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
Torso – A Review: When Bad Things Happen to ‘Normal’ People
By Margie Doyle Gillian Smith as Marlo Roy tells her side of this troubling story. Director Doug Bechtel of Orcas Actors Theater said last night that he tries to do "something different" every
Low Interest Loan Funds Available to Repair Failing On-site Septic Systems
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services is pleased to announce the availability of $300,000 in low interest loan funds to help property owners repair and/or replace
Community Foundation Honors Whitridge and Introduces Legacy Circle Members
Thursday Sept. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Rosario’s Beach House From the Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is delighted to announce that Fred Whitridge will be honored for his leadership
Arla’s Lunch at the White House
Arla sat at Table 4 By Madie Murray Community Journalist August 20, 2012 was a big day for 9-year-old Arla Sutton who was one of 54 students ages 8 to 12 winning a
Cruise into History Tour to Benefit the Orcas Museum
Travel into history on the Salish Sea with Tom Welch, local historian, aboard the Orcas Express on Sept. 9 Sailing on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 12:30 p.m. at the Orcas Landing Join Capt.
Manganese Discovered in Eastsound Water Not a Health Issue
from Paul Kamin Eastsound Water Users Association EWUA has had several members call today, Friday Aug. 31, reporting a slight color in their water. The color has been found to be from a higher than
Guest Opinion: The Charter: On Residency Districts and Other Thoughts
By Bill Appel I am a member of the CRC, and am well aware of Randy's advice concerning the the institution of separate voting districts having unequal populations. As Prosecutor, Randy has been invited to
See “Curious Incident…” Live from London at Orcas Center
Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 pm What's so curious about a dog in the night-time? Come to see this Live in HD performance on Thursday, Sept. 6 The hottest ticket in London! The
Guest Opinion: A Rationale for Charter Review Proposals
By Richard Ward Description of Charter Amendments to be on the ballot in November: 1. The first amendment will reduce the County Council from six members to three members, each from one of three districts
Meet the Orcas Island Historical Museum’s New Director
Dr. Douglas Brewer comes with his family to Orcas Island. He will be the new Director of the Orcas Island HIstorical Museum Reprinted upon request from March 22, 2012 By Margie Doyle The
Good Weather and Lots to Enjoy this Weekend
Friday August 31 Dinosoaring, children’s book with Deb Lund, author of Dinosailors and Dinotrain, at Darvill’s Bookstore. TBA. 376-2135. Chiladas’ Tequila & Brew Fest! Celebrates Labor Day Weekend. Come taste Island Hoppin’s 2012 premiere Brews
Islands Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Taylor Bridge Fire & Hurricane Isaac
By Sheila Harley, Islands Red Cross chapter We can proudly say that our chapter is active in the Red Cross response operations for the disasters currently in the national news. Alan Roochvarg from San Juan
“Island Grown, Island Raised” — Must Be Kaleidoscope’s Annual Auction!
Kaleidoscope will be hosting their 8th Annual "Island Grown, Island Raised Auction on September 8 at the Senior Center. The Island Grown, Island Raised auction has a picnic theme this year, and will include a
Encaustic Paintings and OPAL Photos on Display
Marilee Whitehouse Holm's encaustic paintings will be on display at Orcas Center's Madrona Room during September Art by Marilee Holm and Photo Exhibit Celebrating OPAL at Orcas Center in September Encaustic paintings by
Travel the Roads with Care this Sunday
From the Friends of Moran State Park The Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon will take place this Sunday, September 2. Friends of Moran would like to remind you to drive with caution as athletes will be
Garry Oaks to be Restored to Turtleback
Garry oak habitat will be restored on Turtleback Mountain Preserve From the San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank has been awarded $40,000 in grants from the U.S. Fish
