Members of the Orcas Island School District and Orcas Island Library boards, along with staff members, will continue discussions at a public meeting at the Orcas Island School District Library on Friday, Dec. 14, from 8 to 10 a.m., regarding possibilities for improving and sustaining library services for Orcas Island students.
The band finished their sound check and prepared to play their first note when the lights went out. Some bands might have picked up their amps and headed for the door, but not Polecat.
Political intrigue, jealousy and vengeance run through Giuseppe Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Macshera,” streamed Live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera to Orcas Center’s big screen on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m.
‘Tis the season to make spirits bright. On Orcas, dedicated people are making this holiday warm in the hearts of those that need their Christmas wishes answered.
Were you a member of OPALCO in 1987? If so, you may get a check from OPALCO later this month as capital credits are distributed. Once a year, as OPALCO’s finances permit, the co-op returns capital credits to its members on a 25-year cycle. The decision is made annually by the board after an examination of their financial position.
By day, he leads classrooms full of students. By night, he leads a rehearsal full of grown-ups.
The Lonely Planet has listed the Top 10 U.S. Destinations for 2013 and the San Juan Islands are listed as number three.
Orcas High School music students will present a program of holiday classics at their concert on Thursday, Dec. 13.
Dr. Leslie Dierauf, retired northwest regional director of the U.S. Geological Survey, will present a lecture entitled “How will climate change affect us in the Pacific Northwest and what can we do about it?”
In one kitchen, about 20 islanders gather to explore new food frontiers. They cook up spring rolls and sauces, hot and sour and pumpkin soup, salad dressings, and more, all from scratch. It’s a social gathering and a lesson on how to prepare healthier meals – all without meat.
Sarah Ross will present “Creaky Yoga,” a stretch and strengthening class on Orcas for adults 50 and older.
The sign-up deadline for the 2013 ski bus is Dec. 14.
At least 40 pre-paid and committed riders are required for the program to happen for all six of the planned outings. If the minimum is not achieved by Dec. 14, the program will be cancelled for the whole season. Riders can sign up for less than six outings.
It may seem too soon to think about early spring planting in your garden or landscape but now is the time to order your bare-root stock from the Native Plant Sale sponsored by WSU Master Gardeners Foundation. Prevent soil erosion, improve water quality and contribute to wildlife habitat by planting native species.
