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
Guest Editorial: Pair of Dimes and Paradigms
By Nelson Rios I’m admittedly old enough to remember when gas cost a pair of dimes per gallon. We would collect pocket change, buy fifty-cents worth and cruise around all evening. Today, with gas on
Two Proposals Submitted for Use of San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Officials opened two proposals for the use of the San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility at 4 p.m. on October 1. Kentec Energy USA
A Free Farm to Cafeteria Event
Our school lunches ROCK!! From Madie Murray Saturday, October 13 - 11 a.m. at the Public School Cafeteria Plans are in the works for an event at the school celebrating the Orcas Island
Onward to October: The Week Ahead
Tuesday, October 2 County to Test Vote Counting Equipment at 1:30 p.m. in the Elections Office located at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in Friday Harbor. Open Mic at The Lower Tavern. 8:30 p.m. All
Tipping Fees and Trucking Block Management Contracts for Orcas Waste
By Margie Doyle San Juan County Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy freely admits he was surprised last July by the response from Orcas Recycling Services (ORS – The Exchange) when his department sent out
Alternative Artists Show Opening at Orcas Center
Edge Arts Exhibit hold its opening reception on Friday, Oct. 5, and is on display the month of October at the Orcas Center From Orcas Center Mark your calendar for this Friday, October
Mark O’Neill to Speak to Cancer Support Group
Thursday, October 11, 5:00 p.m. at the Community Church Mark O'Neill Mark O'Neil, a 17 year Orcas resident, will share his amazing story of a journey from cancer to life abundant, with the
Iyengar, Ashtanga Yoga Traditions Workshop Offered
From Barbara LaBrash Melanie Whittaker, RYT, will offer a workshop on Hatha Yoga in the Iyengar and Ashtanga traditions on October 12 - 14th at the Orcas Center. Emphasis on alignment, strength, and flexibility. Breathwork
Guest Column: A Look at the Cost of Government
By James Wolf My guest column posted in Orcas Issues on Sept. 26 pointed out the Charter Review Commission’s lack of analysis leading to their propositions to amend our county charter. I addressed the commission’s
Tripple Ripple Trail Festival Just Two Weeks Away
The second running of the Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival will blast off at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) at Moran State Park, just two weeks from now on Oct. 13-14. Events include a
FoodMasters Next Workshop: Seed Saving
FoodMasters presents a Seed Saving Workshop at the Doe Bay Garden on Sunday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Wild’s Edge, Doe Bay Garden Staff & Cathleen McCluskey of the Organic Seed
Things Will Be Hoppin’ On The Green October 7th!
Eastsound's own Island Hoppin' Brewery will be featured at the Meal on the Village Green By Madie Murray Some of the best Island chefs will be preparing incredible dishes, and you’ll have a
Oct. 4 Deadline for State Oil Spill Plan Comments
From the Friends of the San Juans Please comment on the State's Oil Spill Contingency Plan Rule by October 4th (a week from today). Hundreds of thousands of tourists enjoy the beauty of the San
Excise Tax Garbage Hike Takes Effect October 1
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Beginning October 1, 2012 the Excise Tax Rate on garbage collection will go up from 10% to 16%. The new rate goes into effect on all the
Funhouse Commons and Orcas High School Team Up on “Futures Fair”
The Funhouse and Orcas Island High School are teaming up for the annual post-high school “Futures Fair” on Wednesday, October 3. For the sixth year The Funhouse is bringing expert college counseling consultants from Seattle.
Elwha Running 30 Minutes Late
From Washington State Ferries The Elwha is running approximately 30 minutes behind schedule due to Customs and Immigration delays in Anacortes. This will affect the 4:30pm westbound sailing from Shaw to Orcas, and the 5:10pm
