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
Here Come Our Furry, Feathery & Four-footed Friends!
From Kaleidoscope On Saturday May 26th, the 22st Annual Pet Parade will be taking over the streets of Eastsound! Kaleidoscope is at it again, preparing for the island’s furry friends parade, starting location
Local Bank to Handle County Bond for Solid Waste Debt
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager At its May 22 meeting, the San Juan County Council will formally extend its thanks to Islanders Bank for its “excellent proposal” which won the bank the
OICF Grant Awards Surpass $100,000 — Again!
Thursday, May 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Orcas Center The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) annual Community Grant awards will surpass $100,000 for a second year in a row. Grant funds will
Food Masters Presents a Mycology Workshop With Kyler Townsend
Sunday, May 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Liberty Garden ( across the street from the Eastsound Saturday Market) From Learner Limbach, FoodMasters Come spend an inspiring and informative day of hands-on learning about
Big Yard Sale with Orcas Angels this Saturday
The Orcas Angels, island 501(c)3 nonprofit will host a Benefit Yard Sale this Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Country Corner. Orcas Angels is "a community driven, local networking,
The Wanderers Return to Orcas with Tom Rawson
From Bill Buchan The popular singers, The Wanderers and Tom Rawson, return once again to the islands this weekend -- to Orcas on Saturday, May 19 and to Lopez on Sunday, May 20.
2012 Chamber Music Festival Tickets Go On Sale
Join the Early Birds on Wednesday, May 23 Wednesday, May 23, is an important date for music lovers. That’s the day tickets go on sale for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, which
Fur & Feathers Kids Serve Dinner Tonight!
Wednesday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center Want to feel good about the youngsters of today? Come to the Senior Center when you're hungry tonight for dinner! The Orcas Fur and
KindlingsFest 2012: Refresh Yourself!
Dick Staub, pastor of the Orcas Island Community Church, invites attendees to KindlingsFest 2012, saying, "Refresh yourself: spiritually, intellectually, creatively and relationally." KindlingsFest will take place July 25 through 28 at the Community Church. "
Junior Rowers Pump Up the Volume! Share the Excitement!
By Martin Taylor Orcas Island junior rowing club is very close to the end of another season -- just one more practice then they are off to NW Regionals on Vancouver Lake, Vancouver,
Fish & Wildlife Section of Critical Areas Ordinance Hearing
Updated May 15 at 9 p.m. Friday, May 18 at 8:45 a.m. in Friday Harbor-videoconferencing at the Orcas Island Public Library, from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk
Bob’s Brew Boasts Best of the Fest!
By Madie Murray Known to most of us as just plain Bob, no one was probably more surprised than he was to hear his name announced as the first place winner of the
Student Art Featured at Food for Thought Benefit
...as well as brisket, a band and a bus! By Madie Murray Some of the finest art comes from young minds and hearts, and the Food for Thought Benefit on May 26 will
Soil Test Challenges: Two Ways
From the San Juan Islands Conservation District Soil Challenge: Two Categories! 1) Spring 2012 - Follow-up Testing This category of testing is limited to those who submitted samples to be tested in the Fall of
Canine Capers: What’s My Place
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
Wildfire Workshops May 21-24
From San Juan County Department of Emergency Management Learn about the assessments of wildfire risk and the wildland urban interface of San Juan County. Discuss YOUR priorities for how our community can best mitigate these
