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
Orcas Family Connections Opens Doors at New Office
Wednesday, September 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. By Nicole Munson Orcas Family Connections, which is Orcas’ Family Resource Center, is proud to announce their Open House will be held on Wednesday, September 28, from
Huxley Smart Goes Local for Her Senior Project
By Madie Murray On Wednesday, September 28, Huxley Smart will be preparing and serving a very special lunch in the school cafeteria for up to 250 people. She chose for her Senior Project
A New Roof for the Historical Museum
Earlier this week, when the sun shone, Clyde Duke and his roofing crew were hard at work, helping out the Historical Society to put on a new roof, replacing old shakes with new.
Dinner Raffle Benefits Orcas Family Health Center
By Karen Key Speck The Orcas Family Health Center's "Dinner Winner Raffle" is winding down. Don't miss your chance to buy a ticket at Island Market, Saturday Oct. 1 or October 8, from
Break Out the Bollywood Dance Moves!
By Deborah Sparks If you love the break out dance numbers in Bollywood movies, Orcas Conservatory is inviting you to attend a Bollywood Dance Class with Prashant Kakad from Portland, Ore. Prashant DJ'd and taught
County United Way Grants Workshop Tomorrow
Friday, Sept. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library United Way of San Juan County is currently revising its grants process, to assure improved reporting and streamlined grant applications. The
Local Artist Showcase at OffCenter this Sunday
The second showcase to feature Orcas musicians, singer–songwriters and instrumentalists sharing their work in the warm and intimate space of the OffCenter Stage, will take place this Sunday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m.Local artists featured
Shoreline Habitat Improved at Lopez Island’s Barlow Bay
From the Friends of the San Juans Last week, Friends of the San Juans enhanced habitat for beach spawning forage fish along Barlow Bay at the south end of Lopez Island. Over the
Michael Sky’s “Jubilee Day” Reading & Conversation
Sunday October 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Outlook Inn “We just got word that Mallard died,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Bill Varnum. “We’re assuming there’s two other deaths we
Preparing Your Horse & Livestock Property for Winter
Sunday, Sept. 25 at 10 am at Blazing Tree Ranch on San Juan Island From the San Juan Islands Conservation District Now is the time to be planning for the winter months. Tackle
Flower Bulb and Bake Sale for Orcas Montessori
Saturday, Sept. 24 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beautify your garden and delight your sweet tooth. On Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM, Orcas Montessori School will be collecting fall flower bulb orders
Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Invites Community to a “Taste” Program
Beginning Sunday, Sept. 25 at 10:30 a.m. The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship invites the community to a “Taste of Unitarian Universalism” program and potluck on Sunday, September 25th at the West Sound Community
“Shark Reef” Literary Magazine Deadline Sept. 30
Shark Reef, a ten-year-old online literary magazine, announces the submission deadline of September 30. A new edition of Shark Reef, comprised of submissions from beyond the San Juan Islands has just been released. Originally founded
Letter to the Editor: EMTs on Top of Dangerous Situation
After having received wonderful treatment from the Orcas EMT group, I discovered another thoroughly remarkable thing about their service. I had sepsis -- which is blood poisoning and quite lethal if not treated and treated soon
Hearts and Hands Needs Volunteers for Seniors
By Betsy Louton Hearts and Hands is an organization of the Senior Center that recruits, trains and places volunteers with elders and disabled persons in need. Volunteers visit weekly to share stories, help with light
County Council Moves Toward Videoconferencing Meetings
This morning, the San Juan County Council activated videoconferencing as a way to provide citizen access on Orcas and Lopez Islands during Council meeting times in Friday Harbor. On Orcas Island, the morning
