Especially kids. While Ive crossed paths with them umpteen times over the years in the , Local musicians Emy & Lisa Carter and Steven Baker as well as other local singers and musicians performed in tonights Truth and Light Concert on the back lawn at Orcas Island Community Church. Today was yet another thick-snow day what a treat! Any child can enter by paying $5 for a table, and the wares they make , We are smack dab in the middle of one of the most eventful weekends in almost two years, yall. Did you know hes a stained-glass artist? Tonights one of those rare, virgin-snow nights! We have an entire blog post about this home, and all the details that we uncovered, here: Oprah House Orcas . Every Wednesday night and Sunday night at 8 PM, she creates a live store in which she and local women model the clothing in her business , This summer, Sail Orcas in West Sound is offering womens sailing lessons each Monday night from 5:30-7:30 PM a beautiful time in the afternoon to be out on the water learning some of the most important life skills you could have on an island! Today's Cross Country Meet Cancelled - Ferry Delays. The auction is hosted by the San Juan Islands Makers Guild, featuring 48 artists and artisans. Come meander along , A week ago the Orcas Island Cross Country team hosted the islands first cross country meet, which took place on the grounds of Camp Orkila. Were all supposed to be prompt individuals, mindful of basic courtesy, right? , The other day the sun was shining down and I walked through town like a refreshed, electrified person. 7 PM at Odd Fellows, Orcas Youth Chorus Begins Sunday at 4 PM ~ Any 6th to 12th Graders Welcome, Todays Cross Country Meet Cancelled Ferry Delays, Simulcast Event Saturday at the Community Church, Darvills Book Signing Today, 10 AM to Noon, Stephanie Clairs Open House Art Show Tomorrow & Sunday. Bill Gates, Steve Miller, and Tom Skerritt are some of the other well-known people who own estates on the San Juan Islands. Then I remember. Maybe you happened upon the underwater ROV he built and demonstrated at the Funhouse , Here on Orcas Island, we see Mt Baker whenever we go to North Beach and look east toward the mainland and whenever we head up the aptly named Mt Baker Road to take the car to the mechanic. This is one of the events that makes Orcas Island so special and unique. As for what the locals thinkthose that we know are stoked for a surge in tourism which is already a booming business from June to September. Oprah Winfrey Getty Images Oprah Winfrey, who's currently worth $2.9 billion according to Forbes, just dropped $8.275 million on a secluded, 43-acre compound on Washington state's Orcas. Come on in and visit me! Note, too, that the new hours are 10-5 on Mondays, Wednesdays, , There are no stoplights here. And if youve never been up on Mount Constitution for the Easter Sunrise Service, its stunning to watch the sun rise over Mt , Back in November, our son, Evan, had a notice in The Sounder offering tech help to anyone who needed it in order to raise money for a two-week mission trip to Belize with other high schoolers from Orcas Christian School: Thanks to many of you, Evan was able to raise , Stop in Clever Cow for ice cream tomorrow from 12-6 PM and meet the new owners, Cindy, Frank, and Landry. After 24 years of being an island institution on the main drag in Eastsound, its all winding down this is her shops final month. Maybe its where shell go to count all her money. Until COVID. We were surprised but it was believable given that every time we visit the island theres news of another big celebrity sighting and/or real estate deal. You probably know of Bono, lead singer of U2. Today was one of those crisp, clear, perfect days the type of weather that you wish would hold for the next five months. I passed by these women and had to stop and capture them they are hard core, meeting outside in the brisk wind to chat and laugh together! Granted, I get pretty excited about anything new in these pandemic times. Its clean and pure. US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Condoleeza Rice, Josh Groban, Kat Dennings, the list goes on. Read books aloud. The library is one of them. No power Thursday from 4:ish PM to 2:ish AM, no power Saturday 8:ish AM to 3:ish PM, thick powdery snow, icy streets, people unable to leave their driveways, and 4-degree temperatures at times with wind chill. Whaleof aShow is going to happen again this year at Orcas Center! All kids are welcome, even if you just found out about it and your kids cant make it today but can make it for the rest of the week. It was lovely. All , When you hear the deep croaking of bullfrogs and the sound of their big bodies plunking into the water, you cant resist grabbing the nets and boots for a try at finding one. 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! Orcas Center and Doe Bay Resort summer concert series line-up. Its a clever fundraiser that benefits Orcas Island Childrens House. Well, we may be in deep now, as it seems we watch a movie almost every day. Keep it in mind next year in case you missed it this time , In 30 minutes it begins! It appears that Oprah purchased the property in two separate transactions. I went for a walk this morning and cased the town collecting elements for a costume Sandy from Grease. Please share this with anyone you know who might benefit. Aprils hard work made Clever Cow an ice cream shop known for consistency, simple beauty, and cleanliness eye candy functioning like a well-oiled machine. We didnt hear about it last year until it was too late, so this year I didnt want to miss out on the only community fesitvities for the big night. Every year after the , Freedom took on a whole new meaning at todays 4th of July parade. If the world were all Matthew Carters, it would be a kind, respectful, peaceful, polite, pure-minded world. , It has begun! Theyre not only fascinating, theyre also immensely helpful if youre in a similar situation. It turns , Looking along Prune Alley every time I stop at Island Market makes me remember what it was like when my 16-year-old was a toddler. (7-11 AM Today). The Funhouse had a competition for all ages on Orcas Island, and the results are stunning youd think the winners are from a national competition. Look even more carefully and youll see that they are watching you. In honor of him celebrating his first several days into his 93rd year, I am honored to publish the first of his ten episodes about Orcas Islands beloved coffee and goodies store, , Tomorrows community-weaving evening is the second of three Village on the Green events from 6-9 PM. (Thursday to Sunday, 12-6 PM. Its only early November and its snowing and actually sticking. Our neighbors kindly allow us to pick theirs. Hilarious bumper sticker that Rays Pharmacy just got in Im not a cusser but couldnt resist! While other Palm Beach County towns are more well-known, Jupiter Island is a well-known celebrity hangout. On his birthday walk the other morning, he captured one of the rare times that high tide overtakes the road along Crescent Beach, pushing all the driftwood across it. The runners will take off from the track at the public high school at 3:30 today! The other is the building where the islands beloved Brown Bear Baking is located. Below are the details of that home: Perched on a cliffside overlooking the private beach is the guest house, which the previous owners named The Gallery House. Saturday starts off with an awesome Winter Holiday Artisan Market from 10-3, then a Night Market from 5-8 (the Night Market time on the sign below is incorrect), both at the Odd Fellows Hall. Feast your eyes on the fun. Beautiful, deep powder. We watched as the rain slowly morphed into heavier-looking lumps, then ice, then full-on thick snow. A girl and her grandfather fishing at the lake. Eric and Amy are staples here on the island, known for all of the myriad ways they work the land and help others learn basic skills. This isnt coming from someone who is easily discouraged by dreary weather. Photos courtesy of OCRC and Ellie. Life was bursting at the seams. Unfortunately, dozens of them can hide well in even the shallowest of marshes, so we never held , Two months ago, Mr. Rivera, the high school English, history, and guitar teacher at Orcas Christian School, decided that the students would be putting on Shakespeares Romeo & Juliet. The board , Im the official barber for the three guys in our household their hair hasnt been cut by anyone but me. Oh, how I love this event. This is a good one! No wonder Oprah bought this place. The home features lots of artisan touches as well as natural lighting and gorgeous views of the ocean. Raw, brave sharing is inspirational and powerful. This is what we saw this morning The rest , I dont normally do reviews of things after Ive experienced them, but I came home after seeing this percussion group at Orcas Center tonight which ended with a standing ovation with a bubbling-over of thoughts to express. Digging in the garden all day and paddle boarding in the warm sunshine no longer happen. Total Positive Cases to Date Total Positive Test Results Lopez , If you dont already know Matthew Carter, he is a gem. Its free or by donation and is open to any pre-K through 6th-grade child on the island local or visitor. It is a heavy thing, and leaves a long-lasting impression especially on young people unaccustomed to death when someone is , Elizabeth Schermerhorn came up with a great idea during the pandemic when we were all staying at home, and shes still at it today. . I want to say something that I actually dont think many adults will listen , Two years ago, I was out running with my husband. To me, a guest house is a one-room shack and a futonfor Oprah, its a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,948 square foot palace. Its not quite jacket weather. One of them is a multi-unit shopping plaza on North Beach Road. , A big thank you to Lance and the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce for using some of my photos for the new visitor guide. Theyre 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. Exhausted Apples to Apples. (A momentary departure from Orcas Island life, continued from Walking Italys Scenic Towns IV: Amalfi to Ravello) I awakened early each morning while everyone else was still sleeping in order to plan the days or weeks transportation, book trains ahead of time, put QR codes into my Notes app, and , The blackberrys time has passed. They hope it can happen next Wednesday, Local biologist and author Thor Hansons latest book is called Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid. They also sell pupusas, burritos, quesdadillas, etc. He even spoke up for me . We all knew that yesterday morning we would awaken to snow, thanks to the weather reports. I guess this is what it takes to recharge after blessing us with those Aha Moments day after day! Celebrity Real Estate edee December 30, 2022 Life on a Northwest Island 0 Come to the Carters' Concert at the Community Church Tonight at 7 PM Emy and Lisa Carter have invited their musical friends to entertain us tonight at Orcas Island Community Church - everyone in the community is welcome and it is free (or by donation if you'd like). Many of our teenagers worked alongside Issac at Rosario Resort and talked to him on one of his last nights. At a time when businesses closed and renting space was a scary venture, the Morrises expanded their presence here on , Meet The Kelp Kraken. Birds sing outside, and apples, plums, and berries hang heavily off branches outside our windows. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . I love that walking into Eastsound means being on the stunning seashore or in a beautiful forest. In the morning, their entire landscape is usually completely rearranged, and their leavings on the mouse wheel indicate ultramarathons they have run in the . Josh Groban and Kat Dennings couldnt resist a photo with our superstar pup, Fitz! Here are some scenes from out on the streets I hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day wherever you are! Oh, how fun to see people out en masse again laughing, singing, and dancing!!! She kindly allowed me to be immersed in her life one beautiful day a . The location of the property doesnt get any better. There are a few parks and playgrounds in Orcas Island, WA, including Eastsound Waterfront Park, Stonebridge Terrill Preserve, and Eastsound Village Green Park. (Its at 9 Hope Lane up Mt Baker Road near Uzeks automotive place.) Woohoo!! Thank you, Darvills Bookstore, for the joy of having my book in your store! Today Ill let the videos below do the talking. Orcas Island: Lance Evans, Executive Director of Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and Cindy Wolf, San Juan County Council Member. I think it all the time. We have phenomenal culinary artists here! The Pirates of the Caribbean star owns a 45-acre tropical island called Little Hall's Pond Cay in the Caribbean. Time now slows down The islands are out While your computer still has power (and if your WiFi lasts several more hours), you can go here to check on the power outage. Prune Alleys New Street Lamps First Night On! In an effort to learn more, I read a bunch of books. Next is a song that happened spontaneously during the Lummi . , Needing that warm, loving feeling of Christmas Eve Service during these house-bound pandemic times? Its free all-day fun, and theres a perfect spot for everyone. What a transformation , Heres another glimpse of our island beauty when the sun shines. Buy Life on Orcas Island Today 11-5 on the Street! I came in an hour ago from a walk alone. I cant stop taking pictures of the hope incarnate hanging off branches and blossoming above and below me. The sauna is completelysecluded and built into the land. Ive been thinking about the person whose life completely changed after the moment of impact. I just happened upon her at Orcas Center, as the Choral Society was rehearsing for their weekend concerts. Weve had temperatures as low as -2 degrees due to windchill during the past week but last night we shot , Here is a little montage of the scenes weve seen over the past few days, I sit here writing on Christmas night in Lake Oswego, Oregon. A beautiful , If theres anything in full swing, its the local slug life! Slate stone pavers weave through the gardens, which sets the tone of the Zen-like feel of an already peaceful, earthy landscape. The hairpin left turn immediately after Doe Bay Resort! I want you to get a closer look at the brochure shes holding its important. Email . Its not just the gray blanket across the sky, blocking the possibility of Vitamin D production. Four beef tacos for $10. We have been focusing on our coffee and wine programs since opening but are looking to expand our food program in 2023. Then the rain. I didnt even realize it was going to happen until I saw the aerial rope & silk apparatus erected a few hours beforehand, with accompanying acrobats warming , Three weeks ago, I ran down to Sequel for a quick look around. From what Ive 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 cant help but rain especially this year! Last Sunday, the library hosted the 8th Annual Childrens Christmas Market. This rare gift of snow will be gone in the blink of an eye Not long from now, well all be surprised at how springy the world looks plants bursting from the ground, buds bulging on branches, and gardens delighting our . Not so. I will have a few book release , This Thursday, March 31st, Kate Jewell will be headed to Owicim, Poland, for six weeks to help Ukrainian refugees and orphans with One Humanity Institute and Airline Ambassadors International. Itching for more Oprah? This is Chelsea Thorpe, the Farmer to Farmland Coordinator. She grew up on Beaver Island, the largest island in Lake Michigan. It , When you have kids that love to learn, homeschooling is not only enjoyable, its almost therapeutic. We locals are surrounded by stunning scenery , Regarding the previous posts explanation of biologist/naturalist E.O. , This Saturday all women are invited to Orcas Island Community Church for a simulcast event by speaker and author, Priscilla Shirer. While walking the route a few times before the meet, I thought about all of the memories our family has there, from festivals to school , Mike Connell and Mindy Sonshine have been quite the busy bees. Instead, it went , When we moved to Orcas, we bought a house that was in excellent shape from a single woman who was very gentle on it. Some areas remind me of the Nazca Lines in Peru (crop circles). 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