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
Writers Roundtable: Meet Your Muse
The monthly Writers Roundtable will be held Saturday, August 17 from 1-3 p.m. at the Public Library on Rose Street in Eastsound. The topic will be "Our Writing Lives: Reflections, Suggestions, Inspirations." JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator, says, "Join in an open-ended conversation with fellow writers. Share your writing experiences, tips, resources,
The Making of a Zombie Movie, Funhouse Style
by Cara Russell Conrad Wrobel and Bruce H. Bosley, creative forces behind the movie classes at the Funhouse. Photo: Cara Russell Orcas Island born and raised, Conrad Wrobel gave a speech at the annual Funhouse Gala, on Sunday Aug 4th. Anyone attending who had not already heard of
County Council Corner (C3)
By Ingrid Gabriel, Council Clerk We have a saying at my house, “It’s always either Christmas or the Fair.” Both events stand out on the calendar of our lives as significant turning points in the year and seasonal milestones. One closes the cycle of the year and promises the return
“Hands-only” CPR Training at Farmer’s Market
Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 am to 1:00 PM. Learn the latest method of CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) at the Village Green during the Farmer's Market on Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 am to 1:00 PM. This very basic lesson only takes a few minutes to learn. CPR could save
Guest Opinion: Cyclists, Too, Should Share the Road
By Ginni Stern I am not a cyclist. I am more then happy to share the road with cyclists... but very often this summer, while driving in my car, I have come upon cyclists, riding 2 or even 3 abreast on a road that is rural curvy and one lane
Aug. 15 Meeting for Information on Tri-Local Hospital Affiliations
Information and Conversation—Thursday, August 15, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Jean Henigson By the end of August, Island Hospital (which operates Orcas Medical Center), together with Skagit Valley Hospital, and Cascade Valley Hospital, intend to announce their joint decision about forming a partnership with one of
Carl Burger Next at Wednesday Brown Bag Concert
Carl Burger to play at the Aug. 14 Brown Bag Concert From Carl Burger In a valiant tilt for Fairness, to "redistribute/dilute" the formidable level of artistic talent concurrently on display elsewhere on the Island, Carl personally invites all to his recital, Wednesday, August 14, Episcopal Church, Eastsound,
Feet on the Beach with FRIENDS—An Informative Walk
by Cara Russell Great day for a beach walk. Photo: Cara Russell Wednesday morning was another beautiful day on Orcas Island, and island residents gathered onto Crescent Beach to enjoy a free and interpretive shoreline beach walk, hosted by FRIENDS of the San Juans. Over 20 Orcas Island
Orcas Brown Bear Makes a Return as a Bakery
by Lin McNulty The Brown Bear Baking owners and bakers at last in charge of the twists and turns. Photo: Cara Russell The story of how the new Brown Bear Baking, at Main Street and North Beach Road, came into existence has at least as many twists as
Orca Count at 10-Year Low — Food Supply Cited
by Lin McNulty K14, K42, and K26 on September 17, 2009. Photo: Center for Whale Research Every year on December 31 and on July 1, the Center for Whale Research in Friday Harbor conducts a count of individual orca whales in our local population. This information, gathered from
Letter to the Editor: A Reminder from the Food Bank
The Orcas Island Food Bank is truly grateful for the abundant food donations it receives from the community on a regular basis. Every once in a while, however, we are reminded that not everyone is fully aware of what we can and cannot received, so we thought this would be
August: Time for School, Time for Immunizations
From the San Juan County Health Department Preparing for school is full of excitement and the time for new school clothes, school supplies, lunch bags, and back packs. But, it’s also the perfect time to make sure children are up to date on their vaccines. Getting all of the recommended
Highlands “BOOT” Sale
From Jim Hennessey The Orcas Highlands is organizing its first multi-family garage sale. We are calling it a "Boot" sale (like the British) because sellers will open the trunks/boots of their cars and sell what they bring. The Boot Sale will take place one day only - Sunday, August 18
Chamber Music Festival Opens with Superstars!
Tickets Available for Saturday Night, Aug. 10th! Buy now online and click on the orange box Jeffrey Kahane, Joseph Swensen, and Carter Brey The 2013 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival opens August 9th at Orcas Center with the extraordinary reunion of three superb artists: Festival favorite Jeffrey Kahane,
Learn to be a Watershed Steward
From SeaDoc Society The Puget Sound Partnership is reviving a program called the Citizen Action Training School (CATS), first piloted in the 1980s. The goal is to create a pool of future community leaders who are aware, educated, and active stewards and advocates for their watersheds and the greater Puget
Doe Bay Resort Sign Fire Early Today
Firewise Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 From Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On Wednesday, August 7, at 3:40 a.m., Orcas Firefighters responded to the Doe Bay Resort for the report of a structure fire. On location, responders found a ten-foot by ten-foot lighted sign that
