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 Column: Base Our Choices on the Golden Rule
-- by David Kobrin -- I’ve lived on this island now for almost ten years. One thing I’ve come to value – in addition to Orcas’ natural beauty – is the shared sense of community.
Crow Valley String Band and Brother for Sale! Play the Whitehorse on St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday March 17, 7 - 10 p.m., White Horse Pub -- from Jim Litch -- Come celebrate St Patrick’s Day with live Irish music by the Crow Valley String Band and Brother for Sale! on
Letter to Editor: NatureBridge is Highlight of 6th Grade
Wednesday, March 16, 12:45 p.m., School Library -- from Holly King and Casey Ahrens -- On behalf of this year's sixth grade class at Orcas Elementary School, we would like to express our gratitude to
EDC Offers FREE Workshop on Business Planning and Financing
Tuesday, March 22 from 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., Heritage Bank in Friday Harbor -- from Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present
Donors Needed: Lions Club Sponsors Blood Drive
Thursday March 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Chris White for the Orcas Lions -- On this third Thursday of March, your local Lions Club and our
Roger Sherman to Step Down from Orcas Choral Society
--from the Orcas Choral Society -- Roger Sherman, Artistic Director, Orcas Choral Society, 2010-2016 Roger Sherman, Artistic Director of Orcas Choral Society, is stepping down this June after six years of leading the
Crowdfunding Workshop through EDC
Thursday, March 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- from the San Juans Economic Development Council -- Crowdfunding is an exciting way for entrepreneurs to ask for monetary pledges from
Here’s What’s Shakin’ Out for Upcoming Shakespeare Festival
Tuesday, March 29 - Saturday, April 2 -- Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- Here's a quick rundown of the upcoming Shakespeare Festival, and what you can expect: Tuesday, March 29. Black & White Night.
10 State Bills Signed into Law, 27 Vetoed: Gov. Calls Special Session
-- from the Office of the Governor -- The following bills were signed into law on March 10, 2016, by Governor Jay Inslee following the 60-day Legislative Session. 6295 Senate Relating to clarifying the venue
Permitting Process Gets Streamlined with New Forms
-- from San Juan County Department of Community Development -- New functionality in forms (for PC) and the conclusion of the Development Review Consultation (DRC) Beta FORMS Conventional and Mobile/Manufactured home permit application forms have
Find Out About Orcas Farmers Market
Thursday, March 17 from 4:30-5:30 in the Orcas Library -- from Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager-- An upcoming question and answer session is being held for prospective Market vendors. Here are the details: Thursday March 17th
Met Stage Ignites with Puccini’s Obsessive Love Story
Sunday, March 13, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Kristine Opolais and Roberto Alagna star as the ill-fated lovers at the center of Manon Lescaut, Puccini's passionate adaptation of the classic novel about
Madden Surbaugh Next School Celebrity Chef
Chef Madden in 2013 teaching our K-6 Farm to Classroom students how to make gnocchi. -- by Ashley Randall, Farm to Cafeteria Coordinator -- The Farm to Cafeteria Program is excited to announce
Register Now for Spring Actitivies
-- from Kim Ihlenfeldt -- We are asking that all parents pre-register their youth and teens for programs they plan to participate in each season. This helps us to better plan for instructors/coaches, field/class space,
Schedule Time to Donate Blood on St. Pat’s Day
Thursday, March 17, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Leif -- On this third Thursday of March, your local Lions Club and our Fire and Rescue sponsor your donation of lifesaving blood.
Poetry Workshop: Demystifying the Line Break
Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Poetry Workshop with Elizabeth Austen Poet, Teacher & former Poet Laureate of Washington (2014-2016) Whether we break our lines deliberately or haphazardly,
