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
Doe Bay Garden Class for Kids of All Ages
Saturday, August 31 in the Doe Bay Garden The Doe Bay Garden is the scene for a class this Saturday -- the World of Seeds! Play a seed guessing game and learn how to grow
Swap Back-to-School Clothes at Community Church
Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day) and Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Orcas Island Community Church Fellowship Hall Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange, in cooperation with numerous island individuals and groups,
“Arthur: The Hunt” to Open at the Grange
from Doug Bechtel The cast of "Arthur: the Hunt" in rehearsals. The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces seven performances of the second play in the King Arthur series: “Arthur: The Hunt” by
Congressman Rick Larsen Comes to the County
Congressman Rick Larsen Wednesday, August 28 -- 3 events on San Juan Island Planned 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Larsen will tour the Cattle Point Road Project with the San Juan County Council. Larsen
Apply for Low-income Housing Grants & Loans
Deadline is Sept. 30 From Stan Matthews County Information Services Manager San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $25,000 in 2013 for projects that help make housing available to local residents
The Funhouse is Hiring
From the Funhouse Commons Program Coordinator 16-20 Hours per week. High energy person to help us coordinate recreational programs includes program marketing and volunteer coordination. An eye for detail and excellent communication skills a must.
Risky Coal Market Jeopardizes Terminal Plans
By Michael Riordan from Crosscut.com If you listen carefully, you might hear the sound of the “coal export bubble” popping. Coal prices are plummeting globally, and the bottom seems nowhere in sight. Early this month
Just Around the Corner: the Senior Barn
The Senior Barn stands waiting its new mural, courtesy Orcas High School Senior Class The Senior Barn awaits its new "face" this year -- Orcas High's School Senior Class will again paint the
Siren Boutique Trunk Show This Saturday
Siren Boutique on Main Street Siren Boutique is pleased to present a Fall Trunk Show & Personal Fitting by Not Your Daughters Jeans expert sales team on Saturday, August 31 from 11 a.m.
Letter to the Editor: Fire & Rescue EMTs Deeply Appreciated
To Nick Kiniski & all other EMT & fire fighter personnel… This is simply a note expressing my unwavering gratitude & deep appreciation for your efforts on my behalf… when you & assorted ‘crew’ members
Historical Museum to Sail Again
The Eclipse Charter boat "Express" will take guests on a Cruise through island history with Tom Welch on Sept. 8 Sunday, Sept. 8 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. From the Orcas Island
Turtleneck Trail Opens on Orcas Island
Evan Foley (a leftie) cuts the opening ribbon to the new Turtleneck Trail on Saturday, August 24. Looking on is Tim Seifert, Executive Director of the San Juan Preservation Trust. Turtlehead Preserve Now
Orcas Pioneers: A Whale of a Find
By Tom Welch When M.L. Kimple walked the beach on the West Side of Orcas Island, he paid attention. In the summer of 1912 Kimple found a large lump of a waxy substance on the
Summer’s Still Cookin’ at Orcas Center
Friday, August 30, 7:30 p.m. Franco Zafferelli's glittering production of Puccini's last opera, Turandot, described by the New York Times as "the Met at its best," streaming live in HD. Tickets $18, $13 for students,
Special Library Board Meeting this Saturday
A Special Library Board Meeting has been called to discuss a possible building addition. The meeting will be held at the Port of Orcas Conference Room on Saturday, August 24, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Editorial Column: Starting to Live Happily Ever After
Wedding at Rosario, August 17 By Margie Doyle Here on Orcas, one of the major branches of our tourism economy is weddings. My family recently gathered with my son and his bride's family
