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
Continued Fish & Wildlife CAO Hearings at Council Monday Meeting
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Monday, June 4, 2012 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor
FEAST Kids Meet Goats and Kids at Kick-off Party
At Liberty Park in the heart of Eastsound, high school kids met Zelda, the mom, and Wisdom -- her kid, literally! Zelda and Wisdom were the guests of honor at the FEAST (Farm
Parks and Rec Readies for Summer
By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) Commissioners continues to to finalize programs and facilities for a busy summer season. Details for the transfer of Buck Park from Orcas School District
Half-price for Islanders at French Pastry Camp
From Canoe Island French Camp Canoe Island French Camp is offering tuition at half price for Island residents at the French pastry- and chocolate-making weekend, June 8-10. For the second year Canoe Island is hosting
Orcas Community Band Makes Music Here and Across the Border
By Moana Kutsche It was so much fun, they want to do it again! The Orcas Island Community Band will return to the annual BandFest in Ladner, British Columbia, on Sunday, June 10.
L-pod Back to Salish Sea with New Baby
From the Center for Whale Research The Southern Resident orcas returned to the inland waters of Washington state’s Salish Sea en mass [this week], after what seems like a prolonged winter along the
Kindergarten Tours a Great Success!
Over 20 new Kindergarten students from all of the Island pre-schools got a chance to practice riding the school bus, tour the elementary school, meet Kindergarten teachers Pam Jenkins and Mathew Chasanoff, and
Call for Pies! Mmmmmmm
From the Orcas Historical Museum One of the most productive fundraisers that the Orcas Museum holds every year is their Pie Booth at the annual Historical Day Fair, and this year they are a bit
Celebrate Northwest Wine and Food at Doe Bay Wine Festival
Saturday June 2 & Sunday June 3 From Doe Bay Resort It doesn’t get better than sipping great Washington wine and tasting delicious local cuisine on the gorgeous shores of Orcas Island. Join
The Weekend: Bright Green Days of June are Here — Thank you, Rain!
Friday, June 1 FEAST (Farm Education and Sustainability for Teen) Kick-off from 4-7 p.m. at the Liberty Garden (Corner of North Beach-Prune Alley and School Roads) in Eastsound. Artists Reception — “Sight, Mind and Paint:
Guest Column: Tar Sands Meet Salish Sea
By Chuenchom Sangarasri Greacen What do you think about the tar sands industry exporting its crude to the world through the Salish Sea in addition to the planned coal exports from Cherry Point? A sticky
Preparing for the Arrival of Japanese Tsunami Debris on our Shorelines
From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans As coastal Washington anticipates the arrival of debris pulled out to sea in the 2011 Japanese tsunami, many questions and concerns have arisen in the minds of
Orcas Rowing Juniors Compete at NW Regionals
Jake Zier to travel to Nationals in Tennessee Jake training with coach Tina on Memorial Day at Cascade Lake. By Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) junior team traveled to
Darvill’s Joins the Biggest Book Drive Ever!
Independent bookstores join together to collect books for kids in need Visit Darvill's independent book store and give a book to a child in need! From now until June 8, Darvill's, along with 23 independent
Red Cross Helps Neighbors in Guemes Island Fire
By Sheila Harley, American Red Cross The Fidalgo Island, Anacortes DAT (American Red Cross) was activated Sunday, May 20, 2012 for a structure fire at a 14,000 square foot home on Guemes Island. Due to
DV/SAS says “Be the Solution” in 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, June 9, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start at Orcas High School Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services (DV/SAS) of the San Juan again sponsors a 2 5K run/walk, to be held on Saturday June 9 at
