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
Uptown to Downtown Eastsound Art Walk
-- from Michele Wiley for the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- Artists, galleries and businesses are getting ready to stay open for the Summer Series: Uptown to Downtown Eastsound Artwalk! We kick off the
Center Yourself at Orcas Center’s Open House for All
Sunday, May 29, 2016, 2 - 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Celebrate 30 years in our building at Orcas Center’s open house. Is there something you would like to see at Orcas
Historical Society’s Great Weekend
-- by Pegi Groundwater for the Historical Society -- [metaslider id=44008] Last weekend was a big one for the Orcas Island Historical Society with three different events happening. On Saturday, May 14, the Society celebrated
Wildlife Fire Prevention and Response Funds Sought
Inslee, Goldmark urge Congress to address wildfire funding -- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark sent a letter [on May 19,
Last Celebrity Chef of the School Year
Chef Raymond Southern -- from Ashley Randall -- The school year is coming to an end, but that does not mean amazing food from our school cafeteria has to also. On Wednesday, May
Guest Opinion: A Better Place for Dogs and Their People
-- by Jeff Hanson -- When my wife Deb and I first arrived on Orcas to operate Pawki’s for Pets, one of our family members was a black lab, who we found a few years
Library Board Decides on Expansion Contractor
-- by Margie Doyle -- Sketch of Library from Rose Street, looking south with expansion to the north and west of current building The Orcas Island Public LIbrary Board of Trustees approved a
EWUA Business Owners Meet to Discuss Water Use and Rate Hikes
-- by Margie Doyle, updated at 7 p.m. -- Business owners who are members of the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) attended the EWUA board meeting on Tuesday night, May 17 to protest the increase
Larsen Votes Against Defense Policy Bill
"This bill makes the wrong choices" -- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017, the country’s
Superintendent Eric Webb to Speak to Sunrise Volunteers
Friday, May 20 at 7 a.m. a The Skillet -- from Chris White for the Orcas Lions -- Notice to all Sunrise Volunteers and community members: Mr. Eric Webb, Orcas Island School District Superintendent, will
Kindergarten Bus and School Preview
Tuesday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to noon --from the Orcas Community Resource Center -- Kindergarten teachers help students board the school bus All Kindergarten-bound children will have the opportunity to ride to
Land Bank Welcomes New Commissioner, Marlis Sandwith
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- The San Juan County Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Marlis Sandwith of Orcas Island to serve as a Land Bank Commissioner, effective immediately. Marlis
Artsmith Residency Now Offers $50 Travel Stipend
-- from Jill McCabe Johnson -- Beginning in 2017, each artist selected for Artsmith's annual artist residency on Orcas island will receive a $50 honorarium to help offset travel costs. The next residency takes place
Savory Student Chef Success
2016 Student chef contestants: Kashi Campbell, Theo Vaccarella, Tayla Malo, Alecia Talbot, Makena and Shay Silva -- from Ashley Randall -- On the morning of May 14, six middle school students arrived in
Islanders Take Part in “Break Free” Advocacy
The "Break Free" gathering at Indigenous Day of Action -- by Margie Doyle, updated at 9 p.m. -- [metaslider id=43860] (all photos by Sharon Abreu) Over three dozen regional organizations participated in a
Summer Fun at Montessori School
-- from Teresa Chocano, Director, Orcas Montessori School -- This summer the Orcas Montessori School will be offering a month long summer program for children 3-7 from July 5-28. We will meet Monday through Thursday
