Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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Japanese Performers Bring Rainbow Canopy of Gratitude to Orcas
Tokiko Ogama will perform in appreciation to Orcas Islanders on July 18 at the Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday July 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Island Odd Fellows Hall Susan Osborn, local singer, has a more than 20 year relationship with Japan, and Japanese culture. During that time
Two Audition Dates for Tracers
Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces auditions for Tracers, a powerful, unsettling and ultimately devastating account of the Vietnam War, written and first performed by men who were there. There will be two audition sessions at The Grange on Wednesday, July 18 at 7 p.m., and again on Sunday, July
Representative Larsen Co-sponsors Bill to Decrease Out-sourcing Jobs
From Bryan Thomas Communications Director for Rep. Rick Larsen Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on July 9] co-sponsored legislation to bring jobs back to the United States by rewarding companies that in-source jobs and closing loopholes for out-sourcers. The Bring Jobs Home Act would create a 20 percent tax credit for
History Matinee Presents Don Gerard
Don Girard, island-raised, returned home in 1993 Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center From the Orcas Island Historical Museum In a continuing series of monthly gatherings sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museum, island native Don Gerard will tell stories and answer questions
County “Early Budget Report” Shows Tough Choices Still Ahead
Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal Would Help, Pro Tem Administrator says By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager County Administrator Pro Tem Bob Jean told the County Council at its June 26 meeting that the County has not yet reached the point where current revenues and expenditures for
Judd Cove Preserve Lime Kiln Interpretive Walk
Steve Cohan during restoration of Judd Cove Lime Kiln. Photo courtesy of Gail Johannes Saturday, July 21 at 1 p.m. at Fowler's Way Trailhead The County Land Bank will sponsor a walk to the Judd Cove Preserve Lime Kiln Interpretive Walk with Boyd Pratt & Steve Cohan
Bring Your Art Donations for the Library Art Show and Silent Auction
Calling all artists, art collectors and spring cleaners! The Orcas Island Library fair is collecting donations of artwork for the art auction. The bring-in date is Saturday, July 14th, 10 am to 4 pm. Donations of two- and three-dimensional art will be welcomed before and after this date at the
“Haunting, Profound” Tales of Hoffman Comes to Orcas Center in Encore Performance
Anna Netrebko, as the doomed Antonia, in the arms of Joseph Calleja, as Hoffman THE MET: LIVE IN HD’s fourth opera of the summer Encore Series is Les Contes d’Hoffmann by Offenbach airing at Orcas Center on Friday, July 13 at 7:30 pm. “The Met’s new Hoffmann is
Library’s Summer Reading Club Inspires Kids: Dream Big!
Children’s Librarian Nita Couchman, in straw hat at left, with members of the Summer Reading Club Summer reading, unlimited by school assignments, book reports and homework, presents a wide-open landscape to imagine, to explore and to dream big. That’s the focus of this summer’s reading program at
Guest Column: The Unseen Costs of the Coal Boondogle
By Michael Riordan An ill-conceived plan to ship more than 100 million tons of cheap coal annually to Asia epitomizes what has gone seriously awry with the U.S. economy. Corporations have already off-shored millions of manufacturing jobs to China. Now we are being asked to export mountains of coal
Have Fun Whether We Sizzle or Drizzle
Monday, July 9 "The Children’s Story Path," a playful exploration of “journey” for 5-12 year olds, is happening at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish from 10 – noon, July 9-13 (5-8 yrs) $10 per child, register online at www.orcasepiscopal.org/kidspath or call Antoinette Botsford at 376-4285 or the parish office at 376-2352. Tuesday,
Mali Looking for a New Domain
Mali, the serene queen, needs a new home I’m Mali, a loving and mellow cat looking for a good home. My owner, Sarah, is moving to another country and sadly, cannot take me, her companion of 10 years. I would love to live in a
Guitarist Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings Slide into Orcas Center
Roy Rogers brings the Delta Rhythm Kings with him to Orcas Center next Saturday, July 14 Saturday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. "Sounds the way good bourbon tastes, smooth and with a kick....." Spin That’s legendary slide guitarist Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings On Stage at
Community Parade Winners Announced
Warm Valley Farms is the top prize-winner in the Orcas Chamber of Commerce 2012 Community Parade From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Top Parade Entry - receives $100 from Island Market - Warm Valley Orchard. "Since 1990 Warm Valley Orchard's lambs, sheep and goats have entertained locals
Roam Doe Bay on a Wild Edible & Medicinal Plant Safari
From Food Masters Join us for this much anticipated class with Dr. Ryan Drum! Come walk around eastside Orcas and learn about wild plants and their many uses! Food Masters presents a "Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Safari" with Dr. Ryan Drum on Sunday July 15 from 1 to 5
We Love a Parade! Thanks Chamber & Community!
"Celebrating Orcas Farms" was the theme of the Parade. All entries went to support the Eastsound Fireworks Display on July 4th. We were lined up from Pioneer Park at North Beach Road to the Community Church on Madrona Street -- kids, horses, flag-wavers, wagons, politicians, road crews, book-readers,
