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
School meet on Thursday, Feb. 26: new staff, bond debates continue
When the Orcas Island School District Board meets this afternoon at 5:30, their consent agenda will include approval of a number of new employees and co-curricular staff. Cathy Ferran’s appointment as the full time
Opinion: Tough Times For History
By Tom Welch President, Orcas Island Historical Society Like many other island organizations, public support makes all the difference to the Historical Society and our ability to operate the museum. We've seen stalwart and steadfast
Check out In Depth articles
We've recently had some contributions to the In Depth pages: an economic sustainability article by Jay Kimball, founder of 8020vision.com, and a journalistic autobiography by Bullwings editor Margie Doyle. We've also published a notice about
Community Foundation again to fund grants to island non-profits
Contributed by Moana Kutsche The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is accepting applications for the 2009 competitive grants program. Nonprofit organizations with interesting projects that will benefit Orcas Island are invited to apply. The grant
Editorial: Support those who make you smile — and think
A letter from Tom Murdoch, membership chair of the Board of Orcas Center went out to its membership in January saying, in part: This year, more than ever, we are relying on your membership
Rain barrel run Tuesday, Feb. 24
Marty Mead has announced that he is going off-island tomorrow, Feb. 24th to pick up 55-gallon plastic food grade barrels for rain water catchment. "If you would like me to bring some back for you
Salsa and Tango dance lessons begin
Sara Thomsen, daughter of Edith Thomsen of Olga, will be on Orcas Island, offering Salsa and Tango dance classes at the Odd Fellows Hall this week. The two Tango classes, on Tues/Thur, Feb 24th/26th from
The last week in February: celebrate Mardi Gras, Music and thrilling Drama
Sunday, Feb. 22 “Rumi: Mystic and Poet” – Unitarian Fellowship at 11 a.m at the Westsound Community Hall. Suzan Chamberlayne will give biographical background information on Rumi, Anji Ringzin will recite Rumi’s poetry; and
Klezmatics bring "wild, mystical, provocative, reflective and ecstatically danceable" music to Orcas Center next Wednesday
A rare mid-week opportunity to revel in distinctive and traditional Eastern European music comes to Orcas Island this Wednesday, as Orcas Center presents one performance only of the Grammy-Award winning Klezmatics on Wednesday, February
Crab pots in Fisherman's Bay "likely legal tribal pots"
Contributed by Kit Rawson, Chair of the San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) A rumor is circulating that there are illegal crab pots in Fisherman’s Bay on Lopez Island. This is probably not the case.
Olympia Ferry Rally Update: Representing Business to Government
By Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce I visited Olympia on Wednesday to take part in the Save Our Ferries rally. Here’s a recap of the day’s activities. The steps of
Don't wait to see "Wait Until Dark"
Contributed by Lin McNulty Glenn Close says “good, live theatre disturbs molecules.” And in the instance of “Wait Until Dark” at the Orcas Grange, it also suspends the collective breath. Doug Bechtel directs this
Lady Vikings are one game closer after home game Thursday
Contributed by Dyan Holmes On Thursday, Feb. 19, the Lady Vikings fought their way to a victory over the Tacoma Baptist Lady Crusaders. They played before an excited Orcas crowd. Orcas started
Annual Music Advocacy Group Benefit Concert coming Sunday, March 1
Contributed by Marian O'Brien Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 1st, at 3 p.m. in the Old School Gym, for the 12th Annual Music Advocacy Group Benefit Concert, MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC! MAG is a nonprofit
Basketball finals at Orcas gym Thursday at 5:30
The Lady Vikings take on Tacoma Baptist Thursday, Feb. 19, at home (at the Orcas Island High School gym) at 5:30 p.m. Come support our girls and show your spirit by dressing in blue! Prizes
Memoir group meets Feb. 24
A memoir-writing group, facilitated by JoEllen Moldoff, has been meeting at the Orcas Island Library for the past two years. Each session has evolved into its own particular blend of conversation, reading and sharing our
