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
Youth Conservation Corps Up On the Roof
Happy crew finishing the sedum roof in the rain! Photo courtesy Clyde Duke By Margie Doyle Nothing beats completing a good project in Orcas' summer rain! Just ask local teens, members of the Orcas Youth Conservation Corps (OYCC), who spent last Wednesday and Thursday replacing the roof of
Rainbow of Support Covers Eastsound
A Labor Day of love surrounds Brown Bear Baking as the rainbow flag returns in full force to the village of Eastsound.
Golf Classic in Early September!
From Orcas Center An Orcas summer tradition is fast approaching! September 7, 2013 is the 19th Annual Orcas Center Golf Classic offering both islanders and visitors alike a full day of golf and friendly competition. This year’s event is brought to you by Orcas Center, Island Market, Islanders Bank, the
What’s Up Now with Garbage, Recycling on Orcas?
by Lin McNulty The old Exchange. Plans are under way to re-establish the island icon, but there is much to be done. I had the opportunity to sit down yesterday with Pete Moe, Executive Director of Orcas Recycling Services, to discuss what's next as ORS prepares to take
Center Programs to Highlight Pulitzer-Winning Cartoonist
Horsey's 2012 cartoon skewers Goldman Sachs By Joe Floren In the narrowing field of editorial cartoonists, David Horsey is a star performer -- earning an increasingly wide audience among newspaper readers -- and twice capturing a Pulitzer Prize for cartooning: the first in 1999 when many of his
Island Hospital Board Votes for No Partnership
From Island Hospital The Island Hospital board of commissioners voted to not select a partner for a strategic alliance at this time, at a joint board meeting on August 29. Island Hospital’s commissioners emphasized that they will continue to work with Skagit Regional Health (SRH) and Cascade Valley Hospital
Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee Mounts Editorial Cartoon Show
Andrea Hendrick prepares the David Horsey editorial cartoon exhibit By Margie Doyle Andrea Hendrick, Artist and long-time member of the Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee, is known to speak out. So when the Crossroads Lecture Series Committee asked the public for new ideas for guest speakers, Andrea
Orcas’ Own Caleb Klauder Returns!
Saturday, August 31 at Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. Caleb Klauder and his Country Band -- Live on Saturday night at the Orcas Center Grab your hat and boots and come on down - Caleb Klauder and his Country Band are back! Orcas-reared Caleb Klauder brings his Country
Lummi Leaders to Discuss Opposition to Coal Terminal
Jewell James, Director of the Lummi Nation’s Sovereignty and Treaty Protection Office and totem pole carver, will visit Eastsound with Jeremiah Julius, Secretary of the Lummi Nation Governing Council, on Saturday, Aug. 31. Paul Anderson photo Saturday, August 31, at 5 p.m. in the Episcopal Parish Hall on
Burlesque Live this Sunday at the Seaview Theater
The Atomic Bombshells star in the Burlesque Show at the Seaview Theater this Sunday Sunday, September 1 at 8:30 p.m. -- over 18 years Your Friends at The Outlook Inn, Smith & Speed Mercantile, The Barnacle & The Kitchen Invite you to the Solar Return of "The Atomic
Steve Braun Memorial to Run, Swim, Cycle Again
The swimmers at the Steve Braun Triathalon on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 .Photo courtesy Martin Taylor ednagallery.com/Orcas-Life/Steve-Braun-Triathalons Starts at 7:30 a.m.! The 15th Annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon, sponsored by Friends of Moran will take place tomorrow, Sunday September 1st. All proceeds benefit Moran State Park. The
Prosecutor Welcomes New Guidance from Department of Justice on Marijuana Laws
From the County Prosecutor's Office On August 29, 2013, the Department of Justice announced its priorities for marijuana-related conduct in light of the recent initiatives in the states of Colorado and Washington which legalize some possession and use of marijuana by adults. The new priorities will not preempt the new
McCune and Gamble to Perform at Rosario
Grace McCune and Joel Gamble will play at Rosario this Sunday. Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by violinist Joel Gamble for a night of music at Rosario Resort this Sunday, Sept 1st from 8-11pm. With many years of performing together under their belt, Grace
Artisan Broom Making Workshop Filling Up!
Whisk broom extraordinaire By Madie Murray Don’t miss your chance to make and take home several beautiful hand-made brooms (great Holiday gifts!) This fun and functional workshop, led by Kevin and Sarah Miller of Skagit Broomworks and sponsored by the Olga Strawberry Council, is occurring on September 4
Transportation Voucher Program Launches Phase Two
from San Juan County San Juan County is re-launching its popular Transportation Voucher Program in September and will be operating through June of 2015. While the first round of the Transportation Voucher Program closed this past June, the program is now accepting applications again. The first phase of the county
Feds Promise Hands-Off State Pot Laws
from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee Joint statement from Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson regarding update from Attorney General Eric Holder on implementation of Washington’s voter-approved marijuana law. August 29, 2013 Governor Inslee on the phone with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Today we
