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Fun and Learning Opportunities Upcoming at Funhouse
CLASSES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS Improvisation Theater Workshop for Adults: Samara Shaw Join Samara for a series of eight classes at The Funhouse Commons. Play games, let loose, have fun! Cost: Donation accepted in support of The Funhouse Commons. Mac 101: Gene Nery Learn the fundamentals: e-mail, photos, music, Internet,
Indulge in Pure Pleasure Dinner with Rowing Club
Friday, Jan. 20, Camp Orkila at 5 p.m. By Martin Taylor Orcas Island Rowing Club invites all to join with them in their once a year celebration of Orcas and rowing. The evening has been renamed to "Pure Pleasure." It's an evening of feasting and entertainment being held at the
Eastsound Committee Plans Big Meeting Tomorrow
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 5, calls for a meaty agenda: Update from County Council: Richard Fralick and or Patty Miller --Solid Waste, CAO, SMP and other council news; Project Review: Comment on CDPD Draft Policy 'Retail
Gudgells Add to Main St. Waterfront with Porter Waterfront Square
Susan and Wally Gudgell, owners of Fishing Bay LLC, adding another retail/guest suites building on the Eastsound waterfront, between the Windermere Real Estate building and the Jillery/Allium/Madrona building, historically known as Porter's Gas Station. The small building, set back from Main Street, is the completion of the building
Carol Blaney Tully 1930-2011 Services on Jan. 20
Carol Joy Blaney Tully was born to Anton and Joy Hookanson on June 26, 1930 in Los Angeles, California. Camping and hiking in Yosemite with her mother and father as she grew up gave Carol a fondness for travel and adventure. She also studied piano and violin
Orcas Rowing Club’s “Frozen In Time” Plunge Was A Blast!
By Martin Taylor Hundreds of hardy locals and not- so- locals, along with an even larger crowd of onlookers, took the plunge at Cascade Lake to ring in the New Year. At precisely 11 a.m. on Sunday January 1, the shout went up to "charge" into the lake.
Killer Whales’ Workaday World at next Marine Science Lecture
Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall From the SeaDoc Society The next Marine Science Lecture will be entitled "Tracking Killer Whales: Spew, Poo and Goo." It will be given by Dr. Brad Hanson of NOAA Fisheries. Some people think it is glamorous to
Have a Pizza for the Food Bank!
By Madie Murray One of the wonderful things about our Island is that there are so many creative ways to help out our neighbors, and the Doe Bay Cafe has one of them with their Pizza Night Local Benefit. In January, every Thursday Night when they have Pizza
Start the Week With a Holiday — That’s the Idea!
Monday, Jan. 2 New Year's Day observed. All gov't offices closed -- Post Office, Schools, Library. Some businesses closed for inventory. Tuesday, Jan. 3 End of Christmas Vacation. Back to School and Work. Wednesday, Jan. 4 Marine Resources Committee Regular Meeting at Islanders Bank Community Meeting Room, Friday Harbor from
A Poem for New Year’s Day: 53
53 By E.E. Cummings may my heart always be open to little birds who are the secrets of living whatever they sing is better than to know and if men should not hear them men are old may my mind stroll about hungry and fearless and thirsty and
New T’ai Chi Series Starts Jan. 9
Joan Roulac, with 25 years experience teaching T’ai Chi Chih, launches a new Winter Series on Monday, Jan. 9 at the Orcas Senior Center. On the first day, she offers "a gift to the community -- a one-hour free introductory practice class." Joan says, "Experience better balance when you join
A New Year’s Eve Poem: Washing Doorknobs
Washing Doorknobs By Jane Hirshfield The glass doorknobs turn no differently. But every December I polish them with vinegar water and cotton. Another year ends. This one, I ate Kyoto pickles and touched, in Xi' an, a stone turtle's face cold as stone, as turtle. I could not read the
Hearty Souls! Take the Plunge Tomorrow Morning at 11!
"Frozen in Time" is the theme for the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Cascade Lake at 11 a.m. on New Years Day. Plan on doing the Orcas Island Rowing Club’s 15th annual Plunge. This year there is a pancake breakfast and hot drinks served immediately after the event.
Orcas “Community Council” Invites All to Jan. 8 Meeting
By Gretchen Krampf The Orcas Community Council will meet at the West Sound Community Center on Sunday, January 8, from 4:30-6 p.m. The community meeting is an opportunity for dialogue of what is on the hearts and minds of community members in the model offered by PeerSpirit, a process shared by
Charter Commission to Begin Review of County Government
Saturday, Jan. 7, at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The agenda for the County Charter Review Commission’s initial meeting on Saturday, Jan. 7 follows. Richard Ward, serving as temporary Chair, will conduct the meeting until the
Improv Theater for Adults at Funhouse Commons
Play Games, Let Loose, Have Fun! at Improvisational Theater for Adults (and interested teens - Ages 16+). Inexperienced and seasoned players alike are welcome to attend the classes conducted by Samara Shaw, who has 20+ years background in theater arts and education -- dance, voice and improvisation. She has experience
