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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Friends of Fur and Feathers Dine in Grand Style
The funnest job at the 4-H Fur and Feathers Dinner last night--dishwashing! By Margie Doyle The 4-H club (Head, Heart, Hands and Health) is alive and well on Orcas Island, and its "Fur and Feathers" contingent again hosted a sold-out dinner at the Senior Center last night. The
Take a Survey to Help Plan Summer Library Use
The Orcas Island Public Library, Orcas Island School Library, and Orcas Island Park and Recreation District are collaborating to develop interesting and engaging summer programming for children in grades K-12. We need your input as soon as possible — preferably no later than Tuesday, May 21. Please click here to
Lessons from the Masters with Caroline Buchanan
Forest scene by Buchanan using techniques of Gaugin and Cezanne May 20, 21, 23 and 24 at Olga Community Club Caroline Buchanan is teaching a class next week at the Olga Community Club on how studying the color and composition of Cezanne and Gauguin can make YOU a
Guest Opinion: What Sequestration Means Now
By Pat Gogerty Crosscut.com Congress passed legislation at the end of April to put air traffic controllers back on the job, providing valuable insight into what our representatives, and by extension us, care about. As it turns out, the most important thing in our lives is convenience. Out in Spokane,
OIEF Food for Thought Benefit: “A Woodland Feast” May 25
Knitting Club members are each knitting numerous squares that will be joined together for a warm original blanket. Right to left: Greg White, Willow White, Alana Kelly, Uma McMurray, Sue Silvernail and Ingrid Hanson By Madie Murray The walls and tables in the Four Winds Camp main lodge
See Biodynamic Farming May 22 on Lopez
Wednesday, May 22nd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free on Lopez Island! From the San Juan Islands Conservation District Ever wonder if you can sustain yourself and your family from the land you live on? Meet a family that has been doing just that for over 40 years! "Biodynamic
Take a Sentimental Journey with Islands A Cappella
Islands a Cappella sopranos sing at Rosario's Music Room. Top row, from left: Pam Loew, Margie Doyle, Caroline Scott. Lower row, from left: Catherine Ellis, Ginger Lowell, Patty Johnson. Islands A Cappella presents a "Sentimental Journey" through a world of love songs May 17-19. From a hymn by
Scenic Byways: Get on the Bus with Us!
From the San Juan Island Scenic Byway Partnership Win a free summer bus pass by telling why you think having a bus on Orcas Island is important. This summer the Scenic Byway Explorer Bus will be running daily on Orcas Island from June 21st through Labor Day, September 2nd. Write
Helen Hale Passes from Life
By Spirit Eagle Last night, May 13th, our beloved, beautiful Light Being Helen Hale, left Orcas Island for her Greatest Journey! She Flew to the Stars! Your beloved Cat People, Reishi and Squeaky will be with you now! Clipper of Claws Never focused on flaws Friend and Sister Generous and
Judge Rules CAO Team Meetings Comply with Law
From the County Prosecutor's Office Team meetings of three members of the county council and the county administrator did not violate the Open Public Meetings Act, said Island County Superior Court Judge Alan R. Hancock. The gatherings at issue occurred during 2011 and 2012 when a Critical Areas Ordinances (CAO)
Cider and Mead Festival: Jim and Rachel Win!
By Madie Murray A record number of 16 entries challenged the judges for this year’s Orcas Home Brew Competition at the Cider and Mead Festival last Saturday on the Village Green. Jim and Rachel proudly display their #1 plate along with their lucky number 13 winning home brew entry.
Robb Eagle and Corey Wiscomb Play Agave
Corey Wiscomb and Robb Eagle to play at Agave Restaurant By Kathy Lunde Please join us this coming Saturday, May 18 @ 6:30pm, as Agave welcomes back Robb Eagle and Corey Wiscomb. This talented duo play an acoustic blend of music styles from Bluegrass, Rock, and Folk. The
Worms, Makers of Beautiful Compost
Wednesday May 15 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center By Jan Jacobson The Orcas Island Garden Club meeting on May 15, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center, will look into worm composting. Kristina Bayas is the Volunteer Coordinator for WSU Master Gardener Program. Kristina will
Spring Point Fire Drill with Island, County Agencies
The Deer Harbor Community plans an emergency preparedness drill on Saturday, May 18 By David Schermerhorn Outline of Spring Point fire drill on Saturday, May 18, 2013: In order to test and evaluate response times of the various agencies involved we plan to work in real time as much
Pie Bake Off in Support of Historic Cabin
Wednesday, May 22, 6:30-9:00 p.m., San Juan County Park Private contributions being sought to complete interior & finish work on historic Brann Cabin. Come enjoy pie, games, campfire, and music at the Annual Brann Cabin Bake Off. Attendance is FREE to the public and donations are welcomed. The
Historical Matinee: Lime Kiln Town of Ocean
Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m., Senior Center A lime kiln in Eastsound rather than Ocean, although it is from the same era. Join the Orcas Island Historical Society for the latest in our series of historical presentations. This month's topic is The Historical Lime Kiln Town of
