Here’s a thought…
“When you re-read a classic, you do not see more in the book than you did before; you see more in yourself than there was before.”
CLIFTON FADIMAN
World-famous Composer to Visit Orcas — All the Way From Waldron
-- from Lynn Baker -- Morten Lauridsen, the world’s most frequently performed American choral composer, is coming to Orcas for the Orcas Choral Society’s spring concert May 5 and 6. In one way, it will be a short trip. Lauridsen lives (in summer) on Waldron and San Juan islands. The
Letter to the Editor: Thank You for Your Support of the Orcas Blood Drive
-- from Sasha Seiden, Donor Resources Representative, Bloodworks Northwest -- On Thursday, March 15, the Orcas Island community blood drive registered a total of 79 donors! We welcomed 5 first-time-donors and congratulated the following donors for reaching milestone gallon markers: 4 donors for reaching 1 Gallon; 1 donor for reaching
Letter to Editor | Hospital District Benefits Schools
-- from Janet Brownell -- I am in support of the Public Hospital District (PHD) initiative that will be on our April ballot. Other than the obvious reasons of wanting a stable and enduring health care system, I have another interest in seeing the PHD pass: the effect it will have on
Booth Vendors and Performers Sought for Summer County Fair
-- from Ashley King, Program Coordinator, San Juan County Parks & Fair -- Be a part of the San Juan County Fair! Thinking about having a booth at the San Juan County Fair this year? Booth spaces are filling up faster than ever before so act now! This
He Sailed From Boston to San Francisco
Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Steve McKenna for Wooden Boat Society -- John Campbell, long time Orcas resident, sailor and steamboat skipper, will share his wooden boat experiences and adventures at 7 p.m., Saturday March 24 at the Odd Fellows Hall. John sailed his 1925
Sheriff’s Report | March 7 – 13, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- March 7, 2018 18-001518 Traffic Violation 08:54:53 03/07/18 A Deputy responded to a traffic offense call in Friday Harbor involving a car passing a stopped school bus. The driver of the car was identified and issued an infraction. Report made. 18-001520 Trespassing
Get Your Green On At White Horse Pub
Saturday, March 17, 8 - 10 p.m., White Horse Pub -- from Rachel Bishop -- Come celebrate St Patrick’s Day with live Irish music by the Crow Valley String Band and Brograss on Saturday March 17 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the White Horse Pub. Band members, Tashi Litch, Kaj Litch, Rachel Bishop, and
Bake Sale Tomorrow to Support Island Aerial Acrobatics
Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Island Market -- from Jamie Donatuto -- Island Aerial Acrobatics (IAA) is in full swing fundraising for our show, Connected! The show will be performed March 30 and 3t at Orcas Center. We are $1,000 from meeting our fundraising goal to cover our
SAT Prep Classes Starting at The Funhouse
-- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- Is your child college-bound? Are they taking the May 5th SAT test? Don't let them miss our SAT Test Prep Class led by Ryan Kennedy, an Orcas Island Public High School teacher. Through this class, students will learn how to approach the
It’s Too-Rah-Loo-Rah-Loo-Rah Time Again!
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="42039"] Rain or shine, the Irish and wanna-bes will be out this Saturday in Eastsound at noon. Parade organizers Tony Lee and Mike Lawless once again have arranged for the streets to be filled with music and laughter as the Orcas Community Band leads
Orcas Elementary Offering Positive Behavior Intervention Support
Monday, March 26, 5:30 - 7:15 p.m. -- from Lorena Stankevich for Orcas Elementary -- Monday, March 26, Orcas Island Elementary School will hold the 3rd Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Parent night, thanks to a generous grant from the Orcas Island Education Foundation. The focus of this parent night is
West Coast Governments Agree to Cooperate
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The Premier of British Columbia, the governors of Oregon and Washington, and the California secretary for environmental protection, on behalf of the governor of California, met today to mark the 10th anniversary of the Pacific Coast Collaborative (PCC), and identify opportunities to further strengthen
Letter to Editor | Art Lange is a Natural for PHD Commissioner
-- from Carolyn & Tom Fiscus -- We write to support Art Lange’s candidacy for Orcas Island Public Hospital District Commissioner. Art brings a wide range of relevant on and off island credentials to the job. He has served as a consultant to Orcas Fire and Recue and on the
Orcas Center Presents Billy Elliot, a Community Dance-Musical
Aristotle Luna plays Billy Elliot, directed by Robert Hall. The community musical opens March 15 and runs for two weekends, including Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. -- by Margie Doyle -- They have been rehearsing for months and now are at Orcas Center six days a week, when
Rep. Kristine Lytton Announces Retirement from Washington Legislature
-- from the Washington State Democrats -- Since first being elected in 2010 as a state representative for the 40th Legislative District, Representative Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, has been an advocate for children, education, and tax reform. [On March 14, 2018] Lytton announced she is retiring to spend more time with
Lahari 2018 Caregiver Series Begins
Thursday, March 22, 1 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Dennis King for Lahari -- Every year, as a service to the Island’s caregivers, both professional caregivers and family caregivers, Lahari offers a series of events and classes to further the their skills and meet continuing education requirements.
