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
July 4th Evening Refreshments at Episcopal Church
-- by Stewart Mehlman -- Emmanuel Episcopal church will be offering hot cocoa, chai tea, cookies, and ice cream for the Fourth of July evening festivities this year. Look for us on the Parish Hall
Climate Action Group Hosts Talk on Sustainable Farming
WSU Director of the Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Nature Resources to Discuss Climate Change Impacts on Food: Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at Friday Harbor Brickworks (Note: a 10 p.m. ferry scheduled to
EPRC Eyes Eastsound Parking, Zoning and Green Spaces
County Advisory Committee to meet this Thursday, July 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Margie Doyle -- Eastsound showing UGA boundaries(red line) and subarea boundaries (dark black
Barbara Kline Departs After 24 Years, Leaving Legacy
-- by Margie Doyle -- Bond remodel? √ New principals? √ OASIS Alternative Learning Experience and High School in place? √ With the major goals checked off her list, Barbara Kline is on target
Report on Diseased Seastars
-- by Russel Barsh -- Fragment of an Indian Island Ochre Star that died of wasting syndrome On Sunday June 29, I examined 658 Ochre Stars at Indian Island. Seven percent of the
Brown Bag Concerts Begin!
Wednesdays at noon at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Church -- by Stewart Mehlman -- Please join us at noon in the church on Wednesdays this summer. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy either
OIFR Puts Out Call for Emergency Housing
-- from Patricia Ayers, OIFR -- It was brought to our attention that the family who survived a fire in their apartment earlier this week will be without a home for at least a month.
Tango Time!
Monday, July 7, 7–9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on July 7 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall.
Farm Freshness for Families
-- from Hilary Canty -- Many young families will be getting an extra boost this summer, thanks to the Orcas Farmers Market, Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Washington State Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Program,
Matthew the Magician Enthralls Again!
Sunday performance added! Saturday, July 5 AND Sunday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sea View Theater -- by Margie Doyle -- At his last Orcas appearance in December, Magician Matthew Laslo had to
JULY 4TH WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Fireworks, Fireworks, Parade, and BBQ! Rita & Russ Harvey The Orcas Island Community Parade is fast approaching. Saturday, July 5 will be here before you know it! This year's theme is: "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" -
The Met: Live in HD 2014 Summer Encores at Orcas Center
-- from Artha Kass -- Mark your calendars! The Met: Live in HD 2014 Summer Encores begin at Orcas Center! Six stunning presentations back on screen this summer commencing with Rigoletto - the Met's bold
Orcas Icon Mike Butler Passes
-- from Doug Marshall -- Mike Butler was buried this morning (Sunday, June 29, 2014), at Olga Cemetery. Mike had been dealing with pancreatic cancer for some time. At the point he needed more intensive
The Gallery to Celebrate First Anniversary
Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Gallery -- from Kathy Youngren -- The GALLERY in Eastsound , a co-op of 12 local artists is celebrating its First Anniversary Celebration on Saturday July
County Council Certifies Appreciation for Evergreen State
San Juan County Council Chair Rick Hughes will read the following proclamation at the Friday Harbor ferry terminal at approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 29: (L) Great perspective of the "pickle bow." (R)
Evergreen State: Thanks for the Memories!
-- by Lin McNulty -- Ask around. Many people have stories to tell about their experiences on the soon-to-be-decommissioned Evergreen State ferry. As the 60-year old Evergreen State, WSF's oldest boat, prepares for its last
