Susannah Frame of KING-News reported on June 1: Fare increases for ferry riders have been put on hold because of the waste of taxpayer dollars exposed by the KING 5 Investigators in a continuing series
Eastsound Priorities to be Debated at EPRC Meeting Today
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center. Public Access is officially scheduled at 3:15 p.m. New members are sought to fill positions on the county
Birth to 5 Playgroup Starting at the Funhouse
Krista Bouchey of the Funhouse staff will be starting a playgroup for children from birth to five years old, and their parents/caregivers. The group will meet on Mondays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at
Writers Festival Hosts “Fiction Fire!” Workshop June 5
The Orcas Island Writers Festival is hosting a one-day writing class for teens and adults, taught by author Deb Lund, called “Writer’s Workshop with Deb Lund: Fiction Fire! For Teens and Adults.” The
Orcas Artworks Features Pastels by Pam Jenkins
The Orcas Island Artworks will exhibit pastel landscape paintings by Pam Jenkins through the month of June. Pam was an art major in college for a year before choosing to major in elementary
Candidate Filing Week – June 7 through June 11
From Doris Schaller, San Juan County Elections Supervisor Ever thought of running for public office? Several local elected offices, as well as State and Federal offices, will be up for election this year. There are
Patty Miller Hopes to Continue Community Service as Council Member
Miller considers a move from the Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- which meets tomorrow at 3 at the Senior Center -- to the County Council When Patty Miller retired to Orcas Island 25
Orcas Island Community Foundation Awards $81,000 to Orcas Nonprofits
From the Orcas Island Community Foundation An oil spill responder class, more protein provided by the Food Bank, an after school science club, and a community family advocate… these are just a few of the
