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
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
Another Amazing 5th Season at School
Marian O'Brien and Keith Whitaker help peel and clean 15 pounds of garlic for the third year in a row for the Farm to Cafeteria 5th Season. By Madie Murray Community Journalist What
Letter to the Editor: Keep Checks and Balances/ Vote No on Prop. 2
Charter Review Proposition 2 wants to give our County Council the responsibility of managing operations. What a dangerous, double-edged sword to give them. On the one hand, as our elected representatives they could advocate for
Kwiáht Issues Tech Challenge to High Schools
Lopez-based conservation laboratory Kwiáht is challenging high school teachers and their classes throughout San Juan County to devise “reliable, economical” electronic devices to study and monitor the islands’ declining rockfish populations. “Rockfish were an important
Letter to the Editor: Representation, Administration and Open Meetings All Best Served by Charter Propositions
I am recommending that you vote yes on the Proposed Charter Amendments, Propositions 1, 2, and 3, for the following reasons. Overkill – We don’t need 6 people on the County Council. We only need
First Fridays Book Talks Return!
By Martin Arnold Public Services Librarian, Orcas Island Library First Fridays Book Talks series is an open invitation to join us to talk about books. Come once or come often! Our first meeting will be
Orcas Angels Launch Private Wine Label
Orcas Angels Benefit Taco Dinner! Friday September 7, 5 – 8 p.m. at the American Legion. Pre-sell tickets are $12 and available at Country Corner or the Legion. Tickets will be $14 at the door.
School District’s New Bond Proposal for “80s Buildings” Only
By Margie Doyle A 20-year, $11.9 million bond to make the "Middle School buildings" -- all the flat-roofed buildings -- safe, efficient, and integrated is being posed to Orcas Island School District voters in the
The Week Ahead: Hello September and Labor Day!
Monday, August 27 Tuesday, August 28 County Council Special Meeting and Public Hearings at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, beginning at 9 a.m. with a Public Hearing re: Agricultural Sales, recycling;
Orcas Island Junior “Crew” Team Season Starts With First Practice Saturday September 8
Junior Varsity quad crew Jake Zier, Garett Pietsch, Jay Zier and Max Blackadar training with coxswain Bailey Johnson. By Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) starts its junior fall season
