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
United Way Helps Out Islanders
United Way of San Juan County Awards $78,000 to County Non-Profits From the United Way of San Juan County United Way of San Juan County has awarded more than $78,000 to 16 non-profits in the
2012 “Food for Thought” Event Has New Focus
from Janet Brownell, Preisdent Orcas Island Education Foundation Usually around this time, you would be reading a call to artists to come make something out of a fish, or a box, or an egg for
Solid Waste Management Plan Meets SEPA Review
From the San Juan County Development and Planning Department Notice of SEPA Determination on the County’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. An Environmental Checklist for the San
Multiple Musical Groups to Perform for School Music Benefit
Updated Feb. 29 at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m., Orcas Middle School Gym From the Music Advocacy Group The15th Anniversary of the Annual School Benefit Concert, presented by the Music
Student Chef Entry Deadline Draws Near
By Madie Murray Sponsors are signing up, excitement is mounting, recipes are being formulated and the deadline of March 5 is drawing ever so near for the third annual Student Chef Competition. Students
You Are Invited to Read to a Child
From Susan Stolmeier Would you like to read to children on March 2nd? Read Across America will be celebrated at Orcas Island Elementary on Friday, March 2nd (Dr. Seuss’ Birthday). If you would
County Administrator Addresses Info Services Manager’s Termination and Purchasing Issues
From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager [County Administrator] Pete Rose feels that it would be appropriate to reiterate and support the statements made in the County’s news release. [Feb. 24, 2012) Concerning the
Class Highlights Flowers, Food, Fun
Tuesday, March 6, 5 p.m., at Chiladas Learn the secrets of flower arranging in this 'Hands On' event hosted by Leslie Ginnes and Julie Fraser. Learn how to: extend the life of cut flowers add
OPALCO Offers Scholarship Program & Youth Rally
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 23 What do college-resume building, making new friends and screaming down an avalanche water slide all have in common? They are all aspects of OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship
Island Illustrated Journaling with Susan Zwinger
Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11, 2012 Mid-winter is a great time to increase your writing skills and stir those creative juices. We all live in such a magnificent setting, yet forget to stop, see and
Letter to the Editor: Who is the Freedom Foundation?
Practically the very last thing the citizens of San Juan County need is for the Freedom Foundation, from Olympia, WA, and its media affiliate Citizens Action Network, to expose the evils of the county’s
Music of Bach Family to Come to Orcas Center
Monday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m., Orcas Center (Madrona Room) The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents harpsichordist Jan Weinhold from Lübeck, Germany and baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan in The Bach Family, with
Canine Capers: Breeds: When I was Young, I had the Coolest Jack Russell…
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
Funhouse Commons to Hold Coop Biz Workshop
Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Funhouse Commons, 30 Pea Patch Lane in Eastsound Pete Moe, The Funhouse Commons Executive Director, announces The Island Enterprise Lab at the Funhouse Commons is
On Stage at Orcas Center Continues with Academy Chamber Orchestra
Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 pm. The unrivaled premier youth chamber orchestra from the Northwest, Academy Chamber Orchestra returns to Orcas Center with some of the most gifted young musicians in the nation.
Girl Scout Cookies Sale Time Fast Approaches!
By Lorena Stankevich Come support the Orcas Island Trailblazers as they sell Girl Scout cookies at Island Market. While supplies last girls will be on hand Friday, March 2 and 9 from 3-6p.m., Saturday, March
