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
Tourists, Tourists Everywhere
by Lin McNulty Do Eastsound streets and sidewalks seem unusually crowded this summer? Lance Evans from the Orcas Chamber of Commerce says that everywhere he goes on the island these days, there is talk about
Life Church Kids Complete Fundraiser for Samaritan’s Purse
Collecting "Change for Change" By Carol Kulminski The children of Life Church, Orcas Campus, recently completed a service project by walking to Island Market and greeting people. They explained that their “Change for
School Board to Assign Advisors; Accept Donations
Thursday, August 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the School Library At the last regular meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors tomorrow, the consent agenda calls for a roster of advisors
Ranker and Attorney General Add Comments to Hospital Discussion
State Senator Kevin Ranker issued a statement praising the State Attorney General’s response to his question about health care access provided by public hospital districts. The Washington State Attorney General’s office responded, in part,
Water, Stone and the Woods Exhibit in Friday Harbor
Water and Stone and the Woods, exhibit by Tom Small and Randall Tipton at Waterworks Gallery in Friday Harbor August 24 - Sept 14 Tom Small - Recent Stone, wood and glass sculptures.
Signed!
by Lin McNulty Smiles galore! From left, ORS Board members Mark DeTray, Michael Greenberg, Pete Moe, Council Members Rick Hughes, Jamie Stephens, Bob Jarman, and ORS Board member Susan Malins. Photo: Lin McNulty
Council Signs Transfer Station Contract With Orcas Recycling
From Stan Matthews County Interim Information Services Manager The San Juan Council unanimously approved a contract with Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) to provide solid waste and recycling handling services at the Orcas Island Transfer Station.
Chamber of Commerce Offers a New Position
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is seeking a part-time employee to join the staff at the Chamber office & Visitors Center. If you are island-knowledgeable, people-friendly, and a multi-tasker, then this might be the
Lummi Tribe Holds Political and Cultural Key to Coal Decision
By Floyd McKay of Crosscut.com James carving a totem pole as statement of protest to coal exporting at Cherry Point. Paul K. Anderson/Chuckanut Conservancy photo Lummi master carver Jewell James is taking another
The Somewhat True Tale of the Sneaky Zucchini Houdini
by Cara Russell The beloved (or not) zucchini. The other morning I had coffee with an individual, an islander whose identity shall and should remain a mystery. The reason for their anonymity--they are
Artworks to Feature Shawna Franklin Works
from James Hardman Shawna Franklin featured during August at Orcas Artworks. The Orcas Island Artworks features oil paintings of crows by Shawna Franklin through the month of August. “I am thinking about capturing
Bardot and Faun Fables at Music in the Park
from Evan Allred Henri Bredouw Orcas Island native Henri Bredouw (aka Henri Bardot) will be performing songs off his newest album “Tunnels”, along with a mixture of covers and new material this Sunday,
Two-Day Artisan Broom Making Workshop in Olga
Participants will learn how to make the beautiful detail shown here. Wednesday, September 4 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. AND Thursday, September 5 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Olga Community Center
Tango Soiree Returns to Roses Cafe
from Sara Thomsen Ruth de Vicenzo Ruth de Vicenzo, christened by the media as “the vinyl voice” of Tango, returns to Orcas August 24 for an enchanting evening, featuring flights of South American
Visit The Gallery This Weekend: Extended Hours
from Terry Johnson The Gallery co-op members, L to R: Mimi Peters, Anne Pedersen, Betsy Nelson. THE GALLERY, located at 374 North Beach RD across from Enzo's, will be extending its hours for
Lower Tavern Gets Totally Flocked
by Lin McNulty A whole fence full of flamingos greeted Lower Tavern employees as they arrived for work on Wednesday morning. Photo: Ken Hansen Employees arriving to work at The Lower Tavern on
