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
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Center Kudos
Kudos to Orcas Center for another amazing afternoon at the Metropolitan Opera this past Sunday! If I had been in New York, I might have seen Faust from the orchestra (for only $222.50), but I
Second Annual Salish Sea Early Music Festival Set
January 21 on Lopez, January 22 on Orcas and San Juan The second annual 2012 Salish Sea Early Music Festival, featuring some of the most accomplished performers on period instruments from around the country
Thornton Wilder’s Works Celebrated in “Orcas Reads”
Kick-off party on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall "Orcas Reads" is a month-long program brought to all islanders by the Orcas Center and the Friends of the
4-H Starting Anew this Thursday
The first meeting of the Orcas 4-H Fur & Feathers Club will be Thursday, January 12 at 3:30 p.m. at Orcas Christian School. Fur & Feathers includes cats, dogs, sheep, goats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits,
Cancer Support Group to Meet Thursday, Jan. 12
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support
School Board Travels to Olympia to Consult with Legislators
A special Orcas Island School Board Meeting will be held at the State Capitol in Olympia this Tuesday, January 10, 2012. School Board members will meet with Washington State Senator Kevin Ranker, and Representatives Jeff
EPRC Moves Ahead with Prune Alley “Streetscape” Improvement Plans
At the Jan. 5 regular meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), Committee members, with the assistance of Shannon Wilbur, County Engineer and veteran architect Bill Trogden, of the Eastsound Design Review Subcommittee, fleshed
Judges Decide State Shorts Public School Funding
On Thursday, Jan. 5,2012, the State Supreme Court issued a ruling on state funding of public education. The following is a statement from State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Randy Dorn, on the case (McCleary v.
Jordan Griffin Heads for the Mountain Slopes
From Rachel Griffin on CaringBridge.com “Jordan starts his Bi-Skiing program this weekend. I probably don't need to explain to you how excited he is...but he is!! Literally bouncing off the walls, acting like
In Formation: a Community Based Time Bank
By Morgan Meadows Learn how you can participate in creating "an hour for an hour" of coordinated time exchanges for meeting needs. How does this program support a reciprocal, strong, services to people based economy?
Drug Traffic Charges to be Brought Against San Juan Student
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office On Friday, January 6, 2012, an extensive narcotics investigation by Sheriff’s Office detectives culminated in the arrest of an 18 year old male Friday Harbor High School student.
Little Bit of Music, Gov’t, B-Ball, Theater and J Edgar this Weekend!
Friday, Jan. 6 Lady Vikings Basketball JV @ 3 pm; Varsity @ 4:30 pm vs. Mount Vernon Christian in Orcas High School gym. 'J. Edgar' on-screen at the Seaview Theater. 'J. Edgar' explores the public and
Kari Koski Honored by the Marine Resources Committee
By Jeff Hanson Kari Koski, who is leaving her role as the Director of the Whale Museum’s Soundwatch Boater Education Program program after 18 years, was honored by the San Juan Marine
Writer’s Roundtable Plus Two Writing Classes this Month
JoEllen Moldoff, poetry facilitator, announces important events for writers, beginning this month. The monthly Writer's Roundtable will consider "Flowers For Your Salad: Writing in the New Year" on Saturday, January 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Car-Bike Collision in the Rain
Updated Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. An Orcas Elementary student was involved in an accident at the intersection of North Beach and School Roads on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The student was struck by a car
Indulge in Pure Pleasure Dinner with Rowing Club
Friday, Jan. 20, Camp Orkila at 5 p.m. By Martin Taylor Orcas Island Rowing Club invites all to join with them in their once a year celebration of Orcas and rowing. The evening has been
