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
Shoreline Consultants to Present to Council this Monday
By Colin Maycock, Senior Planner, San Juan County Representatives of the SMP Consultants, (the Watershed Company and Herrera Inc.) will make a presentation on the Inventory and Characterization Report to a joint session of the Planning Commission
OPALCO Board Seeks Candidates
Do you care about the future of energy here in the islands? Want to serve on OPALCO’s Board of Directors? District 2 (Orcas, Orcas, Armitage, Big Double, Blakely, Fawn, Little Double and Obstruction Islands) elections
Guest Column: Council Member Pratt Writes Olympia
(Following is a letter written by San Juan County Council Member Lovel Pratt to San Juan County/40th District Representatives in the State Legislature. She asks that addresses to 40th District Representatives be included. They follow
Letter to the Editor: Art, Plays, High-Def, Volunteers, Partners & More at Orcas Center
Dear friends and neighbors---have you noticed how much the Orcas Center is doing to make a huge variety of cultural events available to our community at a nominal fee? The art exhibits, which change monthly,
EDC offers Free Workshop on Biz Plans & Finance
Wednesday, March 7, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Angels Thanks Help
Updated Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Orcas Angels would like to thank the community for yet another successful Prime Rib Dinner! This dinner would not have been possible without our supporters and attendees, volunteers, FIRE,
Lodging Tax Grants Totaling $350K Will Consider New Projects
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Applications are now being accepted for a total of $350,000 in San Juan County Lodging Tax tourism grants. The County’s Lodging Tax revenue increased by nearly 8
Island Ceramicists Create Bowls for Food Bank Fundraiser
By Madie Murray "Feed Yourself - Feed Our Community" On Friday, February 24 from 4 to 6 p.m., the Wildflour Bakery will be filled with an array of bowls made by Orcas potters and other
Verdi Opera Ernani this Saturday Night
Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center If you've missed the opera on Sunday afternoons, here's your opportunity to experience The Met: Live in HD with Verdi’s ERNANI, this Saturday night, February
History Matinee to Feature Carol Clark
Sunday, February 26, 2:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Lundeen Room Don’t miss the third monthly History Matinee gathering featuring long-time iconic Orcas Island resident Carol Clark. It takes place in the afternoon at
Sing and Play for Young Children Starts March 6
By Kathi Ciskowski Attention parents (moms, dads, and even grandparents), with 18 month to 3 year old children! Enjoy the invigoration of the spring, meet other parents, and let your youngster have the experience of
Reporting the News — Dr. Nancy Rivenburgh Gives Feb. 26 Crossroads Lecture
From the Crossroads Committee International events, foreign policy -- How do the media shape what happens? Join Crossroads to explore the future of how the news is reported, with Dr. Nancy Rivenburgh, Associate
School Garden “Post Party” March 3
By Madie Murray Mark your calendar! On Saturday, March 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., anyone with a willing back and desire to help our school garden grow is invited to lend
Letter to the Editor: Join to Amend “Corporate Personhood” Laws
From Sharon Abreu Next Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Fire Station in Eastsound from 12:30-2:30 pm, we’ll have the opportunity to get familiar with a Resolution that’s being submitted to our County Council in
Military Sonar in Use Shortly Before Orca’s Death
A Canadian naval vessel had engaged in sonar training just days before a female orca, who might have bred and helped with L pod's recovery, washed up on the coast. From Crosscut.com and Green Acre
Canine Capers: Adopting a Shelter Dog – Part One
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
