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
Letter to Editor | Dance on Orcas is Thriving
-- from Pat Littlewood -- Those of us who reside in our local community of Orcas Island are fortunate to live in a place that is comprised of a significant number of artists and performers,
Immigration Myths Debunked
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- Immigrants and immigration policy are difficult topics nowadays. Who is allowed to reside in or visit the United States? Who should be allowed into the United States? What qualifications should
Choral Society Will Sing “Songs from the Heart”
Saturday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker -- True love…false love…maternal love…eternal love… Love of the lover, the country, the child. Orcas Choral Society celebrates
April Poetry | Listen
Listen -- Sadie Bailey -- It's not that trees, seals, and beaches can't speak. It's more that we, no longer attuned, can't hear what they say. They try to get our attention; a root reaches out
Art Show Will Benefit Orcas Animal Protection Society
--- from Spirit Eagle -- Spirit Eagle 's Art will be at Washington Federal Savings Bank on Orcas Island during the month of May during banking hours. Half of the proceeds will be donated to
Funhouse Names Interim Directors
-- from Emilie Gincig and Jen Vollmer -- We are excited to share with you the news that the Funhouse Board of Directors have decided to name us, Emilie Gincig and Jen Vollmer, as interim
Presentation Celebrates Coast Salish, Wooly Dogs
Sunday, May 7, 5:30 p.m., Brickworks -- from Sandy Strehlou -- Join ecologist and historian Russel Barsh and botanist and spinner Madrona Murphy for a slideshow presentation and weaving demonstration celebrating the Coast Salish “wooly
Set Aside Mondays for Tai Chi Chuan Classes
Beginning May 8, 9 - 10 a.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Tom McDonough -- Every Monday beginning May 8 from 9 - 10 a.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. Beginning Tai Chi practice for the
Country Corner Combines Games, Hunger
Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Country Corner -- from Liz Longworth -- It must be Spring because here we are. Country Corner Day will be Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 2
BLM Seeks Nominations to Monument Advisory Committee
-- from Barbara Marrett, SJ Visitors Bureau -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is seeking public nominations for four open positions on the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC). The
Succession Planning for Small Business Workshop
Monday, May 15, 1-2:30 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- All business owners need to devote time and energy to developing a succession plan for their business. With a succession plan,
Need a Tooth Extracted? Free Clinic Scheduled
Monday, May 15, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday May 15 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw
In Memoriam | Mary Schoen 1925 – 2017
-- from Steven Schoen -- Mary Schoen died peacefully at her home in West Sound on Orcas island on April 26. Mary was born in Seattle in 1925 to Dudley and Katherine Brown. She graduated from Juanita
Ghazel to Retire from the School Board
-- from Tony Ghazel -- I will not be seeking reelection to the Orcas Island School Board this November. My term is expiring at the end of this year and I have had the utmost honor
Student Art Show Opens at Orcas Center
Reception: Friday May 5, 3 - 6 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Penny Sharp Sky -- "So colorful!" "So creative!" "It's my favorite show of the year!!" It's May and that means it's time for
The Aging Dreamer – The Ageless Dreamer
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- "There are literally no limits to what you may now choose to experience within the context of this physical form.... One must now take total responsibility for the focused intent
