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
Letter to the Editor: Island Rec has benefited island kids year-round for 15 years
"Mom, there's nothing to do on Orcas in the summer!" is a complaint that should be heard less and less this year. The Orcas Island Summer Recreation Program was founded in order to bring a
Special Three-day Filing Period To be held June 10, 11 & 12, 2009
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Port of Orcas, Eastsound Sewer District Commissioner slots still open A special three day filing period will be held in accordance with RCW 29A.24.171 for the offices listed
Mikey in the lead for Eastound mayor — polls close July 4
Mikey the Golden Retriever continues to lead in the sales (that is, polls) in the Eastsound Mayoral Election, brought to islanders by the Orcas Island Children's House. Dale Heisinger, Board President o f
Our man in Olympia: Ranker reports at legislative session's enc
Dear Neighbors, On April 26 we adjourned the 2009 legislative session, my first as your state senator. I came to this legislative session with several priorities - a few pieces of legislation, an intense focus
Returning to the Garden: a three day women's retreat
Contributed by Rosie Kuhn Halfway up the side of Turtle Back Mountain on Orcas Island is Eagle's Heart Sanctuary, 10 acres of beautiful woodlands, rocky slopes, magnificent views of the intimate valley below and yes,
An eclectic weekend for all interests and ages
Friday, June 5 Soul of the Eagle and Tree - Opening Reception for Rocky McGinnis' eagle carvings and Louellen McCoy's photographs. At the Orcas Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eclectic Art Auction to benefit
County Health Officer Warns of Contaminated Street Drugs
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officer, Dr. Frank James alerted the County's health care providers in that at least three individuals have reported to local hospitals with a life
School strings concert tonight at 6:30
Orcas Island String students -- violinists, violists and cellists --taught by Pamela Wright and Lizz Hanks will be featured in a performance tonight, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The concert will be include elementary,
Relay for Life organizing meeting tonight
The 2nd annual Orcas Relay for Life will have an organizational meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at The Upper Room above Orcas HomeGrown on North Beach Road. Dyan Holmes, event organizer, says that the Orcas
Non-profit organizations: learn about donor motivation
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) invites non-profit board members, executive directors, staff and donors to this program presented on two different dates by OICF Board Member Joe Cohen. He will explain planned
Discussing sexuality with children to be topic at next PTSA meeting June 10
The last Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) meeting of this school year is next Wednesday, June 10th. It will be a short business meeting to elect the PTSA Board of Officers and approve its budget for the 2009-10
School boards meet to discuss cuts to next year's programs — tonight at 5:30
There will be a special Orcas Island School District (OISD) board workshop with the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) tonight, Wednesday, June 3rd, beginning at 5:30 pm in the school library. Program cut discussions are on
Community Band comes of age in spring concert this Saturday at Orcas Center
The Orcas Island Community Band is set to perform perhaps their most ambitious program yet this Saturday night, June 6. Its membership is united in the fun and love of music —
Linda Slone awarded scholarship by union
Linda Slone, Orcas Island School District Library Assistant, has received a $500 scholarship form Public School Employees of Washington/SEIU 1948 (PSE). Dave Douglass, chair of the scholarship committee complimented Slone for her success. "With this
DiMecele review: She Has Thunder!
By S. Jaen Black She HAS thunder!! That's Alice Di Micele, and she brought it to the Orcas Center OffCenter Stage Saturday night. To a sold out house, this dramatic performer started with an acapella
Living Room hosts eclectic Funhouse art auction
A reception at The Living Room in Eastsound on Friday, June 5, will kick off two days of a silent art auction to benefit The Funhouse. This unique silent auction will include an
