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
Begin With Love: A Benefit for Chama Anderson
Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. at Morningstar Farm at the Barn -- from Suzanne Olson -- Clint McCune will host an evening of music at Morningstar Farms on Orcas Island to benefit Chama Anderson,
Ferry Fleet Activates Back-up Vessels
With two ferries out for repairs, others sail in to accommodate demand -- from Washington State Ferries -- In order to meet demand and keep the system moving, all available back-up Washington State Ferries (WSF)
Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us
Author Talk & Book Signing on July 22 with David Neiwert -- from Jenny Atkinson of the Whale Museum -- Come to The Whale Museum on Wednesday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. for an Author
School Superintendent Explains Early Wednesday Dismissals
School to Dismiss Wednesdays at 2:05 for Teacher-to-Teacher Training -- by Eric Webb, Superintendent of Orcas Island School District -- So, what is a Professional Learning Community or PLC? One might describe it as an
Elwha Out for the Summer
Ana/SJ's - Elwha Out of Service Through Summer Season -- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- The 48-year-old Elwha will remain out of service for approximately four months while crews perform emergency repairs to a
Celebrate Recovery Moves to Tuesday Nights
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The leaders of Celebrate Recovery have a strong desire to meet the needs of the community. After conducting a survey, the results indicated a preference for Tuesday over Friday nights.
“Open Garden Gate Thursdays”
Orkila kids in awe of the garden's garlic ...in the School Garden, and more! -- from Madie Murray for Farm to Classroom -- Join kids and counselors from Camp Orkila and Kaleidoscope for
Guest Column: Public Hearing for Injunction to Stop Growlers
-- from the Citizens of Ebeys Reserve -- Representatives of citizen groups traveling from Whidbey Island and surrounding areas will be at the Federal Courthouse in Seattle to hold a 1 p.m. news conference on
Family and Friends Create the Chamber Music Festival
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) is now in its 18th year, with each season weaving a new tapestry of family and friends in the artistry of musical performance.
EWUA Water System Update
-- from Paul Kamin -- This is EWUA’s second of what will likely have to be regular water system updates this summer. UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS: 1. Water demand has continued at a substantially higher than normal rate.
How We View Our Ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 2015 WSF Winter Ferry Performance survey has been completed and the results are now available online. The online survey of Washington State Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) was
Youth Conservation Corps Back on the Job
-- from Mary Gropp -- The third season of the Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps is underway, with 15 crew members, ages 12-15, providing valuable stewardship service around the island this summer. The mission of
Letter to the Editor: Make a Difference, Mentor a Youth
-- by Heather Dew Oaksen -- Many thanks to David Turnoy for his Guest Opinion: Make a Difference in a Child's Life explaining the very real need for additional youth mentoring on Orcas; as the
Calling All Entertainers for the County Fair
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- Entertainers perform at the County Fair Aug. 12-15 The San Juan County Fair is currently looking for local performers to book for this
Rental Housing Site Plan Alternatives at OPAL Open House
-- from OPAL Community Land Trust -- An open house is scheduled on Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 6 p.m., so the community can view alternative preliminary site plan concepts for OPAL Community Land Trust’s
Maurine Talks Books: Languid Summer Reads
-- from MaurineTalksBooks.com -- Like so many of you, I particularly treasure the long, languid summer days here in the northern latitudes. Daylight comes as early as 4am, and lingers until around 10pm. Perfect weather
