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
Docents Needed at The Whale Museum
-- from Rebekah Cousins, Whale Museum -- The season is upon us! The Whale Museum needs volunteer docents to assist with tours and exhibit hall oversight. Volunteers are an integral part of providing quality educational experiences.
Milene Henley is State Auditor of the Year
Milene Henley -- from San Juan County -- Congratulations to San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley, who received the honor of "County Auditor of the Year" at the Washington State Association of County
Kindergarteners Incoming — Special Dinner
Wednesday, May 18, Dinner at 5:30 or 6 at Senior Center -- from the Orcas Community Resource Center -- Is your child headed off to kindergarten this fall? Join us for this FREE Kindergarten Transition
Already the Second Saturday for Farmers Market
[metaslider id=43835] The Orcas Island Farmers Market is in full swing this year, with the season opening on Saturday, May 7. The Orcas Island Farmers Market is open from 10am to 3pm every Saturday from
History Lives Here! Continues with Multiple Exciting Events
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- Kendo Yasuda and his sister, Haru, as young children in Roche Harbor. Yasuda family collection More great local history events this month. The annual History Lives Here! month-long celebration
Sunrise Volunteers to Hear from School Superintendant
Friday, May 20, 7 a.m., Island Skillet -- from Chris White for Orcas Lions -- Eric Webb, OISD Superintendant, will speak Friday the 20th at 7 a.m. at the Sunrise Meeting on how the district
Entomologist to Speak at Garden Club and Master Gardeners Event on Pests
-- from Kate Yturri -- The Orcas Master Gardeners and Orcas Island Garden Club are hosting a presentation by Linda Gilkeson, Ph.D., on Integrated Pest Management on May 18, 2:00-3:00pm, at the Eastsound Fire Station.
Spelling Bee! The Joe Reigel Story
--by Joe Reigel-- Joe Riegel, pondering the meaning of "croynics" Early last year, myself and eighteen others entered the Orcas Island Christian School hoping to win the spelling bee. Many of these hopefuls
Ranker: Army Rejects Building at Cherry Point
-- from Rick Manugian, Senate Democrats Communication -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued this statement on today’s decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers against the proposal to build the Gateway Pacific Terminal
Weight Watchers Accepts Molina Healthcare
-- from Weight Watchers-- As more research emerges on the health risks and costs of being overweight, it is great to know that Washington State cares enough to offer this program to low income individuals.
Garden Club Talk on Year-Round Organic Gardening
Wednesday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobson -- Orcas Island Garden Club meeting, May 18, 2016, 10 a.m., in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center, presents Linda Gilkeson from
Inspire Orcas Will Present Job Fair for High School Students
Friday, May 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas High School -- from Rebecca DeMerritt -- Orcas Island High School, Funhouse Commons, and Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce have collaborated to bring high school students this all
Grange Fundraiser to Feature JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
Saturday May 14, 7 p.m., The Grange -- from Linda Peth for The Grange -- Save the date of Saturday May 14 at 7:00 p.m. for JP and the OK Rhythm Boys playing at The Grange
Babysitting Course Offered at Funhouse
-- from the Funhouse Commons - Babysitter’s Training Course -- Learn the responsibilities of being a good babysitter, the basics of safe play, basic childcare, and much more!! Sunday, May 22, 2016 12:30-4:30 pm Ages:
In Memoriam: Phyllis Joyce Key
-- from Evans Chapel -- Phyllis Joyce Key, 91, of Orcas Island, WA, passed away on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was born on March 4, 1925 in Marion, Ohio, the first of
A May Un-poem
-- from Margot Shaw -- The foes advance….. I raised my piece; I said my peace And took my shot; My slim defense, It was de fence That slowed their trot And victory dance.
