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
Potluck to Honor Jane Barfoot-Hodde
-- from the Orcas Island Historical Society -- Join the family of Jane Barfoot-Hodde this weekend on Willis lane in Olga, to celebrate Jane's Life. (Jane was from the pioneer Willis family, and passed away
On National Scale, OICF Rocks
-- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation ROCKS! We just received the 2014 CF Insights Benchmarking Beyond Assets report. CF Insights surveys the nation’s Community Foundations annually and seeks to quantify their
Relive the 70s at a Disco Dance
Saturday, May 24 at 9 p.m. Random Howse in Eastsound "What'cha doin' in your bed? You should be dancing, yeah" -- from Julie Remington -- Dance at Random Howse this Saturday at 9
Study Measures Oil-spill Risks from Pipeline and Terminal Projects
-- by Phuong Le, Associated Press, for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer SeattlePI.com -- The potential risk of an oil spill is likely to spike if three marine terminals are completed, bringing increased oil tanker and other
Guest Opinion: Safeguarding Smelt for People and Critters
-- from Tina Whitman and Randy O'Bryan -- Local smelt fishermen, researchers and concerned residents are working together to urge the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to invest in essential research into the status of
FREE Workshop on Business Planning and Financing
Wednesday, May 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC)will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and
The Greens to Read Poetry
Friday, May 23, 6 p.m., Darvills -- from Laurel Rust -- In 2007, Sam Green was appointed the first Poet Laureate of the State of Washington. Green is the author of ten poetry collections, including
H.M.S. Pinafore Coming to San Juans in Free Concerts
Tuesday, June 3, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Nadine Fiedler -- ilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore in the San Juan Islands June 2-4Catlin Gabel students offer free performances of Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta
The New Middle School Farm-to-Classroom Digs and Pitches
...and so many other things! -- by Madie Murray -- Some of the most memorable experiences for young people on Orcas Island are those found on a working farm, whether it’s digging clams, pitching hay,
Farish Organizes TEDx on Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle -- Last week Adam Farish spoke to a roomful of Orcas Islanders about bringing the internationally-known TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) talks, seen over 1 Billion times (1,000,000,000) on YouTube, to
Change A-coming to Fern Street Extension Parcels
-- by Margie Doyle -- One lot down, two to go as the Fern Street "Extension" parcels are developed by business and government The look of "downtown Eastsound" is changing at the three
Naturalists Notebook No. 8: Oystercatcher Blues
-- by Russel Barsh -- Privacy please! Nesting Oystercatchers need an undisturbed nest-nursery The Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is one of the most charming residents of Indian Island. With its somber black feathers,
“The Handmade Garden” at the Garden Club
Wednesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobson -- Come hear Lorene Edwards Forkner share her passion for the Handmade Garden! Lorene will focus on the
Recognize, Celebrate, and Honor During EMS Week
May 18-24, 2014 is 40th Annual EMS Week -- from Pat Ayers -- In 1973, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate Emergency Medical Services, its practitioners and the important work they do responding
Funhouse Commons Appoints New Director
-- from Mary Wachter -- The Board of Directors of the Funhouse Commons is excited to announce that it has appointed Krista Bouchey as Executive Director. Since last August, Krista has served as the Interim
Actors Theater Announces Auditions
Sunday, May 25, 2 p.m., and Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m., The Grange -- from Doug Bechtel -- We have scheduled auditions for our upcoming play "Love Song" by John Kolvenbach. "Love Song" will be
