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
Orcas School Round-Up for Incoming Kindergarteners on Wednesday and Thursday
Kindergarten Screening will take place on Wednesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 29 in the Orcas Island school library. All children entering kindergarten (five years old before Sept. 1, 2010) are encouraged to attend the
World Labyrinth Day May 1 — Walk as One
Contributed by Nancy Ayer Once again there is an invitation to "Walk As One" with those around the globe in an attempt to create a wave of peaceful energy moving around the planet. You are
Letter to the Editor: Children’s House Culinary Fundraiser About to Begin
Children's House is a preschool early learning center serving Orcas Island families since 1969; it is the oldest preschool on the island and the only school on Orcas licensed to provide care for infants. Children's
Musical Group Taarka To Perform At Odd Fellows Hall
Colorado acoustic band Taarka will be performing at the Odd Fellows Hall Saturday evening, May 1st. Emerging from a long tradition of gypsy circus troubadours, Taarka performs an engaging mix of Western and Eastern
New Playwrights & Actors at Playwrights’ Festival Starting Thursday
By Doug Bechtel This week-end marks the 5th Anniversary of our local [intlink id="8333" type="post"]Playwrights’ Festival[/intlink]. The festival was created to encourage local island talent to show off their skills and to challenge islanders to
Will April Leave Like a Lion or a Lamb? The Week Ahead
Monday, April 26 Artsmith & Doe Bay Café Salon series featuring Award-winning poet Keetje Kuiper and Orcas poet Anita Holladay. Following the featured writers, audience members will have an opportunity to read their own works
You Can Win $1,000 in Groceries thru Lions Raffle
The Orcas Lion’s Club annual Super Shopping Spree Raffle ticket sales begin Friday, April 30th at Island Market. The winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday May 8th at 4 p.m. The lucky winner will
Boating Permit, Training Requirements Begin at San Juan County Park
Measures to Protect Wildlife and Boaters By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning May 1, boaters will need to obtain a permit and attend a brief training session to use the launching ramp at
Broadway Comes to Eastsound: A Review of Orcas Center’s “Gypsy”
Updated April 26; originally posted April 23 By S. Jaen Black Well, last night would have been a GREAT night for the barefoot bandit to go on a rampage since it seemed like everybody on
Haitian Relief through Orcas Businesses and Helping Hands Noramise
Contributed by Samarra Shaw Helping Hands Noramise is responding to the urgent need in Haiti for sustainable food production and jobs by launching the multi tiered Limbé Project- providing jobs, education, and community resources, while
Will Stephens Wins Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby
Contributed by the Friends of Moran State Park The 13th Annual Bill Yarlot Fishing Derby sponsored by Friends of Moran and Eastsound Sporting Goods took place at Moran State Park on Saturday. Despite
Kwiáht Brings Beach Walks and Research to Indian Island Observatory
Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea Leads Partnership for Students and Amateur Scientists This Thursday, April 29, volunteers in a partnership of those who appreciate and steward marine life, under
May 2 Field Trips Follow Sustainable Living Fair
Contributed by Jeff Hanson, San Juan County Stewardship Network Coordinator Stretch your sea legs put on hiking boots or water shoes and pick a field trip over land, sea or both on Sunday, May 2
Guest Opinion: Friends’ Appeal Seeks Wildlife Conservation Along With Public Facilities
By Stephanie Buffum Field As an island community, we depend on barge landings, transfer stations, schools, water treatment systems and other essential public facilities. Friends of the San Juans [FRIENDS} thinks that we can and
Friends of San Juans Host Free Boater Workshops
Contributed by Tina Whitman Learn more about how you can help protect water quality, marine mammals and eelgrass habitat at a series of free public workshops for local boaters. Presentations will cover priority habitats and
Orcas Rec Takes Young Artists, Writers & Scientists to Canoe Island
Kids 10-14 will learn about art, music, science, nature, or writing throughout the weekend from local professionals in each field athe Orcas Rec-sponsored weekend camp at Canoe Island. There will also be an opportunity to
