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
OPALCO Study Leads to Commercial Rate Increase
Contributed by Suzanne Olson of OPALCO Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a non-profit cooperative that sells power to its members at cost. OPALCO recently completed a cost-of-service study to determine whether each member
Shangrow adds layers of appreciation for Chamber Music Festival's Music Lovers
Updated August 15 Correction: Mark O’Connor’s Music Lovers Seminar on Saturday, Aug. 22, still has tickets available. In the [intlink id=”music-lovers-seminars-the-schedule” type=”post”]Music Lovers Seminars[/intlink], George Shangrow gives the audience insight and sympathy
Music Lovers' Seminars: the schedule
The schedule for the Music Lovers’ Seminars, which occur over a two-day period in advance of each of the five Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival events is:is: Monday and Tuesday, August 17 and 18, from
Mark O’Connor presents "Orcas~trations" Music Lovers’ Seminar on Aug. 22
This year, the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's [intlink id="music-lovers-seminars-the-schedule" type="post"]Music Lovers Seminars[/intlink] will add Mark O’Connor, violinist, as a seminar host. O'Connor is a Seattle native who has melded folk, classical and
A Permaculture Saturday with the Bullocks on Aug. 22
The Bullocks Permaculture Homestead in Deer Harbor will be the site for an all-day personal experience in personal agriculture, with talks by a renowned permaculture expert. On Saturday, Aug. 22, Australian permaculture designer
Access Your Inner Voice through Tapping
Nancy Southern, who holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and brings 30 years experience in personal growth and development to her practice, has announced that she will hold a four-week class series incorporating Emotional
Gypsy Willow Catering and Friends Offer Free Meals
Melonie Eckerson, co-owner with her husband Anthony of Gypsy Willow Catering, has taken the lead to serve free lunches on Tuesday afternoons at the Orcas Island Community Church. She emphasizes, however, that the
Letter to the Editor: Like to Cook for Kids? There's Work for You!
If you like to cook, love kids, and don’t want a full time job, the public school cafeteria wants you! In light of changes in school funding and the desired incorporation of more nutritious farm-to-cafeteria
Summer fun heats up with council decisions, tours, classes and music festivals
Sunday, Aug 9 Music in the Park –from 6 to 8 p.m. Free for all. Monday, August 10 Summer Day Camp for 3-6 year olds begins, to run through the week. To register visit www.orcasrec.org,
Hans Mayer in kids concert August 23
Children of all ages are invited to attend a free musical presentation by Hans Mayer at the Orcas Public Library on Sunday, August 23rd, at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the end of the
Nature's bounty fills Food Bank, courtesy of island workers
Produce from local farmers and gardeners is comng in droves to the Orcas Island Food Bank, now located in the lower level of the Orcas Island Community Church. "We are getting some beautiful
PTSA Plans Skate Party and Picnic in August
Contributed by Barb Skotte PTSA ROLLERSKATE REPAIR PARTY SUN. Aug. 16th; VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The PTSA will be holding a rollerskating repair party to finish up repairs on the skates we didn’t get around to refurbishing
Writers Roundtable: A Pregnant Pause
The August meeting of Writer's Roundtable will be held, Saturday, August 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Library. The August date has been changed to the third Saturday, Aug. 15, so as not to conflict
Library Fair, Storyfest and Reilly and Maloney entertain islanders this weekend
Friday, August 7 “Family Treasures storytelling workshop at the Senior Center, 1 p.m. $5- $25 sliding scale donation. Doug Banner, founder of the Bellingham Storytellers Guild, leads the workshop. 376-8705. Ghost Stories
Raise Property Taxes? The Public Weighs In at Town Hall
“We have a decision to make on Aug. 11 as to whether or not the council is going to propose bringing a tax measure before the public” said County Council Member Richard Fralick at
Guest Opinion – Public School Deserves All Islanders' Support
We are at a crossroads as a school district and a community. Through a “perfect storm” of declining enrollment, the economic downturn, chronic state underfunding of our public schools and, yes, past instances of
