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
Poetry on Lopez with Dorothy Trogdon & Elizabeth Austen
Sunday, February 26, workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lopez Library, reading at 7 p.m. Elizabeth Austen, prize-winning poet from Seattle where she produces poetry-related programming for KUOW an NPR affiliate, will read
Letter to the Editor: Friends of San Juans to Discuss Its Part in Code Enforcement
Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall From Stephanie Buffum Field, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans Over the past couple weeks, you may have seen or heard about a
KING-FM to Feature Music From Our Chamber Music Festival
February 20 & 22 Music from Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's upcoming Salon Concert by pianist Jeffrey Kahane on February 27th will be featured on Classical KING-FM 98.1 this week." Northwest Focus," hosted
Guest Opinion: County Requirements “A Blizzard of Bureaucratic Nonsense?”
By Terry Gillespie The San Juan Builder’s Association supports good community planning. Our island’s environment, our quality of life, and our community social structure are exceptional. The San Juan Islands are a treasure. The County’s
Controlling Your Debt Workshop Continues
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30—8 p.m., Orcas Library In a second in a series of financial workshops with Betty Barats you will learn to be mindful of and control your debt, identify the patterns that create
Travelling Light Salutes Eastern European Immigrants
On Screen at Orcas Center continues with National Theatre Live’s Travelling Light on Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. Nicholas Wright's new play Travelling Light is a funny and fascinating tribute to the
Funhouse Commons “Island Enterprise Lab” Off To a Fast Start
Follow-up Meeting on Saturday, March 3 From Pete Moe, Funhouse Commons Director On January 17, more than 35 individuals representing nearly 30 small businesses or business start-ups met at The Funhouse Commons for the first
When Bullfrogs Sing Opera: A Review
By Margie Doyle At the end of the play, When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, last night, I brushed away a tear before turning to my smiling neighbors. For the performances in Actors Theater of Orcas Island
Ballet & More Dance Class Sessions to Begin
Jean Henigson offers a new series of dance classes, Ballet & More, for Ages 8 – 13 years, from February 20th – March 16th. Classes will be held Mondays and Fridays from 4 to 5:30
What a Weekend Awaits!
Friday, February 17 When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, a hilarious Country Mouse-City Mouse performance by Actors Theater, February 17–18, February 24–25, and March 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange. Tickets are available for $10 from
“Ice-Age” Author to Read Uncharted Territory
Saturday, February 18 at 5:30 pm at Darvill's Bookstore Rae Richen, teacher and author of Uncharted Territory, will read from her book this Saturday, Feb. 18. Uncharted Territory is the story of seventeen-year-old Jack Huntington, all-state
Bullfrogs Sing Opera Opens at the Grange Tonight!
The latest production from Actors Theater of Orcas Island, When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, begins its three-weekend run at the Grange tonight at 7:30. The well-seasoned cast in this sweet, humorous play includes Melinda
Local Advocates Maintain Derelict Vessel Removal
By County Auditor Milene Henley Derelict vessels are more than an eyesore in San Juan County: they are a risk to the environment, public health and navigation. So when San Juan County gave
Letter to the Editor: Finding the Bright Side at Moran State Park
The board members for Friends of Moran are finding it hard to be upbeat right now. Because it’s that time of year when membership renewal is due and donations are collected to continue supporting projects
Orcas Replacement Maintenance & Operations Levy Passes
With 1,814 ballots counted and nearly a 65 percent "yes" vote, the 2012 Orcas Island School District Maintenance and Operations Levy has passed. The levy replaces the previous levy, which has expired, and is in
Paper Exhibits Come to Orcas Center in March
The March Lobby Gallery at Orcas Center will feature Philomena Robinson's artwork, book arts, photography, and other media, and she will talk about her creative process. Wednesday, February 29, from 10 a.m. to
