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
Homestead Tour Highlights Island Ingenuity
By Margaret Payne Three of the homesteads on the Orcas Island Garden Club’s “Homestead Tour,” June 23 and 24, date from the 1880’s. However, two more recent homesteads demonstrate that today’s islanders are
Theatresports & Unexpected Productions Return to Orcas
Updated Saturday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m. Be a part of something wild! The historical Seattle icon, TheatresportsTM, is coming to Orcas. Orcas Center is offering an energetic and fun workshop in Improv Theatre Sports
Emily Reid to serve as Grand Marshal of Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Orcas Farms” Parade
From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Orcas Farms” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade scheduled for Saturday, July 7 in Eastsound. “Our island is made up
The Weekend Brightens Up
Friday, June 8 Little Silver and Whiting Tennis at Doe Bay In the Doe Bay Yoga Studio, Little Silver starts at 7:30 pm and features Erika Simonian and Steve Curtis, whose “two voices square off
Washington’s Women In Gov’t: New Museum Exhibit
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum: Join us as we explore Washington's first female groundbreakers in all levels of government. Learn about fifteen 'firsts' in various positions as well as interesting profiles of a few
New Consulting, Coaching, Therapy Firm Opens
Clarity Connection, LLC, a management and human resources consulting and coaching firm opened in late 2011 announced the launch of a new mental health therapy arm of the business. Run by Orcas Island residents Denise
Friday Harbor Airport Wins $3.3 Million for Modernization
Washington State Rep. Rick Larsen, announced today [June 7] a $3,389,599 federal grant to modernize Friday Harbor Airport’s taxiway, drainage and safety systems. The Federal Aviation Administration grant will be awarded to the Port of
Free Master Composter/Recycler Training
By Helen Venada, Waste Reduction/Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Public Works/WSU Extension Calling all islanders interested in composting and recycling! Join WSU Extension and San Juan County Solid Waste in the first County-wide training
Glee and Games at Orcas Center Theatre Camp
By Deborah Sparks Orcas Center Summer Theatre Camp presents "Glee" and Theatre Games with Grace McCune and Jake Perrine. Designed for ages 8 to 12, this nine day theatre arts camp has loads of fun,
San Juan Businesses urge President to Declare National Monument
From Tom Reeves, San Juan Islands National Conservation Area Momentum grows as local leaders join Sen. Cantwell, Rep. Larsen, Gov. Gregoire, San Juan County Council and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau in call for
Elementary School Thanks Volunteers
Monday, June 18 at 9 a.m. in the Orcas School cafeteria Orcas Island Elementary School is honoring all those who have volunteered for the school in some way this past year at a very special
Orcas Island Rowing Offers Sculling Class
Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is offering a beginning sculling (rowing) class for adults. Rowing is a great sport. It is a low impact fun outdoor exercise. Once you
Fun Week at Agave
By Kathy Lunde Community Journalist Thursday, June 7 marks the return of Thursday Night Trivia at Agave in Eastsound. Join your friends for 5 rousing games to test your knowledge on various subjects. The cost
Lineman Job Opening
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative has an immediate full-time opening for a Journeyman Lineman. Please visit www.opalco.com for an application and complete job description.
Council Authorizes Shoreline Report Revisions
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council, meeting Tuesday, [June 5] agreed with a staff recommendation to send the Draft Shoreline Master Program’s Inventory and Characterization Report (“I&C Report”)
Mojo Makes Tracks North after Stranding
From the SeaDoc Society Quick, what’s the most unusual use for an orange traffic cone? If you’re Joe “MacGyver” Gaydos, a traffic cone makes a perfect anesthesia mask for doping down a 255
