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
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
Little League Tryouts and Registration for kids of all ages March 21
"Play ball!" Many think that's the final phrase of the National Anthem, and the season to see youngsters out on the fields playing the national sport, begins this weekend with Tryouts and Registration for Orcas
Appear on stage at 2009 Play Fest
Contributed by Louise Carnachan Ever sit in the theater watching a movie or a play and think, “I can do that!” ? The 2009 Play Fest, sponsored by Actors Theater of Orcas Island, has seven
Skill Center may add training to Orcas School District — be sure to complete survey
Orcas Island School District has joined San Juan Island and Lopez school districts in conducting an ongoing Skills Center Study and Survey. In addition to influencing the kinds of vocational classes which might become available
Fadem's class and the Episode of the Madeleine
"Blooming snowdrops, skyrocketing daffodils, and Fadem redux - surely spring is in the air!" says Judith Miller of Richard Fadem's class this spring on Swann's Way, the first volume of Marcel Proust's Remembrance of Things
$360,000 in grants from County for lodging applications
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Director Last week, San Juan County issued a “request for proposals” (RFP) for projects qualifying for funding by the County’s excise tax on lodging. This year approximately $360,000
Fishing Bay Open House draws a crowd
Friday the 13th brought hordes of interested islanders to the Fishing Bay Open House, the new home for Windermere Real Estate, Nest Flowers and Gifts, Orcas Book Exchange, and the Gudgell Office at
