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
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
San Juan County Map Books for Sale
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Team and E-911 recently completed map books for emergency responders. A map book is a detailed road atlas showing
United Way helps school help kids
Earlier this month, United Way of San Juan County announced grants totaling $115,000 to county programs. Executive Director Bonnie Gilmore said, "our donors are important partners in our efforts to provide services to
Our Man in Olympia: Ranker’s Passions, Priorities and Practicalities
A month into his first legislative session in Olympia, State Senator Kevin Ranker tells of the best advice he’s gotten so far: don’t burn any bridges, because you’ll need to cross them later. Such
Port goes to bat for the Dog Park
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently sent a letter to the Port of Orcas requesting the termination of the land lease for the off-leash dog area, located on “the Larsen Property,” just east of
Editorial: Love in Business
By Margaret Benefiel Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to reflect on love in business — not the soap opera kind, but a deeper, more solid kind. We all know the dangers of the
Celebrate love this weekend
Love makes the rock go ’round. And this weekend provides many opportunities to celebrate love of mates, love of children, love of pets, love of friends, love of the arts, love of nature and
