Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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Elegant Salon Concert with Monique Mead and Deborah Sinn
Deborah Sinn and Monique Mead perform together in a salon concert June 2 From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Violinist Monique Mead, accompanied by pianist Deborah Rambo Sinn, will perform an intimate and elegant Salon Concert in the home of dear friends on Sunday, June 2 at
Eastsound Mayor: It’s a Dog Race to the Finish
Beagle Jinjer, pictured with preschooler Makenzie Taylor, is running for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound. Jinjer is a classroom pet at Children’s House. From Children's House The Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race has gone to the dogs – literally. For the first time, this year’s mayoral slate is comprised
New Business Investment Plan for Veterans
SBA Announces New Initiative with Top Lenders To Help Veterans Become Small Business Owners From the Washington State Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced [last week] the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, a commitment by its top national, regional and community lenders to collectively increase their
Congressman Larsen To Host Roundtable On Impacts Of I-5 Bridge Collapse
Tuesday, May 28th from 2 to 3 p.m. at Burlington City Hall From the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC) Congressman Rick Larsen is holding a roundtable on the economic business and manufacturing impact due to the I-5 bridge collapse. Congressman Larsen will be providing an update on the
Early Birds Get Favorite Seats
Chamber Music Festival fans lined up early May 15 was opening day of ticket sales for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, and a loyal group of “Early Birds” lined up to select their favorite seats. Harvey Aldort was first in line, arriving at 5 a.m. He was
Kids and Pets Shine in Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade
The annual Kaleidoscope Pet Parade brings out animal-loving Orcas Islanders, including Kaleidoscope Director Amber Paulson at far left in orange apron. They came on two legs and four legs, with sunglasses and leashes, with tongues hanging out and tails wagging, to strut their stuff in the Kaleidoscope Pet
Keep Your Organization on Track: OICF Offers Enterprise Risk Management Workshop
Friday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall; registration deadline June 14 From the Orcas Island Community Foundation With over 100 nonprofits on Orcas, chances are you volunteer or work for one or more organizations. It is likely that you occasionally find yourself mulling over
Fire Chief’s Report: Recruits Graduated
April 8 ~ May 11, 2013 ……………………….CALLS FOR SERVICE ………………..This Report ……..Year to Date EMS……………… 34………………..209 Fire/Other…….. 20………………..67 Total…………….. 54……………… .276 2012………. 1/1/12–5/11/12…………..232 Year to date responses have increased 19% Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2013 Execute the mission of OIFR through direction of the Board of Commissioners
Poem: Timber Monologue
To the Orcas Center Cedar that was felled this week The trees are saying "Look -- look at me The wind and rain And weight of winter Make me sturdy and spiny to touch I stand tall and watch All you human mortals To you, life means work And you
County Offers Support in I-5 Bridge Collapse, Recovery
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) San Juan Islands Issues a Reminder that Islands are Open for Business As news of the I-5 bridge collapse reached the islands on Thursday evening, the first instinct of local government was to help its neighbors. Offers of
Larsen Updates on I-5 Bridge Collapse
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement regarding the I-5 bridge collapse in Skagit County: “I spoke this morning with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Secretary LaHood confirmed that the Department of Transportation has emergency funds available to aid repairs. The Department of Transportation has established an interagency task force
Two Book Signings Coming Up at Darvills
*Wednesday May 29th 7 pm. Book signing for Deborah Rambo Sinn, a pianist appearing this week with Monique Mead for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Musician in Residence programs. . Sinn’s first book, Playing Beyond the Notes: A Pianist's Guide to Musical Interpretation, was released by Oxford University Press in
OIFR Seeks Solutions to After Hours Medical Care
Thursday, June 13, at 4 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Fire and Rescue When you call 911 or knock on our door, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is at your service. As the provider of emergency medical services for Orcas Island, Orcas Island
Guest Column: How WSDOT Will Manage the I-5 Collapse
WSDOT has created a popular database of over 3,000 businesses that receive real-time alerts of traffic disruptions on state highways By Paula Hammond for Crosscut.com Thursday night’s collapse of the I-5 Skagit River Bridge horrified this ex-Secretary of Transportation, as we at WSDOT have always taken great care to maintain
High School Music Concert to Feature Chamber Music’s Monique Mead
The High School Strings Musicians Martin Lund’s Last Concert as Band Director By Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) Orcas High School music students will bring the music of Vivaldi, Gershwin, Elgar, Brahms and Lund to Center Stage at Orcas Center when they perform for the last
Celtic Mass for the Sea to be Sung for World Oceans Day
Selections from the contemporary classic, "Celtic Mass for the Sea" will be sung on Saturday, June 1. By Kathi Ciskowski A reunion of singers is taking place on Sat., June 1 at 11 a.m. to enjoy and reprise a short portion of “The Celtic Mass for the Sea”
