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.”
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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
Brass Patriots Band Coming to Village Green
Thursday, July 6 12:30 p.m., Village Green -- from Jim Biddick -- The Brass Patriots is the 16-member contingency of the 133rd Army Band, CW3 Scott Pierson Commanding, which is a premier military music ensemble
Friends of San Juans Offer Stuart Island Trip to Students
Wednesday, July 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Leaving from Friday Harbor -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join Friends of the San Juans
NT Live’s Visually Stunning Production of Salomé at Orcas Center
Thursday, July 6, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Salomé is broadcast live to Orcas Center Thursday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are
Dead Man’s Cell Phone: Our “Devices” Have a (Weird) Life of Their Own
-- A review by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=52469] It's a puzzle, a tapestry and very much a hoot! "Dead Man's Cell Phone" opened to a capacity crowd at Orcas Center's Black Box last night,
