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
What Do Local Sharks Eat? Find Out at Free Dinner and Talk on Dec. 8 at Camp Orkila
From the SeaDoc Society Ever wonder what we have for sharks in our waters? Now is the time to find out! On Tuesday, December 8th at 5:30 p.m. Gene Helfman will give a free
The Week Ahead: We'll Keep the Days Merry and Busy and Bright
Stacey Lancaster reads to her daugher August Moore at the Family Literacy Carnival at the Funhouse. The PTSA sponsors Family Reading Night on Weds. Dec. 2 Sunday, Nov. 29 Paul Nelson's poetry workshop "The Personal
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus to Come to the Friends of the Library's Holiday Tea
Kids and parents are invited to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus between 2 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 5th in the children’s room at the Orcas Island Library during the
Orcatrazz to Play for Family Health Center Benefit
A Benefit Dinner and Dance to benefit the Orcas Family Health Center will be held December 11, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Tickets are $35 per couple, and are available at
Orcas Choral Society Reaches Out for New Director
The Orcas Choral Society is reaching out to local publications and college and university music schools in its search for a new Choral Director to assume duties following the retirement of its Founding Director, Catherine
PTSA Family Reading Night Coming Dec. 2
The Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) will once again host a Family Reading Night on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The evet will alos Kick Off the Scholastic Book Fair, to be held in the School Library.
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
