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
Peter Pan Spellbindingly Imaginative–a Dazzling Production
Saturday, June 10, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Peter Pan is broadcast live to Orcas Center Saturday, June 10 at 6:30 pm. Tickets
Person of Interest | Terry Johnson, Painter
-- by Lin McNulty -- Three Women On A Bench Terry Johnson refers to himself as a painter, rather than the term artist that those viewing his works would naturally apply to his
Bird the Coffelt Farm Preserve
Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., 1071 Crow Valley Road -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Join ornithologist Kim Middleton and Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty to observe birds
Jude Law Smoulders in NT Live’s Obsession at Orcas Center
Thursday, June 8, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Obsession is broadcast live to Orcas Center Thursday, June 8 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are
Eastsound Art Walk This Saturday
Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Eastsound -- from Michele Wiley -- Why go off island when you can find beautiful, functional, and handmade gifts right here and support our local economy? Join
Ranker: Up to Washington to Fight Climate Change
-- from Dave Pringle, State Senate Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the following statement following President Trump’s announcement that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord: "Today, the president
Larsen Statement on Trump’s Exit From Paris Climate Accord
-- from Douglas Wagoner, Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after President Trump announced America will exit the Paris climate accord – an agreement between 195 countries to
Award-winning Playwright to Read New Play
Sunday, June 11, 3 p.m., The Grange -- from Tish Knapp -- The reading of a new play written by John Maxwell, brother of Tish Knapp and Jen Macy will be performed at the Grange
“Pick Your Pleasure” with the Community Band
-- from Karen Key Speck for the Orcas Island Community Band -- "Pick Your Pleasure" is the title of the Orcas Island Community Band’s spring concert, Saturday, June 3 at Orcas Center, 7:30pm. The Band
Call for Artists: Design a License Plate for the San Juan Islands
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are kicking off their San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Initiative with a contest. The initiative encourages the
Blood Donations Needed for Summer Months
Thursday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jim Biddick -- Please join us on Thursday, Jun. 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station for our
Healthy Habits Club Forms on Orcas
Every Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Fisher Dickens -- Healthy Habits Club meets every Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Firehouse in Eastsound. Free. We are a group of
Democrats and Republicans Each Offer School Funding Plans
-- from Washington House Democrats -- Democrats and Republicans have endorsed competing plans to fund education and satisfy the state Supreme Court’s McCleary decision. Both sides agree additional revenue sources are needed to meet the
6th Graders to Join Middle School
Informational Meeting for parents on Wednesday, May 31 at 6 p.m. in the school library -- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island School District administration and teachers are excited at the prospect of the 6th
We Can Now Fly Direct to British Columbia From Friday Harbor
-- from Rick Hughes, County Council Member -- The governments of San Juan County, Town of Friday Harbor, Town of Sidney and Islands Trust (representing the Gulf Islands) meet annually to discuss issues of common
Who Wants to be in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?”
Friday, June 2, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, June 3, 2 - 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Didier Gincig -- Auditions for "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" will be held in the
