Life
“Art Bus” makes inaugural trip
Orcas Open Arts’ Student Art Forum sponsored its first “Art Bus” on Saturday, May 10. Fifteen students and…
News
Mother’s Day
While the Mother’s Day we celebrate is a fairly recent development, in 16th-century England a celebration called “Mothering…
News
“Harvest Meal at School” at the May 16 Open House “Harvest Meal at School” at the May 16 Open House
Farm-to-Cafeteria is putting together a community dinner, called “Harvest Meal at School,” that will happen for the first…
Life
KIDS’ FEST offers fun for children and families KIDS’ FEST offers fun for children and families
Orcas Center hosts the Third Annual Memorial Day Kids’ Fest, a series of five rousing performances that have…
Opinion
Vote for directors for OPALCO Editorial
Democrats in seven more states and two territories will vote or caucus in primaries by June 3. On…
Life
Senior Center going strong
Six years after moving into its location on Henry Road near “Church Corner,” the Orcas Island Senior Center…
Life
The Secret Lives of Happy People The Secret Lives of Happy People
A free public talk with Buddhist Monk Kelsang Norbu, “The Secret Lives of Happy People,” will take place…
Life
Garden Club samples soil Garden Club samples soil
The May meeting of the Orcas Island Garden Club will be held Wednesday, May 21, at 10 a.m.…
Life
Fleischer art at Wa Fed Fleischer art at Wa Fed
Fleischer Art Photography will be exhibiting at Washington Federal Savings Bank for the month of May. John and Susan Fleischer, who…
Life
Celebrate a healthy community with Swil Kanim Celebrate a healthy community with Swil Kanim
Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP) invites the Orcas Island community to a magical evening with Swil Kanim, violinist…
Life
AM String Band travels the islands AM String Band travels the islands
The AM String Band, a Helena, Montana-based, unconventional string band trio, will be performing across the San Juan…
Life
Field trips, lectures during salmon event Field trips, lectures during salmon event
Salmon in the San Juan Islands? In San Juan County, as in almost every corner of Washington State,…
Life
Lopez students write and perform musical Lopez students write and perform musical
Given the setting of Ireland by English/drama teacher Richard Carter and a few traditional Irish tunes by music…