Here’s a thought…
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
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
OPAL Annual Meeting Features Film, Potluck
Tuesday, April 25, 5 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Eros Belliveau -- Please join OPAL on Tuesday, Apr. 25 for our annual meeting. We’ll hold a brief business meeting starting at 5 p.m. The meeting will be followed by a screening of the documentary film. After the Film "Arc
Orkila Launches First Annual Kids Spring ROAR
Sunday, April 23, 1 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Jared Larson -- Our Kids Spring ROAR is a Rogue Obstacle Adventure Race that combines the elements of mud, water, color and obstacles - including a cargo net crawl and at least one massive mud pit. This event is a great
Orkila Launches First Annual Kids Spring ROAR
Sunday, April 23, 1 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Jared Larson -- Our Kids Spring ROAR is a Rogue Obstacle Adventure Race that combines the elements of mud, water, color and obstacles - including a cargo net crawl and at least one massive mud pit. This event is a great
Orkila Launches First Annual Kids Spring ROAR
Sunday, April 23, 1 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Jared Larson -- Our Kids Spring ROAR is a Rogue Obstacle Adventure Race that combines the elements of mud, water, color and obstacles - including a cargo net crawl and at least one massive mud pit. This event is a great
Letter to Editor | Your Contribution to American Legion Scholarship Fund is Needed
-- from Judi Resch -- Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting a contribution of $25 for the continued funding of the scholarships. We will post an 8” x 10” poster, acknowledging each individual contributor and an 8” x 10” ad for
Montessori Announces Summer, Fall Programs
-- from Teresa Chocano -- Orcas Montessori School (OMS) will be offering its annual summer program for children ages 3 ½ through 7. Summer program activities include art, music, Spanish, cooking, nature study, and lots of outdoor play time. The summer program will run Monday through Thursdays, June 26 through
April Poetry | When I Saw Marguerite Gardening
When I Saw Marguerite Gardening -- David Kobrin -- When I saw Marguerite gardening bent on the walk weeds that colonize, pulled that explode with seed, pulled hands busy (while she talked) placing miniatures patting down moss; Marguerite in the shadow of the sun content with her vision. Her handiwork,
Lions Club Easter Eggstravaganza Coming to Cascade Lake
Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m., Cascade Lake -- from Don Webster -- On Saturday, Apr. 15 at 10 a.m. sharp the Orcas Island Lions Club will hold our annual Easter Egg Hunt. This free Eggstravaganza will take place at the Cascade Lake Day Use Area of Moran State Park. Apr. 15
