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
Guest Opinion: Education Initiative Achieving Great Outcomes
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation and Janet Brownell, President of the Orcas Island Education Foundation In 2008, the Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Education Foundation made an audacious
OPALCO Members Wanted to Build New Green Power Program
More than 60 members are generating their own renewable energy and interconnecting to the OPALCO grid. OPALCO was one of the first utilities to establish an interconnect program and interest is growing to the point
Journey Stories: Museum’s Momentous Project Calls to All Orcas Islanders in Summer Exhibit
Local training in Museum’s Journey Stories starts this weekend One of the easiest conversation starters when first introduced to another Orcas Islander is “What brought you to Orcas Island?” While the answer may
Editorial: A Perfect Day as described by Two Writers
I never thought being busy was a measure of personal worth -- it's just that it's all so INTERESTING and my curiosity is aroused. These days, when people ask, "How are you?" my spontaneous response
Orcas Island Garden Tour – Orcas in Bloom
By Midge Kraetzer On June 26th and June 27th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Orcas Island Garden Club will present its annual garden tour, Orcas in Bloom. Featuring six varied Orcas
Letter to the Editor: Incoming PTSA Officers & Retiring Officers and Teachers
I'm very pleased to announce the newly-elected PTSA Board of Officers: Holly King (President), Kristen Wilson (Vice President), Vicki Vandermay (Co-Secretary), Rita Bailey (Co-Secretary), Bob Connell (Treasurer), Michelle Kostechko (Membership/Volunteer Coordinator), Jennifer Pietsch (Activity Coordinator) and
Skyhawks Multisports Canceled: Orcas Rec Now Requires Pre-Registration for Programs
"Just showing up" on the day program begins no longer possible By Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator We did not get enough participants pre-registered for the Skyhawks Multisport Program set to run June 21st-25th so
Funhouse Teen Nights: What Needs Doing
The Funhouse will host a Community Meeting about Teen Night on June 23 By the Funhouse Staff For a decade now, "Teen Night” at The Funhouse has been a valuable resource for teens and their
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
