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“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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Wagner’s Parsifal Brings Tale of Mourning and Redemption to Orcas
Parsifal, the hero in Wagner's final opera of the same name Sunday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Center Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role in Wagner’s final masterpiece Parsifal, the deeply meditative opera about sin, redemption, pain, and healing, streaming live from the
Jacqueline Kempfer Artwork at Orcas Center
Robin, a watercolor by Jacqueline Kempfer Opening Reception Friday, March 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Orcas Center Jacqueline Kempfer is pleased announce an exhibition of her paintings in the Lobby of Orcas Center from March 1st through April 2nd. Her artwork will include original paintings in the mediums
Songs and Stories of Japan with Susan Osborn
Susan Osborn to sing in Friday Harbor on Friday, March 1 Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. in Friday Harbor Sponsored by San Juan Islands Museum of Art, internationally known vocalist-- and Orcas Island resident -- Susan Osborn will present an evening, Friday March 1, 7 p.m., of
60 Years of Mudd
Jimi (l) and Johnny (r) Mudd recently celebrated their 60th birthday(s). by Lin McNulty They are delightfully iconic. They are loveable island characters. And it was important that I get a photo of them together, so I could be confident that there really are two of them. Jimi
County Workshop with Advisory Committees
Monday, Feb. 25 - Videoconferencing available at 8:30 a.m. at Orcas and Lopez Libraries The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Monday, February 25, 2013 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:30 AM. Special Meeting Agenda: Workshop with
Letter to the Editor: E-mails Reflect On Our Culture
It has come to my attention that e-mails containing a video of me are circulating. The video was first posted on a blog, then e-mailed from one real estate agent to another on San Juan Island. The video is a 5-minute excerpt of a speech I gave in June 2012. (The
Funhouse Commons Commends the Work of the Newtown Response Committee
The Board and staff of the Funhouse Commons would like to thank Fred Klein and the 35 other community members who took part in the discussions regarding gun safety in our community, inspired by the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary. Just the fact that this group of concerned citizens
Unitarian Universalist Feb. 24 Service: “The Common Crow, or Individualism vs. Community”
By Susan McBain The presentation at the February 24 service of the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (OIUUF) will be “The Common Crow, or Individualism vs. Community.” Kathy Hendrickson of OIUUF will be our presenter. OIUUF meets at 11:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, September
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop this Sunday
From Learner Limbach of FoodMasters Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop: a holistic approach to understanding fruit trees will be held with Matthew “Wally” Wallrath this Sunday, Feb. 24t from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Eastsound. The class includes explanations, demonstrations, and guided hands-on practice. We’ll cover information such as: •How
Lots of Weekend Events Coming Up
Friday, February 22, 2013 Winter Music Party, 7 p.m., Doe Bay Café. Brighten these mid-winter days with a weekend of live music at Doe Bay! Knit and Stitch Group, 10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Senior Center. Hotbed Hotel, 7:30 p.m. at The Grange. This is the first production at the
March Madness! Yes, We’re Talking Basketball!
Girls: Maelle Comrie, Adia Dolan, Maddy Jane West, Maddy Hance, Aliza Diepenbrock, (bottom) Maggie Toombs, Eve Hance, Emily Toombs, Stephanie Harris, (front) Alaena Comrie (not pictured: Emy Carter, Lisa Carter) From Sandi Harris Orcas Christian School’s After School Basketball Club is excited to announce “Sunday March Madness at
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Speaks of Congratulations and Concerns
Congratulations to Lisa Byers, Lovel Pratt and Bob Jarmen for their recent primary victories. I look forward to seeing each of you over the next few months on the campaign trail. I would like to thank supporters and friends who stepped up and voted for me in the primary. It
League of Women Voters Plan Election Forums
The League of Women Voters of San Juan Islands have invited candidates for San Juan County Council positions to Election Forums on the following dates: Monday, March 25 at San Juan Middle School in Friday Harbor from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at Orcas Senior Center from 5
Kids Raise Money for World Concern — Again!
Sarah Shaefer and son, Hayden, at the Fidelis Flea Market By Carol Kulminski This was the fourth year that Kid's Life children's ministry from Life Church (formerly Lighthouse Christian Center) sold items at the Fidelis Flea Market to raise money for World Concern. They use the money to
Orcas Island Response to Newtown Now Available at the Library
By Fred Klein First announced and reported on Orcas Issues Feb. 12 consensus-statement-from-a-response-to-the-tragedy-at-newtown ; and Feb. 13 consensus-no-easy-task-for-response-to-newtown-group, the results of this event are now available on the Orcas Library website. Thirty-six Orcas Islanders spent a total of 15 hours spread over a week''s time in an effort "To reach
Tax Preparation Help on Tuesdays
Jim Biddick is available to help low-income islanders with simple tax returns. To make an appointment, please phone Jim at 376-2488. Most appointments are held at the Orcas Senior Center, Tuesdays, from 9-4. Suggested donation is $5.00, with larger donations going to the Senior Center. This service is available to
