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
Watch the Ballot Tabulating Equipment Put to the Test
October 26 at 10:30 a.m. in Friday Harbor A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County is scheduled for October 26. The test works by tallying the results of
Trick-or-Treat for Books at the Public Library
By Nita Couchman Kids and parents are invited to stop by the meeting room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a
Fire Dept. Will Start Search for New Chief with Vision Statement
Approach for new chief to be outlined in document at Oct. 25 meeting By Ken Brown The Board of Fire Commissioner for the Orcas Island District is involved with a new strategic plan. Three
Guest Opinion: Solid Waste Considerations
By Joe Cohen First I wish to thank Patty Miller and Richard Fralick for their collective work on this issue. It is complex and for most of us confusing. Let’s not forget the great
New Zumba Fitness Class on Orcas
Local fans of the worldwide dance fitness craze no longer need DVDs to get their Zumba fix. Starting on October 26th, Zumba will be offered at Odd Fellows Hall, every Wednesday morning from
Flamenco Song, Dance and Guitar Come Live to Orcas Center
By Savannah Fuentes, 3 Glorias, Flamenco en Vivo producer World-class Spanish Gypsy singer, Saray Muñoz, will be making her West Coast debut in 3 Glorias Flamenco en Vivo, a tribute to the 3
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Meeting
Wednesday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Discovery House The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Membership meeting on Wednesday, October 26 at the Discovery House at Rosario Resort & Spa.
Guest Opinion: Exchange Founder Explains Waste Funding Proposition
By George Post What is Proposition 2 really about? This issue is not the result of public complaints. Remember, we have a waste system that allows us to haul our own garbage to our
The Great Pumpkin Weekend Coming to Eastsound
Saturday, Oct. 29 thru Monday, Oct. 31 in Eastsound The business community of Downtown Eastsound, the classically quaint ‘hub’ of Orcas Island, proudly presents a Halloween Weekend for the whole family! Set in
Guest Opinion: Opposition to School’s One-Year Levy Explained
By Chris Butler There are so many good deals in real estate today. The interest rates are the lowest in history. Yet no one is getting loans or buying those great deals. Most people
No County Agricultural Plastics Recycling Events
By Helen Venada, County Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Solid Waste Division San Juan County farmers, nurseries, and gardeners have recycled over 33 tons of “agricultural plastics” over the last four years through collection
New Buck Bay Bridge is Open!
Ceremonies at noon Oct. 20 The new 43-foot Buck Bay Bridge on Orcas has been completed. Traffic began crossing the bridge on Wednesday September 28. The official bridge opening will be celebrated onsite
New Play Structure for Kids at Moran State Park
By Michel Vekved for the Friends of Moran State Park There isn’t another play structure like it available to the kids in our community and our visitors any day and all day! The
Ferry Service Adjusted for Vessel Repairs
From the Washington State Ferries Updated at 6:55 p.m. The Hiyu, which is the Inter Island ferry, is out of service for necessary repairs. Service for Wednesday evening is as follows: The Hyak is operating
Bible Basics Class Starting Thursday
Bogdan Kulminski will lead a "Bible Basics" class on Thursday evenings, beginning this Thursday, Oct. 13. The class is described as "a study to help you understand Bible basics, translation issues, interpretation and application of
The Met: Live in HD 2011-2011 Season Opens with Donizetti’s “Anna Bolena”
Orcas Center is thrilled to present the first opera of The Met: Live in HD’s 2011-2012 season with, Donizetti’s Anna Bolena, on Sunday, October 16 at 1 pm. Anna Netrebko opens the Metropolitan
