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
Antiques "roadshow" comes to Orcas Island April 11
Contributed by Micki Ryan, Executive Director, Orcas Island Historical Museum What's YOUR treasure? The Orcas Island Historical Museum is having an antiques "road show" on the Horseshoe Highway! Do you have heirlooms in
Computer-centric artwork and poetry reading starts weekend fun
Friday, April 3 ‘Resistance is Futile!’ a new show of computer centric art work by Martin Taylor, opens with a reception beginning at 5:30 in the lobby of Orcas Center. Taylor's work features art pieces
EPRC discusses top priorities in planning with County for May 4 Open House
(Excerpts from this article first published March 20). At today's Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting, members Mindy Kayl, Patty Miller, Bob Connell, Audrey Moreland, Brian Ehrmantraut and Gulliver Rankin discussed their top
One World, One Tribe, One Rhythm Drummer comes to the Odd Fellows Hall Friday night
With a message of "one world, one tribe, one rhythm" Michael Goude, Earthtribe percussion will bring his unique drum circle facilitation to the Odd Fellow's Hall Friday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. Empowering
Prevention coalition sends kids to Orkila for leadership training
On April 3, the 5th and 6th grade classes will attend a Prevention Teach-In at Camp Orkila. They will be joined with students from Lopez and San Juan Islands and community activists to develop qualities
April is Poetry Month – send in your favorites
In celebration of April as Poetry Month, we’ll be posting a poem each day. Please send us your favorites, and we’ll make every attempt to post your selection, along with any comments you care
Marine Resources Committe to discuss rock fish, critical areas ordinance and desalinization
The San Juan Marine Resources Committee will meet from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1 in Friday Harbor. At this meeting, a presentation will be given by Anne Beaudreau, a researcher who
School board meeting projects 440 enrollment for next year
When the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board met last Thursday, March 26, they decided by consensus to project enrollment at 440 for the 2009-2010 school year. Board member Keith Whitaker said, "I think we're
Turn Point Lighthouse exhibit at the Senior Center during April
An informative exhibit on Stuart Island’s Turn Point Lighthouse will grace the walls of the Lundeen Room at Orcas Senior Center during April. Built in 1893 and designed by the architect Carl Leick, the
Poets Showcase comes to Orcas Center April 11
An evening of poetry by Orcas Island poets takes place on Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The event, which premiered last year, brings local poets to the Black Box to
Kids to visit lambs, calves, chickens and piglets at Coffelt Farm Apr. 4
Orcas Island Recreation program will again lead a spring walk at the Coffelt Farm, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Visit lambs, meet Jersey cows, stop by the pig yard
March, get outta town! The week ahead March 29 – April 5
Sunday, March 29 Ride the WSF ferry to Sidney. Leaves Orcas at 8:40 a.m., with a quick turnaround in Sidney, returning via the 11:40 a.m. sailing to Friday Harbor, arriving at approximately 1:30 p.m. where passengers
Rosario Mansion open for free tour today, March 28
Rosario Resort announces that the Moran Mansion will be open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m .for public touring starting today! Christopher Peacock will be performing the Rosario History and Music Program at 5
Orcas School Board to meet this afternoon
The Orcas Island School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. Items for action on the budget include finalizing enrollment projections, an essential component of structuring the 09-10 school year,
Orcas Center brings dance to students and adults with Taylor 2 on Thursday
Orcas Center will present the world-renowned Taylor 2 Dance Company in performance on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm. Special student prices will be offered for the performance, and middle and high school
Explore new interests with the Funhouse
Always wanted to blow glass but left it to Chihuly to have all the fun? Want to get your caveman ya-yas out by making stone-age tools? Know you want to grow your own, but haven't
