County Council looks at future of the Exchange
Mandy Troxel photo
Stormy Hildreth, Carly Saxe and Martha Lum showing support for the Exchange.
'To Kill a Mockingbird' performed this weekend and next
“Atticus is trying to teach his kids that they will get along a lot better in life if they can learn to stand in someone else’s shoes,” said Beth Baker, who plays the narrator in Orcas Center’s production of “Mockingbird.”
Art quilts by Ann Peterson at Artworks
“I hope to stimulate memories of a certain time or place on the island," Peterson said. "I am striving to bring the viewer into a closer look at the natural world and the beauty of not only the larger scene but also the small and intimate. The addition of thread and stitching invites the viewer to take a closer look.”
Leonardo LIVE to stream at Orcas Center
Leonardo LIVE, a high-definition movie delivered by satellite from the U.K.’s National Gallery, will open in theaters across the globe beginning Feb. 16.
It offers an unprecedented opportunity for audiences worldwide to experience this historic da Vinci exhibit. In a first for movie audiences, the big-screen presentation of Leonardo LIVE gives art lovers the world over the opportunity to view this unprecedented exhibition. The event brings together the largest ever number of Leonardo’s paintings, including a new, never-before-seen painting.
Health department: flu is here
The department monitors the County’s schools for signs spreading communicable disease and it reported that there is no doubt that flu season has arrived.
How to use the library website
The library's website is more than just the home page on the public access computers. It is an information portal. Find government information. Find newspaper articles. Use it to locate your ancestors. Find out e-learning opportunities.
Kevin O’Brien is new fire chief
As a boy, Kevin O'Brien had dreams about hopping on a firetruck to fight blazes.
As an adult, he's been realizing that passion for more than 20 years.
Now the Orcas native is fulfilling another aspiration: leading his community's fire department.
Orcas Fire to announce new chief TONIGHT
The Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners will announce the new fire chief during a special public meeting on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Community potato order
Last year’s first Food Masters “Community Potato Order” totaled around 700 pounds, included more than 20 organic and heirloom varieties and served 35 gardeners and farmers.
“We learned a lot last year and this year we hope to do even better,” said organizers. “Potatoes are an important food crop and are fun and satisfying to grow. By combining orders, we are able to get the potatoes for a reduced price. This enables us to eliminate all cost of shipping of your potatoes.”
Secure your trash load | Editorial
You’re driving down the road, car loaded up with recycle and garbage, on your way to the transfer station.
Along the way, you see a flattened cardboard box by the side of the road. Then you encounter a truck with loosely secured recycle items in the back. You watch as the wind works paper towels free of the load.
This may not happen every time you venture out on a dump run, but most islanders will agree that this scenario is not unfamiliar.
Funhouse Commons to host 'Texas Hold 'Em' poker night
The Funhouse-Commons will be hosting a Texas Hold em Tournament for middle and high schoolers starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11.
