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
Dementia / Alzheimer’s Support Group to Meet
Wednesday, April 6, 12-1:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig -- The Dementia/Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Senior Center. This is open to whomever may be interested. Facilitated by Larry Hughes, Aging & Family
Senior Center to Host Lambiel Museum Art Tour
Friday, April 8, 1-3 p.m., Lambiel Museum -- from Didier Gincig -- The Orcas Island Senior Center is offering a field trip to the Lambiel Museum. The guided tour offers the finest collection of San
Shakespeare Lives, Thanks to Orcas High Schoolers
- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=42804] The fanciful, fantastic tribute to Love in "A MidSummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare will highlight this week's Shakespeare Festival, thanks to some 18 inspired high school students,
Healing Arts Seeks Donations for Spirit of Service
-- from Christopher Evans, Healing Arts Center President -- In 2014, the Healing Arts Center launched an exciting pilot program called Spirit of Service (SOS). Thanks to a generous start-up grant by the Orcas Island Community
Flotsam & Jetsam: Islands to Be Connected by Bridges
With this article, we are starting a semi-regular humor column, written by Orcas High School teacher Maurice Austin from recent events of local interest. Thanks for your humorously imaginative columns, Maurice! What's next? -- by
Madden Surbaugh’s Successful School Lunch
Chef Zach and Chef Madden serve lunch to high school student Pasha Bullock -- from Ashley Randall -- The public school cafeteria was buzzing with the voices of 363 students and adults enjoying
Inslee Prohibits Non-essential State-funded Travel to North Carolina
-- from Jaime Smith -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a memo to state agencies prohibiting non-essential state-funded travel to North Carolina in light of that state’s legislation allowing discrimination against transgender men and women.
Shakespeare: First Night
Black & White Night Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Lance Evans -- Tonight is Night #1 of the Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival… Tickets at the Chamber & at the door! Give
Early Music Festival to Feature Flute, Keyboard
Thursday, April 7, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Henry Lebedinsky Virtuoso duos from the last half of the 18th century reflect the changing musical currents of Mozart's lifetime
This ‘Butterfly’ Has Wings
Sunday, April 3, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Madama Butterfly Anthony Minghella's breathtaking production of Puccini’s masterpiece Madame Butterfly has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere at the Metropolitan Opera
Celebrate Volunteering in the San Juans by Volunteering
Come out and Play for Earth Day! -- from Barbara Marrett/San Juan Islands Visitor Bureau -- Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? Spend a day or more giving back to the Islands’ natural
Maurine Talks Books | Books About Books
-- from Maurine Barnett, MaurineTalksBooks.com -- If there is a favorite avocation of mine, it is discovering titles that I have not yet read, have forgotten about, or never heard of: that is the reason I
Shakespeare Festival Schedule
Tuesday, March 29: Black & White Night (doors open at 5:00 pm; event 6:30 - 8:00 pm @ Random Howse) Formal readings & music. Thai dinner available for purchase. $10 admission; tickets @ Chamber of
Orcas, San Juan County Democratic Presidential Caucus Results
-- from David Turnoy -- [metaslider id=42659] More than 700 people participated in the presidential primary for the Democrats Saturday on Orcas Island, and just over 2,000 participated countywide. Here on Orcas, Bernie Sanders received
Historical Museum Looking for Docents
Saturday, April 2, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Crow Valley School Museum -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you love our local history museum and like to meet people, please consider becoming a Docent for the Orcas
Simone Hansen’s Art to Display at Senior Center
Reception Friday, April 1, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Simone Hansen -- Simone Hansen, a senior at Orcas Island High School, will be presenting a culmination of her art work at the Orcas Island
