Here’s a thought…
“When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can’t eat money.”
ALANIS OBOMSAWIN
Children Have Their Own Place at the Library Fair
The children of Orcas Island are cordially invited to become part of the island’s annual Library Fair this August 13, 2011. There is a special area set up for them to have their own booth and sell items they make. In the past, the Children’s Crafts
Meetings Today: State Transportation Commission Issues Five-Point Ferry Tariff Proposal
From the San Juan Ferry Advisory Committee The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) today released its proposal for changes to current ferry fares. There are five components to this proposal: 1. Fare increases of 2.5% proposed for Oct 1, and an additional 3% for next May 1; 2. A change
The Week Ahead: Hi-Def Opera, Movie Premiere, & Actors Theater Play
Monday, July 25 Kids 3-Day Sculpture & Pottery Workshop Ellen Wherrette & Mary Jane Elgin will be creating new worlds of wonder using all the basic elements of our own world! Students will create usable pottery, creatures, plants and sculptures inspired by our imaginations. The class will meet for three
Eth-Noh-Tech Hosts Orcas StoryFest Aug. 2-5
Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang, founders of Eth-Noh-Tec, have again prepared a storytelling festival to delight Orcas Islanders and their summer visitors. This year Orcas StoryFest will take place at several venues from Aug. 2 through 5. The pair considers the festival their gift to the Orcas community;
“Local Folk” Play Music in the Park, Sunday July 31
Join Carl Burger and Marc Cohen (“Local Folk”) for an evening of song, including old-fashioned community-singing, campfire-style! Traditional folk music, popular tunes, and musical parodies covering a variety of subjects will highlight the informal neighborhood get-together. From 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 31.
Popular Outdoor Painting Event Returns to the Islands
The Plein Air Painters of Washington (PAWA), in celebration with The San Juan Preservation Trust, will again be hard at work painting live subject matter on Orcas Island this coming Saturday, July 30. A live art show and auction, picnic with local food and music, and a plein
“Tosca” On Screen at Orcas Center
Orcas Center presents the 5th opera of the Summer HD Encores, a series of 6 screenings from the award-winning Metropolitan Opera series Live in HD; Puccini’s Tosca on Friday July 29 at 7:30 pm. Luc Bondy’s controversial and avant-garde production of Puccini’s operatic thriller, which Le Monde called
OPALCO Provides Opportunities for Local Youth
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) has four youth working in the Eastsound office as interns this summer and sent three youth to the Cooperative Youth Rally leadership camp at the College of Idaho in July. Youth internships have been a long tradition at OPALCO and the Nourdine Jensen Cooperative
Want to Volunteer for the Biggest Event on Orcas?
For two weeks during the summer, the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival brings world-famous musicians to our idyllic island for a world-class event. This year the Festival takes place August 12th through 27th. It takes many volunteers to make the Festival the best it can be. A wonderful
Huge Garage Sale Benefiting Waldorf Group Today
Sat., July 23 beginning at 10am the Orcas Waldorf group is having a garage sale in Eastsound at 44 Haven Road (the road to Oddfellows Hall). Lots of crafts and crafting supplies, childrens toys, furniture, rugs, household items....come and see what great things are being sold! Just a few of the tempting
Orcas Airport to Be Affected by Partial FAA Shutdown
From the Port of Orcas Managers at Airport District Offices are only expected to be in their respective offices for a short time on Monday morning. Time is quickly running out for Congress to pass a short-term extension in order to avoid a partial shutdown of the FAA. Unless
YMCA Camp Orkila Sets World Marshmallow Roast Record
YMCA Camp Orkila held the World’s Largest Marshmallow Roast in an effort to emphasize the importance of positive experiences that allow children and teens to build friendships and self-esteem, and realize who they are and what they can achieve, all while having fun. Nearly 450 campers and staff members
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Helping Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope sends a big huge thank you to the Windermere Work Party! Laura, Harvey, Stu, Patsy, Gary, Duffy, Dave, Victoria, John, Melissa and Mariah all showed up on a beautiful Friday morning in June and dedicated their whole day to assembling the new cribs, toys, book shelves and
Orcas Island Park and Rec Gets Grant to Repair Tennis Courts
District Awarded $5000 Matching Grant from the United States Tennis Association On Friday, July 15 Orcas Island Park and Rec District (OIPRD) was notified they had been awarded a $5000 matching grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for the purposes of refurbishing and re-lining 2 of the
This Weekend: Orcas Blossoms with Culture and Entertainment
Friday, July 22 Susan Mustard "Landmarks" Show Opening Reception at Crow Valley Pottery in Town, from 4 to 7 p.m.his is a very special showing of all new works by exceptional island artist Susan Mustard. Celebrating the Landmarks of life on Orcas in a collection of oils and collage work....all
Tom Welch to Revisit Pioneer Olga Days
The Olga Strawberry Council is sponsoring an OLGA HISTORY presentation on Saturday July 23rd. (The OSC is charged with maintaining and preserving the Strawberry Processing Building at Olga, otherwise known as the Olga Artworks Building.) By the Orcas Island Historical Museum staff Tom Welch, local historian, will present 1 ½
