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
OIHS Student to Perform at Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Paris Wilson, sophomore at Orcas Island High School, has been invited to play violin with the Honors String Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in February 2017 and also with the Honors
Market to Feature Handmade Wares — By Kids
Saturday, November 26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Sharon Ho -- In the coming week, more than a few homes on Orcas Island will be a frenzy of craft and art
In Memoriam | Julie Fraser
Saturday, December 10, 1 p.m., Helsell's Barn -- from Caitlan Rivera -- With the love of her husband, children, and stepchildren around her, Julie Fraser’s spirit peacefully passed from her body into the soft pitter
Food Co-op, Exchange Launch Film Series
-- by Kelly Rose -- Orcas Food Co-op and The Exchange presented the film “Bag It” at the Orcas Island Library on Monday, November 14. This was the first in a free-film series called “Kick
Shop Eastsound Artwalk for Holiday Gifts
Friday, November 25, 12 noon - 4 p.m., Eastsound Village -- from Michele Wiley -- Take a delightful walk about the charming village of Eastsound, taking in the amazing art and crafts of local artisans, photographers,
Fire Chief Candidate Names Revealed
-- by Lin McNulty -- Three finalists have been selected by the OIFR Search Committee for the position of Orcas Fire Chief. All three have extensive fire department experience, and are local to Western Washington.
Commemorating Veterans Day With School Music
-- from Sharon Ho -- The sweet chorus of elementary school children’s voices and beautiful selections played by Orcas Island School District Band and Strings groups, and the Orcas Island Community Band, set a moving
Guest Opinion | Weigh Track v. Music Room On Own Merits
-- from Justin Paulsen -- It appears that the current school bond proposal has been framed as an "I like the Music Room" vs. "I like the Track" discussion. Even though that is how the
Orcas Boy Choir Performs in Friday Harbor
Sunday, November 20, 4 p.m., Saint David Episcopal Church in Friday Harbor -- from David Bentley -- Saint David’s Episcopal Church welcomes Orcas Boy Choir under the direction of Mary WillAllen for their first appearance in
Letter to Editor | Quid Pro Quo or Hobson’s Choice?
-- from Bea vonTobel -- The OISD board will place an interesting proposal on the February ballot. It will pit the concerns and interests of three major island groups against each other: those who wish to
School Board Reaches Consensus on Bond for Phase III Development
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Nov.14 at 2:30 p.m.-- On Nov. 7 the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board, administration and public members met to deal with the nitty-gritty decisions facing them in considering a
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction Continues
-- from John Van Lund -- Crews will place rebar and form the wing walls for the east and west abutments. The east and west abutments are the main structural supports for the bridge. The
Orcas Students Perform at Honor Music Festival
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Western Washington University’s 650-seat Performing Arts Center hosted a performance by students from this year’s San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) Senior Honor Festival on November 11. Nine musicians
Fall 2016 Precipitation Observations
-- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water -- The Seattle area experienced record rainfall in October. Over 9”, more than double the 3.5” average. On Orcas, rain was recorded on all but a handful of days
Thankful for Orcas Community Resource Center
-- by Sally Buchanan -- The Orcas Island community has so many resources to be thankful for this Thanksgiving month. Highlighting the OCRC, Orcas Community Resource Center, seems especially appropriate. This non-profit organization has been
SJ Community Home Trust Seeks Executive Director
-- from Sarah Crosby -- The San Juan Community Home Trust announces the opening of the application period for the position of Executive Director. The Home Trust is a 501(c)3 non profit organization devoted to
