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
Auditions for Orcas Center's "Gypsy" this Weekend
Orcas Center will again produce a community musical this spring: Gypsy will be performed April 22-24, 29, 30 and May 1, 2010. The production will be directed by Deborah Sparks, with musical direction by Joe
Calling All Orcas Idol Singers! Get Ready for Orcas Idol –Season 5
This much awaited, must see, sell out event of the year is scheduled for Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at the Orcas Center at 6:30 pm. Our talented local performers (individuals or duos) return
Open House Scheduled on Orcas Island Road, Trails & Drainage Improvements
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House Thursday, January 14, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall on
Council Seeks Solid Waste, Recycling and Transfer Station Funding Solutions
"The county's solid waste program does not break even by any stretch of the imagination," Orcas Council member Richard Fralick said recently. It could be argued that success breeds failure. When we reduce the amount
E-cycle: Island Businesses Recycle Electronics
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager It’s almost a year since Washington State began one of the most successful recycling programs for waste electronics. Manufacturers who sell televisions, monitors, computers and laptops in our
Doe Bay Resort Closes to Catch a Breath: Reopening Jan. 15 with Yuni in Taxco
Doe Bay Resort and Retreat is closed temporarily while the resort does some major spa maintenance, upgrading the soaking tubs, deep cleaning and giving some of the staff a chance to catch their breath. There
Voters and Would-Be Voters: Register Now for February Election
January 11 is the deadline for mail-in, online or transfer registrations. Forms may be picked up at the Public Library, or can be filled in online at www.vote.wa.gov, where voters can also update their mailing
Guest Opinion: Cell Towers Subject of Jan. 15 Meeting
By Antoinette Botsford Let me start out by saying that I’m not sure I wholly understand what is happening, but according to what I’ve been learning, troubles are afoot regarding the potential for installing cell
T’ai Chi Mondays at the Senior Center
Knees Hurt? Joan Roulac has faithfully been offering T'ai Chi Mondays for the last seven years in the Lundeen Room at the Orcas Senior Center. She says, “It is my real passion and commitment to help our island seniors thrive
Mary Jane Ceramics Offers Ceramics Classes for Adults and Art Classes for Kids
Adult ceramics classes will be taught Wednesday evenings beginning January 6 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Aesthetica, on Main Street in Eastsound. Students will receive basic and advanced instruction in hand building techniques. No
Come out of hibernation for this week's activities
Sunday, January 3 Tap Away the Blocks to Successful Resolutions, 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Orcas Library. Free. To register, call Nancy Southern at 376-4288 or email nancy@happytapping.net Free Movie at Doe Bay Cafe
OPAL’s Wild Rose Meadow Supports Local Economy; Open House Scheduled for January 9
Contributed by Judy Whiting, OPAL Outreach and Communications Manager Island workers are busy making 14 new homes in Wild Rose Meadow, across from the medical center on Rosehip Road so families seeking affordable
Don't Call Them Sea Gulls: Marine Science Lecture
Contributed by Dr. Joe Gaydos What, there is no such thing as a sea gull? On the evening of Tuesday, January 12 at 7 p.m. biologist and writer Thor Hanson will engage you
"The Practice of Poetry" Begins Next Tuesday
"The Practice of Poetry: Reading, Conversation, Writing" will be the topic of a poetry class to be held the first three Tuesdays in January and February from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Library. InstructorJoEllen
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec finds Swimming Sponsors!
We found our Swimming Sponsors just in time for the New Year! This past month I sent out a letter to the editor and several emails asking for a sponsor for the Orcas Rec Swimming
The Gift of a New Year: Desiderata
Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste, remembering what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly
