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
History Cruise Yields Funds for Museums
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Dan and Denise Wilk of Orcas Express recently presented Clark McAbee, Director of the Orcas Island Historical Museums, with a check for $2500. This represented the proceeds from the sold
Sixth Annual Cider And Mead Festival This Saturday
Join us to celebrate ciders and meads! -- from Madie Murray -- It’s that time again! For the sixth year in a row, Orcas Island will host the Orcas Island Cider & Mead
Groundbreaking at the Library: Smiles and Sharing a Special Secret
-- by Madeleine Treneer -- [metaslider id=45333] There was an excited, joyful feeling in the air as islanders gathered to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastsound Library expansion on Saturday morning. This event attracted
OPAL Announces Progress in Addressing Housing Crisis
-- from Judy Whiting -- OPAL’s proposed neighborhood of 30 affordable rental residences on North Beach Road includes land for an additional 15 apartments in Phase 2 While the lack of affordable housing
Crow Valley Gallery Welcomes Guests to Open House
Friday, July 22 from 4-7 p.m. at Crow Valley in Town --by Margie Doyle -- Wendy Shinstine at the Crow Valley Gallery in Town Wendy Shinstine, the new owner of Crow Valley Gallery
Business Spotlight: Sugar Shack Brings Orcas Adventures to Cascade Lake
-- by Madeleine Treneer -- The Sugar Shack at Cascade Lake, operated by Fiona and Edward Stone Looking for a snack at beautiful Cascade Lake? Then the Sugar Shack is the place for
Island Singers Invited to Sing in Gospel Music Weekend
-- from Meredith Griffith -- All Island singers are invited to come take part in a weekend gospel choir on July 29 and 30 under the direction of gospel/jazz vocalist, composer, conductor and pianist Stephen
In Memoriam | Virginia Jensen
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Dear Orcas Island Museums Family and Community I am writing this letter to all of you with deep sadness to inform you that Virginia Jensen, long time Museum volunteer, Orcas
Are You Getting the 5 p.m. Headlines?
-- by Margie Doyle -- Dear Readers, As most of you know, as of July 16, we are now sending out the "Headlines" via email to all those who have subscribed with payment to Orcas
Robots Are Coming to Orcas
Monday, July 25, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Rebecca DeMeritt -- Orcas Island High School student, Sandy Rost, will be running the program. Kids, ages 9-14, are invited to join. Adults with robotics experience or interest
Inter-island Klahowya Back in Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- [UPDATE] At 10 p.m. on Friday, July 15, WSF announced that necessary vessel repairs were made to the Klahowya and it would return to service with the 11 p.m.
Influencing the Future of Eastsound
-- from Jim Jonassen-- The process for updating the county’s comprehensive plan has begun and will unfold over the next eighteen months. Things missing from the Eastsound Urban Growth Area in the existing plan include
Peace Island Medical Offers No-cost Well-child Checks and Sports Physicals
Wednesday, August 10 and Thursday, August 11 -- from Lori Polevoi -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center to offer no-cost well-child checks and sports physicals to school-aged children To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year,
Fire the Animal Returning to Orcas
Thursday, July 21, 9 - 11 p.m., Random Howse -- from April Duke -- Orcas Island native Brian Duke returns to Random Howse with his band mates in Fire the Animal, Thursday, July 21. Brian moved
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys at Village Green
Sunday, July 24, 5-7 p.m., Village Green -- from Anita Orne -- Ahhh, summer...time for picnics on the lawn, music in the park, JP and the OK Rhythm Boys on the stage...what could be better?
Eastsound Planners Discuss Vision and Details
-- by Margie Doyle and Madeleine Treneer, updated July 16 at 4 p.m. -- The bulk of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12, was spent on refining the allowable
