Here’s a thought…
“Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as a ship’s captain has to avoid a shipwreck.”
GUY DE MAUPASSANT
Museum Offers Salish Bounty Friendship Feast
Saturday, July 27th 1-4 pm at the Outlook Inn From the Orcas Island Historical Museum Here at the Orcas Island Historical Museum we are in the midst of a busy season of events and activities celebrating the history of our beautiful island and its people. You are invited to our
“Learn to Have Fun” at the Library
From Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director Your Park and Recreation Services, Orcas Library and the Orcas Island School District are collaborating to host a diverse set of children’s and teens’ summer activities this summer. We recently announced three fun activities for children and teens on Orcas Island: Game Club,
Only on Orcas: The Solstice Parade
The Sun leads the Solstice Parade in dancing on the Village Green By Margie Doyle The sun indeed stopped still in the sky as it gazed in wonderment on the fantasy and tomfoolery of the Solstice Parade
Historical Museum Plans a Jam-Packed 4th!
Orcas Island Historical Museum in Eastsound From the Orcas Island Historical Museum Thursday, July 4th—Live Antique Auction, Local Harvey Family Logging Show, Raffles, Games, Hot Dogs and an old fashioned Beer Garden, Music and more! Where: On the Village Green, Downtown Eastsound Why: For Our Community –a day
Kiwanis’ Flamingo Flock Retrieved from Lions
Now, you can see the Kiwanis' flock of flamingos at Doty's Courtyard in Eastsound From Velma Doty The Kiwanis' missing pink flamingos were located at the Lions Club dinner last week. They were retrieved at the American Legion Hall Wednesday evening during the Lions evening function. The Kiwanis
Crow Valley School Museum Opens for Summer!
The past lives on -- come to school at the Crow Valley School Museum From the Orcas Island Historical Museum Summer is coming which means the Orcas Island Historical Museum will be open five days a week! Come along to see our collections and exhibitions, explore the historic
The State of the County with Rick Hughes
County Councilman Rick Hughes speaks to islanders at one of many public meetings By Margie Doyle Rick Hughes, Orcas Council Member for the San Juan County Council, recently gave an interview to Orcas Issues on county-wide issues including growing the economy, the impacts of marijuana legalization, simplifying
Natural, ‘Re-purposed’ Materials at Garden Art Show
Friday, June 28, 4–7 p.m., Crow Valley Cabin Shop The focus of this year’s Crow Valley show is the use of natural and re-purposed materials in art. Crow Valley Pottery announces its 16th annual Garden Art Show, which opens Friday, June 28th with an opening reception at the
Doe Bay to Show Sea Shepherd Films
Friday, June 21, 7 p.m., Doe Bay Yoga Studio from Doe Bay Resort Join Sea Shepherd at Doe Bay for a Short Film Social with guest speaker, Sea Shepherd USA executive director Susan Hartland. We will be showing two fascinating short films about Sea Shepherd's presence in the Galapagos Islands
Big Rummage Sale at the American Legion
The American Legion will hold a rummage sale this Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion Post on Crescent Beach Drive by the Tank Corner. All are welcome to the sale. Proceeds will go to the American Legion Building Fund to pay for new windows
Community Supports 6th Grade Science
Orcas 6th graders learn about science first-hand! By Susan Stoltz Thanks to a private donation, Paula Towne’s 6th grade class [from Orcas Island Elementary School] was able to take this year's science curriculum out of the classroom and into the field. Students participated in an extensive study of
Unitarian Universalist End-of-Year Potluck
Sunday, June 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Moran Park From Susan McBain The Orcas Island UU Fellowship’s final gathering of the year will be a potluck at the picnic shelter at Cascade Lake in Moran State Park. Our Annual Meeting will be at 11:30 a.m.; please come and give us
Exchange ART Show Opens Tomorrow at Enzo’s
unique mobile at the old Exchange Friday, June 21 at Enzo's Cafe in Eastsound From Michael Greenberg, Orcas Recycling Services The 13th Annual Exchange A.R.T. Show (Appropriate Recycling Technology) opening night is TOMORROW, Friday the 21st! Come join us at Enzo's Cafe and see what sweeeet things can
Try a 5K Run/Walk on the “Glorious 6th” for Funhouse Commons
Saturday, July 6 at 9 a.m. at Village Green in Eastsound From the Funhouse Commons Come join us for our second annual fourth-of-July 5K Fun Run/Walk! Support The Funhouse Commons, get some exercise, and enjoy the summer weather! The “FC5″ starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 6th (parade day)
Solstice Parade: Creatures! and History Thereof
by Cara Russell Solstice Parade has been an island tradition since 1999. In 1999 Orcas Island had its very first Summer Solstice Parade, in celebration of art, community, dance, and of course summer. Not only is the Summer Solstice Parade going strong fifteen years later, the attendance of
Upcoming Gala—It’s the Bee’s Knees
Did we mention it's going to be the bee's knees? You are invited to the 27th Annual Orcas Center Gala & Auction, Saturday, July 20, 2013. Don't miss it because it’s going to be the bee’s knees! Put on your glad rags and join us at the Orcas
