Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
Letter to the Editor: Doe Bay’s Support of School Music Programs
As most of you know, MAG (Music Advocacy Group) is a local nonprofit which supports Orcas Island's public school music programs. You may not know that Doe Bay Resort promotes and benefits a different island nonprofit each month, by dedicating a portion of the proceeds from each pizza sold at
Editor’s Column: The Immigrant in My Mother’s Bedroom
My parents had immigrated to the U.S. after my brothers were born, but before my sister and I came along. My brothers became naturalized citizens when they were in college, and a few years later, when my sister and I were in high school, my mom decided to take the
Student Art Show Features Bill Trogdon
Bill Trogdon's painting, one of many featured at Orcas Center this month The eighth annual Student Art Exhibition of students of Terry Johnson will feature the paintings of Bill Trogdon, " a friend, artist and beloved of all who have worked with him in the classroom."
A Summer of Thursdays in the School Garden
On Thursday, kids and adults alike will share experiences only a garden can create By Madie Murray Community Journalist Beginning Thursday July 5 and every Thursday thereafter through August 23, kids, parents, teachers, anyone wishing to dig, eat, harvest and have fun is invited to the school garden
Eastsound Mayoral Race Debates: Sounds Like a Barnyard!
Mayoral Candidate Caprica at the Fair with 4-H Member Brigid Ehrmantraut By Brigid Ehrmantraut With only five days left to go, the annual Eastsound Mayoral elections are wrapping up. But not to worry, there is still plenty of time left to vote! New this year are candidate debates.
Canine Capers: Cars and Dogs—Part 1
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
BBQ Marks 2nd Anniversary of Cancer Support Group
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will hold a barbecue to celebrate two years serving the community on Thursday, July 12 at 5 p.m. outside the Fireside Room of the Orcas Island Community Church. The event is open to all who have attended at any time in the past
Celebrate Independence in All Sorts of Ways!
Monday, July 2 Ninja Camp starts at the Funhouse Commons! Monday though Friday, starting July 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and runs through August 31st. Kids should bring a lunch and snacks for themselves. Cost is $75 a week for members/$100 nonmembers. Please register in advance, as space
Letter to the Editor: Prepare Your Pets for Fireworks
Each year I get up to a dozen calls from frantic people who are searching for pets that ran away during the 4th of July fireworks. Some animals, especially dogs, react to loud noises such as thunder or fireworks, by panting, vocalizing, drooling, shaking, cowering or worse - running. A
Agave Introduces Comedy Night
By Kathy Lunde Fourth of July weekend starts off with a bang, as Agave presents our first Comedy Night, Thursday July 5th. We have two talented comedians joining us from Seattle, Mike Wally Walter and Renee Perrault. Mike Wally Walter is a stand up comedian whose been working the
County Solid Waste Subcommittee to Discuss Buget Sustainability
Thursday, July 5, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Orcas Landing Meeting Room, The San Juan County Council Solid Waste Subcommittee will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 5, 2012 in the Orcas Landing Meeting Room, Orcas Island, beginning at 9:15 am. Agenda items include: discussion on long-term
Missing Man’s Companion Dog Found by Volunteers
Nell was found by searchers on Saturday and returned home Nell, the dog accompanying the man missing from Eagle Lake on Thursday, has been found. Nell, a black and white collie-spring mix was upland of the beach where her companion was found. The dog was tangled
Noted NW Photographer to Teach Classes at Olga
Tuesday July 10, 9 am-4 pm and Wednesday July 11, 9 am-4 pm at the Olga Community Hall (Energetics Club) 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,
Fourth Often Not Fun for Fido
by Lin McNulty The jubilant red glare of rockets and celebratory Independence Day bombs bursting in air can be a lovely sight, if you are a human. For a pet, however, it is often a loud, noisy, frightening experience from which there is no escape. As many pet lovers know,
Think American Politics is Dirty? Come See “Patriocracy”
Monday, July 2 at 6:30 pm at the Orcas Public Library The Orcas Island sub-group of the League of Women Voters (LWV) plans another showing of the documentary "Patriocracy" as part of its Membership Drive, on Monday, July 2 at 6:30 pm at the Orcas Public Library. "Patriocracy" discusses the
School Board Trims Upcoming Budget to the Bone
By Margie Doyle The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board faced a tight budget for 2012-13 with little – no – wriggle room at its regular meeting last Thursday evening. At the meeting’s end, they had decided to terminate the position of Facilities Manager, held for the last two
