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
Algal Bloom Killing Fish
-- from Russel Barsh -- Photo taken Monday at Crescent Beach, courtesy of Kim Secunda. Kwiaht is tracking a very large bloom of Heterosigma akashiwo that turned large areas of East Sound, West
Charity & Nonprofit Education Symposium
Friday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Friday Harbor -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council The Washington State Secretary of State’s Corporations and Charities Division, partnering with the San Juan
Get Your Tickets for One World “Jazz” Festival
Friday and Saturday, June 20 & 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center -- from Donna Laslo -- Martin Lund, see him at the One World Jazz Festival June 20-21 As the
Wellness Week Continues with Digital Mammograms, Jazzercise, Healing Arts and Medicare
-- from Holly King, Orcas Public Library -- Health and Wellness Week continues on Thursday, June 12 with the following events: 9 am to 5 pm - Assured Imaging provides digital mammograms at Orcas Senior
Practical Woo Woo
Tuesdays, 1 p.m. –4 p.m., Darvills -- by Cara Russell -- Anna Bixel Vast. Photo: Cara Russell Anna Bixel Vast has a special talent, a twist to her. “I can see your aura,”
Education Foundation Turns 30
-- from Janet Brownell -- Orcas Island Education Foundation -- now 30 years old! This year is the Orcas Island Education Foundation's (OIEF) 30th Anniversary. The foundation was created by a forward-thinking group
Youth Leaders Survey Local Stores
-- from Julie Pinardi, Orcas Island School District Youth Leader -- Students from Circle and Point Blank at Orcas Schools conduct a survey of local stores that sell alcohol. The 8th grade girls
Land Bank Native Plant Nursery Presentation
Monday, June 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Jennifer Brennock -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will host San Juan County Land Steward Eliza Habegger to discuss a new project in
Rick Larsen Hears About Shipping, Growlers and Immigration
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas voters hang on to Larsen's response at his kick-off campaign appearance Representative Rick Larsen of the 2nd District kicked off his campaign for re-election in a public
Ferries’ Chief Candidates Come to Friday Harbor
-- from Rick Hughes -- Candidates for WSF head George Capacci and John Ladenberg answer questions from the public Washington State Ferries (WSF) candidates for CEO of the division within the State Department
Whidbey Food Author to Visit San Juans
Thursday, June 19, Orcas Food Co-op at lunchtime for a casual conversation; Emmanuel Church Hall, 7 p.m.; Reception/Book Signing at Darvill’s, 8 p.m. -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Thrive San Juan Islands welcomes best-selling South
Energy Fair on Orcas: We Meet the Challenge
-- by Margie Doyle -- Photos: The featured image shows OPALCO retiring Manager Randy Cornelius, SJ Conservation District Director Linda Lyshall (who led the efforts for the three-island Energy Fairs), and OPALCO consultant Jay Kimball.
Actors Theater Announces Summer Schedule
-- from Doug Bechtel -- This summer the Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present four shows—three as Readers Theater at Random Howse, and a full production at the Grange. First up is a Readers
OASIS High School Graduates Choose Alternative Path
OASIS Alternative Education graduates with their teachers. From left, Denis Riordan, Jill Sherman, Melissa Lewis and Corey Wiscomb -- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School students Denis Riordan
Cancer Support Group Meets Thursday
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support
Orcas Library Health and Wellness Week Begins!
-- from Holly King, Orcas Public Library Outreach Librarian -- Monday, June 9 10 to 11 am - Drug-Free Pain Relief with Geoffrey Godfrey Location: Orcas Island Library meeting room To start off Health and
