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
Student Chefs Wow the Crowd
Contributed by Madie Murray Saturday, April 17th was a day of tens. The ten competing recipes in the First Ever Orcas Island School District Student Chef Competition were so good, the judges had
League of Women Voters Returns to Orcas Roots
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the San Juans convened for an informational meeting at the Orcas Island Senior Center yesterday, to brainstorm ideas for a sub-unit on Orcas Island to collaborate
Trivia Wars at the Outlook on Thursday Nights
Contributed by S. Jaen Black I never do crossword puzzles. The longest word in my vocabulary is…probably vocabulary, but still, I decided to give Trivia Night at the Outlook Inn a try. Walking
Guest Opinion: Motorists Share the Road with Cyclists
By Judy Packard Motorists it is your responsibility to Share the Road with cyclists and other vehicles on the roadway. Tips for motorists: Motorists and bicyclists in Washington have exactly the same rights, rules and
The Ten Minute Play Festival Lights Up the Grange!
Contributed by Ron Herman The first week-end in May marks the 5th Anniversary of Orcas Island’s local Playwrights’ Festival presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island. The festival was created to encourage
Geology of Sucia Islands Tour Will Be Part of Sustainable Living Weekend May 1-2
Contributed by Fiona Norris Science Director, San Juan Nature Institute San Juan Nature Institute is offering a field trip to Sucia Island on May 2, 2010 as part of the Sustainable Living Conference on Orcas
Ehrmantraut Represents Orcas Island in State Geography Bee
Contributed by Brigid Ehrmantraut On Friday, April 9th the 2010 National Geographic Washington State Geography Bee was held at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma . Four students from San Juan County competed. I
Review: The Wanderers Wander to Orcas Again — and Sing Our Hearts Out
Contributed by S. Jaen Black Last night's concert at the Grange -- the Wanderers and Tom Rawson -- proved to be a sweet, sweet night of musical history, charming musicians, and a true hootenanny. It
Rosedanie Cadet and Others to Return to Haiti — Orcas Businesses to Help
The town of Limbe sits about 22 kilometers away from Haiti’s northern shore. Though it was far from the January earthquake that devastated the southern regions, the town has experienced a major shake-up in the wake
The Week Ahead: Here Comes “Gypsy!”
Sunday, April 18 Coffee and Conversations about the School Bond 12 p.m. Eastsound – at 70 Seaview Street 12 p.m. Olga – at 7047 Olga Road 4 p.m. Eastsound – at 326 Longwood Lane A
Moran State Park Builds New Home for Rare Bats
Contributed by Russel Barsh Friends of Moran State Park have completed the first bat maternity house in the San Juan Islands with technical support from the Lopez-based conservation laboratory Kwiáht. The elevated shed-like
Come Talk with Island Neighbors About the August School Bond Election — 3 Meetings Tomorrow
Note: Updated Friday, April 17 Coffee and conversation about the upcoming Orcas Island School District (OISD) Bond will take place on Sunday, April 18 at three different “neighborhood” locations. These home meetings were suggested by
Poetry Reading to celebrate National Poetry Month
The Orcas Island Library will sponsor a poetry reading for the community featuring Seattle poet/teacher/editor Kathleen Flenniken, on Friday, April 23rd at 7 p.m. at the library. Kathleen Flenniken's poems have appeared in
Community invited to Participate in Orcas Prevention Town Hall
Contributed by Marta Nielson Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Community Coalition Director In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month in April, communities throughout the nation are conducting town hall meetings to discuss what can be done to
Schwartzberg Presents Advanced Fund Raising Class
Contributed by Liz Illg Nonprofits Unlimited Bob Schwartzberg is offering a follow-up class for nonprofit fund raisers entitled "Hands on Fund Raising in The Real World: Next Steps" on Tuesday April 27, from 8:30 a.m.
Funhouse Plans College Test “Jam Sessions”
The Funhouse is again helping college-bound students prepare for the Standard Achievement Tests (SAT) that are required for admission at most colleges. This month, on four afternoons, Orcas High School teachers will be coaching kids
