Here’s a thought…
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
March Mayhem Basketball Tourney This Weekend
Saturday - Sunday, March 18 - 19, Orcas School Gym -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt -- Come cheer on the 5th Annual March Mayhem Basketball Tournament hosted by Orcas Island Park and Recreation this weekend, Mar. 18 and 19. Ten teams are traveling from near and far to participate in the
School Calendar Updated Because of Snow Days
-- from Cathy Ferran -- The 2016-17 School Calendar has been updated. Days were added to make up for the "Snow Days" in February of this year and to abide by WA State laws. So, the last day of school is now Jun. 23. The OHS Class of 2017 graduation date
Investment Researcher Relocates to Orcas
-- from Paula Treneer -- Paula Treneer, hailing originally from Seattle, has recently re-located from Paris, France to Orcas Island, following a 35+ year financial career, which took her from Boston to Manhattan and the United Arab Emirates. Formerly a senior portfolio manager overseeing a multi-billion dollar commodity portfolio for
Fire Commission Schedules Meeting
Monday, March 20, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Agenda Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 March 20, 2017 5:30 PM Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague, Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community Welcome and
Letter to Editor | Stay Engaged for Future of Eastsound
-- from Jim Jonassen -- As many islanders are now aware, a process to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan is underway, and a part of that is the update of the Eastsound Sub Area Plan, which includes the Eastsound Urban Growth Area. Under the State’s Growth Management Act the Eastsound Urban
We Have a Trump Island? And It’s For Sale?
-- from Seattle Refined -- You guys, this is not a drill. First of all, it kind of boggles the mind that this is the second island that is for sale in the Puget Sound (recall, Fawn Island.) But no, that's not the kicker. The name of the island, located
As Poetry Month Approaches, Share Your Writing on Orcas Issues
-- by Lin McNulty -- "Poetry is what happens when language becomes impossible." --Unknown National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets celebrating poetry’s vital
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Senior Center in March
Thursday nights, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Cafe -- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 pm and Open
OPALCO Fiber Project Kicks Off on San Juan
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Construction begins on Mar. 20 to install fiber optic cables along Cattle Point Road from Eagle Cove Drive all the way through San Juan National Historical Park to the major road re-alignment project south of Jackle’s Beach Lagoon. While OPALCO installs backbone infrastructure for the
Wave of Activities Happening at Montessori School
-- from Teresa Chocano -- As we emerge from the gloom of winter, the Orcas Montessori School would like the island community to know what activities are emerging at the school this spring. Family Conversations, Open House for prospective families and our Spring Celebration and Auction. Starting Soon for Parents:
EDC Offers Workshop on Photography for Business
Wednesday, March 29, 9 - 11:30 a.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- Image quality is considered "very important" to 67 percent of consumers when making a purchase online. To turn browsers into buyers, business owners must show potential customers their products in the best possible light,
Orcas Seniors Will Explore Nearby Nature
Friday, March 24, 1 - 3 p.m., Meet at Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist, Senior Center Come along with the Orcas Island Senior Center on guided explorations of local parks with Trillium Swanson. Our first outing will be a walk along the Crescent Beach Trail on
Monty Python’s Spamalot Promises Laugh Out Loud Moments
Thursday - Saturday, March 16 - 18, 23-25, Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Beginning Mar. 16 Orcas Center will feature the award winning musical Monty Python’s Spamalot, on Center Stage with Doug Bechtel directing an all-island cast. Bring the whole family for a laugh out
Orcas Christian School Hosts Free All-you-can-eat Dinner
Tuesday, March 14, 5 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Thomas Roosma -- The last Community Dinner for 2017 at Orcas Christian School will be on Tuesday, Mar. 14, from 5:00 -7:30 p.m. At this free, all-you-can-eat Italian meal there will be lasagna, spaghetti, steamed broccoli, string beans,
Skagit Valley College Poetry Course Offered on Orcas
Thursdays, April 6 - 27, 3 - 5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Cathy Degnan, Skagit Valley College -- Join a four-week Orcas Island course, Unmasking Poetry Forms, designed for writers and readers alike; taught by Orcas Island poet Jill McCabe Johnson. This course will examine a wide range of
Upcoming Science Fair Promises to Delight, Inspire
Saturday, March 25, Noon, Funhouse Commons -- from Emilie Gincig -- Join us for an exciting performance by scientist professional, Hazen Audel - featured on National Geographic television. This free family event is open to the whole community. K-12 students have started planning their projects. Funhouse staff and volunteers can
