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
The School Garden Goes to Market
A sampling of what will be for sale from the school garden this Saturday This Saturday, July 11th, the amazing bounty growing in our school garden will be available for the first time
Sen. Ranker Reflects on Special Session Education Challenges
-- from Aaron Wasser -- This afternoon [Thursday, July 9, 2015], after six months in Olympia, we finally finished our work… for now. I will provide a more detailed summary later of what got done
Young Local Musicians to Perform in Portugal
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Three young Orcas Island musicians – Paris Wilson (violin), Emy Carter (violin), and Lisa Carter (piano) – are part of a 13-piece youth orchestra from the Seattle-to-Bellingham area who will
Larsen Votes Against Flawed Federal Education Bill
-- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, voted [July 8, 2015] against a Republican Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) bill, H.R. 5, that takes funding away from
Guest Column: Just How Clean are Electric Vehicles?
-- by Tom Owens -- Last month, I wrote an opinion piece in OrcasIssues that tried to describe the impact (CO2 production) of new electric loads (including EV’s) here in the San Juans. To understand
State Funds Road Projects on Orcas
Stormwater and Public Works road funds for Prune Alley also receive state money -- by Margie Doyle -- Parked cars increase traffic danger on Orcas Road by the ferry landing In addition to
State Senate Agrees on Student Testing Requirement
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Statement from Inslee on the Senate student testing agreement “Today’s [July 8, 2015] announcement from Senate leaders about an agreement on student testing is great news
Brown Bag Concert with Abreu-Hurwicz
Wednesday, July 15, 12-12:30 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Sharon Abreu -- For our Brown Bag Concert at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, we're sharing our glorious half-hour with good friend and excellent baritone Bill
KindlingsFest 2015 – Joy: The Art of Living
-- from Meredith Griffith -- On July 21-24 Orcas Islanders are invited to attend KindlingsFest 2015, a celebration of art and ideas where they meet with the spiritual. The theme this year is "Joy: The
Business Spotlight: Paul and Cathy Vierthaler Invent Paxis Backpacks
-- by Margie Doyle -- Paul and Cathy Vierthaler with the Paxis patented swing arm backpack Long-time islanders Paul and Cathy Vierthaler -- excavator, bookkeeper, entrepreneurs and business-builders and parents of two adult
Deer Harbor Planning Review Committee Agenda
Wednesday, July 8 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Club --from Pamela Kyle -- 1. Chair call to Order 2. Minutes from previous meeting 3. Recognize public attendees and speakers 4. Old
Donate Auction Items Now for Kaleidoscope
-- from Vala Ross for Kaleidoscope -- Donate auction items now for Annual Kaleidoscope event Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center is gearing up for the 11th Annual Island Grown, Island Raised Dinner
Shakespeare’s Cymbeline at Doe Bay Resort
Wednesday, July 8 at 8 pm at Doe Bay Doe Bay Resort and Retreat and Island Stage Left present: Shakespeare’s Cymbeline, this Wednesday, July 8 at 8 pm at the Doe Bay Garden Stage in
Music in the Park this Sunday
The Crow Valley String Band, photo taken some years ago. Come see how accomplished they've grown! -- from Marc Cohen -- Music in the Park on July 12, from 5 to 7 pm on the Village
Writers at the County Fair: Deadline Fast Approaching
-- from Ashley King, Program Coordinator, San Juan County Fair -- Submit your writing on the theme of the county fair this year: Strawberry Fields for-Heifer" There’s still time! But the deadline for
Do You Miss the Exchange?
-- from Lorna Rhodes -- Remember to bring your donations for Olga Daze! Donations will accepted at the Olga Park (next to the Olga Community Club) Thursday, July 9; and Friday July 10. Donations will
