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
History Matinee: Coast Salish Women and Cross-Cultural Marriages
-- from Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Island Historical Museum -- Author Candace will speak on the Salish women whose marriages impacted island history Candace Wellman, author of the book Peace Weavers, is
School Board Will Meet on Tuesday
Tuesday, September 26, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas School District -- Orcas Island School Board will meet in a special meeting, Tuesday, September 26 at 5 p.m., in the School Library. Following
Reclaim the Rock — an Orcas Center First
Saturday, September 23, 1 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center's Live Music Outback Stage Crowd-waving preceded the dancing as the Orcas Rec benefit concert 'reclaims the rock' seven years ago "Reclaim the Rock," aka
Orcas Library Seeking New Trustee
-- from Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving a five-year term on January 1, 2018. Review of applications will begin on October 20,
Actors Theater Brings “The Other Place” to the Grange
Friday Sept. 8 for three weekends at the Grange -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- [metaslider id=54902] The Actors Theater of Orcas Island presents "The Other Place" by Sharr White
It’s Going to be a Whale of a Show at Orcas Center
Saturday, September 30, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- It is time for Orcas Island youth to share their talents on the big stage at “Whale of a Show” on Saturday,
Town of Friday Harbor Announces New Public Art Installation
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- [metaslider id=55322] The Town of Friday Harbor announces the installation of a new temporary public art display at Breezeway Park. The artwork, titled We Gave All That We Could, commemorates the
Planned Parenthood Brings Update, Discussion to Orcas
Friday, September 22, 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Brad Brown for Planned Parenthood -- An estimated one in five American women has relied on Planned Parenthood for care in her lifetime. Though recent
Fundamentals of Birding Starts Soon
-- from Kim Middleton -- "Coming Around" painting by Kim Middleton Did you know it takes two breaths for air to move through a bird’s body, or why some birds are born naked
Fall Farm Tours Upcoming for Orcas, San Juan, Lopez
Sunday, October 1 for Orcas Island -- from San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Join us in October for the San Juan Islands Fall Farm Tours. There will be fun for everyone. Come meet local
Ranker: Summer Ferry Breakdowns Had Dramatic Impact on Local Communities
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Today the Washington State Transportation Commission held a meeting to discuss summer ferry service disruptions and other transportation issues throughout the San Juan Islands. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas
Black-tailed Deer Overabundance and Management
Wednesday September 20 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Joe Gaydos, SeaDoc, UC Davis Wildlife Health Center -- Black-tailed deer are native to the San Juan Islands. Predator removal and modern
Auditions for “A Christmas Carol” with Melinda Milligan — and Puppets!
Auditions Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at Orcas Center --- by Margie Doyle -- Melinda Milligan to direct a gender-free, fantastical "Christmas Carol" with Jim Bredouw as Musical Director
Miró Quartet to Spend a Week on Orcas in October
-- from Linda Slone for Orcas Chamber Music Festival -- Be sure to catch the Miró Quartet the week of October 9-13 while the string quartet is here for an action-packed week of fun activities
Upcoming Parent Workshop: Your Brain on Conflict
Thursday, September 28, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Emilie Gincig -- Trillium Swanson, LMHCA, a youth and adult counselor on Orcas, shares tools and the science behind how parents can reduce conflict
Mentoring Profile: A Parent’s Perspective
-- from Trillium Swanson for Funhouse Commons -- Mentoring strengthens the community within which a child is raised. When asked why he and his wife, Angela Kasperski, sought out mentors for two of their sons,
