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
Art Quilts by Ann Peterson Featured at Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks features pictorial quilts by Ann Peterson through February and March. Ann’s textile pieces are based on photographs taken on Orcas Island. She uses stitching, fusible applique, ink printing and
Draft Wetland Section of CAO Available Feb. 15
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Program Manager After months of discussion with technical experts, on February 15 a revised draft of the wetland amendments to the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) will be
Celebrate Leonardo Da Vinci with Art & Dining
Sunday, February 19 at 3 pm. at Orcas Center Beginning Feb. 16, Leonardo LIVE, a high-definition movie delivered by satellite, will open in theaters across the United States, Europe and Canada, and also in Argentina,
Free “Knowing Your Child” Seminar Returns
February 18, from 5 to 8 p.m., Senior Center Returning by popular request on Saturday, February 18, Catherine Henderson, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., will “continue the conversation” from her fall seminar titled, “Knowing Your Child and Your
Oh-oh, Flu Has Arrived
From San Juan County Health Department Flu has arrived on San Juan Island and is starting to appear on Lopez island as well, according to the San Juan County Health Department. The department monitors the
Concerned Islanders Face Coal Train & Shipping Impacts
Islanders encouraged to write letters and ask for hearings to Dept. of Natural Resources Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) Irthlingz Environmental Organization, San Juan Conservation District rounded up a roomful of concerned citizens
Kids Help World Concern with Flea Market Enterprise
By Sue Lewis The Lighthouse Christian Children's Church chose World Concern for the recipient of the proceeds from their bake sale at the Fidelis Flea Market in West Sound on Saturday, February 11.
Guest Column: Be One of a Thousand
By Janet Brownell The Orcas Island Education Foundation is looking for 1,000 generous donors. Last week, the Orcas Island School District had to make $120,000 in mid-year cuts. Some of this was because of a
Canine Capers: That Which is Unique
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
The Week Ahead: A Season for All Tastes
Monday, February 13 Explore alternative modes of transportation on Orcas Island including shuttles, bikes, rideshare, etc. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Chamber from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station for anyone
Announcing a Series of Pruning Classes
From Food Masters In addition to demonstration and explanation from the instructor, participants will have a chance for guided hands-on learning. Please bring pruning tools if you have them. All classes will be held from
A Vote for Creating Social Capital, One Hour at a Time
By Mark DeTray Thanks to the efforts of a core group of local volunteers, the task of establishing a county-wide time bank (aka, time exchange) is well underway. The local time exchange initiative is now ready
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Education Foundation, the School Library Stays Open
Thank you OIEF for paying to keep our library open for the rest of the year, because we love our library. It made us feel really sad when we heard it was going to have
Nuts & Bolts of Sports & Parks Concern OIPRD
By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD), created by voters in 2009, continues to hold regular meetings to create a program that takes care of parks and programs under its
Letter to the Editor: Annual Heritage Seed Exchange — Thank you!
It truly was another amazing event. On February 4th the seed saving group quickly filled West Sound Community Hall. A frenzy of veggie and flower seed exchanges commenced. Literally hundreds of seed varieties were shared. In addition
OPALCO Seeks New Directors
The OPALCO Board of Directors has set Saturday, May 5, 2012 as the date for its 2012 Annual Meeting and election of directors. The Board has appointed a nominating committee of three members from District
