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
A New Crop of Babysitters — At Your Service
Recent graduates who completed the Babysitting clinic offered by Margie Sabine through the Orcas Recreation Program are ready to be of service. The five hour course on March 21 provided youth with lessons
Birding, Distraction, Genealogy, "A Homemade Life" and Poetry All Coming This Way
Contributed by Kathy Stribling of the Orcas Island Public Library The Orcas Library will be hosting new classes and events during the months of March and April. Kim Middleton’s Intermediate Birding Class resumes Thursday, March
Rena Patty to Lead “Compassionate Communication” Course
Rena Patty will lead an 8-week course in “Compassionate Communication,” beginning March 31. The classes will be Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m., beginning March 31through April 21; then one week off on April 28, and
Auditions for Seven Plays at Playfest Today
Playfest '10 is the fifth annual presentation of short plays written by playwrights living on Orcas Island. Seven plays were selected for this year's playfest. They are: After by Anita Leigh Holladay directed by Patty Monaco After
Weather Spotters Training Offered in April
The National Weather Service will train new and veteran spotters on how to look for and report significant event-driven weather events. Training includes video demonstrations. Spotters are needed, particularly in the out of town and
"Rock on the Rock Choir" Debuts (Again) at the Lower Tavern on March 23
Contributed by Anji Ringzin Don't miss "The Rock on the Rock Choir" performance on Tuesday, March 23rd at 8 p.m. at the Lower Tavern open mic. This will be the choir's "second debut." Rock on
New Registration Procedure for April Swim Classes
Orcas Rec will host the next swimming session April 12th to May 6th. Priority will go to participants in the previous session, so limited spots will be available. Orcas Rec is no longer using the
"Which Face Will I Show Today?" Mask Show at Orcas Center
The show “About Face” will feature David Densmore’s mask works in the Orcas Center lobby during the month of April. All collectors and makers of masks are invited to share their treasures. Work
Granny's Attic Coming to the Senior Center April 24
Pretty soon it will be time to rummage through Granny's Attic again. The event is on the Fourth Saturday of April which this year is on April 24th. The first drop off day for items
Doe Bay Seeks Non-Profits to Support with Pizza Night
Contributed by Jami Mitchell Each month Doe Bay chooses a local non-profit to receive one dollar from every pizza sold at our ongoing Thursday Night Pizza Night and Open Mic. We are looking for organizations
Don’t Miss the Excitement at the 9th Annual Funhouse Science Fair!
From the Funhouse The 9th Annual Funhouse Science Fair will be held Saturday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Funhouse on Orcas Island. This is an event not to be missed
Letter to the Editor: PTSA's Math/Science Night Celebrates Learning
The PTSA wants to thank all those who helped make our recent Family Fun Math/Science Night a reality—thanks to our dedicated teachers and talented students, as well as the many involved community members who all
Much Ado About the Island: The Week Ahead
Monday, March 15 Artsmith weekly Salon Series at Doe Bay Café featuring guest writers from around the country. The Café features special tapas/small plates and wine specials on the Monday evenings throughout the spring. This
Guest Opinion: Insight to Making Our Children Civil
By Rivkah Sweedler The story of Colton Harris-Moore is a cautionary tale of what happens when a society does not provide in a positive way for its children, as when a society spends more on
Orcas Cappella Prepares for SongShare 2010 and Major Changes
Orcas A Cappella , directed by Dennis Bonner, is preparing for one of its signature "SongShare" concerts, while at the same time anticipating Bonner’s and his wife Candy Ver Brugghen’s move to Oregon
School Board Votes to Ask for Bond in August
At a special Meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board on Thursday, March 11, it was decided to submit the district’s Capital Bond to the voters again this August. The decision followed discussion
