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
School Board asks for reconsideration of costs before beginning schematics for community bond project
At the most recent school bond meeting, a teleconference with design architects Carlos Sierra and Dale Lang, Orcas Island School District (OISD) board member Scott Lancaster cut to the chase with his question, “What do
Sculptors bring "Tons of Art" to Orcas Center in July
Sculpture -- and big sculpture at that -- will predominate at the July art exhibit at Orcas Center. Not just the size of the pieces, but the number of contributing artists will characterize
Kline comes up with pay-as-you-go budget idea for Orcas School District
Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline introduced a new idea to fund school programs at the regular school board meeting on June 25. Working with the board to finalize the 2009-2010 budget by July
Planned Giving: July 1 meeting on how to follow through on charitable intentions
"We all need to learn more about how to set things up to succeed in our charitable intentions," says Hilary Canty, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation. Orcas Island individuals, organizations and donors
Annual Fair on July 4 brings Orcas History to life
The Orcas Island Historical Museum will present The 59th Annual Historical Day Fair at the Village Green on July 4th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 70 of Orcas Island's finest pie bakers
County settlement is $27,690 in 2005 Campaign Reporting case
In a release from the County Prosecutor's office today, it was announced that a lawsuit brought against San Juan County and the cities of Seattle, Kent and Auburn in 2005 has been settled. San Juan
Darvill's adds "Friday Freebie" to the Downtown Scene
When Jenny Pederson hired Al Bently to work at her bookstore this spring, she asked if he could initiate some kind of musical program at the store. "Heck, yeah!" was Al's immediate response.
Buy tickets now for August Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
Tickets are selling at a brisk pace for the always popular Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, Aug. 18-29. From Mendelssohn to Mark O’Connor, the 12th Annual Festival has something dazzling for every music
Listen to Borealis, wait for MacArthur, sing along with Page, walk the trail, tap your cares away and don't forget to smell the flowers — all this weekend
Friday, June 26 Crow Valley Pottery “Flights and Fancy” - Show opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crow Valley’s “Cabin” location. Celebrate Crow Valley’s 50th birthday with music by Carolyn Cruso and tasty
Kyle Freeman to be new Orcas Island Elementary/Middle School Principal
Kyle Freeman, currently principal intern at Bainbridge Island Elementary School, has been selected for the position of Orcas Island Elementary and Middle School Principal, District Superintendent Barbara Kline announced today. Freeman, who has accepted the
Catherine Pederson to retire as Choral Society Director
Catherine Pederson, long time director and co-founder of the Orcas Choral Society, has announced that she will retire from this role after the May 2010 concert. The upcoming season will continue as usual with a
Critical Areas Ordinance update Q&A on Thursday at the Senior Center
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce announced today that the San Juan County long-range planner Shireene Hale will be at the Senior Center Thursday morning to answer questions about proposed revisions to the Critical Area
Turtleback Management Plan accommodates usage by hikers, bikers and horseback riders
The Turtleback Mountain Preserve Management Plan was approved by the County Council six months ago, and on June 22, Ruthie Dougherty, Land Bank Steward, gave a report to the County Council on the progress toward
Commencement Speech at Orcas Island High School
By Kathleen Collister, June 13, 2009 on the occasion of the Commencement of the Orcas Island High School Class of 2009 Graduates, families, friends, honored guests, colleagues: It is an honor to be chosen
Orcas to Council: support Rec program, mind the rabbits, curb street vendors
The San Juan County Council quickly progressed through its agenda at the June 22 meeting on Orcas Island, while hearing from the public about the Orcas Recreation Program (its county funding scheduled
Bond Committee meeting looks at costs of building designs
At the most recent school bond meeting with design architect Carlos Sierra conferencing via telephone, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) bond committee went through the latest version of the Educational Specification Update page-by-page. The
