Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Community Band Readies for Dec. 5 Concert
By Karen Key Speck We know the islands are chock-full of musicians. And to think that 1% of the Orcas population is in the Orcas Island Community Band is pretty impressive. Averaging forty musicians strong each season, the Orcas Island Community Band is concluding its nineteenth year of
The week ahead: Fun and Festivities with Turkey Diners and the Olga Symphony
Monday, Nov. 23 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library. 376-2273. Artsmith Salon, begins at 7 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort Café featuring poet Jean-Paul Pecqueur with local talent Dustin Fox, followed by a 10 minutes spoken word open mic.
Montessori School floods, continues at Benson Hall
Montessori School suffered water damage when a water heater failed a week ago Friday, and they have relocated to Benson Hall while the floor in the school on North Beach Road is being replaced. The damaged floor and underlayment has been taken up and a new floor will be installed
"Dry But Important" School Board Meeting Mulls Enrollment, Budget, Bond and Levy Situations
With enrollment in the Orcas Island School District’s Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) now at 110 for grades K-8, the OISD Board agreed at their regular meeting on Nov. 17 to add additional teaching staff to the program With the additional staffing, the teacher/student ratio is now at 1/33. Ben
Orcas Lady Vikings — State Soccer Champions!
Update from Lance Evans, Executive Director of Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce: "The team is arriving at the Orcas Ferry Landing tonight around 10:40 pm and everyone is invited to join the small celebration as their ferry arrives." They win it in a shootout The Orcas Island Vikings’ girls’ soccer
Students Gather to Hear Point Blank's Message: Is It Worth the Risk? Think About It
Members of the Orcas High School Point Blank Club, a chapter of the Students Against Destructive Decisions, advised by Julie Pinardi, packed the high school gym on Nov. 18 with middle and high school students from OASIS and Orcas Christian Schools, to think about the decisions they make
Center's December Show Will Display Shared Memories, "Treasures"
By Joe Floren Orcas Islanders will share portions of their lives as well as memories of local history--in the form of artifacts, art objects and personal memorabilia--in Orcas Center’s month-long holiday event. The exhibit, “Island Treasures,” sponsored by the Visual Arts committee, will open Friday, December 4, with
The Mighty Yellow Jackets — On to State Champs!
By Lyndsey Smith Note: The Orcas Island Lady Vikings won their soccer game today against La Conner in double overtime, and will go on to play for the State Championship tomorrow in Sumner. On to State Champions! :) Well, almost! 1st or 2nd..these girls are WINNERS!!! Here's a
Literacy Carnival at the Funhouse from 1 to 4 this afternoon
Who can believe it's the week before Thanksgiving? As we bustle around in this weekend before Turkey Day, take some time to stop in at the final public event in a month promoting Family Literacy -- the Literacy Carnival at the Funhouse. It's fun and it's free! There
Vikings Victorious Over LaConner in 2nd Overtime
By Kris Drake of www.skagitvalley radio.com It took a pair of overtimes, plus a pair of shootout rounds to determine a winner to advance to Saturday’s 1B/2B girls’ soccer championship game. It took the Viking goalkeeper, Lara Bronn, to kick a chipshot to the left side in the second round
Orientation and Training for Funhouse Volunteers!
From The Funhouse Interested in helping Orcas kids--but not sure how? Not sure if you have the time? Beginning December 1st, the Funhouse will launch a new volunteer training program “Working Well With Kids.” With the cooperation of Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP), local experts and Funhouse staff, we’ll walk you
Girls' Soccer Team Leads Opponents Halfway Thru Game
From www.skagitradio.com Orcas Island’s Alison O’Toole took a lead pass, dribbled 15 yards and kicked a 10-yarder into the left side of La Conner’s in the 5th minute of the semifinal match between the two Northwest 2B League rivals, being played at Sunset Chev Stadium in Sumner, the site of
Gloomy weather? Not to worry, lively weekend ahead
Friday, Nov. 20 Veterans’ Advisory Board from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Large Conference Room, Legislative Bldg. 55 Second St., Friday Harbor. Rep. Jeff Morris to speak about energy issues 2 – 4 p.m., OPALCO Office. Orcas Hotel “Pub Night” will feature performers Grace McCune and Joe Gamble,
Senator Ranker Speaks on Taxes and Health Care
State Senator Kevin Ranker recently released a newletter in which he addressed the State economy, tax structure, health care reform and other matters. His comments are excerpted below. For the full report, go to wa.gov/ranker/e-newsletter-november-19th/ In just two short months, on January 10th, I’ll be heading back to Olympia to
Musicians McCune, Gable, Khadoma and Kevin Entertain This Weekend
Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune and national touring violinist Joel Gamble will join Khadoma and Kevin of Olga at the Ecotopian Restaurant Saturday, November 21st at 9 p.m. Grace and Joel bring a unique sound with a lot of passion and soaring melodies to the stage. They
Spirit Week at Orcas Elementary/Middle Schools
Updated Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. Orcas Elementary/Middle School Principal Kyle Freeman brought the idea for a Spirit Week to the Elementary and Middle Schools this fall, and the 6th grade Leadership class took the lead on a week of class fund. Each day had a different dress-up
