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
Here We Go! Whale of a Show!
from Artha Kass Talent in many styles awaits Whale of a Show audience. It is time for the Orcas all-kid talent show, Whale of a Show 2013 on Saturday, September 28 at 6:30 pm at Orcas Center Directed by Didier Gincig and crew, this annual event is an
Senior Center Scrapbooking Day
from Marla Johns Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Senior Center Orcas Island Senior Center will host a Scrapbooking Day. Join other islanders who love to scrapbook just like you do! Bring your scrapbook supplies and you’ll get a table to work on for the day. We will
FREE Business Planning Workshop from the EDC
Wednesday, September 25, from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Friday Harbor From the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Wednesday, September 25, from 10:30am
Come Celebrate 125 Years of Crow Valley School
The Crow Valley School Celebrates its 125th year this Sunday, Sept. 22 September 22nd, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Part of the Orcas Historical Society's monthly History Matinee series Please join us at Crow Valley School for an Open House, CVS docent appreciation and birthday party at 2 p.m.
New Fall Ferry Schedule, Fares & Traffic Advisory
by Lin McNulty This is the weekend the Washington State Ferry system begins the new Fall Sailing Schedule on Sunday, September 22, accompanied by new fares. The latest Sailing Schedule is also always available by clicking the link in the right-hand sidebar on Orcas Issues. The full ferry fares are
Special Meeting for Library Expansion Project
There will be a Special Work Session to discuss the public library expansion project in the Library Meeting Room at 500 Rose Street in Eastsound. The meeting will take place Monday, September 23, 2013 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The Agenda: 1. The Board will clarify the beginning steps of the
Live from National Theatre: Othello
from Artha Kass Thursday, September 26, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Othello live in HD at Orcas Center Nicholas Hytner’s acclaimed National Theatre production of Shakespeare’s Othello, with Adrian Lester in the title role and Rory Kinnear as Iago, will be broadcast live to Orcas Center from the National’s
OPALCO Lineman Injured after Contact with High Voltage Line
Updated at 6:15 p.m. From OPALCO On September 20th at 9:30 a.m., our Co-op’s Journeyman Lineman Kevin Zoerb was working on the south end of Lopez Island when he came in contact with a high voltage line. He was airlifted to Harborview and admitted to the burn unit in critical
Krista Bouchey Named Interim Director of the Funhouse Commons
The Funhouse Commons announces the appointment of Interim Director, Krista Bouchey following the departure of long-standing executive director, Pete Moe. Krista recently served as the Assistant Director of the Funhouse Commons for over three years. Krista has achieved significant success managing the popular After-School Program and attendance in this program
Café Olga Moving to FIRE!
by Cara Russell By now we all know what happened in the early hours of July 19, 2013: arson, a single violent act for attention. And the victim, a seventy-five year-old building, which was home to three Orcas Island businesses. For The Artworks Cooperative, James Hardman Gallery, and Café Olga,
Ride the Community Zip Line!
From Laura Bruhns, YMCA Camp Orkila YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding by-appointment only Community Zip days on Sunday September 29th- 12:30-3:30pm. If interested, you must call camp at 360.376.2678 to sign-up
Red Tent Gathering with Filmmaker
from Gretchen Krampf Friday, September 20, 7 p.m., Heartwood House The film "Things We Don't Talk About" documents the stories of women reclaiming their sacredness, their truth and their voice as changers in the world. We are in a new era of history - the healing of ourselves and our
Letter to the Editor: YMCA Camp Gets Kids in the Swim
A super heads up and a huge thank you go out to Camp Orkila, YMCA Swim Instructors and Dimitri and Lorena Stankevich! Orcas Elementary students in 1st -3rd grade had an amazing opportunity at Camp Orkila. They had four days of swimming and boating lessons from YMCA instructors. Thank you
Letter to the Editor: Whatcom County Election Impacts “No Coal” Campaign
As most of you know there are three agencies that will decide the fate of the Gateway Pacific Coal Terminal at Cherry Point: the Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Washington and the Whatcom County Council. Whatcom County is also the permitting entity for the project. Who sits on
Sharon Abreu to Delight Orcas Audience
Sharon Abreu to sing from a varied repertoire on Saturday, Sept. 21 Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Delight in Sharon Abreu’s "Sun, Moon, Stars & Rainbows: Classical songs and arias to delight and inspire," at Orcas Center on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 pm.
Unitarian Universalist Service on “Blessings of Getting Older”
By Susan McBain Unitarian Universalist service on Sept. 22 will be a “Covenant Group Sampler” led by Susan McBain. The service will start at 11:30 a.m. in Benson Hall at Emmanuel Church, 242 Main St. in Eastsound. You are invited to share on the topic, “What is the greatest spiritual
