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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Come Hear the Heart and Soul of American Roots Music
Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Jay Unger and Molly Mason bring American roots music to Orcas Center. Cheer the heart and feed the soul with music from Jay Ungar & Molly Mason who make a special appearance at Orcas Center. If you love American acoustic
McCune and Gamble to Perform at Agave
Grace McCune Saturday April 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Agave From Grace McCune Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by violinist Joel Gamble for a night of music at Agave Restaurant in Eastound; Saturday April 6 from 6-8pm. Recently you might have heard them share
Lions Turn Into Bunnies for Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt
A tender young chickling at the Lions Easter Egg Hunt By Margie Doyle The Orcas Lions Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at YMCA Camp Orkila on Saturday morning, as kids of all ages, from the youngest newborn to white-haired grampas, searched for colored eggs on the
Science Fair Explodes All Expectations
Meg Waage, left, and Kayleigh Horton are stunned and proud to win the "Richie Moore Rocket Ship of Wonder Award" at the 2013 Funhouse Commons Science Fair By Margie Doyle With its fire-starting, coin-melting, barrel-crushing, rocket-launching exhibits, the 2013 Funhouse Commons Science Fair was every boys' paradise, but
At the Library: How to Preserve our Written Cultural Record?
John Wilkin will speak on preserving our written cultural heritage The Orcas Island Library will offer a lecture and discussion, "Digital libraries: facing the challenge of preserving our written cultural record," in its meeting room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4. John Wilkin, Associate University
Shakespeare Fest Brings “Only on Orcas” Reunion
(left) Midwife Melinda Milligan with newborn Woody Ciskowski, 1988.(right) Shakespeare Festival Town Crier Woody Ciskowski and Lady McBeth Melinda Milligan on the 25th anniversary of Woody's birth. Islander Woody Ciskowski decided he wanted to be the Town Crier for the local Shakespeare Festival celebration. Melinda Milligan offered her
Ciudades Northwest Flamenco Tour Starts on Orcas
Flamenco guitarist Pedro Cortes returns to Orcas for Ciudad NW Flamenco on Friday, April 5 Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall Ciudades(Cities) Northwest Flamenco Tour begins April 5th at The Odd Fellows Hall on Orcas Island. The 8 p.m. performance kicks off dancer
Council Urges Local Applicants for Head Administrator
Stan Matthews, County Interim Information Technology Manager The San Juan County Council has re-emphasized its interest in encouraging applications for County Administrator from current residents of San Juan County. Screening of applications will begin on April 8, so interested local residents are urged to visit https://www.prothman.com or call 206-368-0050 for
Montessori School Celebrates 25 Years and Growing Strong
Montessori's going strong, thanks to Angie Saxe, Teresa Chocano, Tom Rubottom and Moriah Armstrong. By Margie Doyle Teachers, students, parents, supporters and friends of the Orcas Montessori School gathered to celebrate earlier this month at a party at the Orcas Senior Center. Board President Angie Saxe led the
The Met: Live in HD Summer Schedule Announced
Elina Garanca as Carmen and Roberto Alagna as Don José in Bizet’s “Carmen.”Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan OperaTaken at the Metropolitan Opera during the dress rehearsal on December 28, 2009. Ken Howard photo. Orcas Center is excited to announce the 2013 Summer Encore line up from the Met: Live in
Oil Spill Risks in Salish Sea Countered with International Coalition
After participating in a trans-boundary discussion of an oil spill on International Water Day, Stephanie Buffum signs a treaty on behalf of the FRIENDS of the San Juans. By Katie Fleming, FRIENDS of the San Juans On March 22, thirty-five participants from First Nations tribes, U.S. tribes,
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Sees the Big Picture
I know Lovel through five years of working together on the Planning Commission and several years as co-chairs of the San Juan Initiative, an effort funded by the Puget Sound Partnership and San Juan County to evaluate what’s working and what isn’t in the marine environment. As a member of
The Rufouses Are Here!
Rufous Humming Bird. Photo by Martin Taylor By Martin Taylor We have had several families of non-migratory Ana humming birds with us year round ever since 2006. That winter was a cold one and we had to microwave the humming bird juice several times that year after it
Guest Column: Tree Removal in Moran State Park
By Michel Vekved, President Friends of Moran State Park There is a distraction driving through Moran State Park and its not the number of deer in the last few weeks, but rather the abundance of sky and sunshine one can see while diving past Camp Moran. The tree removal project
Jon Kimura Parker Releases “Rite of Spring”
Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at the Grange From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival It will be a grand evening at The Grange when Jon Kimura Parker performs a special CD release concert! This is Jackie's first solo recording in ten years, and features his own transcriptions of
Celebrate Spring with Lopez Community Land Trust
Saturday, March 30, 2:30 p.m., Lopez Community Center Saturday marks a Spring Celebration for the Lopez Community Land Trust Annual Meeting. Beginning at 2:30 p.m., the inviting schedule includes: 2:30–4:30 p.m.—Plant starts for sale by local growers. Bring the kids! Fun, crafty activities for all ages! 5:00 p.m.—Potluck Dinner with
