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 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,
Lahari Launches Transportation Program
-- from Lahari -- Have you ever thought about what would happen if driving yourself around the Island is no longer an option? How would you continue to maintain your independence so that you could continue with your
Orcas Man Paddles His Way To Alaska, Alone, On A Standup Paddleboard
-- from Northwest Public Radio -- Here's what your sporty friends should be talking about today. An Orcas Island, Washington, man is the first person to complete the Race to Alaska on a standup paddleboard.
County Health Dept. to Present at Community Meeting
Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Mark Mayer -- What is the future of healthcare in the San Juan Islands? Director of San Juan County Health and Community Services, Mark Tompkins, and
Orcas Island Historical Museums Host Independence Day Celebration
-- from Carol Kulminski -- This is the 66th year that the Orcas Island Historical Museums has sponsored this summer celebration of the island's history. The day's festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday,
Rock Island Announces T-Mobile Retail Store
Friday, June 30, 12 – 5 p.m., Rock Island Retail Store, 345 Court Street, Friday Harbor -- from Rock Island -- We’re taking over the street out front of our store to celebrate. We will
Orcasong Farm Hosting Summer Classes: Elders in the Garden
Every Tuesday, July 18 - August, Orcasong Farm -- from Gretchen Krampf for Orcasong Farm -- Orcasong Farm will offer seven weekly hands-on classes to Orcas Elders, 55 and better, to help you understand the
Library Opens Henigson Wing Expansion to All of Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 25 at 10 a.m. -- [metaslider id=53355] Historic crowds attended the dedication of the Henigson Family Wing, the "Next Chapter" expansion of the Orcas Island Public Library on June
Guest Opinion: Propane Storage Unsafe for Seaview Neighborhoods
-- by Eric Gourley -- I am [sending to the county] this memo in opposition to the proposed propane storage facility on Aeroview Lane. I own a hangar/apartment on 77 Aeroview Lane. I have a
