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
Guest Editorial: How to Respond to WSF’s Reservation Cut-Off
-- by Justin Paulsen -- It’s going to be a long, painful, and thanks to the new WSF arrival policy, angry summer. Apologies in advance to the booth workers on Orcas and on the Anacortes
Meanwhile, Students Are Discovering Forest Wonders
-- from Ryan Weisberg, Lead Teacher, Orcas Island Forest School ( all photos by Ryan Weisberg)-- [metaslider id=42501] Early in the school year we (children and teachers) spent a lot of time trying to figure out who we
Susan Slapin ‘s Art Featured at Orcas Center
Opening Reception Friday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center -- from Susan Slapin -- The April Orcas Center Art Exhibit will feature the work of Artist Susan Slapin. Susan was born in
Drop Out to Host Writers’ Open Mic Tonight
-- from Jennifer Brennock for Drop Out on Orcas -- Drew Dillhunt, one of the featured writers at the Drop Out reading at Mia's on Sunday, March 20 The second reading and open
This Spring, See What Salmonberry School Has to Offer
-- from Mandy Troxel -- For the past 15 years, Salmonberry School of Orcas Island has offered a holistic learning experience for children ages 3-12. What is Holistic Education? In a nutshell, Holistic Education nurtures
Bitter Ends Back at Random Howse
Saturday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- After a 6-month hiatus, Mandy Troxel and the Bitter Ends are back and ready for fun on Saturday, March 26 at the Random Howse!.
Our Representatives Report | Victoria, BC to Move on Sewage Treatment After Proposed Travel Ban
-- from Rep. Jeff Morris -- Rep. Jeff Morris, D-40 Did you know cities and towns within Vancouver Island's Victoria Capitol Regional District dump approximately 34 million gallons of raw sewage into the Strait
Shoreline Master Program Update Nears Adoption
Public Hearing to be held Tuesday, March 29 in Friday Harbor -- from Colin Maycock, Senior Planner, San Juan County -- The County Council will be taking public testimony on the proposed Shoreline Master Program
OPALCO Board Candidates Announced
Annual Meeting Saturday, April 30 -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Our local member-owned electric cooperative, Orcas Power & Light Co-op, announces the slate of candidates for its Board of Directors. This is each
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, Orcas-style
--by Margie Doyle -- Patty Monaco leads the St. Patrick's Day Parade [metaslider id=42039] The sun was brilliant, the sky was bloooooooooooooooo, and there was a brisk nip to the air as the
One Night Only for JP and OK Rhythm Boys
Saturday, March 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Anita Orne -- Catch them while you can! JP and the OK Rhythm Boys will be playing on Orcas Island for one night only,
Ferries Change “Arrival Window” Policy
Spring Schedule Starts this Sunday -- by Margie Doyle -- Starting March 20 there will be a change of Washington State Ferries (WSF) policy re the time when reservation holders are to arrive at the
Letter to Editor: Thanks for Marine Science Lecture Support
-- from Jean Lyle for the SeaDoc Society and Haley Winchell for YMCA Camp Orkila -- The SeaDoc Society and YMCA Camp Orkila would like to give a BIG shout of gratitude to the businesses
Sibling Rivalry Erupts Like a Volcano
March 17-19, 24-26, 7:30 p.m., OffCenter Stage -- from Artha Kass -- Brothers--the good boy and the outlaw--square off in director Robert Hall’s (Miracle Worker) volatile and often funny production of Pulitzer Prize finalist Sam Shepard’s True
Hearts and Hands Schedules Potluck Meeting
Thursday, March 24, 4 p.m., Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig -- There will be a Hearts and Hands Potluck Meeting March 24 at 4:00 at the Senior Center. This will be open to volunteers who have
Online Auction Starts for The Concerto Project
Online Auction with Orcas Island Theme Begins March 15 -- from Susan McBain, for The Concerto Project -- Mount Baker Farm has facilities already in place to start up the Concerto Project's two-year residential
