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
Interested in Researching Your Family Tree?
Tuesday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy, whether you
Orcas Center Seeks Executive Director
-- from Cynthia Abolin, Orcas Center Board President -- The Orcas Center for the Performing and Visual Arts seeks applications for the position of Executive Director. Orcas Center boasts an extraordinary facility and arts community
In Memoriam | Margaret E. Philbrick, 1919-2018
-- from Martha Farish -- On April 30 Margaret Philbrick, 98 years old, died peacefully in Bellingham in the home she shared with her daughter Julie Gorrell. Margaret first came to Orcas in 1925 by
Orcas Center Announces Auditions for Black Box Production “Hand to God”
Thursday - Friday, May 17 - 18, 6 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Robert Hall for Orcas Center -- "Hand to God" is an adult comedy with hand puppets – and it was the most-produced
Guest Opinion: “Orcas Island Health Care District” Commission Holds First Meeting
-- by Leif -- On Tuesday afternoon [May 8], our brand new “Health Care District” commission held its first formal meeting. It began with with some foundational work as all good structures do. The assembled
“The Fretless” Fiddle Foursome this Thursday Night!
Thursday May 10 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center Want to hear top-of-their-form, young, traditional yet energetic fiddlers? Then come to Orcas Center this Thursday night to hear "The Fretless" -- four guys who in
From the Collection: Photos of Eastsound Opens at Orcas Island Historical Museum
-- from Carol Kulminski -- Our 2018 featured exhibit showcases 75 historical Eastsound images from the Museum’s archives. Photos of Eastsound marks over 120 years of change in the life and spirit of Eastsound on Orcas
Guest Column: Welcome to the Age of Agrarians
-- from Alex Wolf -- Alex Wolf When a 92-year-old veteran of the Battle of the Bulge offers you a ham sandwich and a glass of wine for lunch at his table, you
T.J. Liblik To Perform at Carnegie Hall
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Eighth grade violist Thomas (T.J.) Liblik is headed to Carnegie Hall. The Orcas Christian School student was selected to be part of the 2018 Middle School Honors Performance Series at
Senior Center Classes: Elders in the Garden
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Orcasong Farm is offering bi-monthly (1st and 3rd Thursday of the month), hands-on classes to Orcas Elders, 55 and better, focused on exploring the garden through
Washington Service Corp has Orcas Elementary Opportunity
-- from Lorena Stankevich for Orcas Elementary -- Are you interested in gaining professional experience in schools? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of kids on beautiful Orcas Island? If so,
Salmonberry School Welcomes New Kindergarten Teacher
-- from Paul Freedman for Salmonberry School -- Salmonberry School is thrilled to announce the hiring of our new Kindergarten teacher, Paul Brahce. Brahce brings with him a tremendous background in early childhood and early
First Eastsound Art Walk of the Season This Weekend
Saturday, May 12, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Eastsound -- from Michele Wiley -- Just in time for Mothers day, enjoy a leisurely stroll on the streets of downtown Eastsound visiting diverse, awesome and intriguing
Unitarians Honor Mother Earth This Month
Sunday, May 13, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us in "Honoring Mother Earth," led by Debi Gibson by sharing a particular part of nature that inspires and delights you.
Olga Potluck Saturday is Last One of the Winter
Saturday, May 12, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Join us at the Olga Potluck, Saturday, May 12 at the Olga Community Center. This is our last potluck of the winter.
Alzheimer’s Disease Class at Senior Center
Wednesday, May 16, 1 p.m., Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- On May 16 at 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center will host a guest speaker, Ms. Sheila Snyder of Birch
