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
Utilities Commission Staff Concludes CenturyLink Violated Laws and Rules
- from The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission -- On August 20, 2014, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission released its report on CenturyLink’s November 2013 outage. The report from commission staff recommends the commission
Actors Theater Auditions Friday Evening
Friday, August 29, 6:30 p.m., the Grange -- by Lin McNulty -- Actors Theater of Orcas Island is trying something new! Three one-act plays, written by local playwrights Michele Griskey, James Wolf, and Lin McNulty
A Unique Opportunity for Singers
-- from Cynthia Abolin for the Orcas Choral Society -- The Orcas Choral Society is pleased to announce its performance of a major choral work at its December concert: Bach’s Magnificat for chorus, soloists and
‘X’ to Mark the Spot: Nominations Open
-- from Adam Farish -- TEDxOrcasIsland presenter nominations open...along with volunteer applications. Do you have an "idea worth spreading" or know of someone that does? Is your neighbor working on something that could
Swing On Over and Learn Some New Steps
Monday, September 1, 7 — 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, Sept 1 from 7 to 9 pm at the
Lummi Native Artists to be Featured in Art Show and Sale
Friday & Saturday, August 29-30: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan -- Lummi Mask This coming weekend, Lummi native artists will
Letter to the Editor: Farewell Joyce Nigretto
-- from Justin Paulsen -- In June of last year, our School District celebrated the retirement of multiple staff members who have contributed to and been part of the lives of our children for many
Eclipse Historical Cruise to Benefit Museum
Sunday, September 7 -- from Denise Wilk -- Explore the history of lime stone quarrying and the lime industry on a "Cruise into History" and benefit the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Visit remaining lime kilns
The Enchanted Island Streaming on Saturday
Saturday August 30, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- If there is just one opera you see all year, this is the one to attend and bring the family. The Enchanted Island
“This Could Be Oil” Salish Sea Drift Card Study
August 25 and 27 -- from Islanders for Safe Shipping -- The fall release of drift cards will be on August 25 and 27, so keep your eyes open and report any cards found on
Chamber Event Opens The Aviator
Tuesday, August 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Aviator, 190 Commercial Park Road, Eastsound The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce sponsors another "Business at Sunset Mixer," combined with the grand opening of The
County Councilman Rick Hughes Drafts Strategic Economic Plan
San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes, who resides on Orcas Island, presented a draft strategy for economic development to the County Council earlier this year. Hughes said recently, "When I ran for County Council, I
OPALCO Board Responds to Member Concerns
-- from the Orcas Power and LIght Cooperative (OPALCO) -- The OPALCO Board of Directors has been aware of controversy surrounding letters sent during the past year by OPALCO’s lawyers and would like to take
Ekomotiv: New Non-profit Seeks Steering Committee
-- from Mark DeTray -- Ekomotiv, a local non-profit being established to procure and operate the Crescent Beach Service Station as a cooperative, is seeking 5 to 7 individuals to serve on a steering committee;
Totem Pole Journey Blessing Ceremony Comes to San Juan Island
Friday, August 29th at 7:00 p.m., English Camp -- from Katie Fleming -- Photo: Paul K. Anderson On Friday, August 29th at 7:00 p.m., FRIENDS of the San Juans is hosting a public
Bitumen Chip Brownies a Big Hit at the Fair
-- from Shaun Hubbard -- The San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping booth at the County Fair was a hit! We sold 444 brownies and gathered 322 signatures to attach to the comment letter that
