Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
And the Seahawks Tickets Winner Is…!
Wendy Shinstine's winning bid of $1,200 for two Seahawks playoff tickets means she will be off to the game on Saturday! Although she is a football fan, she says she has never been to an NFL game. (She was advised by a knowledgeable friend to take ear plugs.) She added
Evan Allred Art at Islanders Bank
"Somewhere I'd Like to Be" by Evan Allred Orcas born and self-taught, Evan Allred is displaying his art for the first time at Islanders Bank. Allred's work will be exhibited until the end of January. All items on exhibit are available for purchase.
Orcas Island Weight Watchers Lose 1,000 Pounds!
-- by Carol Kulminski -- With determination and group support, the members of the Orcas Island Weight Watcher’s meetings set a goal of losing 1000 pounds this year and they succeeded! The meetings started with Leader, Carol Kulminski, at the Funhouse Commons on January 12, 2013. In one year, the
Hayden Simpson Earns Eagle Scout Award
-- by Margie Doyle -- Hayden Simpson, Eagle Scout Hayden Simpson, Orcas Middle School 8th-grader, earned the highest award in Boy Scouts of America, the Eagle Scout badge, through hard work, perseverance, flexibility and community building. On December 23, 2013 he passed the all-important personal interview with the
Welcome Home, Tim!
-- by Cara Russell -- Friends of Tim Forbes gather on New Years Eve to welcome him home. In early September, while making repairs to his roof, long-time Orcas Island resident Tim Forbes broke his back when he slipped and fell off his roof. He finally returned home
Sign Up to Be in Visitor Guide
2014 Chamber Visitor Guide & Business Directory / Download .. Fill Out .. Send In & Save! -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- The 2014 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guide & Business Directory is open for business! Our popular destination map & guide is gearing up for
Writers Roundtable: How to Publish
Sat., Jan. 11, 1-3 p.m., the Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Pie in the Sky Adventures: From Inspiration to Publication Teri and Don Murray, Orcas Island residents and authors of Pie in the Sky Adventures, will share their experiences of writing and producing their book—from memoir class, to writing
Isle Be Wed Seeking Vendors
Be a vendor at 'Isle Be Wed' the San Juan Islands' 3rd annual Wedding Show -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- This is a last-minute shout-out to members who might like to promote their businesses to the growing destination wedding market. The islands' 3rd annual 'Isle be Wed' show
Suit Against Coal Dust Emissions Upheld in District Court
-- By John Stark of the BellinghamHerald.com -- While it may not be the "major victory" that environmental groups are trumpeting in their press release, the Thursday, Jan. 2 ruling by a Yakima federal judge certainly avoids a major defeat in their lawsuit targeting coal dust emissions from BNSF rail
Plane Down on Shaw: Pilot Airlifted
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- On January 3 at approximately 4:15 p.m., members of the Shaw Island Emergency Medical Service and Fire Department responded to a reported aircraft incident at the island's airport. Details available indicate a single engine aircraft with one male on board was involved in an
Ferry Alert: Elwha Running Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 4:07 p.m., January 3: Due to a disabled vehicle onboard the Elwha it is running 25 minutes late. This has affected the 3:35pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas. This will also affect the 4:30pm sailing from Shaw and the 5:10pm sailing
Parent-Community Meeting for Supt. Search
-- from Barbara Kline, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- The members of the Orcas Island School District Board are beginning their search for a new superintendent and want your input on Thursday, January 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the school library. Our Superintendent Search Consultant, Rich Parker, will be present to
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys First Show of 2014
Sat., Jan., 11, 6-8 p.m., Random Howse -- from Anita Orne -- Random Howse welcomes JP and the OK Rhythm Boys. Brush off the winter blues, relax after the busy holiday season, and come join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys at their first performance of the new
Commissioners Reach Consensus on Fire Levy
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its Special Meeting on Monday, Dec.30, the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners reached consensus on the 2015 levy amount and term of levy after discussion amongst themselves, with Orcas Fire and Rescue staff and volunteers, and with the public. The $2,048,000 approved levy equals $1.05431
Support Group Welcomes All Touched by Cancer
Thursday, January 9 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of the Community Church -- by Sue Lewis -- If you have received a diagnosis of cancer, you already are a Survivor. No matter where you are on the journey to recovery, you are a Survivor. The Cancer Support Group
Improv Duo Taking Orcas by Storm
Sat., Jan. 4, 9 p.m., Random Howse -- by Cara Russell -- The improv duo known as Little North Korea will be returning to the Stage at Random Howse this Saturday January 4th for a show at 9pm. LNK, made up of Orcas-raised Audra Goffeney and Peter Vinson, had performed
