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
Orcas Senior Center shines at Rosario Resort and Spa Festival of Trees
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| In December, Orcas Senior Center, along with members of the Art with Carla class, showcased their creativity at the Rosario Resort & Spa Festival of Trees.
San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit March 8 & 9
||| FROM REBECCA MOORE for WSU EXTENSION ||| The 12th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is taking place in-person on Orcas Island, March 8 & 9, 2024. This year’s event will consist of in-person
Telemann Paris Quartets featured in upcoming Salish Sea Early Music Fest
||| FROM JEFFREY COHAN for SALISH SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL ||| The vibrant “Telemann Paris Quartets” are to be celebrated in this third program of the 2024 Salish Sea Early Music Festival featuring violinist David Greenberg,
Blood Bank needs your help in order to help others
||| FROM HANNAH MCNUTT for BLOODWORKS NORTHWEST ||| After a Northwest rain, a rainbow appears. For our community, the pot at the end of the rainbow becomes fuller with each blood donation. Your support encourages
Letter to Editor | Eastsound Water’s February board meeting
||| BY MICHAEL RIORDAN ||| At its February 13 meeting, the Eastsound Water Users Association board once again punted on the question of revealing its financial condition. Doing so yearly is required by the EWUA
Letter to Editor | Thank you, Orcas Island
||| FROM ERIC WEBB for ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| Dear Students, Staff, Families, and Community, I wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the voters of Orcas Island for your support of our
Orcas Island Garden Club presents Garry Oaks, Bluebirds, & You
Find out how our Majestic Oak plays a vital role in our ecosystem ||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Please join the Orcas Island Garden Club on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, when we welcome Kathleen
Artworks reopens for 2024 season featuring paintings by new member
||| FROM B.J. ARNOLD for ORCAS ARTWORKS ||| Natalie Menacho is a multi-disciplinary artist with a passion for exploring the interplay between structure, fluidity, and spirit. These qualities are represented in her pieces by detailed
County to test vote counting equipment in February
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Elections office will be holding a “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used for the County’s March 12, 2024, Presidential Primary election. The
Resource Center, OI Booster Club partner to help youth play sports
||| FROM ORCAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| Spring sports season is here and registration is now open for track & field, baseball, softball, and golf. The rewards of youth sports extend beyond the field! Participation
County announces interim plan for management while search for new County Manager continues
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s manager, Mike Thomas, announced last November that he will be stepping down from his position after 10 years of public service in the islands. The
Orcas Center call for artists | Landscape art
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is calling all Orcas artists to showcase your creativity and passion for landscape art! Landscapes are the dynamic backdrop to our
Rosario Resort & Spa to be sold to new ownership
||| FROM KOMO NEWS ||| The Rosario Resort & Spa at the historic Moran Mansion on Orcas Island will be sold to new ownership, the resort announced on its website. The resort said the new owner
L E A P I N G F O O L writers series closes the season this Thursday
||| FROM NIK SCHULZ for T H E L E A P I N G F O O L ||| “T H E L E A P I N G F O O L” winter
Valentine’s Day at Orcas Center | Let’s talk about love
||| FROM DEBRA LEE BABCOCK ||| On Valentine’s Day, at Orcas Center, for a long evening, cuddled up together in the Madrona Room on couches and chairs around the fireplace. Let’s drink hot cider, eat
Eastsound Water Board to meet on Tuesday
||| FROM DAN BURKE for EASTSOUND WATER ||| Just a reminder that tomorrow is the Eastsound Water Board meeting for February: February 13, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM All meetings will be held at the Orcas Senior Center,
