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
Orcas Christian School Offers Free Showing of “Young Messiah”
-- from Kelsey Harvey at the Orcas Christian School -- Orcas Christian School is giving away free tickets to community members to the movie, "The Young Messiah" which is playing at the Sea View Theatre
Habitat Truck Coming Back to Orcas
Monday, April 4, noon - 3 p.m., Island Market parking lot -- from Jim Duffield -- For all of you who want to get a jump on spring cleaning, the Skagit Habitat for Humanity's Store
Governor Proclaims March 22 Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day
-- from Cheryl Napier -- Governor Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington (along with many other Governors) Proclaim March 22, Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day! Just a few years ago I had never even hear
Fire Commissioners to Meet Tonight
Monday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District -- The Regular Meeting of San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 will meet with
Letter to the Editor: Thank You, Voters, from the School Board
-- from the Orcas Island School District Board --- (Editor's note: Due to recent internet connectivity issues, we didn't receive this message, sent Feb. 22, 2016 by Chair Tony Ghazel of the School District Board. Our
Ian McFeron Live at Doe Bay Cafe
Friday, April 1, 2016 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm, Doe Bay Cafe -- from Ian McFeron -- Ian McFeron releases his eighth studio album Radio, produced by Grammy-nominated producer Doug Lancio (John Hiatt, Patty Griffin), and recorded
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
