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
School Board Deals with Staff, Tiny Homes and Buses
-- by Leif -- The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board in regular business transacted after the special session Monday June 18th in the school cafeteria passed one resolution and discussed several other matters briefly.
School Sup’t. Proposes Montessori Compromise
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the end of the public hearing session of the June 18 meeting of the Orcas Island School District Board, Chair Janet Brownell thanked all the concerned parents and neighbors
Abbey Road Live at Orcas Center Outdoor Stage
Sunday, July 1, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Outdoor Stage -- from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center -- Calling all Beatles fans and fanatics! Come feast your ears and dine on the raw and spirited covers
Magic Now: A Magic Show for the Entire Family Coming to Sea View
Friday, Saturday, Sunday July 6, 7, 8, 7:30 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Donna Laslo -- Local award-winning magician Matthew Laslo makes his annual return to the Sea View Theatre stage as a part
Spirit-Lifting on Orcas: Thank you Solstice Parade-Makers
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="60842"] It was brief, it was zany and it was just what the doctor ordered to celebrate summer on Orcas. Penny Sharp Sky led the baton twirlers, and John
Quilt Walk Underway in Friday Harbor
-- from Diane Martindale for SJI Museum of Art -- Julie Weaver: Turning Stars Friday Harbor has turned into “quilt central” as the quilt walk engendered by the Conversations With Gee’s Bend exhibition
Olga Daze Gearing Up for Annual Celebration
-- from Lorna Rhodes -- Bring your donations for Olga Daze! This year’s celebration will be Saturday, July 21, rain or shine. Donations will be accepted from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 5; Friday, July 6; Thursday,
It Was a Two-Meeting Week for OIHCD Commissioners
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The past week was busier than ever for the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District, with a regular meeting on June 19 and a public hearing
Grange Hosts Yiddish Music
-- from Carol Kulminski -- On Saturday, June 23 at 7:30 pm, the Orcas Island Grange will host the music of Lebedik Yankee, a new project from one of the world’s foremost Yiddish singers, Sasha
Learn to Capture the Greens of Nature on Paper
Tuesday, June 26, Around Eastsound -- from Caroline Buchanan -- Painting greens that look like nature is the downfall of many an artist. Caroline Buchanan will be teaching a one-day class on the subject Tuesday,
Orcas Center Welcomes Vincent Herring Quartet
Thursday, June 21, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center -- The Orcas Center is proud to welcome saxophone master Vincent Herring, who returns this year to the international concert stage with
Orcas Elementary Honors Volunteers
-- from Krista Bouchey -- 3rd graders holding up thank you sign for volunteers On Thursday, June 14, Orcas Elementary held its annual volunteer appreciation assembly. Elementary students gathered to thank the many
Senior Center Will Utilize Grant to Help Seniors with Technology
-- from Sarah Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Thanks to all that stepped up to support us for this year’s Technology GiveOrcas Grant in OICF’s 2018 Spring grant cycle. In result of your donations
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Outbreak Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Six cases of Varicella, or “chicken pox,” have now been confirmed in the Orcas Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services is working closely with medical
Sen. Ranker Urges U.S. Congress to Reunite Families
-- by State Senator Kevin Ranker -- To the Washington State Congressional delegation: Washington State is home to thousands of immigrants and refugees and, like our nation, was built by courageous families looking for a
Learn Orcas History-Become a Volunteer Docent
-- by Carol Kulminski -- One of the Orcas Island Historical Museums, the Pioneer Museum, on North Beach Road How long have you lived on Orcas or did you just move here? Have
