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
Early Warnings: Public School Funds Diminishing
Minimum Education Plan set at April Board Meeting -- by Margie Doyle -- Although Orcas Island School District's (OISD) finances now look healthy, on the near horizon looms a minefield of threats to a balanced
Our Representatives Report: Larsen Works to Address Jet Noise Concerns
--by Rep. Rick Larsen -- I am working on a long-term plan to respond to people’s concerns about jet noise out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. While my support for NASWI remains steadfast, I
Orcas Choral Society’s Bravura Performance at St. Mark’s in Seattle
-- by Melinda Bargreen -- "Two Nineteenth Century Masses,” presented by Orcas Choral Society, with orchestra and soloists under the direction of conductor Roger Sherman; St. Mark’s Cathedral, May 1. (Editor's note: The Orcas Choral
Letter to the Editor: May 24 Primary Reflects Voter Participation
-- by Diane Martindale -- You may be perplexed over what Washington’s May 24 Democratic Presidential Primary means, especially if you participated in the March 26 Democratic precinct caucuses. But I encourage you to vote!
Orcas Center Celebrates With On This Island Benefit Performances
Friday - Sunday, May 13 - 15, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- On This Island is a benefit performance for Orcas Center three nights only, May 13, 14 & 15 at
Master Gardeners to Help Diagnose Plant Problems
Be sure to fill out online diagnostic form -- by Kate Yturri for Orcas Master Gardeners -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery this Wednesday May 11 from 11 am-1pm. We will
Did Dinosaurs Have Cancer?
-- from Carol Kulminski -- “Did Dinosaurs Have Cancer?” is the topic of this month’s Cancer Survivorship meeting from the book, The Cancer Chronicles by George Johnson. Conversation will be lively! The Cancer Survivorship Meeting
And the Survey Says: Peace Island Medical Center Gets High Marks for Quality, Safety
-- from Bev Mayhew, Director, Communications and Marketing -- Providing high quality, safe care to the residents of San Juan County is a top priority of every caregiver at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Recent survey results prove
Community Church to Welcome Wildlife Photographer at Luncheon
Saturday, May 14, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Meredith Griffith -- Wildlife photographer Lynn Karns will share at the Orcas Island Community Church’s annual ladies’ luncheon on Saturday, May 14 at the Orcas
The Marshall Strawberry and Its Significance on Orcas Island
by the Olga Strawberry Council A bowl full of sweetness The Marshall Strawberry, lauded to be the sweetest of them all, was the species grown here on Orcas Island and disbursed to places
Orcas Distillery Brings Home Gold
Islanders, cultivate your heritage apples and pears --by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island Distillery won top honors at this year’s American Distilling Institute’s Judging of Craft Spirits at the Institute’s Convention in San Diego [on
All Invited to Olga Potluck
Saturday, May 14, beginning at 5:30 at Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Please come to the Olga Potluck, Saturday, May 14th at the Olga Community Center in beautiful downtown Olga! Social hour
Museum Will Mark 60th Birthday Celebration With Community Picnic and Aviation Exhibit
Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m., Village Green -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Picnic on Spring Beach The Pioneer Museum is 60 years old this month and we are celebrating! You are invited to
All Kinds of Fun OIPRD Activities Scheduled for Summer
-- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Parks & Recreation -- Here comes the sun ~ our summer activity flyer was recently published, and rosters are filling up quickly. Don't miss out on summer fun! Take a look
Cruise Into History Will Feature Smuggler’s Blues
Sunday, May 15, 12:30 p.m., Orcas Landing -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Prosper Graignic Ace. If you love a leisurely cruise around the San Juan Islands and are curious about the smugglers
Catch PlayFest’s Local Authors, Actors and Directors at Their Best
Friday-Sunday, May 6 - 8, 7:30 p.m., The Grange -- from Aaimee Johnson -- "Never Coming Back" by Cali Bagby The Actors Theater of Orcas Island/s 11th Annual PlayFest opens Friday, April 29
