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 A Cappella Holds CD Release Party Dec. 6
Orcas a Cappella has just completed recording their first full length CD. To celebrate the release of Encore!, there will be a reception at the Episcopal Parish Hall, 4 – 6 pm Sunday
Thanksgiving Poetry: A Brief for the Defense
A Brief for the Defense By Jack Gilbert Sorrow everywhere. Slaughter everywhere. If babies are not starving someplace, they are starving somewhere else. With flies in their nostrils But we enjoy our lives
Soccer Ceremonies Emotional and Triumphant
The Lady Vikings Soccer Team, fresh from their State Championship games this weekend, were celebrated in a ceremony today at the High School Gyn, and a parade through town. Coach Chama Anderson spoke
Guest Opinion: No rational conclusion to CAO debate
By Walter Corbin After careful consideration of the CAO -- the Critical Areas Ordinance -- I have come to the conclusion that this has done nothing but polarized people and there will be no rational
Art Show Continues at Orcas Center
By Mary Anne Stone There is still time to catch the 5th Annual Terry Johnson Student Show at the Orcas Center. The dates for this show have been extended through the end of this Thanksgiving
"Noises Off" Auditions Tuesday at the Grange
By Doug Bechtel The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will hold auditions for "Noises Off" by Michael Frayn on Tuesday, Nov. 24th at 7 p.m. at the Grange. Auditions will consist of group exercises and
Soccer Champs Feted Tomorrow, Tuesday Nov. 24
Parade and game video to celebrate victorious season, starting at noon The Lady Viking Soccer Team, State Champs following their victories on Friday and Saturday, will be honored with a celebration at the High School
Holiday Festival of the Arts Coming this Saturday
Something old Something new Something to eat And Santa too! Fifty-five vendors will bring their wares to the Orcas Island Senior Center this Saturday for the Annual Holiday Festival. Huge snowflake decorations will decorate the
Community Band Readies for Dec. 5 Concert
By Karen Key Speck We know the islands are chock-full of musicians. And to think that 1% of the Orcas population is in the Orcas Island Community Band is pretty impressive. Averaging forty
The week ahead: Fun and Festivities with Turkey Diners and the Olga Symphony
Monday, Nov. 23 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library. 376-2273. Artsmith Salon, begins at 7 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort Café featuring poet Jean-Paul
Montessori School floods, continues at Benson Hall
Montessori School suffered water damage when a water heater failed a week ago Friday, and they have relocated to Benson Hall while the floor in the school on North Beach Road is being replaced. The
"Dry But Important" School Board Meeting Mulls Enrollment, Budget, Bond and Levy Situations
With enrollment in the Orcas Island School District’s Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) now at 110 for grades K-8, the OISD Board agreed at their regular meeting on Nov. 17 to add additional teaching staff
Orcas Lady Vikings — State Soccer Champions!
Update from Lance Evans, Executive Director of Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce: "The team is arriving at the Orcas Ferry Landing tonight around 10:40 pm and everyone is invited to join the small celebration as
Center's December Show Will Display Shared Memories, "Treasures"
By Joe Floren Orcas Islanders will share portions of their lives as well as memories of local history--in the form of artifacts, art objects and personal memorabilia--in Orcas Center’s month-long holiday event. The
The Mighty Yellow Jackets — On to State Champs!
By Lyndsey Smith Note: The Orcas Island Lady Vikings won their soccer game today against La Conner in double overtime, and will go on to play for the State Championship tomorrow in Sumner.
Literacy Carnival at the Funhouse from 1 to 4 this afternoon
Who can believe it's the week before Thanksgiving? As we bustle around in this weekend before Turkey Day, take some time to stop in at the final public event in a month promoting
