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
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
Home Brew Cider & Mead Brewers – Get Ready
-- from Madie Murray -- Custom Festival Orcas Island Growlers waiting to be glazed then capped and beautifully finished. Ready to be won! It’s just about time to see if the home brewed ciders
Three More Orcas Graduates
-- by Margie Doyle -- OASIS graduates from left, Ashanti Ellyson, Zonia Darnell and Danny Hodges Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School celebrated three more students achieving their Graduation Equivalency Diplomas (GED)
Reception for Cyrus Habib, Lt. Governor Candidate
Monday, July 18 from at Random Howse -- from Don Stillman -- Cyrus Habib Cyrus Habib, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, will visit Orcas Island on Monday, July 18. He will speak at
Medicare 101: Your Questions Answered
Thursday, July 14, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Are you confused by Medicare? Are you turning 65 soon? Do Medicare, Medigap and Medicare Advantage mean the same thing to you?
