This past weekend was stunning. The clouds finally parted all day, both days, signalling the true beginning of summer for us islanders. It couldn’t have been a more perfect time for the Orcas Island Garden Tour. The idea of driving on such beautiful days immediately took a backseat to the …
In March, I interviewed Kate Jewell about her upcoming trip to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland. She has returned, and I asked if she would write about her experiences in her own words: My reason for going to Poland was to work with Ukrainians displaced by Putin’s War. Upon my …
Come down to Darvill’s Bookstore this Saturday, June 25th, from 11:00-1:00 for a book signing of Life on Orcas Island. See ya there!
One of the little quaint things about island life is its sandwich-board announcements at the two ends of town (and elsewhere too). Cities have billboards; we have sandwich boards. 🙂
It has begun! Thanks to Orcas Center and all the sponsors who help make it happen, we have a full line-up for the Summer Concert Series at the Village Green. It began this past Saturday with The Good Lovelies. They’re the kind of women you just want to hang out …
Our washer recently did its final spin cycle and now sits idly by, awaiting the truck that will haul it away. That means I paid a visit to the laundromat at Country Corner. What a lovely experience! There’s just something fulfilling about getting four home-size loads of laundry done in …
Oh, how fun to see people out en masse again – laughing, singing, and dancing!!! Feast your eyes on the fun. Moments before the parade… The parade… The festivities went on until about 2:30, and then at 6:00 the Summer Concert Series began with The Good Lovelies!
Life on Orcas Island is soon coming to the shelves of Seaport Books in La Conner! Our store is lovingly housed in the historic Seaport Landing Building on the beautiful Swinomish Channel. In addition to new books for readers of all ages, we feature creative efforts by local artists. We’re …
I had a feeling Christopher Evans would have a fascinating story. I think of Christopher as a person who brings kindness, exuberance, and joy wherever he goes. From what I’ve known in passing over the last decade, Christopher lives life to the fullest, making the most of each and every …
One of the many activities during this extended Orcas Pride weekend was the Gay Field Day from 2-6 PM at the Village Green yesterday – an afternoon picnic in which all islanders and visitors were welcome to come down and enjoy music, dancing, games, and performances… I have to stop …
The Northwest just can’t help but rain – especially this year! That didn’t stop Orcas Islanders. Smiling faces, dancing bodies, and jolly Odd Fellows practiced and prepared for Saturday’s Solstice Parade last night at the first of three “Village on the Green” events… See you at the Solstice Parade, if …
Last week some wonderful moments of closure happened. How we all have been needing events again that mark important milestones, endings, and beginnings in life. I purposely left my camera at home for graduation at OCS. I wanted to soak in every last second honoring the five graduates. We have …
Mark your calendars for June 15, July 13, and July 27 – three fun Wednesdays at the Village Green from 6-9 PM that you won’t want to miss! Gretchen Krampf of IsleWork LLC coordinated these “creative-community-collaboratory” events focused on weaving our long-time and recently arrived islanders using the social arts …
The second and final performance of Oliver Twist at Orcas Christian School was this past Tuesday evening. The rain held off for the students to shine, and the five seniors who graduated on Friday evening put on a Senior Spotlight pre-show… (There was also a wonderful speech given by another …
This past month has been wonderful for the soul. Today I’ll let the videos below do the talking. You’ll get a taste of some beautiful hammered dulcimer music by Carolyn Cruso, welcoming a fresh, happy season at the Farmers’ Market. Next is a song that happened spontaneously during the Lummi …
Every day when I walk to school with our younger son, we pass the Tony & Jenna Hair Studio, the new Paul Mitchell salon on the main drag as you enter Eastsound from the west side. Tony and Jenna were invited to speak to our older son’s high school class …
Darvill’s Bookstore has a fresh supply of Life on Orcas Island books! Come on down to 296 Main Street in Eastsound.
Mark your calendars for June 5th, 6th, and 7th at 7:30 PM – Orcas Christian School’s production of Oliver Twist will happen in the outside amphitheater in front of the gym building, the same location as their Romeo and Juliet production last year. This year the play features not only …
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