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
Tuesday, Sept. 11 is Last Chance to Comment on Solid Waste Plan
By Sharon Kvisto, SanJuaniIslander.com The San Juan County Council is set to adopt the updated Solid Waste Plan (7.7 MB) on Tuesday September 11. The plan is based on the county's solid waste system changing
Help OIEF “Unwrap the Library”
OIEF's CUSTOMER #101251 The Orcas Island Education Foundation is sponsoring a wrapping paper fundraiser, set to kick-off the week of September 10, 2012. As you may have heard, because of dwindling funding from the state,
Grace McCune to be Joined by Joel Gamble at Agave
Grace McCune and Joel Gamble will play at Agave on Sept. 14 Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by national touring violinist Joel Gamble this weekend for a night of
Orcas Student Gives His Share (and Parents’ “Match”) to School Library
Art by Trevor Moulton to help keep the school library open From Cathy Faulkner For many students on Orcas Island, the school library is a wonderful haven for learning, reading and discovery. When
Letter to the Editor: Times Have Changed in County Gov’t.
You may remember the confusion and chaos which had escalated prior to Home Rule, when the Board of County Commissioners wore all the hats. Our prior governmental system was established in the 1800’s when the
San Juan “Puget Sound Champions” Honored for Protecting and Restoring Puget Sound
San Juan Salmon TAG Puget Sound Champions -- From L: Barbara Rosenkotter, Alan Chapman, Kit Rawson, Kimbal Sundberg, Ray Glaze, Diana Gale, Anthony Wright (not pictured – Judy Meyer, Gene Helfman, Bob Warinner)
Tales of Hoffman with the Power On!
Anna Netrebko as the doomed Antonia and Joseph Calleja as Hoffmann in Offenbach's "Les Contes d'Hoffmann."Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Due to the evening power
FoodMasters Plans Work Party at School Garden Tomorrow
From Learner Limbach, Director/Program Coordinator- Food Masters, FEAST FoodMasters members will be building a Cob Oven in the newly expanded garden at the Orcas School. We are planning to have a work party this Sunday,
Letter To The Editor: Weight Watchers on Orcas?
Is there anyone interested in bringing Weight Watchers to Orcas Island? There would be a weekly meeting with paid staff, all the program materials, official weigh-ins, and products to purchase. The cost is $9.92 a
Funhouse/Commons Announces Fall Line-up
The Funhouse/Commons has posted their exciting fall line-up for sessions for youth, toddlers, and adults. For more information, or to register, contact 376-7177 or visit funhouse.org. YOUTH Homework Club Every Day! Get help with those
Travel our History on the High Seas
Tom Welch entertains with a historical perspective on the Sept. 9 History Museum fundraiser, “Cruise into History.” Call now to sign on so that your hosts may prepare your lunch aboard. 376-6566. Boarding
Orcas Terminal to Close to Vehicle Traffic in Late October
Repairs in late October will require no vehicle traffic at Orcas ferry terminal for 3-1/2 days. Washington State Ferries (WSF ) will close the Orcas Terminal to all vehicle traffic for three and
Autumn Briskness Sets Keynote for the Weekend
Friday, Sept. 7 First Fridays Book Talks series at the Public Library. Come in at noon and pick up your free book for the next meeting. Over the next three months we’ll be reading: “The
High School Strings to Play for “School Music Matters” Concert
The Orcas High School Strings and advanced Middle School players will perform a fundraising concert at Orcas Island Community Church on Wednesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. to raise money to help pay their teachers’
Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Service this Sunday
The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will begin its church year this Sunday, Sept. 9, with a Water Ceremony and Ingathering. The service takes place from 11 a.m. to noon at the West Sound Community Center,
Scientists Say but Don’t Agree: We’re Over-Extended
By Margie Doyle At the August Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting, resigning EPRC member Bob Connell presented an analysis of elements of local development that have come before the EPRC in recent years.
