Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Photography Workshops Offered by Olga Strawberry Council
View from the Aerie, Maury Island, by Ray Pfortner The Olga Strawberry Council is sponsoring 2 workshops by Ray Pfortner: 1. Photography for non-photographer artists on Tuesday July 10, 9 am-4 pm 2. Turning your art into cards – and cash, Wednesday July 11, 9 am-4 pm The
A Midsummer Night’s Party Is Coming in July
From Magdalena Verhasselt, Chair of Orcas Island Senior Center Advisory Committee Save the Date for A Midsummer Night's Party, to be held at the Orcas Island Senior Center on Saturday July 28 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres and no-host bar begins at 5 p.m.,
Aviation Appreciation Month: Aviation Important to Local Economies
From the Port of Orcas Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire has declared June 2012 as General Aviation (GA) Appreciation Month in the state. Her proclamation was the second such recognition of general aviation by state officials since the start of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, which is the
KindlingsFest 2012: Rekindling Intergenerational Connections
From KindlingsFest Academics, artists and thoughtful folk will gather on Orcas Island this July to share music, lectures, films and dialogue about how to counteract the generational fragmentation of American culture at KindlingsFest 2012. “At KindlingsFest we want to explore how to create a richer intergenerational future,” says Dick
Isaac and Esther Olson Release “Cafe Musica!”
Esther and Isaac Olson. Their new CD is Cafe Musica! Saturday, June 30, 2 - 4 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore Local instrumental duo Isaac & Esther Olson are releasing their first-ever CD, "Cafe Musica!" after years performing together as a brother & sister duo. Their passion for music
Anita Holladay and “Ireland Through My Eyes”
Tuesday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center This past spring, Anita Holladay traveled for three weeks on her own around the coast of Ireland and Northern Ireland," seeking out ancient megalithic tombs, braking for holy wells, photographing picturesque cemeteries and ruined churches, visiting the now-deserted Blasket Islands, searching
Community Service Mobile Unit Coming to Orcas
Tuesday, June 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Island Food Bank The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services will send its mobile unit to Orcas Island tomorrow, June 19. It will park at the Food Bank, located at 176 Madrona St., Eastsound. The public can
Where Would We Be Without Our Volunteers?
Orcas School students and staff honor the many volunteers who make it happen From the Orcas Island Elementary School The staff and students of Orcas Elementary held an assembly on Monday morning, June 18, to thank the numerous volunteers who haven given so many hours of time to
Canine Capers: What Happened to the Nanny Dog?
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
Too Much to Do this Week? Just Get Started!
Monday, June 18 Orcas League of Women Voters Movie-Membership Event 6:30 p.m. at the Public Library Conference Room. Good snacks and chat and then view the documentary "Civil Discourse." Darvill’s Book Group will be discussing The Art of Fielding at 6 p.m. at Darvill’s Bookstore. Tuesday, June 19 Indian Island
Learn to Make Compost with FoodMasters
Monday June 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. Do you dream of weed free, nutrient rich, living fertilizer? Come learn how to build awesome compost at the Bullocks'. Food Masters is offering a class on making great compost. The class will be held Monday June 25 from 1 to 5
Crow Valley Pottery Garden Show at Historic Cabin
From Crow Valley Pottery One of Orcas’ longest-running family businesses enters its 53rd season by presenting its annual Garden Art Show. The show, which features art ‘for and about the garden’, has long been an introduction of new work and artists to the shop. Many an Orcas artist has been
2012 Orcas Graduates: The Best Days of Our Lives
We did it! Class of 2012 graduates are jubilant at the close of Orcas High School Commencement Exercises on June 16. Orcas Fire Chief O’Brien and State Senator Ranker Salute the Class of 2012 By Margie Doyle Ceremonies for Orcas Island High School Graduation 2012, held yesterday,
Guest Column: Approach and Departure Navigation Helps Orcas Air Travelers
By Bea vonTobel (From Airport Business) People often ask me if I don’t hate having to travel from small airports ... the answer is no, not at all. I like smaller airports. Because I live in the boondocks (Erwin,TN isn’t the end of the world, but it’s a short drive
Celebration of Life for Dr. Magda Mische
Dr. Magda Mische. Her memorial service will be Sunday, June 24 By Dr. Alexandra Gayek Dr. Magda Mische's Celebration of Life will be held next Sunday, June 24 at 4 p.m. at the Orcas Center. We're asking those for whom it's easy to bring finger food to share,
“Homestead Tour” Benefits Educational Programs and Grants to Community
An island garden from the 2011 Garden Club tour Homestead Garden Club Tour June 23-24 By Margaret Payne “Not your ordinary garden club” is an apt description of the Orcas Island Garden Club. Almost 60 years ago, the group began as an offshoot of the Madrona Club, with
