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
Music in the Park kicks off summer concert series with Tow-Away Zone
Sunday, July 7, 5-7 p.m., Village Green -- from Marj Franke -- The three of us, Tow-Away Zone, are delighted to be first in line, as Orcas Island's summertime weekly Music in the Park series begins
One-time only: Voices of our Salish Sea exhibit coming to SJIMA
Saturday, July 13, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Don't miss the opportunity to experience legendary speakers on our ocean
Horseshoe Highway? What’s that?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Back in Orcas Island's early days, if you wanted to get from one island hamlet to another, or even from one farm to another, you had to use
WSF exploring partnerships for Anacortes ferry terminal improvements
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Washington State Department of Transportation is partnering with the Port and city of Anacortes to explore innovative public-private partnerships to enhance the 35-acre ferry terminal site. This could
Works of Leon Rosenblatt at Orcas Center for July
-- from Kathleen Youngren -- Opening: Friday, July 5, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Orcas Center After graduating from the California Art Center College of Design, Leon Rosenblatt began working as an artist and illustrator in
Lions Club will be grilling salmon, chicken in upcoming 45th annual BBQ fundraiser
Saturday, July 6, 1 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jim Biddick for Orcas Lions Club -- Come join the Orcas Island Lions Club for our 45th Annual Salmon BBQ. Members will be serving
Orcatrazz Swing Band will celebrate 20 years this summer
-- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- Orcatrazz Swing Band will play their 20th Anniversary performance at the Stage on the Green August 17, playing music from all eras including the swing band era
Rep. Larsen assisted islander with Medicare claim
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's office -- One of the most important and rewarding parts of being a Member of Congress is supporting community members who need help navigating issues with federal agencies. I am
Sketch Orcas with Susan Slapin
Mondays, July 8, 15, 22, 1 - 3 p.m., Libby Garcia’s Boathouse Ciderworks -- from Susan Slapin -- A sampling from my sketchbook… Start where you are! :)Select 1 or all Mondays: July 8, 15,
Orcas Island’s own magician, Matthew Laslo, presents a show for the entire family
Friday - Sunday, July 5 - 7, 7:30 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Matthew Laslo -- Experience the magic of magician Matthew Laslo when he brings a little bit of Vegas to the island
Orcas Island Historical Museums present Spooky Tales with an Orcas spin
July - August: Wednesdays, 8 pm., Pioneer Museum & Fridays, 5 p.m., Crow Valley School -- from Carol Kulminski -- An historian and folklorist by training, Antoinette Botsford has investigated the spirits of those who
Health District decides on subsidy for UWNC new fiscal year
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- More than 20 community members—an unusually large number—attended the June 18 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District. They were there to observe the commissioners’ very
Funhouse Commons seeks full-time mentor, volunteer coordinator
-- from Liz Doane for Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse, a youth focused community center, is looking for a Mentor & Volunteer Coordinator. They are responsible for the development and implementation of the youth mentoring
Hey, island writers, Fair deadline approaching for your entries
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- The wheel is turning, and time rushes on…time for all you Island Writers to cultivate your roots by preparing your entries for the 2019 “A
Leslie Seaman, the driving force behind Music in the Park at Village Green
-- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- Great music all day long! One of the women “behind the scenes” of the Orcas Island Community is Leslie Seaman. She has volunteered for many events and
Here’s a square dance to round out your summer
Sunday, June 30, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Nik Schulz -- This Sunday at the Odd Fellows: our big summer square dance featuring music by Babes of the Woods! Doors at
