Since starting their journey in Olympia, Wash., Matthew White and Skye Marchesi have witnessed breathtaking sunsets, porpoise sightings and even a few raccoons acting like “miniature bears” on James Island.
Despite various fundraisers like the tournament, the booster club has a way to go in its quest to fund spring sports. It is $2,400 short of the $17,500 needed for transportation, officials’ fees, the athletic director’s salary and equipment fees.
If you don’t already love the Orcas Farmer’s Market, Jennifer Pietsch’s genuine excitement for the vendors and their products will win you over.
It’s time to tee off, score a birdie or even a double-eagle, all for free this May – that is if you happen to be an employee or volunteer of the schools or fire and sheriff’s department.
Every Tuesday for the last few months, five women gather with Windex and marker pens in hand. They laugh and chat as they clean used items that will be put on display and later sold.
The Good Lovelies, based out of Toronto, Canada, are coming to Orcas Center, April 29, 7:30 p.m., with a special event: “Burgers and Brew” from the Lower Tavern in the Madrona Room, 5:30 p.m., $15 at the door.
Passing the buck has new meaning as Orcas Island School Board continues to work on the transfer of Buck Park to the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District.
When Joanne Rand describes why she likes performing on Orcas Island, it sounds like she is writing a song.
“Climbing Mount Constitution. The vibe of the place. The green forest. Looking into Canada. Doe Bay. The ferry boat ride. The remoteness and sense of timelessness,” she said, listing off her favorite island things. “Orcas is like a jewel.”
The five baby goats at Pi Valley Llama farm spend their days frolicking and playing in the green grass.
When Tom Averna looked down into the water next to his boat, he saw an object that looked out of place. He fished it out, and was surprised to find what appeared to be a survey stake with Asian characters on it – a possible remnant from the tsunami that ravaged Japan last year.
Point Blank, the Orcas Island High School prevention leadership group, agreed to do their best to replicate that experience for other parents. Their panel will be held Thursday, April 12, in the back of the school library at 5:30 p.m.
SJPT recently purchased the 217-acre island, seven miles north of Anacortes from Seattle’s Fluke family. Its patriarch, the late high-tech pioneer John Fluke, bought Vendovi in 1966.
In the continuing wake of a poor economy, high school students face a potentially rough road on their journey to a profitable and fulfilling career.
Washington Business Week aims to help students prepare for the challenges and opportunities of life after high school, like how to manage money, networking, and business ethics. Organizers describe the event as a crash course that offers a simulated “corporate” environment.
