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
Energy and Rental Assistance Moved to Orcas Family Connections
The Opportunity Council’s Energy and Rental Assistance programs which used to be administered at the OPAL Community Land Trust office have been moved to the Orcas Family Connections Resource Center at 1292 North Beach Rd.,
Council Writes Ecology about Oil Spill Plans for Salish Sea
To Sonja Larson, [Washington state] Department of Ecology RE: Comments on proposed amendments to the Oil Spill Contingency Plan Rule (Chapter 173-182 WAC) Dear Ms. Larson, We appreciate this opportunity to provide the following comments
School Rain Catchment System Is Here!
Tank is ready to unload. The area in front is where it will be placed. By Madie Murray A huge cheer went up from those watching when it was finally in place. Just
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Freedom to Read
From Kathy Lunde, Orcas Island Public Library Celebrate Banned Books Week September 30-October 6, 2012 Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September,
Funhouse Commons Screens Powerful Documentary at Teen Night
Teens gather to enjoy "Miss Representation" at the Funhouse Commons From the Funhouse Commons On Saturday, September 21, 30 students from middle and high school gathered at The Funhouse Commons for a showing
Whale of a Show Brings Orcas Kids’ Talents Front & Center
The M &M's -- from left, Paris Wilson, Sabrina Bailey and Camryn Thomson -- will light up the stage at Whale of a Show on Friday night -- remember it starts at 6:30 p.m.!
Orcas Senior Center Welcomes New Coordinator, Looks to the Future
by Lin McNulty Marla Y. Johns, M.S., BSW, Orcas Senior Services Coordinator Fresh from the desert of Reno, NV, Marla Johns joins the staff at Orcas Senior Center as the Senior Services Coordinator.
Letter to the Editor: Free Museum Admission this Saturday
Dear Friends of the Orcas Museum, We want to alert you to the fact that this Saturday September 29th is NATIONAL MUSEUM DAY. In honor of this day the Orcas Museum will be open FREE
Savor the San Juans: A Medley of Food, Art & Culture All Month Long
From Barbara Marrett Communications Manager, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Please join us this October for our fifth annual, month-long movable feast for the senses in the San Juan Islands. “Savor the San Juans” is
Orcas Island Food Bank Launches Annual Fund Drive
By Madie Murray Recognizing that hunger and hard times are not behind us, the Orcas Island Food Bank is launching its annual fund drive. Your pennies go a long way at the Food Bank
SeaDoc’s Marine Lecture Series Announced
SeaDoc Society Lecture Series to start again If you're on Orcas, you won't want to miss any of this year's Marine Science Lectures, co-presented by YMCA Camp Orkila. Take a moment and get
Guest Column: Is Washington Unique?
By Gay Wilmerding Across the country, 21 million voters or more may be turned away from the polls because of a spate of 2011 voter suppression laws. Contrast Washington. Our Secretary of State’s office mailed
Memo to SJ County on Orcas Recycling Services Proposal
To the San Juan County Council: Thank you for devoting serious attention and time to the privatization plans for the Orcas transfer station. We appreciate the responsibility you have undertaken, and share your sincere commitment
Letter to the Editor: Much Appreciation From The Kings Football Team
On a beautiful Saturday morning an exuberant group of 12 and 13 year old boys made memories while playing the great game of football on their home field. On that day the Kings Youth Football
The Great Island Grown Festival throughout the County – October 1-31
From the SJC Agricultural Resources Committee CELEBRATE THE HARVEST! Join us in October for The Great Island Grown Festival. This month-long celebration offers a rare glimpse inside the unique world of food and farming in
Join the PTSA in Back-to-School Barbeque this Friday
By Margie Doyle Exciting new events will be added to traditional projects to be undertaken by the Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) this year. The first “old” event took place on Sept. 5, the Back
