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
Superintendent Kline reports on upcoming changes to School Board
At the regular Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors meeting on May 28, District Superintendent and High School Principal Barbara Kline reported to the board: New elementary principal Interviews for candidates for the
Future senior citizens prepare for kindergarten at banquet
Orcas Senior Center was the venue for a multi-generational event, welcoming about two dozen Orcas Island children who will enter kindergarten next year. The children, their parents and grandparents were the guests of
Walk the Labyrinth at Emmanuel Church
Contributed by Nancy Ayer Emmanuel Parish in Eastsound invites the public to participate in its Labyrinth on the Lawn on Sunday, June 7, from 9-Noon at the Emmanuel Parish Green in Eastsound. What
Celebrity Guest Chef Series in June culminates in Farm to Table dinner June 30
A sure sign of summer is the Guest Chef cooking series that benefits Children's House. Throughout the month of June, visiting chefs will be conducting classes at the Red Rabbit Farm in West Sound. The
School architects meet with public to discuss needs and wants
After a series of meetings with various school interest groups, architects Carlos Sierra and Dale Lang addressed a scheduled meeting with the public to hear their concerns for the architects' study of the current facilities.
School volunteers honored at tea
Parent and community volunteers were honored at a special tea on Wednesday, May 27 at the Orcas Island Elementary School.
Martin Lund's One World Music Festival returns to Orcas Center
It's that time of year -- The One World Music Festival, a two-night only musical event taking place at the Orcas Center June 19th and 20th will again feature Martin Lund hosting his fantastic Music
Letter to the Editor: Readiness to Learn thanks Community Foundation for grant
Last Friday, the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) awarded the Readiness to Learn school program $7,500 in a Community Endowment Grant "for the purpose of connecting needy families with social services and providing emergency funds."
Fun and Fundraisers planned for the weekend
Friday, May 29 Second annual Funhouse BBQ Fundraiser 3 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort. Doe Bay Resort is hosting a 4-star BBQ with all proceeds benefiting The Funhouse. with Mexican grill, music, and socializing! Incredible Fish
Orcas A Cappella reprises favorites in "Encores!"
Orcas a Cappella will be returning to Orcas Center’s CenterStage to present “Encores!” on Sunday, June 7 at 3 pm. Concerts will also be performed at the Shaw Community Center, Sunday, May
Funhouse holds "think tank" for new exhibits
The Funhouse is issuing an invitation to all artists, educators, builders, engineers and community members. "We are looking for new ideas, new exhibits and interesting concepts to spice up the museum at The Funhouse," says
Changes at the Community Foundation recharge island non-profits
With the move to a new location in the heart of Eastsound, four outgoing Board Members and two new board members, a new Board President and an ambitious endowment program -- Endow Orcas
Leadership San Juan Islands Class V Graduates May 29
Contributed by Liz Illg Leadership San Juan Islands announces graduation for Class V at 4 p.m. on Friday May 29th at Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor. Members of the fifth Leadership class are pictured
Carvings and photography: Soul of the Eagle and Tree
Photographer Louellen McCoy and carver Rocky McGinnis join together to present "a harmonious exhibit representing their mutual love of nature." McGinnis' eagle carvings and McCoy's photographs, old and new, will be featured at the show,
Pets on Parade — all win awards
Story and photos by Dyan Holmes The 17th annual pet parade began, May 23rd, at the elementary school at 10 am, after an hour of judging pets of all shapes and sizes. The
Sustainable Orcas Island brainstorms and develops ideas for sustainable growth — today's meeting at 5:30
Garden sharing, privately-owned cell towers, a roving garden party, assisted living, gardens on wheels, and saving seeds are but a few of the ideas springing from the fertile minds of Sustainable Orcas Island, a local
