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
“The Pleasures of Memoir Writing” at Roundtable
The monthly Writer’s Roundtable will discuss "The Pleasure of Memoir Writing" on Saturday, September 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library in Esatsound. JoEllen Moldoff will facilitate “A memoir is a piece
The New Month Arrives With a Poem
September it rained in my sleep and in the morning the fields were wet I dreamed of artillery of the thunder of horses in the morning the fields were strewn with twigs and leaves as
Guest Column: Irene Inspires Island Preparedness
By Dave Halloran Like the folk song, "Goodnight Irene," Hurricane Irene has left many tales of woe in its path of destruction. Emergency Managers frequently use these as examples and cautionary tales, and this is
Children’s House Makes Changes, Looking Ahead to Next 40 Years
VIP Soiree and Family Farm “Bawl” this weekend Children’s House on Orcas Island started 40 years ago. Its campus is made up of two buildings on Pea Patch Lane, off North Beach
T’ai Chi Chih Classes on Mondays Start Sept. 12
Beginning class starts September 12 at 8:30 a.m. Joan Roulac will start a new series of T’ai Chi Chih classes, beginning Monday morning, September 12 at the Orcas Senior Center. Roulac asks, “Ready to experience
Land Bank Opens Historic Driggs Park in Friday Harbor
From the San Juan County Land Bank The Land Bank has partnered with property owners Pete and Becky Kilpatrick to allow public access to the lot at the corner of Caines Street
Multiple Changes in CAO Review & Environmental Statement Subject to Public Hearing Sept. 16
Written comments due Sept. 14 From the San Juan County Department of Development and Planning The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Wetlands Critical Area provisions
Chair Yoga Returns to the Senior Center
By Sara Dailey-Smith Chair yoga returns after a summer break to the Senior Center on Wednesday mornings at 9:30-10:30am starting September 7th and going all fall. (Please note new time.) This gentle way of
The Orcas Island Garden Club Is Growing
By Sue Lewis Orcas Island Garden Club Meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, September through May, in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center and start at 10 a.m.
‘By Request,’ Short Works from Local Playwrights Opens Friday
September 2—3 and 9–11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange by Doug Bechtel We are excited to present five performances of short and somewhat longer works from our well known Orcas playwrights. The nine pieces to
Small Business Fair to be Held September 24
By Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council Island business owners will have an opportunity to attend no-cost business classes at the 2011 Washington Small Business Fair in Renton, Wash. Over thirty
Lowered Reserves, Alternative Learning Changes Concern Orcas School Board
It was another marathon school board meeting last Thursday night, much of it taken up in explaining the lower-than-expected general fund balance presented by Business Manager Keith Whitaker. Also, last-minute changes by the State
Thanks for the Beautiful Plums, Barbara!
By Madie Murray Barbara Wheeler had four plum trees (two golden and two red) heavily laden with ripe organically-grown plums. She put a call out to a friend who passed the information along
Ali Marcus Performs Live at Doe Bay
Tuesday, August 30 from 6-8 pm Ali Marcus is a Seattle-based songwriter who tours nationally. She has sang at festivals around America, including CMJ, Northwest Folklife Festival, and Noise for the Needy. She
Park & Rec – School Board Meet on Buck Park Properties
The Orcas Island School Board (OISD) had an early start to their regular meeting on August 25 in a special, joint meeting with the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) Board to work out
Ferry fares to go up in October and May
The Washington State Transportation Commission adopted changes to current ferry fares at a hearing held in Seattle on Wednesday, August 24. According to Ferries Secretary for the State Department of Transportation, David Moseley, "The changes
