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
The Barto family moves into Moran Mansion at Rosario
The 100th anniversary celebration of the Moran Mansion at Rosario was a family affair, as members of the Moran family, whose ancestors moved into the now-historic landmark on June 21, 1909, gathered with
Orcas Rec gives kids choices this week
On Monday, June 22, several day camps and sports clinics offered through Orcas Island Recreation Program will begin. There is still room to register for any of the following programs: Day Camp for Children Ages
The week ahead: tours and meetings and entertainment too!
Sunday June 21 Moran Centennial House Tour and Celebration. This self-guided tour features 4 homes built by Robert Moran, including two privately owned homes, and a stop at the Historical Museum for a special Moran
Solstice Parade – what a glorious day!
People came out into the streets of Eastsound to greet the Sun after a long cold lonely winter The Bee brigade swarmed through the streets The kids marched and
Ferries: the Hiyu to replace the Sealth for a week — report on latest ferry meeting
Beginning today, June 20, the 34-auto Hiyu will operate on the San Juan inter-island route for approximately one week. The Hiyu the ferry system’s only backup vessel — will replace the 90-auto Sealth
Simply do not wait to see "Waiting for MacArthur"
Review by Lin McNulty Sandy Thompson owns the stage in Actors Theater of Orcas Island production of Waiting for MacArthur! And she has a talented, radiant supporting cast which is to die for. To die
Island Hardware and Supply holds a celebration for "Our America"
By Dyan Holmes The popular Anniversary Celebration for Island Hardware and Supply, Inc. is this Saturday, June 20, at 21 West Beach Road. In previous years, the store's birthday was called an anniversary sale. "This
School is out — so the library's summer reading program is ready to start
By Nita Couchman Orcas Public Library Children's Librarian The 2009 Summer Reading Program, "Be Creative," begins Saturday, June 20, at the Orcas Island Public Library. The program runs from June 20th to August 22nd, and
Skatepark get spruced up and a new exit ramp
On Tuesday, June 16th a large crew of volunteers came to the Skate Park to work. They did an amazing amount of concrete repair and other maintenance. According to Funhouse Director Pete Moe:
Specks share their "Trek-nology" as Seaview Theater screens latest Star Trek Movie
When someone says "Live long and prosper" to you, what's the only appropriate response? Why, it's "Peace and long life," as any bona fide Trekkie will tell you. Just ask Ken and Karen
Weekend fun in the good old summertime
Friday, June 19 County Planning Commission consideration of 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan. 8:45 a.m. at County Legislative Building in Friday Harbor. Summer Solstice Contra Dance -Get the family together, bring your favorite home made dish,
Orcas Island Community Band wows them north of the border
By Moana Kutsche On Sunday, June 14, the Orcas Island Community Band traveled to Ladner, B.C., to perform at the Ladner Bandfest. The Delta Music Makers, who host the festival, invited Orcas to
Town Crier begins trial run at the Farmers Market
The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee would like to increase community awareness of and participation in local issues and public meetings. "We want to have fun engaging the citizens in planning, and provide educational facts.
Celebrate Hope with cancer survivors at Garden Party June 21
The public is invited to celebrate good health and life at a Garden Party on the Summer Solstice, June 21, at 3 p.m. The garden setting will be at the Coffelt's Farm on
Solstice Parade — happy clothes, dancing feet and musical merriment parade through Eastsound this Saturday
By Dyan Holmes Grab your dancing shoes, colorful clothes and instruments, because the Orcas Island's Annual Summer Solstice Parade, themed "Carnival of Color," is just around the corner - on Saturday, June 20th at noon.
Math classes through world exploration activities this summer
During the summer, Orcas School PTSA is offering two special enrichment school courses for children in grades four through six at summers' end. "Counting on a Small Planet - Activities for Exploring Environmental and Cultural
