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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“Chaos, Courtship & Dysfunctional Family” Featured at Orcas Center
Thursday, March 29, 7:30 pm at Orcas Center Delightful deceits, hilarious plot turns and mayhem ensue with Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer from the National Theatre Live, On Screen at Orcas Center on Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 pm One of the great, generous-hearted and ingenious comedies of the
Community Awareness – CAO Party Planned
A Community Awareness Party is planned for Saturday, March 24, from noon to dark in the Eastsound Village Green. The gathering will focus on the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) section on Wetlands and Buffer Zones. "This impacts the future of farmers, property owners, developers, and the local economy,"
Salmonberry School Kids Walk for Water
In Eastsound today, 25 children age 6-11 from Salmonberry School participated in a walk-a-thon to raise money and awareness to contribute to an organization called Amman-Imman (Water is Life). The organization project, "Wells of Love," raises money to drill deep water wells in a destitute and drought stricken
Letter to the Editor: Let’s Permanently Protect BLM Lands in the San Juans Now!
We now have a great opportunity to permanently protect the nearly 1,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management lands in the San Juans. There is legislation in Congress to designate the lands as a National Conservation Area (NCA). Identical results can also be achieved through a presidential proclamation as a National Monument.
Historical Museum Introduces New Director to the Community
The Orcas Island Historical Museum has "unearthed" another treasure, an archeologist, museum director and online learning administrator, who will move his family to their home in Doe Bay this summer, and assume directorship of the Historical Museum. On Monday evening, March 19, Dr. Douglas Brewer was introduced to
Mount Baker Road and Trail Improvement Projects Construction This Summer
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The final phase of the Mount Baker Road improvement project on Orcas Island is scheduled go to bid his spring, with construction taking place during the summer. The project includes road safety improvements, wetland restoration and construction of a pedestrian trail. The
Canoe Island French Camp’s Adult Spring Events
Canoe Island French Camp is one of the country's premier French residential camps, where children, ages 9-16, take part in French language and culture through artistic and outdoor activities. In advance of their summer sessions for children and youth, the Camp plans several adult weekends in May and June. Registration
Planning Party for “The Shift” Tonight
Thursday at 7 p.m. in 144 Rosehip Road (Wild Rose Meadow) By Sharon Abreu The Shift Network is celebrating Conception Day on March 22, 2012, and we are hosting a gathering in honor of the event. As a vital part of this co-creative experience, please join us! The party will
Bella Nigretto Receives All-State B-Ball Honors
Orcas Lady Vikings Baskeball Coach Tim Hance announced today, "It’s my honor and pleasure to announce that Bella Nigretto has made All-State and the Westside 2B Girls All-State Basketball Team." She was today invited to participate in the Washington All-State Girls Basketball Games in Spokane, Wash. on June 23, Coach
Letter to the Editor: Caring Bridge Site Established for Joe Goodrich
(Editor's note: Joe Goodrich has been in treatment for cancer for some months now) Dear Orcas Community, I am dedicated to keep up to date on CaringBridge for Joe Goodrich for those who would like to know how he is, what is happening, etc. The website/address is:www.caringbridge.org/visit/joegoodrich We have been
Coal Port Advocates Narrow the Range of Environmental Impacts
By Floyd McKay From Crosscut.com"News of the Great Nearby" Gateway Pacific Terminals, the entity behind Bellingham's proposed Cherry Point coal port, is moving ahead with permitting but dodging opponents pushing for an environmental review covering a wider geography. Another battle heats up over economic impacts and displaced jobs. Gateway Pacific Terminals
Anticipating Shakespeare Festival, Chamber Helps Transform Eastsound into Elizabethan Times
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Director Lance Evans and President Michell Marshall are waiting with the rest of us to see, “what will be born out of the Shakespeare Festival,” initiated this year on March 30 and 31. They’ve set the stage for a fun-filled, fruitful annual
Letter to the Editor: OHS Lady Vikings Win Sportsmanship Award
The Washington State Officials Association (WSOA) voted and awarded the Overall Sportsmanship Award to the OHS Lady Vikings Basketball Program! This is a tremendous honor and award never before received by the OHS Lady Vikings Basketball Program. This award also comes with a $1,000 Scholarship to a senior Team Captain--
Orcas Montessori School Open House
By Teresa Chocano, Director, Orcas Montessori School Orcas Montessori School is enrolling students for the upcoming school year and is hosting an open house on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We invite you to bring your child and your questions and explore the classroom,
Education Foundation to Fully Fund Bus Runs
From the Orcas Island Education Foundation The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) is happy to announce that it will donate the needed funding so that the buses will run every day for the rest of the school year. According to OIEF President Janet Brownell, “OIEF recognized the hardship a cut
Canine Capers: The Matter of Confidence
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
