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
Editorial: Look up at the Stars in the Sky
This week the Perseid showers are scheduled to reach their peak. The “star showers” have been observed in the summer sky since 36 A.D. and they awe us with their reliability and their mystery. One
Stories of the Night at Moran State Park: Raven’s Tricks and Spider’s Journey
Monday August 19 at 8 p.m. at the Moran Creek Hatchery, Cascade Lake From the Friends of Moran State Park What happens when the moon and sun are stolen from the sky? How will the
Orcas Pioneers: Coast Guard Barracks Olga
By Tom Welch A phone call out of the blue a few weeks ago led to some surprising information about our local history here in Olga. A man who said his name was Ed Cappa
Agricultural Tent Fair Schedule
from Boyd Pratt AGRICULTURAL TENT DEMONSTRATIONS & TALKS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH 11:30am—Cooking with Local Foods: Bill Messick of Coho Restaurant will cook up his version of delightful dishes with local ingredients 1:00pm—Flower Arranging: Susie Wampler
Be Footloose at this Year’s Fair
by Cara Russell Footloose is the theme for this year's San Juan County Fair. Fair Director Maddie Ovenell is excited for the County Fair this year. Aside from the awaiting smell of elephant
Chamber Music Children’s Concert
Orcas Center on Wednesday, August 14 at 10 a.m. OICMF Musician-in-Residence Rachel Buchman Music, singing and fun take center stage at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Children’s Concert at Orcas Center on
Celia to Sing at Olga
Wednesday Aut. 14 at the Olga Energetics Club. Potluck at 6 p.m., Music at 7 p.m. From Sharon Abreu Enjoy an intimate concert with Celia...singer/songwriter/comedienne/sound healer/activist extraordinaire. Celia has opened for Marianne Williamson, Masuro Emoto,
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold its regular monthly Public Meeting at the Deer Harbor Community Center, 4319 Deer Harbor Road this Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 1:30to 3:30 p.m. The agenda call for
Being Firewise Saves Homes During Wildfires
by Lin McNulty Jack Cohen, Firewise Founder, shares his findings from decades of studying wildfires. Photo: Lin McNulty “During extreme wildfires, residual home destruction need not happen,” says Jack Cohen who has
OPALCO Supports Montessori School Solar Project
OPALCO Energy Services Specialist Elisa Howard presents a check for $10,000 to Teresa Chocano and Tina Whitman of the Orcas Montessori School. The Orcas Montessori School is creating a hands-on opportunity for
What’s Happening at the Strawberry Building?
From The Olga Strawberry Council Board Although it may look quiet and as though nothing is happening at the burned building that housed The Artworks, the James Hardman Gallery and Café Olga, the Olga Strawberry
Just a Sprinkle of Rain at Library Fair, Enthusiasm Flourishes!
by Cara Russell 2013 Library Fair actually held at the Library this year. Photo: Cara Russell Once again, the weather cooperated for the 57th Annual Library Fair, with only a brief sprinkle before
Writers Roundtable: Meet Your Muse
The monthly Writers Roundtable will be held Saturday, August 17 from 1-3 p.m. at the Public Library on Rose Street in Eastsound. The topic will be "Our Writing Lives: Reflections, Suggestions, Inspirations." JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator,
The Making of a Zombie Movie, Funhouse Style
by Cara Russell Conrad Wrobel and Bruce H. Bosley, creative forces behind the movie classes at the Funhouse. Photo: Cara Russell Orcas Island born and raised, Conrad Wrobel gave a speech at the
County Council Corner (C3)
By Ingrid Gabriel, Council Clerk We have a saying at my house, “It’s always either Christmas or the Fair.” Both events stand out on the calendar of our lives as significant turning points in the
Guest Opinion: Cyclists, Too, Should Share the Road
By Ginni Stern I am not a cyclist. I am more then happy to share the road with cyclists... but very often this summer, while driving in my car, I have come upon cyclists, riding
