Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
Poetry on Lopez with Dorothy Trogdon & Elizabeth Austen
Sunday, February 26, workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lopez Library, reading at 7 p.m. Elizabeth Austen, prize-winning poet from Seattle where she produces poetry-related programming for KUOW an NPR affiliate, will read from her book, “Every Dress a Decision.” She will be joined by Orcas Island poet
Letter to the Editor: Friends of San Juans to Discuss Its Part in Code Enforcement
Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall From Stephanie Buffum Field, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans Over the past couple weeks, you may have seen or heard about a YouTube video about FRIENDS’ role in the enforcement of a code violation on Orcas Island.
KING-FM to Feature Music From Our Chamber Music Festival
February 20 & 22 Music from Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's upcoming Salon Concert by pianist Jeffrey Kahane on February 27th will be featured on Classical KING-FM 98.1 this week." Northwest Focus," hosted by Sean MacLean, will include two works which are part of Kahane's program on Orcas.
Guest Opinion: County Requirements “A Blizzard of Bureaucratic Nonsense?”
By Terry Gillespie The San Juan Builder’s Association supports good community planning. Our island’s environment, our quality of life, and our community social structure are exceptional. The San Juan Islands are a treasure. The County’s Vision Statement, (the preamble to the County’s GMA-approved Comprehensive Plan), the GMA’s 14 planning elements
Controlling Your Debt Workshop Continues
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30—8 p.m., Orcas Library In a second in a series of financial workshops with Betty Barats you will learn to be mindful of and control your debt, identify the patterns that create it and establish a system to prioritize and accelerate your debt pay-off. We all have
Travelling Light Salutes Eastern European Immigrants
On Screen at Orcas Center continues with National Theatre Live’s Travelling Light on Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. Nicholas Wright's new play Travelling Light is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood's golden age, and stars Tony and
Funhouse Commons “Island Enterprise Lab” Off To a Fast Start
Follow-up Meeting on Saturday, March 3 From Pete Moe, Funhouse Commons Director On January 17, more than 35 individuals representing nearly 30 small businesses or business start-ups met at The Funhouse Commons for the first Island Enterprise Lab gathering. And the first IEL-sponsored event happens March 3 at The Funhouse
When Bullfrogs Sing Opera: A Review
By Margie Doyle At the end of the play, When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, last night, I brushed away a tear before turning to my smiling neighbors. For the performances in Actors Theater of Orcas Island production of the sly, satiric comedy had masterfully revealed ourselves to each other, with great
Ballet & More Dance Class Sessions to Begin
Jean Henigson offers a new series of dance classes, Ballet & More, for Ages 8 – 13 years, from February 20th – March 16th. Classes will be held Mondays and Fridays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Henigson's studio at 18 Golf Estates Road. The fee is $70. For more
Dr. Magda Mische Dies in the Caribbean
Dr. Magda Mische, a longtime Olga resident, died suddenly on Monday, Feb. 13, while on an ocean adventure in the Caribbean. Information about a Celebration of Life honoring her will be forthcoming.
Driver of Second Vehicle Still Being Sought
On Thursday, February 16, 2012 at about 6:30 a.m., San Juan 9-1-1 received a report of a two-vehicle, rollover collision at the intersection of Orcas and Crow Valley Roads on Orcas Island. The 35-year-old male driver of a 1995 Mitsubishi Montero was trapped in the rolled-over SUV and
John Frederick “Fritz” Kraetzer 1937 – 2012
John Frederick “Fritz” Kraetzer died suddenly at his home of a heart attack on February 14, 2012. Fritz was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 19, 1937 to Eugene Gilbert and Martha Marshall Kraetzer, who both predeceased him. He attended Phillips Academy Andover and graduated from Harvard College, class of
Orcas Island Booster Club Continues Fundraising for Spring Sports
The Orcas Island Booster Club is “teeing up” our Spring Fundraising Drive to support all athletic programs at our school. We are committed to the success of our students through participation in a strong, scholastic, athletic program. Our Winter Fund Drive was a success! We are grateful for the widespread
What a Weekend Awaits!
Friday, February 17 When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, a hilarious Country Mouse-City Mouse performance by Actors Theater, February 17–18, February 24–25, and March 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange. Tickets are available for $10 from Darvills, at brownpapertickets.com, and at the door. To Kill a Mockingbird 7:30 p.m. at Orcas
“Ice-Age” Author to Read Uncharted Territory
Saturday, February 18 at 5:30 pm at Darvill's Bookstore Rae Richen, teacher and author of Uncharted Territory, will read from her book this Saturday, Feb. 18. Uncharted Territory is the story of seventeen-year-old Jack Huntington, all-state athlete and accomplished mountain climber. When a climbing accident nearly takes his life, Jack is
Bullfrogs Sing Opera Opens at the Grange Tonight!
The latest production from Actors Theater of Orcas Island, When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, begins its three-weekend run at the Grange tonight at 7:30. The well-seasoned cast in this sweet, humorous play includes Melinda Milligan, Patty Monaco, Ron Herman, Bev Leyman, John Mazzarella, Indy Zoeller, and Hailey Thompson, with
