Here’s a thought…
“Reality whistles a different tune underwater.”
TOM ROBBINS
Donors Needed: Lions Club Sponsors Blood Drive
Thursday March 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Chris White for the Orcas Lions -- On this third Thursday of March, your local Lions Club and our Fire and Rescue [team] sponsor your donation of lifesaving blood. Tiny Orcas with its high
Sheriff’s Report | March 2 – 8, 2016
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 16-001114 Traffic Hazard 16:32:39 03/02/16 A Lopez Island firefighter reported a vehicle broken down in the roadway on Center Rd, Lopez Island. When a deputy arrived, a tow truck was already on scene removing the hazard at the owners request. No further action taken. 16-001122 Court
The [T]ides of March are Almost Here
Tuesday, March 15, 3:30 p.m., Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Russel Barsh, Director, KWIAHT -- Celebrate Indian Island marine science research and stewardship with tea, scones, quiches and sweets at the Episcopal Parish Hall on Tuesday, March 15, beginning 3:30 pm right after school. There will be displays on plankton
Roger Sherman to Step Down from Orcas Choral Society
--from the Orcas Choral Society -- Roger Sherman, Artistic Director, Orcas Choral Society, 2010-2016 Roger Sherman, Artistic Director of Orcas Choral Society, is stepping down this June after six years of leading the choir. “My time with you has been some of the most rewarding in my life,
Crowdfunding Workshop through EDC
Thursday, March 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- from the San Juans Economic Development Council -- Crowdfunding is an exciting way for entrepreneurs to ask for monetary pledges from individuals using online services like Kickstarter. Learn how to procure money for your business through crowdfunding
Gather Ye Items for Granny’s Attic Sale
Tuesdays, March 22 - April 26, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- Spring is on the doorstep and it’s time to clean out the attic! Once again the Orcas Island Senior Center is collecting donations of interesting and unique (gently used) items of value for our annual
Here’s What’s Shakin’ Out for Upcoming Shakespeare Festival
Tuesday, March 29 - Saturday, April 2 -- Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- Here's a quick rundown of the upcoming Shakespeare Festival, and what you can expect: Tuesday, March 29. Black & White Night. Readings & Music @ Random Howse. $10 admission. Thai food available. Wednesday, March 30. Festive
10 State Bills Signed into Law, 27 Vetoed: Gov. Calls Special Session
-- from the Office of the Governor -- The following bills were signed into law on March 10, 2016, by Governor Jay Inslee following the 60-day Legislative Session. 6295 Senate Relating to clarifying the venue in which coroner's inquests are to be convened and payment of related costs. 6202 Senate
Permitting Process Gets Streamlined with New Forms
-- from San Juan County Department of Community Development -- New functionality in forms (for PC) and the conclusion of the Development Review Consultation (DRC) Beta FORMS Conventional and Mobile/Manufactured home permit application forms have been revised. They now include auto-fill fields on like entries on subsequent pages. What this
Find Out About Orcas Farmers Market
Thursday, March 17 from 4:30-5:30 in the Orcas Library -- from Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager-- An upcoming question and answer session is being held for prospective Market vendors. Here are the details: Thursday March 17th from 4:30 - 5:30 Public Library Meeting Room This is a purely optional meeting but
Food Co-op Features Funhouse on St. Paddy’s Day
Shop the Orcas Food Co-op on Thursday, March 17 in support of Funhouse kids! -- from Jen Vollmer -- The Funhouse Commons is the chosen recipient of the Orcas Food Co-op’s March 3% Community Shopping Day Program. Three percent of sales made on March 17 will be donated to the Funhouse for
Author Steve Olson to Speak on Mount St. Helens Eruption
Saturday, March 19, 4 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Michael Riordan -- Many inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest vividly remember the towering plume of grey volcanic ash that filled the skies on the morning of May 18, 1980. It was visible from as far away as Seattle and Eugene,
OPALCO Board to Meet
Thursday, March 17, 8:30 a.m., Eastsound OPALCO Office -- from Bev Madden - The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Eastsound OPALCO office at 8:30 a.m. All members are welcome to attend. For more information please visit our website, www.opalco.com.
Missing Person Found Safe by OIFR
-- from Mik Priesz, OIFR Chief -- At approximately 12:50pm, March 9, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a missing person last seen in the area of Palisades Road in the Rosario area. Nearly fifteen responders, four apparatus, San Juan County Sheriff's Sergeant Crowe and San
Met Stage Ignites with Puccini’s Obsessive Love Story
Sunday, March 13, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Kristine Opolais and Roberto Alagna star as the ill-fated lovers at the center of Manon Lescaut, Puccini's passionate adaptation of the classic novel about a free-spirited country girl who becomes the toast of Paris. Soprano Kristine Opolais sings the title
Madden Surbaugh Next School Celebrity Chef
Chef Madden in 2013 teaching our K-6 Farm to Classroom students how to make gnocchi. -- by Ashley Randall, Farm to Cafeteria Coordinator -- The Farm to Cafeteria Program is excited to announce our second Celebrity Chef event of the school year! Chef Madden Surbaugh, assistant general manager
