Orcas Island Community Church is offering a summer calendar of free kids activities, including a sports camp and workshops where kids and their families can learn about art, music, science, nature, crafts and more. Scheduled events run from June 28 through August 28.
The Orcas School Board will hold a special meeting on July 7, with a workshop with the Budget Advisory Committee.
The board will first meet at 4 p.m. at Home Ec. Room 116, and may adjourn to meet in a closed executive session regarding personnel matters per RCW 42.30.110.1(g).
At 5 p.m., the board will reconvene to a regular public meeting in the school library.
A sure sign of summer, Brown Bag Concerts begin Wednesday, July 7 at noon at Emmanuel Episcopal church.
It is a busy weekend ahead with community fairs, parades, a mayor race, book sale, fireworks, and more.
WSU San Juan County Extension has announced the graduation of the 2010 WSU Beach Watcher class. Students of all ages…
The animals are head to head in their bid for mayor. Every vote is $1 in this fundraiser for Children’s House. The race ends at the July 4th parade. To cast your vote, visit www.oich.org or find one of the many ballot boxes around Eastsound.
Three years ago Kamara Salifu stood before the Unites States Embassy in the Republic of Sierra Leone, seeking a visa. He was penniless and on crutches, amid a crowd of wealthy applicants. The consulate asked about his financial resources, and asked what would bring him back to Sierra Leone.
While Salifu is on full scholarship at Clark, he still needs $7,000 each year to pay for living expenses like room and board. To help him with expenses, friends have organized a fundraiser dinner at the Odd Fellows Hall on July 9 at 6 p.m., with a presentation by Salifu, food, music and drumming. Tickets are $10 from Rena Patty at 376-6864, or at the door.
by TOM WELCH Special to the Sounder Orcas Islanders love parades, and none more so than the annual community parade…
The “Shakespeare under the Stars” series returns to Doe Bay Resort on July 8 for a performance of “Henry V” beginning at 8 p.m.
“Doe Bay is excited to host the Island Stage Left theater company, which gave an incredible performance last year at Doe Bay of ‘As You Like it,’ much to the delight of Doe Bay guests, neighbors and Orcas locals alike,” said Jami Mitchell of Doe Bay Resort.
What is the secret to the mouthwatering taste of the salmon at the Orcas Lions’ annual salmon BBQ?
Some say it’s the freshly caught wild salmon. Others say it’s the slow smoking in the outside smokers. Still others insist it’s the Lions’ special secret recipe sauce. Chances are the answer is all of the above, say organizers.
Artwork by internationally known artists Kate Scott and Marc Foster Grant will be featured at Orcas Center next month in the show, “Folly a Deux”.
“Kate has the most wonderful sense of humor and she loves to play with words and then transform that into some of her artwork,” said friend Bev Leyman. “Mark is just full of life and energy. This art show is going to be spectacular.”
2010 Orcas Island Summer Solstice Parade: Slideshow
Letitia Flint knew him as Uncle Bill, the man who was always there for her.
The history books know him as much more: father of the CIA.
Letitia’s son, Norm Flint, a long-time resident of Orcas Island, always knew his mom’s dream was to see the bronze statue of Donovan in the CIA building.