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
School Board Meets Today to Interview Candidates, Set Bond Amount
The Orcas Island School District Board will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today in the School Library. The Board will discuss the amount and scope of the bond to be voted upon in
Choral Society Bids Farewell to Founding Director Catherine Pederson
Orcas Choral Society members mounted the stage for the last time under the direction of Society Founder and Artistic Director Catherine Pederson this past weekend. Following the Saturday evening performance, at a public
Homes for Islanders Celebrates with New Home Owners
Eight Families of New Homeowners : “This is a Time to Say Thanks” Dustin and Samantha Coy, Dennis and Jesica DeHart, Chad and Alicia Kimple, John Russell, Carolyn Carroll, Rebecca Evans, Cara Russell
Open House at Orcas Montessori School May 16
On Sunday, May 16, Orcas Montessori School will have an open house from 10am to 1pm. Orcas Montessori serves children from ages 3 to 6. All prospective families and other community members are
“Climate Monologues” Free Premiere on Orcas
Local artist-educator Sharon Abreu will preview her new musical one-woman show about climate change, The Climate Monologues, at the Orcas Grange on Sunday, May 16th at 7 p.m. Orcas Island Prevention Partnership is
Darvill’s Bookstore to Host Novelists this Thursday
Stories of an Iraqui veteran and his daughter living in anurban wilderness, and of a unique gourmet cooking class will regale visitors to Darvill's on Thursday May 13. Darvill's will host best-selling Seattle authors Jennie Shortridge
Guest Opinion: Schools’ Site Council Survey Results
By Kyle Freeman - OISD Elementary/Middle School Principal Bob Connell - Parent In an effort to improve the Orcas Island public schools, the Site Council representing the Orcas Island Elementary, Middle, and High schools gathered
Parks & Rec Meet: “A Discussion about Dichotomy”
What Will We Do and Where Will We Be and Who Pays for What? Orcas Parks and Recreation Board Conducts Vigorous Discussion At the public meeting of the new Orcas Park and Recreation District (OPRD) on
Ferries Secretary Moseley Comments on Overtime Pay Practices
On May 7, WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley' commented on recent television news coverage regarding overtime pay expenses for ferry crews: This week I was interviewed for a KING 5 news story on
Free AnacortesTaxi From Ferry to Medical Providers
From Island Hospital [Anacortes] magazine, "Heartbeats" San Juan County residents can now get free round-trip taxi svc from the ferry terminal to Island Hospital or any hospital-operated clinic or out-patient service, including Anacortes Family Medicine
Salmonberry School Hosts Education Symposium
One-day education conference, the National Holistic Education Symposium, Saturday, May 15. By Paul Freedman, Program Director, Salmonberry School How do parents and educators reconcile the fervent clamor for rigorous national standards in education, with a
Letter to the Editor: Join Library Board Meeting
Please join us on Monday, May 10th at 9AM in the library conference room. One of the items on the agenda is the Orcas Island Library Long-Range Plan. We'd love to have you hear what is happening at
The Mother of All Weekends Features Art, Nature and Songs We Love to Sing
Friday, May 7 Art Reception at School Orcas Elementary Student Art Show - May 7; 3 - 5 pm at Orcas Elementary School. Dodge Ball at the Orcas Elementary/Middle School Gym at 5:30
Orcas Student Art Shows at 2 Locations Today
Two student art shows are open today, with the public invited to view the work of young Orcas Islanders in a variety of media. There is a show with "tons of beautiful colorful
“Fun with Flowers” Workshop Returns on May 20
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Office If you’d like to create beautiful floral arrangements, you can learn from some Orcas professionals. Rosemarie Altberg and other designers will be conducting a second
Savory Chocolate at 1st Culinary Season Class
Ted Aspinall of Kathryn Taylor Chocolates will be teaching the fundamentals of how to incorporate chocolate into savory dishes for delicious results next Tuesday, May 11 for the first of eight cooking classes benefiting Children's
