Here’s a thought…
“The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed yet.”
WILLIAM GIBSON
Orkila’s Spring ROAR Will be Annual Event
-- by Gray Gailey (6th grader) -- [metaslider id=51992] This year, on Apr. 23, Camp Orkila hosted their first annual ROAR, or Rogue Obstacle Adventure Race, on a windy, rainy afternoon. Before the race began, a Camp Orkila counselor spoke to the excited crowd of participants, ages ranging from five
OHS Graduate Honored at Gonzaga University
-- from Patricia Hunt -- A 2016 OHS graduate, Anthony Kaskurs, has been chosen as the recipient of the Freshman Class Award at Gonzaga University in Spokane WA. He was among the honorees on Tuesday, Apr. 25 at the school's Academic Honors Convocation. The Academic Honors Convocation is an annual event,
April Poetry | In a Room Full of Diamonds an Oyster Stands Out
In a Room Full of Diamonds an Oyster Stands Out ( for Tish ) -- Bruce Adkins -- She said When you are with gorgeous women you know where the focus will be but he ignored the other two His eyes were fixed on you He understood It is the
April Poetry | Apotheosis of the Dive Coast
Apotheosis of the Dive Coast -- Jim McKeon -- A few miles south along that coast, the ruins of an old Arab settlement seem strange, alternating calm and submerged disquiet. Bright late afternoon light outline the smooth trunks and buttress roots of huge Mugandi trees, many six feet or more
April Poetry | Second Passage from a Work in Process (to be called The Dive Coast)
Second Passage from a Work in Process (to be called The Dive Coast) -- Jim McKeon -- The gauzy veil obscuring what Goethe called the eternal feminine ever so briefly clears… Gillian suddenly moves in her chair lifting one hand to the back of her neck. She raises her glass
Montessori to Celebrate With Auction
Saturday, April 29, 6 p.m., Random Howse -- from Teresa Chocano -- This Saturday, Apr. 29, the Orcas Montessori School (OMS) Under the Sea Celebration and Spring Auction opens its doors at 6 p.m. at Random Howse in Eastsound. You can expect wonderful food, drinks, music, and a great assortment of silent
You’re Invited to an “Open Forest”
Monday, May 1, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Orcas Island Forest School Open Forest Curious about what a Forest School looks like? Orcas Island Forest School will hold an Open Forest Monday, May 1 from 3:30-5:30 at our Camp Orkila location. Come by with your whole family to play and explore
Orcas Rotary Features Eric Webb at Meeting
Friday, April 28, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jeanne McPherson -- Orcas Island Rotary presents School Superintendent Eric Webb in a presentation entitled, “Bond Bound⎯ Caught in the Webb” on Friday, Apr. 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Fire Station in Eastsound. This focus on the failed
Fire Commission Calls Special Meeting
Thursday, April 27, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns, Acting Secretary -- Agenda Special Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 April 27, 2017, 5:30 p.m. Special Meeting – This is a special meeting. The Secretary informed the Commission that the notice requirements of RCW 42.30.080
Cyclist’s Guide Maps Now Available Online
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Cyclist's Guides for Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Islands are now available for download on the County's Open Data website. Here is a link to the Orcas Guide: Cyclists_Guide_Orcas_Island
Great News for Orcas Island School District
-- from Cathy Ferran -- U.S. News and World Report just announced their 2017 Best High Schools rankings. The rankings award the top 6,041 public high schools with gold, silver and bronze medals, indicating their level of college readiness. Orcas High School has moved up in the rankings from silver
Fire Chief Clarifies Miscommunication
-- from Scott Williams, Orcas Fire Chief -- On Apr. 20, 2017, the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue received a report from a resident stating concerns that someone was on or near their property. Due to some miscommunication, it was thought the individual may be an Orcas Island Fire and
Legislative Highlights from Rep. Morris
-- from Rep. Jeff Morris -- Biometric Privacy- HB 1493 One of biggest achievements this session has been the full passage of HB 1493, a first-of-its-kind law that protects privacy rights in an age where biometric information is used by many companies without the knowledge or consent of their consumers.
April Poetry | Bad Villanelle – Oh Well!
Bad Villanelle - Oh Well! -- Sadie Bailey -- What I'm writing now is not the Great Poem, no Masterpiece - it's really not so hot. Doesn't matter that I'm on the spot, or if I want to win the Nobel Prize; what I'm writing now, will not. Poetry and
East Coast Swing is May’s Community Dance Class
Monday, May 1, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, May 1, from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be teaching East Coast Swing. Instruction will begin promptly at
Granny’s Attic Filling Up for Big Saturday Sale
Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- Granny’s Attic will be held Saturday, Apr. 29, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. This annual rummage sale is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and you
