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
Take a Journey: Tell Your Story
Contributed by Caroline Buchanan Do you have a story, a journey story to tell? How did you get to the Islands? Or how did your family come West? Do you have a meaningful
Dodge Ball, Garden Work Party, Trip to Nuclear Facility — All Part of the Environmental Club
Updated March 8 at 7 a.m. The energy of youth continues to work to make the world a better place. One quiet but constant example is Iris Parker Pavitt. Iris, an Orcas High
Farm Internship & Aternative Transportation Laws Sponsored by Ranker Pass the House
Two important pieces of legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, cleared the House on March 3 with near unanimous bi-partisan support. S Senate Bill 6346 offers residents of San Juan county alternative
Schools Surveys for Parent/Guardians and Community Members Now Online
How do you feel about the Orcas Island Public schools? How does your child feel about them? How do the teachers and staff feel about their place of work? And who cares? The Orcas Island
Orcas Islanders Plan to Do Everything in this Week Ahead, March 7-14
Sunday, March 7 Texas Hold 'em Tournament at Vern's Bayside. You must sign up by 12:30 p.m., with play from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Music Advocacy Guild School Benefit Concert 3 p.m. at the
County Councilmen Knapp, Fralick Paint Grim Picture to Eastsound Planning Review Committee
Updated March 6 at 6:45 p.m. “It seems like the validity of the EPRC is at stake… it comes down to a continuity issue.” Clyde Duke at March EPRC meeting At the monthly Eastsound
Crossroads Lecture: Climate Change — Really? in the Pacific Northwest?
The Crossroads spring lecture series continues on Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center with Dr. Nathan Mantua’s presentation of "Climate Change Science and Potential Impacts on the Pacific Northwest."
"Make a Scene" at Writer's Roundtable on March 13
Writer's Roundtable will meet once again on Saturday, March 13, with Sandy Thompson leading the gathering with "Let's Make a Scene!" Sandy is a local writer, actor, and director who, with Doug Bechtel, co-created Orcas
Orcas'Junior Viking Girls Host "Lights Out" Challenge
The Second Annual "Lights Out" Basketball Tournament is Saturday, March 13th. The public is invited to come cheer the Junior Viking Girls (grades 4, 5 and 6) as they take on each other, as well
All Welcome to Book Club at Mia's this Monday
Darvill’s Book Club will meet Monday, March 8th to discuss The Good Thief, by Hannah Tinti. The group meets at 5:30 p.m. at Mia's café in Eastsound Square. Al Bentley will lead the discussion. Mia’s
PTSA's "Family Fun with Math & Science" next Wednesday
The public is invited to join the PTSA for their annual “Family Fun Math/Science Night” on Wednesday, March 10, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Orcas Island School Cafeteria. This annual event features games,
Money Comes to County Through Census Data
Contributed by Tim Thomsen 2010 Census Partnership Assistant It is 2010 and it is time to stand up and be counted! Like many of you, I was unaware of the importance of the census. It
New Legal Opinion a Major Blow to Solid Waste Funding Plan
Transfer station on Orcas may be the only one to remain open By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager A new legal opinion from Prosecutor Randall Gaylord stunned the County Council and the County’s financially-troubled
The Charm of Teapots & Teatime On Display at the Senior Center
During the month of March, the quiet graces of teatime will be on display at the Senior Center in Eastsound. Emily Reid will share her collection of teapots at the Senior Center from March 8
Kaleidoscope is Building for Families
Contributed by Amber Paulsen, Director, Kaleidoscope Childcare Center Currently there are working families in need of an affordable, high quality learning center where their youngest children can be safely cared for between 7:30 a.m. and
Local Musicians To Perform with Acclaimed Dallas Brass
Orcas Center will present the nationally-acclaimed Dallas Brass on March 13 in a performance that will also feature more than 30 members of the Orcas Island Community Band as well as students from
