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
Outlook Inn to Hold Willamette Pinot Wine Camp
Saturday, March 10 at the Outlook Inn By Martha Farish Fun, food, wine and wellness will come together in a half-day combined educational course and sumptuous dinner called the “Willamette Pinot Wine Camp” at the
Orcas High Wins Washington Achievement Award
Overall Excellence Achievement Recognized, also Language Arts and Math For the fifth year in a row, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and now for 2011, OrcasIsland High School has won the stateʼs recognition award! For the
EDC offers FREE Workshop on Business Planning and Financing
Wednesday, March 7, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on San Juan Island From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small
Writer’s Roundtable: Take Your Hands Off the Handlebars!
Saturday, March 10 from 1-3 p.m.at the Library William Stafford, distinguished poet and teacher wrote: “At times in my thinking I take my hands off the handlebars and see what happens. In a poem I
Economic Council Presents Employment Data
Thursday, March 8, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall What were the final numbers for employment in San Juan County in 2011? What will the trends be this upcoming year? Join Washington State’s Regional
Canine Capers: Adopting a Shelter Dog – Part Two
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
Orcas History Exhibit Continues at the Museum
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum If you happen to have missed the highly praised exhibit “A Taste of Orcas History” at the Orcas Center during the month of February, all is not lost! The
Critical Areas Ordinance Moving Slowly Forward
Wetlands section hearing on Tuesday, March 6 at 8:30 a.m. in Friday Harbor By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Over the past several years, San Juan County’s update of its Critical Areas Ordinance
Merrick Parnell Returns to Funhouse Commons as Teen Night Supervisor
Updated March 5 at 2 p.m. Merrick Parnell, who became Teen Night Supervisor last month, is young enough to relate to the kids at Teen Night and experienced enough to bring new activities,
School Board Bites Financial Bullet; Community Funding Helps Out
Updated Monday, March 5 at 2 p.m.) At the School Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors approved measures brought by the District Superintendent Barbara Kline and
Orcas Island Rowing Indoor Rowing Competition IMIRF on Saturday March 10th
By Martin Taylor It's official-- Orcas Island Rowing Club (OIRA) is challenging Orcas Island and the rest of the world to show who is the fittest at their indoor rowing competition IMIRF (Island
Tiller’s Folly Brings Roots Music from Pacific Canada
Friday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center With roots that stretch from the mists of the Pacific Northwest, across the sea to the British Isles, and now moving into the heartland
Flu Continues on Orcas, San Juan Island
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Health Department reports that the current flu season is the latest in decades. Three regions in the US are reporting elevated levels of
Letter to the Editor: Consignment Treasures Considers Recycling Options
Consignment Treasures/CT Recycling (CT),[ in Friday Harbor], has been operating for 7 years as a private not for profit business, and it has provided over $130,000 to local charities and citizens. In the last few
Letter to the Editor: Crossroads Lecture Series Forms New Non-Profit
As the Crossroads Lecture Series continues its fifth season, we wish to share with the community an administrative change in which Orcas Crossroads has become an independent nonprofit organization. We have finalized an agreement by
Whew! What a Weekend Awaits…
Friday, March 2 Paperworks Exhibit – Reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Madrona Room. Philomena Robinson will speak about her “Artplay” process in creating artist books and works in other media. Advenures in ArtPlay:
