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.”
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Music Legend Willie Thomas starts “Jazz Experience” at the Funhouse
An early-start program designed to introduce jazz fun and fundamentals to children between the ages of 7-10 will be starting in January at the Funhouse. Local Jazz Legend Willie Thomas is the instigator
Historical Society Resolution Honors Three Philanthropists at Annual Dinner
At the Orcas Island Historical Society's Annual Dinner on Dec. 7, three community philanthropists, "who came forward when we needed it," said retiring President Tom Welch, were honored with lifetime memberships in the
Guest Opinion: How to Recognize and Deal with an Influenza-like Illness (swine flu)
By John Manning Director of the San Juan County Department of Health and Community Services San Juan County school students have experienced a significant outbreak of influenza-like illness (ILI) this school year, quite likely due
New Art Studio Hosts Opening Reception Dec. 9
Jacqueline Kempfer artist, will be hosting an opening reception at her studio at 474 North Beach Road, The Living Room. "The furnishings are in, the labyrinth restored, and Holiday lights are up!" says
Is the Eastsound Sub-area plan obsolete?
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) decided unanimously at their Dec. 3 meeting to send a letter to the County Council and Planning Commission, stating their responses to the County Planning staff and Commission’s
Kokanee Come Back to Moran Creek
The Kokanee are running in Moran Creek at the State Park. The large numbers of returning fish show that the three-year project has achieved success in nurturing disease-free salmon, and in producing a
Yay and Congratulations to OASIS Graduates
Four Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School twere honored at a Commencement ceremony before teachers, friends and family at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Hall on a brilliant, windy day today. As the
Montessori Holiday Wreaths are Still Available
There’s still time to order! Orcas Montessori holiday wreaths are the perfect compliment to your home, business, or as a great gift for clients, family and friends. 24” wreaths available for $25. Add
OASIS Commencement Celebrates High School Graduates this Saturday at 2 p.m.
Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School will hold its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday Dec 5th. Three students will receive diplomas: Eli Bruce, Philip Ghazel and Lily Huffstodt. In addition, Justyn Rath and Carly
Chamber's Business Essentials: Optimize Your Website in Seven Simple Steps
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce invites the public to come to another in its series of Business Essentials Seminars & Workshops provided to Chamber members and the public. "Optimize Your Website – 7 Simple Steps to
Don't blink — or even think — of missing these weekend events
Updated 11:45 a.m. Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 4 Scholastic Book Fair sponsored by the Orcas PTSA, from 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m. in the School Library. All book sales support the school. Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Christmas Tree
The Community Band Gives Holiday Concert and Party Saturday night
The Orcas Island Community Band, under the leadership of Joe Babcock, will perform their traditional holiday concert and host a post-concert party this Saturday evening, Dec. 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The December
WSU Beach Watcher Program Seeks New Stewards
A new series of Beach Watchers Stewardship classes is now accepting applications for its program beginning next March. Beach Watchers Program is a watershed-to-marine stewardship education program offered by WSU Extension- San Juan County. It
PTSA Book Fair Runs through Friday at Orcas School
The Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) openend thier annual Scholastic Book Fair last night, Dec. 2, as crowds of kids, parents and community menbers filled the library to browse the books, posters and
Candlelight Walk Tradition Continues Dec. 13
The 19th annual Candlelight Spiral Walk will take place on Sunday December 13 at 3 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The entire community is invited to join in this event which will
Christmas Carol Cast: Familiar Faces and New Kids too as Final Performances are Planned
The cast and crew for the farewell performance of "A Christmas Carol" later this month was announced at the first rehearsal on Monday, Nov. 30. The Orcas production of the Dickens' classic was
