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
Thor Hanson to Speak on The Triumph of Seeds
-- by Michael Riordan -- Thor Hanson, scientist and author A rising star in the literary firmament of the San Juan Islands, author Thor Hanson will be speaking about his most recent book
Give Where You Live Update
-- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation’s Give Where You Live grant catalog is setting new records this year, thanks to the generous contributions of so many friends and neighbors. So far,
Medical Foundation Annual Meeting Focuses on Aging and Alzheimer’s
Dr. Thomas Montine, MD, PhD -- from Madie Murray -- The community is invited on Tuesday, May 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall, to learn of the
Elementary School Closed Due to Flooding
The Orcas Island Elementary School building experienced major flooding over the weekend, and will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 11, according to Cathy Ferran, assistant to district superintendent Eric Webb. The flooding appears to have
Ferry Alert: Sunday Sailings Delayed, Canceled
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: Sunday, May 10 at 4:05 p.m.Due to necessary repairs on the Elwha, the Klahowya and the Sealth will sail the Elwha's scheduled departures for the rest of the
Open Letter to OPALCO Board and Members
-- from Chom Graecen -- At the OPALCO Election this year we saw a record voter turnout, 24% compared to around 15% in the past years. The high voter turnout means we members-owners are paying
Funhouse Job Fair Event
Monday - Thursday, May 18-21, 12:30 to 1 p.m., Orcas Island High School -- from Rebecca DeMeritt -- The Funhouse Commons is proud to announce plans for a future Job Fair. In spring of 2016, we
Guest Opinion: Local Teachers Choose To Act, Rather Than Walk-out
Sunday, May 17 12 Noon, Orcas Ferry Landing - Wear Red! -- from Orcas Island Education Foundation-- The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) has been in existence for more than 30 years. Our mission is
Math Students Score Again!
-- from David Kau -- This year, Orcas Island’s Elementary and Middle Schools produced a record number of 27 students to compete in Washington State’s 2015 Math Olympiad. The competition began this year on May
Stars Shine and Earth Moves in “Across the Universe”
-- by Margie Doyle -- We are good! A heartfelt and humble "thank you" to Grace McCune, Jake Perrine and the Orcas Center for bringing us all together -- the 140 cast and production crew
Bob Henigson’s Legacy Lives On
--by Hilary Canty and Lisa Byers -- John F. Kennedy once said, "The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need
Music, Dance and Community: “Across the Universe”
-- by Margie Doyle -- "Across the Universe" with Beatles' music at the Orcas Center. Sold out, but you can always try for last-minute tickets Imagine, from across the universe over 120 islanders
Theatre Games Coming to Three Islands!
Workshops May 23, May 30 and June 7 to benefit County Arts Council --from Seam O'Connell -- Laugh with friends at Theater Sports, offered on all three "big" islands The San Juan County
Cancer Support Group and “Saying the Right Thing”
Thursday, May 14 at 5 p.m. at the Community Church -- from Carol Kulminski -- This month, the Cancer Support Group will explore the "Ring Theory...how not to say the wrong thing." Each month, we
88 Student Musicians in Concert
Thursday, May 14, 7 p.m., Orcas High School Gym -- from Kristen Wilson -- [metaslider id=36549] Orcas public school student musicians from the 5th through 8th grades (88 in all) will bring their voices and
Clear Sailing on Opening Day
-- from Michele Wiley for Sail Orcas -- Salute to the Seas at Orcas Island Yacht Club's Opening Day festivities This year's theme for Opening Day [on May 4] was "Sea Life", so
