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.”
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Birding by Ear on Orcas May 22
Barb Jensen, San Juan Audubon Society member, plans on a last-minute "Birding by Ear" class on Orcas Island on Friday, May 22. Jensen says, " I plan on doing this class a bit differently than
Mask-making workshops for adults and children — register now
In cooperation with the Orcas Center, the Olga Strawberry Council is holding two workshops on mask making lead by Diane Trapp, a renowned mask maker and talented instructor of the craft. Diane has
Jordan Griffin update: setbacks on the road to Shriners rehab
By Rachel Meenach, Jordan Griffin's mom Jordan Griffin suffered a spinal chord injury last December while snowboarding on Orcas Island. Since then, he has been in Seattle's Harborview and Children's Hospitals, before coming
Betsy Louton coordinates Hearts and Hands volunteers
Betsy Louton, the new Hearts and Hands' Volunteer Coordinator, wants people to know what Hearts and Hands is - " a fine, fine example of people taking care of each other on the
Endow Orcas "graduates" 7 non-profits
“A community foundation will always need money to do its job – near and long term.” Endow Orcas, an Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) initiative which started late in 2007, celebrated seven
The week ahead: Islanders' interests on parade
Sunday, May 17 Orcas Island Choral Society spring concert Songs on the Lighter Side. Romantic, humorous and spirited songs. 3 p.m. at the Orcas Center.Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for students and children.
Orcas Center seeking monlogues for June 12 performance
Orcas Center is still seeking monologues for Monologue Night, June 12. The theme this year is: What happened to (the character) when he or she encountered an artistic experience? Deborah Sparks, Theater Productions Director at
Mandy Nigretto opens her own hair salon
At Mandy's Hair Haven, "Relax and Enjoy" is her logo. Located at the new liquor store building on the corner of Prune Alley and Rose Street, Mandy Nigretto's new business opened without fanfare
Students Demonstrate Lessons in Dance and Drama
Contributed by Barbara Courtney May is Arts Education Month, as proclaimed by the San Juan County Council, the Board of the Orcas Island Public School District, and Orcas Center. The general public will have the
Weekend events will keep you hopping
Friday, May 15 County Planning Commission meets at the Orcas Island Senior Center at 10 a.m. Agenda includes a report from the EPRC and an Open Space application. Artsmith Poetry reading and spoken
Didier Gincig to leave Orcas Rec after 13 Years
Didier Gincig, who has headed the popular Orcas Island Recreation program for 13 of its 16 years of existence, has announced that he will be leaving the program this year. "I love Orcas
Swine Flu Update – Relax, but Not Too Much
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The Washington Department of Health (DOH) announced Monday, May 11, that it has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center which has been overseeing the statewide response to Swine Flu.
Is your prescription good for you?
The lecture series Crossroads: Ideas for a New Century will conclude its 2008-09 season on Saturday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Russ Altman, Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics and Medicine at Stanford University, will
KindlingsFest 2009: "A place for warm hearts, active minds and hungry souls"
Pastor Dick Staub of the Orcas Island Community Church brought KindlingsFest to Orcas Island for the first time last summer. "KindlingsFest is a celebration of Art and Ideas as they intersect with the spiritual," says
"Born Learning" signs to be added to North Beach trail
Orcas Family Connections and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) will soon launch the “Orcas Born Learning Trail” to promote early childhood learning and family fun. The Born Learning Trail is a
Letter to the Editor: Adams supports OPALCO teamwork in conserving and developing energy
Dear Editor, These are inspiring times. Significant change is afoot. For some of us this gives pause: in what do we anchor the future? Increasingly many are turning to local sources. For local and reliable
