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
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
"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
