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
Council to Meet Tuesday on Lopez
The San Juan County Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2 at the Lopez Center on Lopez Island. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. The agenda calls for: Discussion of Acceptance
Public Invited to Special Council Workshop
From Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting Workshop on Monday, July 1, 2013 in the Large Conference Room Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at
Seaweed: What’s It To You?
by Cara Russell Ryan Drum seems to rise from the sea as he explains and explores the wonders of seaweed. The rain came on strong last Monday morning, June 24, when Food Masters
Beatles Live On in Abbey Road LIVE!
Abbey Road LIVE! comes to Orcas Friday Friday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center "One of the world's premier Beatles cover bands.” -US News and World Report. Abbey Road LIVE!
“How to Make a Zombie Movie” Returns to Orcas!
Conrad Wrobel and Bruce H. Bosley on the set of one of their films, " "Angels of the City" By Conrad Wrobel Last year, the film class that offered kids acting and hands-on
New Gallery to Open July 4th
from Terry Johnson THE GALLERY: A cooperative of the Terry Johnson group A new gallery will be opening in Eastsound. THE GALLERY, is the brainchild of Betsy and Jim Nelson of Orcas Island
Odd Fellows Fundraise with Rock and Soul!
Thursday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall From Jay Kimball Dance to some of your old favorites on July 4th. Odd Fellows of Orcas Island will host a Rock
Golf Benefit for OCS: Orcas Open is Tomorrow!
The Orcas Open Golf Tournament will bring Trophies, Prizes, Giveaways, BBQ, Silent Auction, Fun & Sun, promises Orcas Golf Club Manager Justin Taylor. "We have been working hard to get the course ready, and Mother Nature
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Solstice Parade!
The sun sure smiled on all of us as we celebrated in the streets and on the Eastsound Village Green at the 15th Annual Summer Solstice parade and celebration. Thank you everyone for sharing your
The 2013 Garden Tour “Earth on Her Hands”
Hazel O'Brien's garden. Visit it during the Garden Club Tour June 29-30 Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. By Jan Jacobsen The five wonderful gardens on
Orcas Cares: An Invaluable Partnership
Trent Johns, recent graduate of the Orcas Fire and Rescue volunteer recruit training, Marla Johns, Senior Services Coordinator, Alan Stameisen, Orcas Fire and Rescue volunteer. By Margie Doyle Yesterday, over 100 islanders came
Beloved Island Icon, App Applegate Dies at Home
SAILOR, NEIGHBOR, BOAT BUILDER, November 10, 1918—June 11, 2013 App Applegate. Photo: Joe Floren UPDATED: Friday, June 28, 2013 App Applegate longtime resident of the Mt. Pickett neighborhood, died peacefully at home at
Love, Loss, and What I Wore Coming to Grange
Ah, the memories explored in "Love, Loss, & What I Wore." The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces seven performances of the international hit Love, Loss and What I Wore by the late
Jacqueline Kempfer’s Paintings at Artworks
Jacqueline Kempfer with one of her Sumi paintings that will be featured at the Orcas Artworks in July The Orcas Island Artworks features Sumi ink paintings by Jacqueline Kempfer through the month of
Funhouse Commons Sponsors Fundraising Events for the 4th
From the Funhouse Commons VIP Seating for the 4th of July Fireworks Extremely limited seats available, front and center for the big show. We'll provide the unobstructed view on the Farish's private property across from
It’s Brown Bag Season!
It's again time for the popular Brown Bag Concert series at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish during July and August 2013. All concerts begin at 12 noon and end at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free although donations
