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
Take a Ride on Orkila’s Zip Line
Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Haley Winchell -- YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We
Spooky Tales With an Orcas Spin
Starting in July: Pioneer Museum on Wednesdays, 8 p.m.; Crow Valley School on Fridays, 5 p.m. -- from Pegi Groundwater -- “We ain’t afraid of no ghosts!” You might be after you attend the Spooky Tales
Register for Komen Seattle 20-mile Walker
-- from Dottie Cornelius -- I am very excited to tell you The Susan G. Komen 3-Day has opened registration for the Seattle “20-mile walker.” This year, Komen is offering an opportunity on Sunday, September
A Workshop to Get Your Act Together
-- from Lisa Spesard -- Are you a beginning actor? High School age or above? Have experience on the stage and want to improve your performance skills? The Maria Massey Memorial Fund, in concert with the
Janice Wiemeyer Pens Book on Spousal Loss
Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore -- by Margie Doyle -- Janice Wiemeyer, retired psychologist, will be giving a reading from her newly-published book, Loving Again: After a Spouse Has Died at
Guest Opinion: Maybe We Need More Signs
-- by Ed Sutton -- Summer is most certainly here and has been for several weeks. Parking is difficult, lines for coffee are nearly endless, and making a left turn is a challenge. So, what
Lord of the Rings: Ancient Oak Dendrochronology Presentation
Sunday, July 24, 9 – 11:30 a.m., Turtleback Mountain Preserve -- Tanja Williamson, SJC Land Bank -- Dr. David Jordon, Trinity Western University, BC, studies forests, particularly the Garry Oak (Quercus garryana) forests that occur from Southern
New Art Exhibit Coming to SJIMA: A River of Migration
from Linda Marsaudon -- From August 1 to August 5 the community is invited to observe artist Gu Xiong install "A River of Migration" in the Atrium Gallery at SJIMA. The exhibit is open to the
Virginia Mae Jensen: July 25, 1930 – July 13, 2016
-- from Leith Templin -- Virginia Mae Jensen, photo courtesy of Orcas Historical Museum Virginia Mae Jensen was born in Bellingham, Wash. on July 25, 1930 to Axel and Alda Jensen. Her parents
Guest Opinion: An Innovative Proposal for Housing Affordability
-- by Ken Wood -- Okay, let's talk about HOUSING AFFORDABILITY; specifically here on the island, though the basic problem is actually everywhere: 1. There is a disparity between what it is possible to earn
Wolf Hollow Releases Bald Eagle After Rehabilitation
-- from Amy Saxe-Eyler, Wolf Hollow -- Photo: Leandra Brownell After two months of intensive care at the Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Friday Harbor, this female Bald Eagle is flying free again.
Washington Boaters Reminded to Clean, Drain, Dry Boats to Stop Invasive Species
-- from Susan Zemek, Recreation & Conservation Department -- As summer weather heats up in Washington and boaters prepare for more adventures on the water, the Washington Invasive Species Council would like you to remember: Clean. Drain.
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
