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
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
Dimitri Stankevich Joins Orcas Center as Executive Director
Jim Bredouw completes his volunteer term with great success -- from Dan Burke -- The Board of Trustees of Orcas Center is pleased to announce that Dimitri Stankevich has taken a full time position as
Paddleboarder to Preview Solo NW Passage Journey
Monday March 11, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Karl Kruger near Salt Spring Island on the Race to Alaska Monday March 11 at 6 p.m. local stand
Be Ready Orcas – Disaster Preparedness Community Meeting
Topic for this Meeting : Your Emergency Food Supply Wednesday, March 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Eastsound Fire Station -- from Natalie Menacho -- Nothing gets our tummies rumbling more than the thought of a food shortage.
2015 Orcas Grad Graduates to Grad School
-- from Lorena Stankevich -- Daria Stankevich, 2015 Orcas High School graduate, has just been accepted into graduate school at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education, in Nashville, TN. She will be pursuing a master's
Elderly Trump Critics Await Mueller’s Report — Sometimes Until Their Last Breath
-- from National Public Radio -- Expectations among Democrats are sky-high as reports have emerged about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation coming to an end. In fact, expectations are so intense among some elderly, ill critics
School Board Will Convene Special Meeting Wednesday
Wednesday, March 6, 11 a.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- The Orcas Island School District will convene tomorrow in a special meeting to address the following agenda items: AGENDA 11:00
Grange Readies for Miller and Reischman Performance
Friday, March 8, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Dave Zoeller -- John Miller and John Reischman are two well-known names in the acuoustic music world. Reischman is currently working with the Vancouver, BC based
Larsen Announces 2019 Congressional Art Competition
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in or attend school in the Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2019
Olga Looks Forward to Spring Season at Potluck
Saturday, March 9, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Club -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Come to the Olga Potluck on Saturday March 9 and enjoy an opportunity to connect with your neighbors and make new friends.
