Here’s a thought…
“I am so convinced of the advantages of looking at mankind instead of reading about them, and of the bitter effects of staying at home with all the narrow prejudices of an islander, that I think there should be a law amongst us to set our young men abroad for a term among the few allies our wars have left us.”
LORD BYRON
Orcas Rising to Share Local Music at Orcas Center
Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Didier Gincig -- Orcas Center presents “Orcas Rising” a wonderful evening of talented island musicians performing on Center Stage Saturday, April 28 at 7:30. The event promises to be an easy-going, fun local sharing of music, replicating an island living room
New to Medicare? You Need This Workshop
Monday, April 30, 1 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you are turning 65 soon or if you have been on Social Security Disability for two years, you are now eligible for Medicare. You will need to be prepared for a whole new medical insurance experience. Come
OICMF Presents “Music 101” at The Funhouse
Thursdays, May 3 and May 10, 7 - 9 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music -- What’s the difference between a concerto and a sonata? How about a Philharmonic, a Symphony, and an Orchestra? Do you know when it’s okay to clap between movements,
Celebrate Poetry at Open Reading Tonight
Thursday, Apr. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Library -- from the Orcas Island Library -- We will have an Open Mic on Thursday April 26th at 6 pm. You can sign up to read your poems or read your favorite poetry.
April Poetry | Ninety Six Percent
Ninety Six Percent by B. Sadie Bailey Sun rays vaporize low-hung thick-haze fog of thought i mistoook as "me." A few dancing molecules, vast dark matter beween; Ninety-six percent of the Universe Is the Isn't - or what's between the Is. We spin in infinite space. Most-Thing Dark is at
See What Treasures Await at Granny’s Attic
Saturday, April 28 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- This year’s Granny's Attic Sale on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., and Sunday, April 29 from 1 a.m. -
Ferry Schedule No Longer Bumbled Up
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATED: 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 25 Repairs to the M/V Yakima have been completed and it will return to service with the 4:30pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor. This will return the route to the regular schedule. Service to Sidney, BC will resume tomorrow, April
Robert F. Rodenberger April 28, 1928 – December 8, 2017
Saturday, April 28, 1 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Ryan Carpenter for Orcas Island Community Church -- Robert F. Rodenberger was escorted by angels to be with Jesus after a brief battle with lymphoma. He was at home and surrounded by family at the time. Bob was born on April
Treat Your Self to Healing Arts Fair
Appointments Available May 5 - 6 -- from Healing Arts Center -- The Healing Arts Center’s 30th biannual Healing Arts Fair is coming up on the weekend of May 5-6. This fair represents the Center’s outreach to the Orcas Island community; all are invited to sample the many offerings of
Master Gardeners Will Diagnose Your Plants
-- from Dianne Macondray -- Announcing the return of the San Juan County Master Gardeners to the Farmer’s Market in Eastsound on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please bring fresh samples of plants which lack vigor, are diseased, or infected with insects, sealed in a ziplock
Camp Orkila Celebrates Mentor Relationships Island-wide
-- from Trillium Swanson for Funhouse Commons -- On Saturday, April 14, mentors and mentees from across the San Juans joined together at Camp Orkila for the first ever county-wide mentoring event. 22 matches from Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands participated in a fun-filled morning of activities, sponsored by the
Letter to Editor | Congratulations and Thank You
-- from Velma Doty -- Congratulations. We owe the Coalition that put the hospital district on the ballot a huge thank you. A lot of work went into bringing this to a vote. Thank you to each and every one of the group. Well done.
April Poetry | Orcas Lullaby
Orcas Lullaby by Trevor Welford Lorelei, sweet Lorelei A wish before I die. To lay my head upon your lap And whisper fond goodbye. They say you are a fallen star Beyond all hope and care. A force of nature, rare, untamed A whirlpool to despair. Lorelei, sweet Lorelei I
We Got Us A Hospital District
-- by Lin McNulty -- Results of the special election have now been posted by San Juan County Elections Office. At the heart of this special election for Orcas Island was the approval of a Public Hospital District. With an easy 77 percent vote in favor, the measure was approved.
Granny’s Attic is Right Around the Corner!
-- from the Orcas Senior Center -- We are filling the Senior Center to the brim with great items for our sale this weekend, April 28th and 29th. Come join us to find some island treasures and support the Senior Center! Time it Right for BIG Discounts! 25% off on
Orcas Center Seeking Artists to Feature in Monthly Exhibits
-- from Kathleen Youngren for Visual Arts Committee -- The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) plans and presents monthly exhibits at the Orcas Center. They welcome and encourage all visual artists to participate and share their work. This year the VAC is opening up the selection process for the monthly shows.
