Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” Streaming at Orcas Center
Thursday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- The National Theatre production of "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" is broadcast live to Orcas Center Thursday, Apr. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are very scarce for the production, broadcast live from the Old Vic Theatre in London
April Poetry | A Look Astern
A look astern -- Lin McNulty -- I stand this chilled evening on the stern, look back from whence I have come to see a wide wake lap onto retreating shores. Rock disintegrates into sand—my personal grit left behind, footprint washed away. Shores both unstable and strong jut from where
The LIONS Hold Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 15, 10 am at Cascade Lake This young chickling gathered eggs in her bucket at the Lions' Easter Egg hunt On Saturday at 10 am SHARP the Orcas Island Lions Club will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt. This free Eggstravaganza will take place at the
Learn to Paint Tulips, Learn Watercolor Basics
-- from Caroline Buchanan -- On the weekend of April 22-23, Caroline Buchanan will offer a watercolor workshop, Painting the Tulip Fields. Now that the tulips are finally blooming you may want to visit the fields and bring your photos and sketches to class. Or just come to the Olga
EDC Offers Free Workshop on Cash Management for Business
Monday, April 24, 1 - 2 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- One of the greatest challenges in running a successful business is positive cash flow – managing how much cash a business generates versus how much cash it spends. Join the San Juan County Economic
Budgeting, Finance, Interviewing Topics of Brown Bag Lunch Seminars
-- from Minnie Knych, NW Workforce Career Center -- The Northwest Workforce Council Career Center is hosting a series of free Brown Bag lunch seminars. April seminars include: April 20 is the next seminar. BUDGET, FINANCE AND MORE is presented by Islander's Bank. The seminar assists with managing your budget,
Letter to Editor | Where OPALCO Is and Where It’s Going
-- from Mark Madsen and Vince Dauciunas -- OPALCO is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, and as we approach the Annual Meeting, we are also electing Directors from District 1, covering San Juan, Henry, Pearl, Brown, and Spieden Islands. We are Mark Madsen, and Vince Dauciunas, we currently serve as
Orcas Village Park and Ride Project is Underway
-- from San Juan County Public Works -- This week marks the beginning of construction activities for the Orcas Village Park Project. Drivers are cautioned to reduce speeds within the work zone on Orcas Road at the WSF Access Road and on Orcas Hill Road. Estimated completion is 83 working
April Poetry | We Are Dumber Than Frogs
We Are Dumber Than Frogs -- Bruce Adkins -- My seventh grade science teacher exclaimed Frogs are not very smart If placed in a pot of hot water they will jump out But If the water is heated Slowly they will stay there until they boil to death Thinking of
New Docks Now Open at Rosario
-- from Holly Southern -- Rosario Resort & Spa on Orcas Island in the scenic San Juan Islands has completely rebuilt their Marina docks this past winter. The aluminum docks were built by Northwest Docks out of Anacortes, WA. There are 30 slips, with numerous expanded side ties now available.
“Climate Monologues” One-woman Show at Orcas Center
Saturday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Sharon Abreu will perform her one-woman show, “Climate Monologues,” at Orcas Center on Saturday, Apr. 22 at 7:30 p.m. In “Climate Monologues,” Abreu brings to life the stories of real people in the U.S. and around the world
Sigh… Property Taxes Due April 30
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson would like to remind county property owners that the first installment of property taxes and personal property taxes are due April 30. Because the day falls on a weekend, mailed payments must be federally postmarked or brought
Orcas Island Trail Running Festival
May 13, 2017 -- from Riley Smith -- Come explore Moran State Park's many mountain lakes, wooded single track trails, and the 2,409 foot Mount Constitution on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. The trails offer views of the Cascade Mountain range to the East, surrounding
6th Grade Girls Leadership Group Forms at Funhouse
-- from Emilie Gincig -- Calling all 6th grade girls. Join us for six weeks of fun, and celebrate what it means to be a strong leader. We will enjoy snacks, journals, games, art, crafts, and lively discussions. Among other things, in these six weeks we will explore your relationships
April Poetry | Pollenators
Pollenators -- Sadie Bailey -- Bumblebees, hummingbirds are drawn to my magenta turtleneck, seeing Big Nectar - the Motherlode! - and every time they hover near, I'd give anything to be their flower.
Orcas School Seeks Input to Develop Strategic Plan
Wednesday, May 3, 5:30 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- This past week the Orcas Island Public School District sent out invitations to various groups of people, including parents and students, inviting them to participate in the district's Strategic Planning process. Public School districts throughout the country
