Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
FC5: Funhouse Commons First Annual 5K Run
July 7, 8 a.m., Village Green Members of running club will be represented in upcoming 5K race. Kick off the July 4th weekend festivities with The Funhouse Commons first annual 5K Run/Walk. Support a good cause, get some exercise, enjoy the summer weather and get a cool Tshirt!
So Long June, it’s Been Good to Know You
Monday, June 25 Learn to Compost with FoodMasters class 1 to 5 p.m. Cost is $30 or ask about work trade opportunities, by calling Learner Limbach at 376-4048. Tuesday, June 26 Wednesday, June 27 Sustainable Orcas Island monthly meeting 5:30 at the Public Library. Call 376-4985. Thursday, June 28 Orcas
Le Comte Ory — Rossini’s Witty and Sophisticated Comedy
Comte Ory disguised as a Hermit in Rossini's" Le Comte Ory" With a legendary mix of this and that, the Metropolitan Opera finds an excuse for a romp with Rossini’s Le Comte Ory. The Met’s Summer Encores continue with Rossini’s comic opera On Screen at Orcas Center Friday,
Shakespeare Under the Stars: Midsummer Night’s Dream at Doe Bay
Shakespeare under the stars at Doe Bay Resort on Thursday, July 5 with Stage Left Productions Island Stage Left of Friday Harbor will be bringing its upcoming production of Shakespeare's comedy, Midsummer Night's Dream to Orcas Island on Thursday, July 5, to Shaw Island on July 6 and
Letter to the Editor: A Grand Thank You to Our Grand Island
On behalf of the graduating class of 2012 and their families we would like to say a Grand Thank You to Island Market for providing the Celebration of Success barbeque food, and the amazing bounty of goodies for the senior's last party together at Grad Night 2012. When Jason Linnes
Heads Up! Summer Program for Outdoor Recreation, Zombies, Musicians, Ninjas & Cardboard Artists — and a 5K Run!!
Orcas Island Park and Recreation District logo. The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) has a full and varied slate of summer activities: some for an afternoon; some for a week; some, such as the Open Tennis on Wednesdays and Saturdays, already started. Following are the programs
Taste the Traditional Lion’s Club Alder-Smoke BBQ at a New Place
Saturday, July 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station From the Orcas Island Lion's Club New place, same great taste! The Orcas Island Lion's Club announces their 37th Annual Alder Smoked Salmon BBQ. The BBQ will be Saturday, July 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. at
Summer with Writer’s Roundtable: Save the Dates
Writer's Roundtable, an open discussion group that meets regularly on the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library, announces summer dates for its presentations: Saturday, July 21, "Rilke in Translation," Reading and Discussion led by John Friedmann, noted poet and translator; Saturday, August
Booster Club Gets $10,000 Match Challenge
From the Orcas Island Booster Club Webster’s Dictionary states that "competition" and "cooperation" are antonyms. The Orcas Island Booster Club and a very generous member of our community would like to offer a different perspective. On Wednesday morning, June 20, the Orcas Island Booster Club and Orcas Island School District
OPALCO 75th Anniversary Open House: Storytelling, Music and Gifts for All!
Diana Yansen of Shaw Island talks about her family’s connection to OPALCO – and an old landing-craft boat – at the Shaw Open House on June 29 At OPALCO’s 75th Anniversary Open House on Friday, June 29th in Eastsound, members will be presented with gifts, treated to refreshments,
OPAL’s Renovation of Lavender Hollow Apartments Begins
Justin Paulsen, left and Jeremy King, right, consult with OPAL's Jeanne Beck on renovation plans for Lavender Hollow Work began last week to upgrade and extend the life of the eight buildings that make up the Lavender Hollow apartment complex in Eastsound. Lavender Hollow was purchased last year
Tim Blanchard Wins Super Lawyer Award
Tim Blanchard, Orcas island resident, has been named a Washington State “Super Lawyer” in the specialty of healthcare law. Blanchard, who represents healthcare providers across the nation in federal and state regulatory and compliance matters, has been practicing healthcare law for 25 years, and chairs the American Health Lawyers Association
Eighth-Graders Promoted from Orcas Middle School
By Margie Doyle The eighth-grade class at Orcas Island Middle School was honored at a Promotion Ceremony on Friday, June 22 by teachers, principals, staff, family and friends at the Orcas School Cafeteria. Elementary/Middle School Principal Kyle Freeman ticked off the many achievements of the class, now set to enter
Letter to the Editor: Our Whole Lives (OWL) Program Gives Thanks
OWL is a comprehensive sexuality education program developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Orcas Island’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community Fund, through OICF, together with our local Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, funded the program for ten 7th-9th graders this year. Special thanks to Dr. Shinstrom and the Orcas Family
Darvill’s Bookstore Boasts “Accordian Babes”
The Accordian Babes Rock at Darvill's 7 p.m. on Saturday From Darvill's Bookstore Renee de la Prade and Amber Lee, the "Accordian Babes," will join us Saturday night, June 23, from 7 - 8 p.m. for a return night of fun and cool accordian music. Free/pass-the-hat, all-ages. And rumor
Free Shuttle Bus Companion Pass on Orcas, San Juan Islands Scenic Byway this Summer
San Juan Transit will make weekend (Friday through Monday) routes on Orcas Island. Note: the transit service will not operate on Monday, June 25 The bus is back on Orcas Island this summer thanks to funding through the National Scenic Byway Program. Two travelers on the San Juan
