Here’s a thought…
“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
Storyfest's Olga Loya entertains in Spanish
Last evening, Storyteller and Author Olga Loya entertained about three dozen guests at the home of Erin O'Dell, the Family Support Specialist with Orcas Family Connections, telling Spanish-language stories. The guests, including about 20 children, sat in chairs and blankets as Orcas Storyfest host Robert Kikuchi-Ngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec
3 Teenage Girls Apprehended in Break-in
Three teenage girls, one from Orcas and two island visitors, have been referred to Juvenile Court in the July 24 break-in of the Eastsound Liquor Store on Prune Alley. According to Sheriff Bill Cumming, the girls used a rock to break the window and stole several bottles of
Artists sought to craft boxes for OIEF benefit
Contributed by Madie Murray Local artists are being sought to think outside the box for this year’s Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) "Food for Thought" fundraiser by fashioning an artistic creation from a simple wooden unfinished box provided by OIEF. Last year, local artists received wooden fish decoys with no
Country Corner LAMIRD meeting Aug. 17
Public Comment on the Proposed Country Corner Activity Center will be taken at a public meeting on Aug. 17. The Activity Center was formerly part of the Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development (LAMIRD) Study Area. The Monday, Aug. 17 meeting will be held at the District 2 Fire
Marine Resources Committee to meet in Friday Harbor Wednesday
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) will meet on Aug. 5 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Islanders Bank in Friday Harbor. Presentations/Discussions will include: a joint MRC and Technical Advisory Committee discussion of salmon project proposals(60 minutes); Next steps for San Juan work windows (10 minutes); NOAA’s proposed
Farm to Cafeteria Brings Fresh Organic Salads to the Library Fair
By Madie Murray, Farm to Cafeteria Committee Chair Among all the other wonderful foods booths you’ll find while wandering through tables of books and gifts, Farm-To-Cafeteria will once again be offering healthy, delicious and fresh organic salads. Last year, more than $700 was raised for the Farm-To-Cafeteria program
Storyfest starts at Senior Center – tomorrow "Pajama Tales" at the Library
The Third [intlink id="orcas-storyfest-enthralls-all-ages-next-week" type="post"]Orcas Storyfest[/intlink], sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Eth-Noh-Tech, began with "Wisdom Tales" at the Senior Center Tuesday afternoon. Storytellers Eshu Bumpus and Olga Loya joined Nancy Wang and Robert Kukichi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec to entertain an audience of nearly 100, old and
Auditions for "Great Expectations" August 30 and 31
Orcas Center will hold auditions for an original adaptation of the Dickens’ classic, Great Expectations on Sunday, August 30, 2-4 pm and Monday, August 31, 6-8 pm. The play will be directed by Jane Jones, co-founder and co-artistic director of Seattle-based Book-It Repertory Theatre, which is known for its rich
Island Market tags Readiness to Learn for receipt program donations
Last week, Island Market named the Readiness to Learn school program as the recipient of a donation for one percent of Island Market purchases, through the Market’s ongoing receipt collection program. Readiness to Learn is the name of the program that enlists community social services when a student has
Benefit now from planned giving: Cohen's talk helps donors and non-profits
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) invites those interested in minimizing their tax burden and in maximizing the benefits they can give others in a presentation given by Certified Financial Planner and OICF Board Member Joe Cohen. He will explain planned giving and its significant benefits for both donors and
Primary Fire Commissioner Candidates give their views
The following candidates for Fire Commissioner #2 are on the ballot for the Primary Election, Aug. 18. Mail-in ballots were sent late last week. From the San Juan County online Voters Guide Jonathan Loop: My wife Tricia and I have lived on Orcas for 9 years. Since being involved in
Doe Bay Music Festival returns after first-year hit
The Doe Bay Music Festival, scheduled to begin on Aug. 14, earned top regional props in its inaugural year. Music website Sound on the Sound reported: “Seattle summers are increasingly filled with great musical festivals/events, so congrats to the newest kid on the Block for beating the
Play-off determines Turtleback Open Winners
The Third Annual Turtleback Open was won in a playoff between two Orcas four-somes, with a visiting French youth on board the challenging team. The team composed of Chris Dolan, Norm Flint, Jim Schaffer-Bauck and 16-year-old Timothe Aussud of France, came in from regular play at 59, or
2009 Orcas Fly In Brings Back the Crowds
After last summer's skyrocketing fuel prices, organizers of the 26th Annual Orcas Fly In were pleased to see the huge turnout this weekend. Bea von Tobel, the Port of Orcas General Manager, reported that by 11a.m. on Saturday, the count of fly-in planes was 112. She said that
The week ahead, Aug. 2 – 9: you may be tired but you won't be bored
Sunday, Aug 2 Orcas Fly-In continues at the Port of Orcas. Aircraft displays, take-offs and landings and the Snack Shack. All welcome to look. Cement Sculpture Class Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a very intense workshop, so be ready. Bring old
Children's Festival a perfect day for pint-size fun and games
Kids (and adults) prance around an outdoor version of musical chairs, one of many play areas in the Children's Festival on August 1. The Festival took place on the grounds behind Salmonberry School and Children's House in Eastsound. With tickets purchased at the entrance to the Festival, children were able
