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
Education Foundation Helps the 6th Grade Class Go to the Olympic Park Institute
For several years now, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) 6th grade class has taken a trip to the Olympic Park Institute (OPI). The tradition of this five-day environmental learning camp has been a wonderful experience
Angels Serve Prime Rib Tonight for Orcas Needy
Orcas Angels will be hosting a Benefit Prime Rib Dinner on Friday September 16th from 5-8 p.m. at the American Legion. Tickets will be $19 per person and $12 for kids 8 and under. A
EDC Offers Free Workshop on Business Planning and Financing
Monday, Sept. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Monday,
Economist Ed Dolan Speaks to Voters League
By Sarah Crosby The county League of Women Voters held a meeting devoted to taxes on September 12 at the Library in Friday Harbor, entitled “The Truth about Taxes: What Choices do We Have?” The
Orcas Commons/Funhouse Gala Keeps TEAM Going
Gala this Saturday Night Kicks Off Membership Drive Campaign Orcas’ Funhouse/Commons anticipates support for their new direction at their annual Gala this year, to be held Saturday, Sept. 17. (For details, call
A Wealth of Alternative Artwork at Orcas Center
By Nicole Matisse Opening Reception Friday, October 7th from 5:30-7 p.m. Orcas art lovers - mark your calendars for an exciting alternative group art show opening on Friday October 7. The Orcas Center
Garden Club: Reliable Plants for Sun and Shade
By Sue Lewis Richie Steffen, curator for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, will be the featured speaker at the September 21 meeting of the Orcas Island Garden Club. The meeting will be held in
Fall classes beginning at Orcas Island Library — Sign Up Now
By Nita Couchman Jane Alden continues her classes on works of Shakespeare with an 8-week workshop on HAMLET. The class will meet on Mondays, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the Orcas Island Library Meeting
Observe a Day of Peace by Candlelight
International Day of Peace Candlelight Ceremony, an observance to call for peace in all regions of the world, will take place on Wednesday September 21, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Library
Council Approves Hiring of New Public Works Director
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communicatons Manager The San Juan County Council voted on Sept. 12 to confirm County Administrator Pete Rose’s appointment of Frank Mulcahy of Groton, Connecticut, as the new head
If Walls Could Talk…
by Madie Murray Well, in this case, maybe they can. Now adorning the walls of the school cafeteria are three very engaging posters by Joe Wirtheim which are a part of “a self-commissioned poster
Plan to Attend the Planning Commission’s CAO Meet
Friday Sept. 16 at 8:45 a.m. in Friday Harbor From the Common Sense Alliance Your right to use your property is at risk. Get the facts! The County is currently deciding how to
OPALCO Rate Change: Limited Service Merged with Residential Tariff
From OPALCO At the August 18th meeting in Eastsound, the OPALCO Board approved a cost-of-service increase to the Limited Service Tariff covering small loads for barns, gates and other outbuildings (less than 5kVa). With
Proposed Wetlands Rules Still Ruffle Feathers at Town Hall
The day was hot and the Town Hall was packed with Orcas citizens concerned about dwindling property rights and declining environmental conditions. In the midst of this charged group at the Eastsound Fire Hall
OPAL’s Second Online Auction Opens September 11
A beautiful 12-foot “Whitehall” rowing skiff, made in Victoria, B.C., is one of the featured items you can bid on in OPAL’s second annual online auction, which opens Sunday, September 11, at 8
Youth Auditions for “Our Town” at the OffCenter
Auditions for youth ages 10+ for the Orcas Center-Public Library co-production of "Our Town," will be held Monday, Sept.12 and Tuesday, Sept. 13 . The auditions will be at the OffCenter Stage from 3:30 to
