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 Whiskey Judged Best American Single Malt
-- from Charles West for Orcas Island Distillery -- Orcas Island Distillery’s West Island Whiskey was judged American Single Malt Whiskey Best in Category at the 15th Annual Judging of Craft Spirits. The whiskey, released
Local Student Serves a Week as Legislative Page
-- from Connor Tibke for House Democratic Caucus -- Ricky Hughes, a student at Spring Street International School, served as a page this week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Rep.
Guest Opinion | Let’s Make Sure our Youngsters Develop Great Reading Skills
Monday, March 25, 6 p.m., Island Hoppin' Brewery -- from Tom Owens -- I will be giving a presentation at Island Hoppin' Brewery in support of the school district's summer reading skills program. The first
Historical Museums to Present Unique History Matinee
Sunday, March 31, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Carol Kulminski -- The Orcas Island Historical Museums present “Kanakas, Pickett, and the Royal Marines of English Camp: The Story Behind Mist-chi-mas,” a history matinee
Everyone Invited to Montessori School’s Spring Open House
Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Montessori School -- from Teresa Chocano for Orcas Montessori School -- Orcas Montessori School welcomes you to our Spring Open House. Come meet our staff, visit our
$1,000 + Youth Leadership Camp for Sophomores and Juniors: Apps Due April 12
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- [metaslider id="68528"] OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program is accepting applications from high school sophomores and juniors of OPALCO member households. Up to five scholars will receive
PTSD: Making You Whole Again From Her Heart
Sunday, April 7, 1 - 3 p.m., San Juan Grange -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Sarah Blum who has worked with PTSD and trauma resolution in US military
Planting Underway as Maple Rock Farm Readies for New Season
-- from John Steward for Maple Rock Farm CSA / FARMSHARE -- Farmer John here. I cannot believe Maple Rock Farm has been in business almost 20 years. Many people told me I was crazy
Progress on OIFR Memorial to 9/11 Firefighters
-- from Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Artist Robin Lassen is well on her way toward completing the mural in the lobby of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue’s (OIFR’s) Station 21 for the department’s
FREE Lunch, Prizes, and Co-op Q&A at Upcoming OPALCO Annual Meeting
Saturday, April 13, 7:30 a.m., Orcas Landing -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- If you pay your power bill to OPALCO, you’re a member of the Co-op and this fun-filled annual meeting is all
Wolf Hollow, Whale Museum Team Up for Wild San Juan Lecture
Thursday, April 18, 5 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is joining forces with Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to host a "Wild San Juan" talk
Day Passes for Orcas Island Lit Fest on Sale Now
Islanders Get Special Discount Until March 22. -- from Jule Treneer for Orcas Island Lit Fest -- Day pass tickets go on sale today for the 2nd annual Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF), a celebration
Art Exhibitions Open at Orcas Center in April
Opens Thursday, April 4, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Dianne Kornberg -- In conjunction with the Orcas Island Lit Fest at the Orcas Center in April, an exhibition of Madonna Comix will
Let’s Walk, Talk About Breast Cancer Awareness
Saturday, March 23, 10:30 a.m., Village Green -- from Dottie Cornelius -- If you are interested in joining the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, please join us for a walk and talk where you can ask
Celebrate Poetry Month at Our Local Library
-- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Each year the month of April is set aside as National Poetry Month to celebrate poets and their craft. The Orcas Public Library will be celebrating National
Let’s Talk About the Eastsound Village Green Playground
Thursday, March 21, 11:10 a.m., Orcas Library -- from San Juan County Communications -- Please join us Thursday, March 21, for the regular monthly meeting of the San Juan County Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC).
