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
Getting Ready for The Fair: Free Admission to Participating Youth
The 2014 Fair Runs August 13-16 -- from Stan Matthews -- The San Juan County Fairgrounds is proud to launch its new website on June 6th! It’s been made-over top to bottom with more information,
Canada’s First Nations Propose Alternative to Enbridge Pipeline
-- by Yadullah Hussain and Jeff Lewis of the FinancialPost.com -- The proposed Canadian pipeline, rejected by First Nations this spring As Enbridge Inc. reels from the rejection by residents of Kitimat, B.C.
Sign Up NOW for Mammogram on Orcas
Thursday, June 12 & Friday, June 13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Senior Center In order to keep the Mammogram Van coming to Orcas, they need enough people to sign up to justify the trip
STEM with Boots On!
Outdoor Conservation Grant Awarded Kwiaht -- from Madrona Murphy -- Lopez-based conservation laboratory Kwiaht is one of 43 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive funds this year from President Obama’s 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Initiative.
Larsen to Hold Campaign Kickoff at Odd Fellows Hall
Sunday, June 8, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road, Eastsound -- from Brooke Davis for Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold five
Truck-A-Palooza!
-- by Cara Russell -- Kids -- and adult kids too! -- got up close, explored, learned about, and enjoyed big trucks, small trucks, tractors, and other unique Orcas Island vehicles at Orcas Family Health
Learn to Manage Pain Without Medication
-- from Holly King, Outreach Librarian, Orcas Public Library -- Geoffrey Godfrey To start off Health and Wellness Week at Orcas Island Library, the public is invited to join pain specialist Geoffrey Godfrey
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All who Helped at Kindergarten Banquet
-- from Erin O'Dell, Director, Orcas Family Connections Resource Center -- Kool Kindergarten backpacks were given out at the banquet on May 28 On May 28th the Orcas Senior Center was buzzing with
Energy Fair Comes to Orcas!
June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green -- from Linda Lyshall, SJ Conservation District -- Sponsored by OPALCO and Islands Energy, and led by the San Juan Islands Conservation
The Community Band Takes Its Audience on a World Trip!
-- from Moana Kutsche -- The Orcas Island Community Band “All The World’s A Stage!” is the theme of the Orcas Island Community Band’s spring concert at Orcas Center on Saturday, June 7
Judy Tepley’s Amazing Geometric Art on Display at the Library
Judy Tepley The glass box at the Library is full of the artwork of Judy Tepley for the Month of June. Showing geometric objects in all forms: Polyhedrons, geometric mathematical forms such as
“Sails & Whales” Package Features San Juan / Orcas Partnership
-- from Hobbes Buchanan -- Thanks to feedback from guests looking for more intimate adventure options, San Juan Island Whale & Wildlife Tours is partnering with Kruger Escapes to offer a new “Sails & Whales”
Joint EPRC and County Planning & Development Meet
Thursday, June 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from the Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- Agenda for June 5 joint meeting of the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC)
Artsmith Founder Jill McCabe Johnson Gives Workshop: Making Metaphor
Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Public Library: Registration by June 5 required Metaphors transform our writing and our thinking. They can enlighten us with new perspectives. They have the power
Art Exhibition to Open Friday
Friday, June 6, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Terry Johnson -- Terry Johnson presents the Tenth Anniversary Student Exhibition this Friday, 5:30-7 p.m., at Orcas Center. Johnson began teaching on Orcas in
Exchange A.R.T. Show Coming Up at Enzo’s
Opening on June 13 from 5 – 7 p.m., Enzo's -- from Michael Greenberg -- Do you love The Exchange??? Then put your imagination in high gear and enter into the 13th Annual Exchange Appropriate
