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
Good News for Donors Age 70-1/2+
From the San Juan Preservation Trust The "fiscal cliff" legislation that was enacted on New Year's Day delivered some good news for taxpayers age 70-½ or older. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 provides these
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s Vision Helped Make Brickworks a Reality
We are writing to endorse Lovel Pratt for County Council. While we were serving on the Land Bank Commission (Nancy) and as Mayor of Friday Harbor (David) we worked with Lovel to make the Brickworks
Environmental Statement Comments Deadline Extended One Day
From Donna Riordan, OrcasNOCOALition.com co-founder Due to the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday, January 21, the new deadline for scoping comments for the GPT EIS has been extended to January 22, 2013. Comments need
Friends of Moran Park Schedule Annual Meeting
Monday, January 21 at 5 pm, Orcas Senior Center Come to the Friends of Moran annual membership meeting and find out what’s going on in the park. Become a member or renew your membership and
Update: An Orcas Island Response to Newtown
By Fred Klein Two weeks ago I extended an invitation to islanders to spend some time together to craft a consensus on what we can do, as a community, to reduce the risk of a
EDC offers Workshop on the Basics of WordPress
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a three-hour workshop on the basics of building a website or blog using WordPress – an ideal platform
The Snow Queen: a Journey of Story and Song
Saturday, January 26 at Deer Harbor Community Center and Sunday, January 27 at the Senior Center, 4–6 p.m. Carolyn Cruso (l) and Antoinette Botsford (r) to join for an Evening of Story and Song
Fidelis Flea Market on Feb. 16
Fidelis Flea Market Time to sign up! It’s time for the 4th annual meet, greet, eat and buy Fidelis Flea Market! It will open from 10-2 at the West Sound Community Hall, Saturday,
Carlson Art Opening at Island Hoppin’
Giving Way: Paintings of the Sea by Peter Carlson Island Hoppin’ Brewery invites you to an opening by Orcas Island artist Peter Carlson. On display will be a show of recent work titled
A Yankee Comes to British Theater
"The Magistrate" Streams Live on Thursday, Jan. 17 at Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. From the NY Times By John Lithgow The language of theater here is slightly different from ours in New York. The
Wow! What a Winter Week We Have
Monday, January 14, 2013 Orcas Youth Conservation Core (OYCC) Potluck and Planning Session, 5:30-7 p.m., The Funhouse Commons. The meeting will be facilitated by R.J. Myers, Outdoor Educator, and Morgan Meadows, Outreach Coordinator. Tuesday, January
Weigh In on the Library Study: The Patron Perspective
The Orcas Island Public Library recently announced a call for submissions by Alki: The Washington Library Association Journal by January 25, 2013. Submissions will address "The Patron Perspective." Patrons are asked to write, in 500
Sen. Ranker Declines Republicans’ Committee Chair Offer
Senator Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas, issued the following statement [on Jan. 12, 2013]: “Yesterday, after careful consideration, I respectfully declined the offer from the Republicans to accept the Chair of the Environment and Marine Waters Committee
Garden Club to Discuss Orcas Microclimates
Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center By Jan Jacobson We have all noticed how different the weather can be on the various areas of Orcas Island. Olga is different than Eastsound
Meeting Today for “Orcas Has Talent!” Flash Mob
From Ginny Lu Wood, Event Organizer Be a part of the First Ever, Orcas Island FLASH MOB! The first meeting and creative session will be today, Jan. 13th at the Odd Fellows Hall at 3
Fire Dept’s Town Hall Describes Rescue Boat Grant
Dave Halloran, Sheriff Rob Nou and Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien field questions from those gathered at the Town Hall to discuss the Marine Operations User's Group participation in funding a new,
