Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
Baccalaureate Service for Orcas Graduates
-- by Meredith Griffith -- Graduating Seniors Celebrate their Baccalaureate Service. Last week 19 high school seniors on the brink of graduation gathered to celebrate their journeys at an interfaith, community-wide Baccalaureate service held at Orcas Island Community Church. Mikaela Hansen and Melanie Flint, on guitar and ukulele,
Samish Sails to San Juans
The Samish sails the Salish Sea, photo courtesy of Bill Pike Festivities and speeches marked the first official sailing of the new M/V Samish on her inaugural route, leaving Anacortes on the 6 a.m. trip to Lopez, Shaw and Orcas. County Councilman Rick Hughes said, "It's a true
Washed Up Out of the Blue
-- by Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id=37502] "Ewwwwwwwwwwww. What is this?" That was what first attracted the attention of an Orkila staff member as she saw campers on the beach poking at something with a stick. It was a "sea monster" that washed up on the shore at Camp Orkila.
Orcas Teens About to Embark on Camping Adventure
-- from Meredith Griffith -- As the graduation hubbub subsides and school lets out for the summer, over 50 island teens are looking forward to hopping a bus bound for Camp Chelan, the annual youth adventure organized by Orcas Island Community Church. “Camp Chelan is awesome,” says leader Lisa Bronn.
Chama Anderson Recovering from Serious Accident
-- from Justin Paulsen -- As many have heard, Chama Anderson, the founder of the Orcas Lady Vikings Soccer Team and the only coach in the history of Orcas Island to lead a team to a State Championship, was injured in an auto accident on June 10th. Chama's spirit and
Memorial Services for Larry Lindberg this Sunday
Larry Lindberg's life and spirit will be celebrated on Father’s Day, June 21, from 2-4 p.m. at Orcas Center. All who would like to remember and honor him are welcome. Larry passed away on Feb. 23, 2015 "reluctantly, but peacefully, at his home on Orcas Island with his family present
Orcas High School Graduates Begin a New Era
-- by Margie Doyle -- Two by two, Orcas High School graduates greet each other before mounting the stage for Commencement Exercises Amazing. They did it again. Orcas Island High School graduated 25 Seniors at Commencement on Saturday in a gym filled with families, friends and well-wishers. School
Letter to the Editor: Thank You from A-OK
-- from David Turnoy, Member of the A*OK Crew -- Kids make their self-portraits Art for Orcas Kids (A-OK), dedicated to bringing art programming into the public elementary and middle schools since 1998, would like to offer a grateful “thank you” to the Orcas Island Community Foundation and
FRIENDS of San Juans Receives Grant to Increase Shipping Safety
-- from Katie Fleming -- FRIENDS of the San Juans’ staff and board proudly accept the $100,000 grant from the Washington Women’s Foundation. Washington Women’s Foundation has awarded a grant of $100,000 to the FRIENDS of the San Juans to increase shipping safety standards in the Salish Sea,
Traffic Advisory: OPAL House Move
Traffic Advisory for Tuesday Morning, June 16 -- from Judy Whiting -- Two Houses to be Moved from Eastsound Airport to Mountain View and Blanchard Road in Eastsound. Tuesday morning, June 16, two OPAL recycled houses will be moved through the Eastsound Airport and west on Mt. Baker Road before arriving at
Sheriff’s Report: June 4 – 9, 2015
-- from Robin DeLazerda -- June 4, 2015 15-002856 Fall 20:43:22 06/04/15: A San Juan deputy responded to circle park on Spring Street to assist aid with a call of a man, highly intoxicated, who had fallen and injured his face. The man was subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment. 15-002858
High School Seniors to Present Projects at History Matinee
Sunday, June 21st at 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Maggie Vinson -- Ever wonder who holds the title of “The Grand Old Lady of Orcas Island” and why? Or what the real story behind the discovery of the Ayer Pond bison antiquus is? Join us for our monthly History
OPAL Announces New Rental Housing Site
-- from Judy Whiting -- In response to the widely expressed need for more Orcas rental housing, OPAL Community Land Trust has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire nearly four acres on North Beach Road - across from Children’s House and north of the orchard - in order
Salish Sea Early Music Festival in “The Art of Modulation”
Sunday June 14 at 8:30 PM at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church in Eastsound -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- The final 2015 Salish Sea Early Music Festival performance features virtuoso concerti and chamber music for flute, strings and harpsichord by early 18th-century composers in "The Art of Modulation" on Sunday
Solstice Sing for the Orcas
Saturday, June 20 about 6 p.m. at Lime Kiln Point State Park, San Juan Island -- from Jenny L. Atkinson, Executive Director, The Whale Museum -- Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern
Seattle Home Sets Sail for OPAL
-- by John Langeler for King5News.com -- West Seattle home sets sail for Orcas Island. Photo courtesy King5.com A West Seattle family is donating their home to OPAL Community Land Trust on Orcas Island. For 15 years, it was a family home in West Seattle, scene of holiday
