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
OICF Kicks Off Annual Grants Program
-- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is now accepting applications for the 2015 competitive grants program. Trustee Coleen O’Brien will chair the committee, whose members include both OICF Trustees and
MAG Concert in Just One Month!
Sunday, March 1, 3 p.m. Orcas School K-8 Gym -- from Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) -- Mark Your Calendars for MAG’S 18th Annual Concert! It is the biggest music concert on Orcas
Washington House Delegation Makes Friendly Super Bowl Wager with Massachusetts Delegation
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller, Communications Director, Rep. Rick Larsen -- The World Champion Seattle Seahawks are back for Super Bowl XLIX and are ready to repeat as reigning Super Bowl champs! In the spirit of
Local Author Pens First Book; Signing on January 31
Saturday, January 31, 2-3:30p, Darvills -- from Erika Ekrem -- "How beautiful and functional can a book be?" This is the question that moved local bookbinder and graphic designer Erica Ekrem to write Bound, a
San Juan County Parks & Fairgrounds Camp Hosts Wanted
-- from Ashley A. King, SJC Fair -- San Juan County Park, San Juan Island—Waterfront Living! We’re looking for a P/T seasonal camp host w/small RV to be a presence in beautiful San Juan County
Guest Editorial: SJ Grange Supports Marijuana Production
-- by the San Juan Island Grange Executive Committee -- At its January 7th, 2015 business meeting San Juan Island Grange #966 resolved to oppose the Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production. Even though the San
“Orcas Has Talent” to Heat Up Center Stage
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center -- by Donna Laslo -- "Orcas Has Talent!" Finalists will compete on Feb. 7 "Orcas Has Talent" is a fun, light-hearted version of the
Jeff Bossler Opens February Art Show
Opening Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. at Orcas Center Local artist Jeff Bossler will be showing original oil paintings, prints of pen drawings, and many photographs of local scenes as well as his recent
Navy Wants to Increase Use of Sonar-emitting Buoys
By Phung Le for Associated Press.com -- Orcas in their home environment. Photo by Elaine Thompson The U.S. Navy is seeking permits to expand sonar and other training exercises off the Pacific Coast,
Even on Orcas, We’re the 12’s!
Sunday, Feb. 1 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre -- from Donna Laslo -- Superbowl XLIX is fast approaching. You may not be able to watch it live in Arizona, but don’t
Know a Good Steward? Nominations Are Open
-- from Laura Arnold -- Do you have a friend or neighbor who takes exceptional care of their land? A teacher who inspires students to understand and care for the environment? A business that has been a leader
The Moonshine Visits Saturday Night
Saturday, January 31, 9 p.m., The Lower Tavern --from Michael Gerard, Singer/Songwriter for The Moonshine -- Hailing from Portland, Oregon, The Moonshine began crafting a style all their own in the winter of 2012, applying
Silence and Song with Susan Osborn
Mondays in February, 6-8:30 p.m. in Eastsound Susan Osborn will be teaching another four-week series of "Silence and Song" classes on Monday evenings in February on Orcas Island at Mandala Yoga Studio at 138 North
Run to Random Howse for a Lively Saturday Night Out!
Saturday, January 31, 6 – 9 pm, Random Howse -- from Joyce Stone, OICMF -- The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival has drummed up a special event to welcome runners on Saturday, January 31st from
Letter to the Editor: Help Re-purpose the Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant
-- by Boyd C. Pratt -- I am writing to ‘nudge’ you in the direction of the Olga Strawberry Council’s “Final Push” to rebuild the Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant. Please support them in the efforts
New Congress, Ongoing Commitment to the Pacific Northwest Economy
By Rep. Rick Larsen, Washington 2nd District We in the Pacific Northwest know that our part of the country is second to none. Our mountains and waters offer plentiful outdoor opportunities. Our local economy is
