Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Farmer’s Market this Saturday, Rain or Shine –or Both!
Opening Day this Saturday, May 7 The Orcas Island Farmer’s Market starts this Saturday at the Eastsound Village Green. And if it rains, will the Market go indoors? “Oh heavens no!” said new Market Manager Jennifer Pietsch. Even though it’s been “so wet -- and hard for everybody
Canoe Island French Camp Offers Gourmet Dessert Classes
Pâtisserie By the Sea Benefits French Camp Scholarships Canoe Island French Camp has a new and exciting scholarship fund benefit this spring, “The Art of French Pastry and Chocolate: A Scholarship Fund Benefit for Canoe Island French Camp.” At the workshop, students will learn to make beautiful
Community Foundation Hosts Board “Boot Camp”
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation Nonprofit “Board Boot Camp” is just around the corner! Board Boot Camp is an intensive three hour introduction to skillful nonprofit board service. With more than 100 nonprofit and service organizations on Orcas, chances are you have been asked to serve
School Board Takes On $1 million Debt
Repairs to elementary building involve vacating the school next month The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors decided, with Director Jim Sullivan dissenting, to approve a $1,000,000 loan from Cashmere Bank, in order to match a Department of Commerce grant to repair the Orcas elementary school building. The energy
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Day this Saturday
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of our home waterfront. The next Field Research Day is Saturday, May 7 at the lowest tide
All Invited to Choral Society Spring Concerts
By Roger Sherman The spring concert of the 65-voice Orcas Choral Society, "You can sing THAT at MY funeral!", will be performed this Saturday night at 7:30 and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. The concert explores the themes of sleep, death, dreams and immortality with music and texts by American
Ferry Advisory Committee Comments on 2011 Summer Schedule
By SJC Ferry Advisory Committee The Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney B.C. summer ferry schedule has been finalized, and released by WSF. The San Juan County FAC would like to join WSF in thanking everyone who submitted comments and suggestions. Working closely with WSF staff, we were able to make some significant
Eastsound Planners Hold Monthly Meeting this Thursday
Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will meet on Thursday at 3 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. The agenda will include an update from Orcas Island County Council members on the solid waste situation, Shoreline Marine Planning and Best Available Science policies regarding the Critiacal Areas Ordinance update. Also for
Come Zip on Orkila’s New Zip Line!
Camp Orkila would like to invite the public to come out and take a ride on its new 1,000-ft Zip Line! Kaitlyn Pujlu, Site Director for Outdoor and Environmental Education at Camp Orkila says, "We will be holding by-appointment only Community Zip days on Monday May 9th from 2 to 5
Tra – la! It’s May! the First Week Starts on Compression
Thursday, May 5 Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meeting, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Friday, May 6 First Friday at the Orcas Island Community Foundation Open House, 5-7 p.m. Join your fellow community members for lively conversation and refreshments at the OICF offices, Suite 201 in the
“Walking Medicine Robe” Comes to Odd Fellows
By Che Blaine Johnny Moses, Whis.tem.men.knee, “Walking Medicine Robe”, will be offering, by donation, Northwest Coast Native American Medicine teachings at the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, May 7, 5 to 9 p.m. The Red Cedar Circle (RCC) was started by Johnny’s grandfather and renewed by Johnny 25
Country Corner Day – Activities for All
By Liz Longworth Country Corner Day is this Saturday, May 7th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free hot dogs and root beer floats, live music, horse rides, wine tasting and an opportunity for you or your kids to make Mothers Day cards! Join us for a
Judy Tepley’s Beaded Art on Display at Islander’s
Judy Tepley of Star Hand Arts is showing her beaded paintings, some new work and some older favorites, at Islander's Bank. The show will run through the month of May.
Children’s House Seeking Mayoral Candidates for 2011 Campaign
By Dale Heisinger, Orcas Island Children's House Board President It’s time for candidates for this year’s Mayoral Campaign to step up and declare their candidacy for Eastsound Mayor. Any animal (with the exception of Homo sapiens -- you know how awful they behave when in public office!) is eligible to
Cider & Mead Festival at Farmer’s Market May 14
Up to ten Northwest hard cider and mead producers including Finnriver, Wescott Bay, Red Barn, Sky River, Alpenfire, Adytum, Crispin and Tieton Cider Works will be gathering together at the first Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival at Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to
Cancer Support Group to Meet May 12
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, May 12 at 5 p.m., in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer whether personally, as family member, friend, caregiver or in any other
