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
Co-op Members to Decide on OPALCO Broadband
After more than a year of extensive study, OPALCO has a clear plan for how to expand the co-op’s telecommunication network and deliver high-speed Internet services to 90% of San Juan County. The OPALCO
OffCenter Presents The Life of Galileo
The Life of Galileo open this Thursday at OffCenter. Celebrate the opening of Orcas Center’s OffCenter 2013 Season with a local star-studded cast in The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht (translated by
Order Plants from Master Gardeners Now for April Delivery
From the Master Gardeners of San Juan County Annual Native Plant Sale – Order Now for Best Selection! With the New Year rolled over and the seed catalogues arriving daily in the mailboxes, gardeners are
James Edward Ekberg: December 21, 1941 – January 10, 2013
Jim Ekberg, as pictured in December 2012. Photo courtesy Lin McNulty. Updated April 4 Jim Ekberg was born on Winter Solstice, December 21, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. He and his older sister grew
Adults & Artists Needed to Bring “Oliver!” to Orcas Stage
The Orcas Center's production of "Oliver!" Directed by Deborah Sparks and Musical Director, Pam Wright, is seeking more adult Village Chorus members. There are two large group numbers - "Consider Yourself" and "Who Will Buy"
Seed Swap Season is Upon Us!
Orcas Island's 4th Annual Community Heirloom Seed and Plant Exchange is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 10 at the West Sound Community Hall on Dear Harbor Road from 2 to 5 p.m. Ronda Jones, event organizer
Exploring Art: A Class with Philomena Robinson
"Book of Dreams" art book by Philomena Robinson In "Exploring Art," artist Philomena Robinson will lead Friday afternoon sessions in exploring art with free-form paper cut designs from geometric figures, star-concertina or map
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Shows Independent Thinking
I am voting for Bob Jarman for County Council, District 1. With over 35 years of residency in San Juan County, Bob is the most qualified of all the candidates to represent us on the
Guest Column: Coal Beyond Cherry Point, Teach the New Cool
By Joe Symons When I say no to a coal export terminal, I am saying no to a way of life that I have grown familiar, even comfortable with. I am saying no to an
Council Candidates Field Questions at League of Women Voters’ San Juan Forum
Orcas Council Candidates, from left, Rick Hughes, Lisa Byers and Greg Ayers Updated Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. By Margie Doyle Candidates for Orcas and San Juan Island Council positions presented their
Rising From the Fog: Another Great Week on Orcas
Monday, January 21 Friends of Moran Annual Membership Meeting, 5 p.m., at Orcas Senior Center Come and find out what’s going on in the park. Become a member or renew your membership and help us
Adult Auditions Deliver Phenomenal Performers for “Orcas Has Talent”
Golden Ticket Winners all, the Finalists for the 2013 Orcas Has Talent Competition on Saturday, Feb. 9. From left, the youth band Allmost Canadian, Greg Books, Kellen Comrie, Matthew Laslo White, Cali Bagby,
Everything’s Better on Orcas—Especially the Talent!
Orcas Has Talent! Mentors (top) Gene Niery, Susan Osborn, and Bob Shipstad.Host Julia Bailey.Third Place Winner Maddie Jane West; Matia Schwartz; Destiny Wright.Second Place Winner Stormy Hildreth; Standing Ovation members Jessie Nichols, Tori &
Orcas Island Community Foundation to Hold Annual Grants Workshop
From Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) conducts a competitive grant process, distributing approximately $100,000 annually to programs serving our island community. This year OICF will host
Orcas, SJI County Council Candidates to Discuss Issues
Saturday, January 26 at 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From Cindy Carter, Secretary, Eagle Forum With the primary ballots for the new County Council coming out on Wednesday, January 23rd, many islanders who
Winter Poetry Fest for Five Weeks
JoEllen Moldoff, Writer's Roundtable and poetry class facilitator, has planned a Winter Poetry Fest to meet Tuesdays, February 5 through March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library. "In each class we
