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
Update from the County’s Solid Waste Administrator
From Sam Gibboney, San Juan County Solid Waste Administrator Update on the status of the transition of solid waste services, by island: Orcas Island Despite the fire at the Exchange, plans for the transition of
‘Twas a Misty Moisty Morning
St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshall Lou Milligan joins in song with Tony Lee at a raising of the glass ceremony following the parade on March 16. And so the St. Paddy's Boyos
Orcas Islanders Celebrate State Parks Centennial
By Martin Taylor The well wishers look skywards. Photo by Martin Taylor. All rights reserved. The Washington State Park system is celebrating its 100th birthday on March 19th this year. As part of the
Attention Orcas Ladies Softball Players and Parents!
By Justin Paulson The sun is out (kind-of), the fields are dry (sort-of) and fun is in the air (for sure!). The first official practice of Girls softball for 3rd – 8th grade will be
Encounter the Global Warming Dragon
The Global Warming Dragon Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center “How You can Slay the Global Warming Dragon (and why you should want to)” is a free presentation sponsored
Shakespeare’s Coming! Join the Fun!
Orcas' Cast of Characters Rivals Shakespeare's By Margie Doyle Freddy Hinkle, as a feuding Montague, and Christopher Evans as Puck, bring their characters to life at the First Shakespeare Festival, 2012 Shakespeare's coming
Letter to the Editor: Hughes’ Business Activism Protects Working, Middle Classes
Our community has a tremendous opportunity this April to elect Rick Hughes as our county-wide council member. Rick brings a unique perspective to the council, one lacking from this past council, and the one before
Kenya Calls this Summer – Fundraiser this Sunday
Mary Ann Slabaugh, in Kenyan dress. Photo by Ron Claus. By Mary Ann Slabaugh This July I will be leaving for Kenya to volunteer and live in the village of Chwele. I plan
March Madness at Orcas Christian Continues!
Sunday, March 17 at Orcas Christian School Gym, Enchanted Forest Road, Eastound From Tim Hance “OCS March Madness” Tournament Schedule 10:00am - Gym & Concessions Open! 10:25am – Welcome Address & National Anthem 10:30am –
Salish Sea Music Festival Brings Broken Consort
Saturday, March 23 at 5 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church From Jeffrey Cohan The third annual Salish Sea Early Music Festival on Orcas Island continues at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church with renaissance flutist
Council to Consider Extending the Effective Date for CAO Implementation
By Stan Matthews County Interim Internet Technology Manager At its regular meeting on March 12, the San Juan County Council voted to conduct a public hearing to consider moving the effective date of the Critical
Spring Environmental Walks for Adults and Kids
Kids at a waterfall in Moran State Park From the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District ADULT GENERAL NATURALIST WALK Join Naturalist Carolyn Cruso for a walk in Moran Park learning about the
What’s Wrong with My Vegetable Garden?
By Jan Jacobson What’s Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? is the name of a book by David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth. They will speak at the April 10, 2013 Garden Club meeting in the Madrona
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Agave with the Turtleback Ceili Band
By Kathy Lunde Agave is proud to host Orcas Island's own Turtleback Ceili Band, this Saturday, March 16, beginning at 6pm. The Turtleback Céilí Band or simply "Turtleback", is a group of Orcas Island musicians
“Kids of the 1950s” at Sunday’s Historical Matinee
Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center This month's historical matinee, "Kids of the 1950s " recalls Orcas Island High School from 1953-1959. Join Orcas Island Historical Society President Bill Buchan
Donations for New Reuse Center: Hotbed Hotel Raises More than Eyebrows
From The Exchange Board of Directors and Executive Director During the running of the most recent play at the Grange – Hotbed Hotel – Doug Bechtel of The Actor’s Theater and director of the play,
