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
Orcas School Budget Hearings Scheduled
The Orcas Island School District No. 137 will be completing the 2013–2014 budget, and placing the same on file in the school district office by Monday, July 15th, 2013, and a copy thereof will be
Post-Prime Ball Players! Wanna Play?
From David Turnoy Past Your Prime But Still Want to Play Ball? Remember those fond memories of the smell of freshly-cut grass, of getting out on the sandlot and playing baseball or softball in the
Local, Regional Potters Featured at Potter’s Fest!
Carved Orcas Plate by Sandra Kvalheim By Michael Rivkin Crow Valley Pottery presents its annual Potter’s Festival, which begins Friday, July 19th with an opening reception at the historic Cabin shop, from 4
Gov. to Unveil Health Care Act Enrollment Plans
Governor Jay Inslee and health care leaders convene “Coverage is Here” Enrollment Summit, July 16 in Seattle From the Office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Governor Jay Inslee and other health care leaders
Airlift Northwest Makes Non-Emergency Visit: Are You a Member?
Airlift Northwest visited the Village Green on Thursday afternoon for tours—not for an emergency. Photo: Cara Russell Airlift Northwest paid a get-acquainted visit to the Village Green on Thursday, July 11, followed
Orcas Class of ’73 to Reunite this Summer
The Orcas High School Class of 1973 invites classmates and friends to join in their 40th Reunion Celebration to be held on Saturday, August 31st at the Senior Center in Eastsound. For complete details on
Tea and Story Time after Garden Work this Friday
Tea and Story Time this Friday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the School Garden Storytime to coincide with weekly Friday work parties in the school garden. Gardening is every Friday, 9 a.m.
Letter to the Editor: Nancy Pearl’s Visit a Huge Hit!
On behalf of the Orcas Island Public Library, I would like to thank everyone who attended and helped with our Visit with Nancy Pearl yesterday, July 10th. It was a great event, and nearly 100
Walk with the Trees: Growing, Big and Old
Saturday July 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From the San Juan County Land Bank The forests of Turtleback Mountain tell a story rooted in geology, first peoples, settlement, industry, and conservation. Forester and
Come to Jane Barfoot-Hodde’s 100th Birthday Party!
Jane Barfoot-Hodde at left, with Irene O'Neill and Tom Welch Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Olga By Tom Welch Many important events occurred in 1913. Woodrow Wilson was
EPRC Mulls Stormwater, Roads, Trails and Kiosks
Next meeting tomorrow, Thursday July 11 at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle At the June 6 meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), members worked with the public,
Guest Column: Support for Theatre Questioned
By Jane Alden Tonight, (Tuesday, July 9), there was a performance at Doe Bay of “The Taming of the Shrew,” by the San Juan Island Stage Left Theatre Company, directed by Helen Machin-Smith. Every
Lost & Found: Immature Turkey Found
Claim young turkey before raccoons do By Ronda Jones Just trying to find the caretaker of a friendly, immature turkey that has been visiting our yard. We suspect the turkey has been cared for by
Noxious Weeds Threaten Forest, Meadows and Agriculture
Noxious weeds, like this wild clematis, strangle trees By SJC Noxious Weed Control Program While invasive weed populations are expanding at an almost exponential rate across North America, annually costing the US economy
State Park Centennial & the Legacy of the CCC
The entrance to Moran State Park in the days of Model T's Lecture Sunday July 21st at Summit Learning Center From the Friends of Moran State Park Freelance writers and photographers, Ren and
Call for Artists: Island Scenes
from Emily Reed Island Scenes: A Celebration of Place - Exhibit at the County Fair In San Juan County we see historic rural and small town views becoming suburban. The Island Scenes project is an
