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 Rec camps and classes continue
Orcas Rec's summer programs continue next week with classes in photography and pottery, and a summer day camp for 3- to 6-year olds which runs all week long. Photography for Teens: What the Camera Sees
Rain or shine, the Friends of the Library deliver the Library Fair
The 53rd annual Library Fair brings not just books and more books, but also an Art Auction, all-day entertainment from the Stage on the Eastsound Village Green, food and craft vendors and kids
Storyfest's Olga Loya entertains in Spanish
Last evening, Storyteller and Author Olga Loya entertained about three dozen guests at the home of Erin O'Dell, the Family Support Specialist with Orcas Family Connections, telling Spanish-language stories. The guests, including about
3 Teenage Girls Apprehended in Break-in
Three teenage girls, one from Orcas and two island visitors, have been referred to Juvenile Court in the July 24 break-in of the Eastsound Liquor Store on Prune Alley. According to Sheriff Bill
Artists sought to craft boxes for OIEF benefit
Contributed by Madie Murray Local artists are being sought to think outside the box for this year’s Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) "Food for Thought" fundraiser by fashioning an artistic creation from a simple wooden
Country Corner LAMIRD meeting Aug. 17
Public Comment on the Proposed Country Corner Activity Center will be taken at a public meeting on Aug. 17. The Activity Center was formerly part of the Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development (LAMIRD)
Farm to Cafeteria Brings Fresh Organic Salads to the Library Fair
By Madie Murray, Farm to Cafeteria Committee Chair Among all the other wonderful foods booths you’ll find while wandering through tables of books and gifts, Farm-To-Cafeteria will once again be offering healthy, delicious
Storyfest starts at Senior Center – tomorrow "Pajama Tales" at the Library
The Third [intlink id="orcas-storyfest-enthralls-all-ages-next-week" type="post"]Orcas Storyfest[/intlink], sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Eth-Noh-Tech, began with "Wisdom Tales" at the Senior Center Tuesday afternoon. Storytellers Eshu Bumpus and Olga Loya joined Nancy
Auditions for "Great Expectations" August 30 and 31
Orcas Center will hold auditions for an original adaptation of the Dickens’ classic, Great Expectations on Sunday, August 30, 2-4 pm and Monday, August 31, 6-8 pm. The play will be directed by Jane Jones,
Island Market tags Readiness to Learn for receipt program donations
Last week, Island Market named the Readiness to Learn school program as the recipient of a donation for one percent of Island Market purchases, through the Market’s ongoing receipt collection program. Readiness to Learn
Benefit now from planned giving: Cohen's talk helps donors and non-profits
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) invites those interested in minimizing their tax burden and in maximizing the benefits they can give others in a presentation given by Certified Financial Planner and OICF Board Member
Doe Bay Music Festival returns after first-year hit
The Doe Bay Music Festival, scheduled to begin on Aug. 14, earned top regional props in its inaugural year. Music website Sound on the Sound reported: “Seattle summers are increasingly filled with
Play-off determines Turtleback Open Winners
The Third Annual Turtleback Open was won in a playoff between two Orcas four-somes, with a visiting French youth on board the challenging team. The team composed of Chris Dolan, Norm Flint, Jim
2009 Orcas Fly In Brings Back the Crowds
After last summer's skyrocketing fuel prices, organizers of the 26th Annual Orcas Fly In were pleased to see the huge turnout this weekend. Bea von Tobel, the Port of Orcas General Manager, reported
The week ahead, Aug. 2 – 9: you may be tired but you won't be bored
Sunday, Aug 2 Orcas Fly-In continues at the Port of Orcas. Aircraft displays, take-offs and landings and the Snack Shack. All welcome to look. Cement Sculpture Class Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.
Children's Festival a perfect day for pint-size fun and games
Kids (and adults) prance around an outdoor version of musical chairs, one of many play areas in the Children's Festival on August 1. The Festival took place on the grounds behind Salmonberry School and Children's
