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
Deep Work and Drama of 2013: Part Two
-- by Margie Doyle -- Some of the year's most significant events started out dramatically -- like the Olga fires; some were the result of long-term deep work -- like the emergence of the Food Cooperative; and some were a combination of both -- the Exchange Fire galvanizing the reduce-reuse-resource
The Nose to Stream Again
Sunday, January 12, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Shostakovich’s The Nose will be streamed from the Met: Live in HD to Orcas Center on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Artist William Kentridge’s innovative and acclaimed production of Shostaakovich’s The Nose will be streamed from the
Bruce Pavitt Signs His Book at Darvill’s
Bruce Pavitt Orcas DJ, consultant and music historian Bruce Pavitt will sign copies of his new book, Experiencing Nirvana: Grunge in Europe, 1989 at Darvill's Bookstore today, Monday Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. Pavitt is the founder of the influential indie label Sub Pop Records, which released "seminal
The Year This Far: Deep Work and Drama
-- by Margie Doyle -- Some of the year's most significant events started out dramatically -- like the Olga fires; some were the result of long-term deep work -- like the emergence of the Food Cooperative; and some were a combination of both -- the Exchange Fire galvanizing the reduce-reuse-resource
Skagit EDC Workshops Open to County Residents
-- from Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Because of the Economic Development Council’s grant from the USDA last year, islanders can now attend most of the EDASC classes below via webstream at very low cost. The Economic Development Association of Skagit County presents the
Student Foodies Make Tamales with Charles
Charles Dalton with Alyssa Johns, Phaedra Osborn and Millie Kau deciding on the proper amount of masa for each tamale. -- by Madie Murray -- In preparation for Charles Dalton’s (The Kitchen) day as Celebrity Chef at School on January 15, the 7th and 8th grade Culinary Arts
Only Five Days Left: Join Now
-- from Zanetha Matisse, Orcas Food Co-op -- We have five days to get 26 members to join the Orcas Food Co-op to meet our end-of-the-year goal of 450 founding members. We're so close! Would you consider joining today? Your membership equity will help the Co-op get on its feet
“Get Hoppy” for the New Year
Tues., Dec. 31, 9 p.m., Olga Energetic Club -- from Matthew Wallrath -- "Get Hoppy" with the Dustbunnies. Ring in the new year with The Dustbunnies at the one and only Olga Energetic Club! $10, all ages. Show starts at 9 on New Years Eve. The Dustbunnies play
Guest Column: Winter Blues and Other Colors
-- from Wendy E. Shepard -- “What do you like about the San Juan Islands in winter?” I asked a friend. The response was that my question was an oxymoron. Remembering that today, many questions arise. Why do so many residents flee the islands in winter? Why do tourists stay
Matthew’s Magic is Afoot
Sunday, December 29, 7 p.m., SeaView Theatre (reception at 6 p.m.) -- from Donna Laslo -- Magician Matthew Laslo is prepared to present some holiday magic. Thirteen-year-old Matthew Laslo, an award-winning magician, will step onto the big stage at the SeaView theatre on December 29th at 7:00pm for
Guest Column: The Scientific Case Against the Coal Terminal
-- by Michael Riordan, from WhatcomWatch.org -- From health and environmental perspectives, the proposed Gateway Pacific coal terminal could hardly have been sited at a worse location: Designating Cherry Point as the site will require coal trains over a mile long to traverse dozens of communities from the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan
Editorial Column: Christmas Giving and Getting
-- by Margie Doyle -- What I Got: A reminder from Lin that a simple "click" can really help somebody else -- no heroic gestures needed; The first Christmas eggnog with whiskey, hot water and nutmeg, after a long drive from Anacortes; Watching the final series of a TV drama
Don’t Forget! Yuletide Baroque Concert: Jazzin’ With the Classics
Friday, December 27, 4 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Emmanuel Episcopal Parish and Music at Emmanuel presents the seventh YULETIDE BAROQUE & BEYOND, this year subtitled for the second year in a row JAZZIN' WITH THE CLASSICS FOR CHRISTMAS with soprano Linda Tsatsanis, jazz flutist, clarinetist
Orcas Alumni’s Work Critical to Release of Innocent Man
The following Seattle Times article relates the work of Kathleen Kline, an Orcas Island HS graduate from the class of 2003, a 2007 graduate of Seattle U, and a 2013 UW Law School graduate. While she was in Law School she worked in the Innocence Project Northwest, which was instrumental
Sealth Back In Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 5:59 p.m., Dec. 24 The Sealth is back in service with the 6:00pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor, and will also make the 7:45pm sailing from Friday Harbor and the 8:25pm sailing from Lopez to Anacortes. UPDATE 2:40 p.m. Dec.
Choose Your Christmas Service
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE @ EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH (Tuesday, December 24, Main St, Eastsound) Family service at 5 pm. Traditional Christmas Eve service with Eucharist at 8 pm. INFORMATION: 360-376-2352 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE (Tuesday, December 24, 6 pm @ Community Church) An island tradition for 130 years, with all your
