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
Apply Now for LSJI: Community Leadership Building a Stronger San Juan County
By Morgan Meadows Publicity and Alumni Outreach, Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) Community Leadership engages citizens in a learning community, working together from January until May, weaving Whole Systems and experiential learning with opportunities to
A Potluck Invitation from Olga
Saturday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Olga Community Center in Downtown Olga NOVEMBER OLGA POTLUCK Thanksgiving is drawing near: A time we all hold dear. We join together in friendship and cheer, And express
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Recycling Updates its Proposal
Orcas Recycling Services gives thanks for all our community supporters and partners. Together with you, we have planned extensively for a locally owned and well-managed Orcas Solid Waste Transfer Station that will be sustainable, with
Senior Center Again Hosts Holiday Festival of Arts
By Jane Heisinger, Coordinator of the Senior Services Advisory Committee The Holiday Festival of Arts at the Senior Center is held on November 24 this year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is one of two major
Tracers: A Country of Young Men on the Grange Stage
From left: Mike Buckner, Kevin Doyle, Nate Feder, Zak Everly and Philip Shane discuss their parts in Tracers By Margie Doyle Somewhere between the establishment and patriotism, political correctness and 9-11 lay Vietnam,
Charles of The Kitchen Breaks A Record!
Charles serves up lunch to a lucky recipient alongside the school's chef, Zach Holley By Madie Murray Last Thursday, Charles Dalton of The Kitchen prepared and served lunch in our school cafeteria alongside
EDC offers workshop on WordPress
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a three-hour workshop on building a website or blog using WordPress – an ideal platform for new businesses and organizations. The workshop will be held at
The Weekend: Scope Out the Situation!
Friday, Nov. 2 Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Martin Lund and Gene Nery, starting at 6 p.m. 376-4300. Friday Night Karaoke at the Lower Tavern. The Frost Giants at the Doe Bay Café!
Lesley LIddle Offers Dog Classes
Lesley Liddle is offering a beginning obedience class for puppies up to six months old, and an obedience class for dogs that are older and need basic manner skills. For dogs over six months old
Letter to the Editor: Windermere and Readiness to Learn Address Homelessness
Readiness to Learn Thanks Windermere Readiness to Learn is a K-12 program that has been on Orcas Island for about 12 years. It uniquely serves Orcas Island students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, and their
County Council to Attend Coal Port Impact Scoping Meet Tomorrow
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will be attending an Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Meeting regarding the Pacific Gateway Terminal on Saturday, November 3 beginning at noon at
Ferries Required to Add More Workers
By Ed Friedrich From the Kitsap Sun Crew costs are boomeranging on the state ferry system. The Coast Guard, which in June allowed Washington State Ferries to cut a deckhand from crews of 10 boats
Make November “Orcas Photographers Month”
Joe Floren with some of his photographs. Joe's work will be on exhibit during the month of November with those by other Orcas Island photographers at the Orcas Center. Reception Friday Nov. 2
Start December on a High Note and Support the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
The Miró Quartet's "Leaves of Gold" performances will benefit the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Fans of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival look forward every year to a two-week Summer Festival filled with
Paintings by B.J. Arnold at the Artworks
B.J. Arnold's abstract art will be showcased at Orcas Artworks during November and December The Orcas Island Artworks will feature abstract paintings by B.J. Arnold through the months of November and December. Arnold’s
Mark O’Neill Returns to Cancer Support Group
By Sue Lewis Mark O'Neill The Cancer Support Group will welcome Mark O’Neill as guest speaker at its November 8 meeting. If you missed him at our October meeting, now is your chance to
