Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Orcas Christian School Now Accepting Applications
-- from Anna Vast -- Orcas Christian School is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications can be picked up during business hours at the high school office or found online at www.oics.org.
Big Trees on Orcas
Saturday, August 8, from 10am to 12 pm at Judd Cove Preserve, Orcas Island Carson Sprenger photo Gain a deeper understanding of our wonderful sylvan world with local Forest Ecologist Carson Sprenger. You’ll
Larsen Votes For Critical Transportation Funding
Calls Out Congress For Failing On Export-Import Bank -- from the Office of Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today voted to make
County Health & Community Services Supports World Breastfeeding Week
-- from San Juan County Communications -- August 1-7, 2015 marks the annual celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, a global call to action for support and empowerment for ALL women in achieving their breastfeeding goals.
“Red Altar” Historic Theatre Tonight
Thursday July 30 at 8 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre -- by Margie Doyle -- "The Red Altar Project: Stories of Immigration, Migrations and Journeys" – is a visual and performance art celebration of
Robin DiGeorgio Passes
Robin DiGeorgio, longtime resident of Doe Bay and island artist, passed away Thursday July 23, 2015 after a brief illness. A full obituary will be published in time and A Celebration of Life will take
County Fair Office on Limited Service During Fair Week
-- from San Jan County Parks -- During County Fair week, August 10-14, the County Parks Administration office will have very limited walk-in access by appointment only. With the Parks office now situated on the
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Friday, August 14, 445 Madrona Street -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Friday, August 14, for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents
Sail Orcas Honors Ray Jarecki in Regatta
-- from Sail Orcas -- Orcas High School students sail in the Ray Jarecki Regatta Sail Orcas hosted the Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association Ray Jarecki Youth Regatta July 25 and 26 at Orcas
Flamenco with the Funhouse
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Director -- The Cottage Knoll House is the site for the Funhouse's "Flamenco" gala on August 2 We love what we do at The Funhouse and appreciate
Salish Sea and South Carolina are Rivals for “Top Islands”
The San Juan Islands Honored by Travel + Leisure Magazine -- by Barbara Marrett for the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Travel + Leisure magazine has announced its 2015 World’s Best Awards, ranking the
Doe Bay Fest Tickets for Locals
-- from Doe Bay Resort and Retreat -- Doe Bay Festival on the waterfront Doe Bay Fest is just around the corner, slated for August 6-9, 2015. Coordinator Jami Mitchell affectionately calls it
Bernie Sanders Gathering this Wednesday
Wednesday, July 29 at 6 pm. in Friday Harbor -- from Sharon Abreu -- There will be a gathering in support of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign in Friday Harbor this Wednesday, July 29. You can
Explore the Sacred Feminine at Labyrinth Workshop
Thursday, July 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall Inside Labyrinth -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- For the feast day of Mary Magdalene, we will explore aspects of the sacred feminine
Travel the World of Stories with Eth-Noh-Tec Storyfest
History-based "Red Altar" the finale to a week of storytelling -- by Margie Doyle -- "Once Upon a Time... long, long ago..." with those magical, mythical words, the world of entrancing stories opens up to
Orcas Issues Presents: “Democracy Futures” with Lori Benjamin
Climate Resilience for All of Us When I think about climate change, earthquakes, and the end of civilization as we know it, I find myself pining over the small but significant comforts I’ll miss: Floss.
