Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Tales of Hoffman with the Power On!
Anna Netrebko as the doomed Antonia and Joseph Calleja as Hoffmann in Offenbach's "Les Contes d'Hoffmann."Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Due to the evening power outage in July 13, the MET: LIVE IN HD’s fourth opera of the summer Encore
FoodMasters Plans Work Party at School Garden Tomorrow
From Learner Limbach, Director/Program Coordinator- Food Masters, FEAST FoodMasters members will be building a Cob Oven in the newly expanded garden at the Orcas School. We are planning to have a work party this Sunday, September 9. We will be there at 9 a.m. to begin work on the foundation
Letter To The Editor: Weight Watchers on Orcas?
Is there anyone interested in bringing Weight Watchers to Orcas Island? There would be a weekly meeting with paid staff, all the program materials, official weigh-ins, and products to purchase. The cost is $9.92 a week, if you get the monthly pass for $42.95. This enables you to go to
Funhouse/Commons Announces Fall Line-up
The Funhouse/Commons has posted their exciting fall line-up for sessions for youth, toddlers, and adults. For more information, or to register, contact 376-7177 or visit funhouse.org. YOUTH Homework Club Every Day! Get help with those tough school assignments (and get snacks too) after school at the FHC! Earn points throughout
Garden Club to Hear of Climate Change Implications for the Pacific Northwest
Wednesday, September 19 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center By Sue Lewis Nick BondWA State Climatologist The Orcas Island Garden Club will feature Nicholas (Nick) Bond at its September 19 meeting to be held at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. Nick Bond is
Travel our History on the High Seas
Tom Welch entertains with a historical perspective on the Sept. 9 History Museum fundraiser, “Cruise into History.” Call now to sign on so that your hosts may prepare your lunch aboard. 376-6566. Boarding time 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9 at Orcas Landing History Tour will benefit Orcas Historical
Orcas Terminal to Close to Vehicle Traffic in Late October
Repairs in late October will require no vehicle traffic at Orcas ferry terminal for 3-1/2 days. Washington State Ferries (WSF ) will close the Orcas Terminal to all vehicle traffic for three and a half days this fall to accommodate a construction project to replace the apron hydraulic
Autumn Briskness Sets Keynote for the Weekend
Friday, Sept. 7 First Fridays Book Talks series at the Public Library. Come in at noon and pick up your free book for the next meeting. Over the next three months we’ll be reading: “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein (October 5); “Little Bee” by Chris
High School Strings to Play for “School Music Matters” Concert
The Orcas High School Strings and advanced Middle School players will perform a fundraising concert at Orcas Island Community Church on Wednesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. to raise money to help pay their teachers’ salaries and support the current music program. Admission is by donation, and a reception will
Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Service this Sunday
The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will begin its church year this Sunday, Sept. 9, with a Water Ceremony and Ingathering. The service takes place from 11 a.m. to noon at the West Sound Community Center, near the corner of Deer Harbor Road and Crow Valley Road. You are invited to
Scientists Say but Don’t Agree: We’re Over-Extended
By Margie Doyle At the August Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting, resigning EPRC member Bob Connell presented an analysis of elements of local development that have come before the EPRC in recent years. Connell, who has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Columbia University and a Masters
Crossroads Asks: Is Health Care a Right?
Sunday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center Dr. Thomas McCormick,lecturer emeritus at University of Washington, will initiate the 2012-13 Crossroads Lecture Series on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Professor Thomas McCormick, who will present – Is Health Care a
Guest Opinion: Vote to Reject Proposition 1
By Leonard Wood Vote to reject Proposition No. 1 as put forward by the Charter Review Commission. Here's why. The proposition includes three distinct elements: The County Council is reduced from six (6) members to three (3) members. Council Districts are reduced from six (6) districts having nearly equal population
New Plans for Bayside Development Include Retail & Housing
Updated Sept. 5 at 10 p.m. By Margie Doyle The Bayside now, abandoned and blocking the East Sound waterfront Call them green, call them visionary, call them developers. A group of long-time Orcas Island residents with an interest in the livelihood of the Eastsound waterfront presented preliminary
More Grants for School Science!
Kwiáht director Russel Barsh announced on Sept. 3 that a package of foundation grants for hands-on science activities in San Juan County schools that totals more than $80,000. Five schools in the county will share a $69,000 grant from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board. Half of the grant will
Athletes and Volunteers Uphold Steve Braun Triathalon
By Michel Vekved The swimmers at the Steve Braun Triathalon on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. Photo courtesy of Martin Taylor (ednagallery.com/Orcas-Life/Steve-Braun-Triathalons) The Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon was held on Sunday for the 14th year at Moran State Park. This triathlon celebrates the memory of Steve Braun who was
