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
"Voices of Darfur" viewing March 26
"Voices of Darfur" will be heard Thursday evening, March 26 at the Orcas Island Community Church at 6:30 p.m. The program is part of Orcas Island student Maddy Smith's senior project. The Thursday night event
Girls Basketball team celebrates tonight at annual banquet
The families and friends of the Orcas Island Girls Basketball team are invited to join them in their annual dinner celebration tonight at Camp Orkila. The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. in the
March's exodus — out like a lamb? New updates Monday, March 23
Monday, March 23 Lions Club Health Screening Unit will be outside Island Market on Monday and Tuesday, sponsored by the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing. The unit screens for blood sugar levels (for
Orcas Islanders urged to support ferry run to Sidney by walking on the ferrry March 29
Contributed by Lance Evans,Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is urging Islanders to show their support of the International ferry run (Anacortes – San Juan Islands –
The Funhouse's "Get Off The Rock" College Counseling Event is Coming soon!
The Funhouse is hosting its fourth annual “Get Off The Rock” College Counseling event. Scheduled throughout April and May, the event features top college prep and financial advisors from the Seattle area. Whether students
Lions' Health Screening Van comes to Orcas
This Monday, March 23rd and Tuesday, March 24th, the Orcas Island Lions Club will operate the Health Screening Van, which is sponsored by the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing. The unit screens for
Family Dance Night is Back!
The Preschools of Orcas Island together with Orcas Family Connections are hosting a series of five FUN dances for the whole community. The dances are scheduled for once a month, each event hosted by a
One More Week to prepare for the 8th Annual Funhouse Science Fair
The 8th Annual Funhouse Science Fair will be held Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Funhouse on Orcas Island. All school-age children are welcome to participate, and the
Kayl to take leave of absence from EPRC to serve with Forest Service
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Chair Mindy Kayl announced on March 16 that she has accepted a position with the US Forest Service for a six months' contract in the Western mountain states. In a letter
Double vision and double auditions for Little League and Festival of Plays – the weekend
Friday, March 20 Opening Reception for David Densmore and Susan Osborn’s new artwork, “Double Vision,” from 5 to 8 p.m. Susan will be showing photographs on Japanese paper, washi, altered and transformed into wall hangings.
Signs of Spring
by Janice Richardson Observing the web of life and the intricacies of nature has become a passion of mine. I’m particularly moved by the phenology or timing of things. The notes on
Winter Windy Concert celebrates wind, strings and voices tonight at 6:15
Orcas Island school's all-elementary Spring Concert tonight will have a blustery theme. Some of the school's musical groups playing at the Winter Windy concert tonight are: 5th and 6th grade Strings (violins, violas
Emotional freedom class re-energizes
Nancy Southern, a social worker and Chronic Fatigue Specialist asks, "Are you looking for relief from persistent fatigue or pain? The help you seek is literally at your fingertips." Southern, a certified Emotional Freedom Techniques
Kids invited to participate in Poetry Week
The Orcas Public Library will be celebrating Young People's Poetry Week in April with poetry displays and a kids' public poetry reading. They want young poets of all ages to participate. Guidelines are: Kids ages
Orcas Center celebrates with "Happiness Hour" on Wednesday
The Board of Trustees of Orcas Center invites the public to a Happiness Hour for a presentation of "Something for Everyone" programming, perusal of 2009 sponsorship opportunities and your input on the 2010 season. The
Bruce Orchid selected as Orcas Farm-to-Cafeteria Coordinator
From a plate brimming with qualified and talented candidates, Bruce Orchid emerged as the one entrusted with planting new seeds and breathing new life into the Orcas Island Farm-to-Cafeteria Program in the public
