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
Annual Tribal Canoe Journey Stopovers Planned for San Juan, Lopez Islands
July 24 - 25, Lopez and San Juan Islands -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Each summer inter-tribal canoes depart from their homeland to a common destination within Coast Salish
Actors Theater Brings “My Old Lady” to Random Howse
Thursday - Friday, July 13 - 14, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Melinda Milligan for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island presents a staged reading of “My Old
Celebration of Life Reception for Dr. Darryl Laramore
Sunday, July 9, 5 p.m., 494G Buoy Bay Road, Olga -- from Nina Laramore -- A Celebration of Life Reception will be held for long-time summer Orcas resident Dr. Darryl D. Laramore on Sunday, July 9
Governor Signs Paid Medical, Family Leave Program
-- from Chase Gallagher for Governor Inslee's Office -- With Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature today, Washington became the fifth state in the U.S. to establish a paid family and medical leave program for workers — and arguably the
Jesse Boleyn Announces Orcas Island Summer Concert Series for 2017
First concert of series Saturday July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Jesse Boleyn -- American songwriter, recording artist and author, Jesse Boleyn is proud to host the 2017 Orcas Island Performing
An Orcas Fourth of July Ditty
-- from Margot Shaw -- On the first day of July I saw on Orcas Road An eagle in a fir tree. On the second day of July I saw on Orcas Road Two bunnies
Guest Opinion | Public Meeting Set to Discuss Seaview Propane Tank Siting
Wednesday, July 5, 7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- Donny Galt, Inter-Island Propane -- This is Donny from Inter Island Propane in Friday Harbor. I just wanted you to know that I have personally read
Doe Bay Café Sponsoring Funhouse Commons in July
-- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The
Aging Like a Guru
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- The Well Worn Path of Anticipation As a child, my focus of attention was quite often on the future. I anticipated the delight of holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the
Merideth Kaye Clark in Concert Singing Joni Mitchell’s BLUE at Orcas Center
Sunday, July 9, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- See Merideth Kaye Clark in concert at Orcas Center Sunday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Clark recently recorded her version
Orcas School Board Ups Lunch Prices, Hears from Juvenile Court Rep.
-- by Ayn Gailey -- [Note: This article has been updated to clarify the school lunch price increase.]* Classes and graduation ceremonies may have wrapped, but the OISD School Board, none of whom take compensation
Author Event Scheduled at Library
Friday, July 7, 4 p.m. Orcas Public Library -- from Holly King for Orcas Public Library -- Whether you've read The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes or not, you'll enjoy this informative presentation
Peter Carlson to Show New Paintings at Orcas Center During Month of July
Opening Reception Friday, July 7, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Peter Carlson -- Orcas Island artist Peter Carlson is excited to present The Passage of Time Through the Celestial Heavens, a show
Theater Arts Campers Learn to Turn Junk and Trash to Music
-- by Michèle Griskey -- Orcas Summer Theater Arts Camp participants had the unique opportunity to work with Paul Snider, a singer/songwriter/actor from Vancouver, who also builds musical instruments from junk. Snider shared his experience with
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Recognized With National Quality Award
-- from Bev Mayhew for PeaceHealth -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor, Wash. was recognized with a Premier, Inc. QUEST® High-value Citation of Merit for 2017 at Premier’s annual Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition
Matthew Laslo Brings Magic to Sea View
June 30, July 1 and July 2 at 7:30 at the Sea View Theatre -- from LasloMagic.com -- Matthew Laslo It’s going to be a magical weekend on Orcas Island when Matthew Laslo
