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
Local Churches Join in Community Prayer and Worship Services for Lent
-- from Brian Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- During this season of Lent, a time on the church calendar leading up to Easter, churches on Orcas Island are coming together for prayer and
Learn to Draw in Caroline Buchanan Class
Begins March 25, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Olga Community Club -- from Caroline Buchanan -- The last week in March Caroline Buchanan will offer her once-a-year drawing class to get you started drawing. Caroline
Letter to Editor | Vacation Rental Tipping Point
-- from Greg and Heather Dew Oaksen -- We are concerned and worried about our island communities! Short term vacation rentals reduce availability of affordable long-term rental housing making it almost impossible for families and
The Seductive Appeal of Community Theater
-- from Toby Cooper -- Mamma Mia! co-stars Frank Michels (Sam), Larry Hampel (Bill), Hailey Averna (Sophie) and Tom Fiscus (Harry) on stage. Photo by Chris Thomerson. Ask any of the Mamma Mia! cast why
Snowed-out Valentine Dance Resprouts as Spring Fling
Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Because of the snow, the Valentine Dance could not be held. We have now scheduled a replacement that we would like to
Emmanuel to Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of San Salvadoran Archbishop
Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Jeffry Steele -- Recuerdos de Monseñor Romero Marking 39 years since the martyrdom of St. Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador Readings by Fr Berto
San Juan County Democrats Meeting this Month
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- We discussed the recent decision by our county councilors to appoint Liz Lovelett to the vacant state senate position. While [Lovetlett] looks to be doing
Weekly School Tour
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- In an effort to keep our community informed of the progress of the current construction projects, I will record a short update on each Friday of the
March 12 is the Date for Orcas Christian Free Community Dinner
Tuesday, March 12, 5 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Kathy Roosma for Orcas Christian School -- The next Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School will be on Tuesday, March 12, from 5:00
In the Meantime, Lose an Hour of Sleep
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- A Senate Bill (SB 5139) currently tick-tocking its way through the marble hallways of the State Legislature declares an intent to observe daylight saving time year round, if
Support Art for Kids and Get Some Really Cool Stuff
Saturday, March 16, 10 – 3, Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jane Heisinger for A-OK -- On March 16 we are holding our second annual A-OK Garage Sale to raise much needed funds to support
May the Road Rise Up to Meet Marchers in 18th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 17, 11:30 a.m., Island Market lot -- from Tony Lee -- Dancing in the streets is just a part of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Eastsound For those who are Irish, wish
UU Fellowship Holds Annual Poetry Service
Sunday, January 13, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us on Sunday, March 10 for our annual poetry service. You are invited to bring your favorite poems to read; we'll
These Artists Started as Painting Buddies
Friday, March 15, 5 - 7 p.m., Senior Center -- from Marj Franke -- One sunny summer day almost three years ago, Marj Franke and Rosie Kuhn were painting on the deck overlooking Eastsound. They
MAG School Benefit Concert Hits High Note, Honoring Catherine Pederson
-- from Sharon Ho -- [metaslider id="68183"] The Music Advocacy Group (MAG) school music benefit concert on March 6 saw almost 250 people fill the High School Gym, joining 100 musicians to show their support
Sonatas for Flute, Harpsichord Featured in Salish Sea Early Music Fest
Sunday, March 17, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Adventist Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Flutist Jeffrey Cohan and harpsichordist Hans-Jürgen Schnoor will perform the sonatas for flute and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach in Bach’s Flute
