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
Bridge at Mountain Lake Has Temporary Fix
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- On August 21, the bridge at Mountain Lake dam was closed to hikers due to structural deterioration. There were no established alternate routes around the bridge at that
Writing, or Dreaming of Writing, a Book?
Wednesday, October 1, 5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Marilyn McGuire, Nautilus Book Awards - Cynthia Frank, Publishing Consultant at Cypress House, is a walking goldmine of “how-to” information on everything related to writing your manuscript
Orcas Readies for its Close-up in Film Festival
Off the Edge Film Festival coming in two weeks! -- by Margie Doyle -- Vote now on OIFF-sponsored film submissions The First Orcas Island Film Festival (OIFF) is shaping up to be a
County Seeking Contract Fire Marshal
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Deadline -- 9 a.m. Sept. 29, 2014 -- from Department of Community Development, San Juan County -- San Juan County is seeking qualified candidates for a contract position of San Juan
Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation
Thursday, September 25, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater, SHIBA Volunteer -- OPEN ENROLLMENT OCTOBER 15 – DECEMBER 7 Each year Medicare gives persons receiving Medicare health insurance benefits an 8-week
County Offices Having In-Bound Phone Troubles
Orcas Isssues tested the lines and 911 is working, although there may be a slight delay after dialing before it rings. -- from San Juan County Communications -- A malfunctioning CenturyLink phone trunk has resulted
EDC Appoints New Business Communications Coordinator
-- Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) announced today that Margie Doyle has joined the EDC team to work on economic development
Celebrate National 4-H Week by Joining or Volunteering
-- from D. N. Kinsey for Orcas 4-H -- [metaslider id=31711] More than 6 million young people across the United States will be celebrating National 4-H Week, which takes place annually during the first full
Intuitive Cancer Healing Author at Darvill’s
Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore Kathleen O'Keege-Kanavos comes to Orcas for a book talk and signing for her book Surviving Cancerland: Intuitive Aspects of Healing. Kat survived three breast
Free “Leave No Trace” Training this Sunday
The Leave No Trace™ Center for Outdoor Ethics has chosen Washington State’s San Juan Islands as only one of eight ‘Hot Spots’ in the entire United States. The organization considers these public lands to be
League of Women Voters Sponsors Voter Registration Drive
Meet and Talk with County Councilman Rick Hughes on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Orcas Library's 1-2:30 p.m. session National Voter Registration Day is coming! The League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) have
Guitar-Making Class Raising Funds for Special Router
-- from Corey Wiscomb, Orcas High School teacher -- Last scholastic year, with the help of Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF), the Orcas High School introduced a new course in STEM Guitar Building. The hands-on
Hey, Kids, Make a Film!
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- Calling San Juan County students ages 12-19: the Young Filmmakers Project, Saturday November 8, 2014, is just seven weeks away, but there is still time to conceive, produce, and edit
Ask Orcas Set to Launch!
-- from Hilary Canty -- Have you ever wondered where you or a friend can go for help with medical or mental health concerns? Or where to go to sign up for Food Stamps? Or
Letter to Editor: Red Carpet Gala a Huge Hit
-- from Donna Laslo -- On Sunday, Sept 14th, the Sea View Theatre's hosted a “Red Carpet Gala: A Retro Hollywood Party” celebrating the Orcas community who saved the Sea View Theatre. This was a
PTSA Hosts Back-to-School BBQ and Roller Skating
-- from Cathy Faulkner, for Orcas Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)-- Orcas PTSA’s annual Back to School Barbecue is Friday, Sept. 26 from 5-7 p.m., and is also the kickoff of the Friday Night Roller Skating Season.
