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
Guest Column: San Juan Style Connects the Ages
By Teddy Deane In the last article I asked the question “Is there a San Juans Style?” I was (am) looking for something that sets all of our art here apart from anywhere else and gives
Eastsound Planners Zero In on Road Improvements
By Margie Doyle Thursday, June 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall At its upcoming meeting tomorrow, June 7, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) has scheduled much
Sea Doc Conducts Marine Mammal Stranding Training
From the SeaDoc Society SeaDoc provides regional veterinary support for marine mammal stranding and rehabilitation. Next week we’ll be working with the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network to provide two introductory sessions for
Flamenco Song and Dance at the Odd Fellows
Saturday June 9 at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall A night of Flamenco featuring: the powerful voice of Oscar Valero of Valencia, accompanied by Pedro Cortes on guitar; and the stunning dance
Charter Review Commission Finalizes Recommendations to the County
By Margie Doyle At the Saturday, June 2 meeting, 19 members of the County Reveiw Commission met to review the titles of the three propositions they recommend be placed on the November ballot.
Poetry: The summer of our lives
The summer of our lives there are those of us held in the pull of Orcas we are the lucky ones there is a place for us where body and spirit are at home in
Marilyn Anderson’s Advocacy of School Music Honored
In a small ceremony on Monday, June 4, Marilyn Anderson was honored for her contributions to the Orcas Island School District, especially for her efforts through the Music Advocacy Group. A highlight of
Patient Navigator is Guest Speaker at Cancer Support Group
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 5 p.m. Fireside Room, Orcas Island Community Church By Sue Lewis Community Journalist The guest speaker at the June 14 Cancer Support Group meeting will be Jon Prescott, Patient Navigator
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Release New CD
Saturday, June 9, 5–7 pm. Darvill's Just in time for summer party listening and hostess gifting, a new local CD! Popular local fiddle trio JP and the OK Rhythm Boys is pleased to
Canine Capers: Meeting a Strange Dog
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears
The Week Ahead: Low Tides Under a Full Moon
Monday, June 4 Tuesday, June 5 Seaweed Harvesting Workshop from 10 a.m. -3 p.m., taught by local seaweed expert Ryan Drum. Must register with Learner Limbach at foodmasters.orcas@gmail.com or 376-4048 --cost of the class is
“Torso” Auditions for Dark Drama at the Grange
Tuesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Grange "Torso," is a dark, riveting and emotional exploration of grief and revenge. Steeped in grief after the wrongful death of her sister, Daphne learns that a
St. Francis Ready for Summer Berry Orders
You know summer's on its way with the recurrence of the St. Francis Church Berry Sale, offering strawberries, raspberries and blueberries in season. All berries are locally grown, fresh, washed and ready for use or
Frankenstein “A Monster Hit”
The encore screening of the National Theatre’s stage play "Frankenstein" comes to Orcas Center Friday, June 8 at 7:30 pm. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of
Solid Waste Proposals Subject of Tuesday’s Council Meeting
Morning hearings accessible by videoconference at Orcas, Lopez Libraries At the Tuesday, June 5 County Council meeting there will be a public hearing at 10:15 a.m. regarding the proposal to Amend Solid Waste Level of
Writer’s Roundtable Revisions Writing
From JoEllen Moldoff "Tools for revisioning and revising your writing:story/poem/memoir/essay" will be the topic at the next Writer's Roundtable on Saturday, June 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library in
