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
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
Letter to the Editor: Crossroads Lectures Seeks Associates
Thanks to the Orcas community for supporting the Crossroads Lectures. We hope you will also enjoy the outstanding speakers for the upcoming 2011-2012 season who will be speaking on The Future of the Book, Current
Letter to the Editor: Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender Fund Helps Community Foundation
To the Editor, The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) was selected by the LGBT fund to receive a grant of $1,000. The LGBT fund supports programs that enhance our community inclusiveness, equality, and diversity. These funds
Guest Opinion: The Tank’s History as Social Media
By Tom Welch The history of the Tank as social media is interesting. As a high school student in the mid-sixties, I sat on the Tank with my classmates for yearbook photos. You can see
Shane Watson Instructs in 10-week Life Drawing Class
Contributed by Maggie Sharkey There is still room in Shane Watson's Life Drawing Class: registration deadline is Monday, August 29. For anyone who feels rusty, or wants to learn how to draw the
“Rock on the Rock Singers” To Start New Series
“Rock on the Rock Singers,” led by Grace McCune, return to the Orcas Center for another six-week Thursday night series. "This fun and highly entertaining group provides a great outlet for singers of
Collage by Mary Jane Elgin at Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks will feature mixed media collage by Mary Jane Elgin through September and October. Mary Jane was born and raised in Altadena, California. She graduated with a major in art
Abreu Helps Friends: In Concert Today at Noon
Sharon Abreu says, "I hate foreclosures; they're just wrong!" And so when she heard of the plight of Morgan Meadows, unable to make her house payment due to illness, she swung into action.
Work Together at United Way’s “Day of Caring” Sept. 10
Sign up for projects on Orcas, Lopez or San Juan Islands The United Way of San Juan County will sponsor its annual "Day of Caring" on Saturday, Sept. 10. Day of Caring is
San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Attracts New National Funding
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership is proud to announce two recent funding awards to continue their work on Washington State’s newest scenic byway.
Nautilus Book Awards Seeks Reviewers
The Nautilus Book Awards, now in its 12th year, is seeking individuals interested in joining our Orcas Island team of “readers” for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating new book entries in the process of
Report from the Fair: Orcas Kids Win Many Awards the Last Day
By Brigid Ehrmantraut Saturday was the final day of the 2011 San Juan County Fair. Some of the last-day events included the 4-H Livestock Auction, Small Animal Round Robin, and the 4-H Awards
Author of LIttle Women Letters Coming to Darvill’s Aug. 31
Author Gabrielle Donnelly will read from her new novel The Little Women Letters and sign copies at Darvill's Bookstore on Wednesday, August 31 at 7pm. Donnelly was born and raised in London before moving to Los
English as a Second Language Free Course Begins
A six week course in E.S.L. (English as a second language) will be offered, free of charge, beginning on Tuesday September 6.It will be open to all ages, and there will be no registration. To
Shark Reef Literary Magazine Deadline Approaches
New Issue Online Now; Submit by September 30 Contributed by JoEllen Moldoff Founded in 2001 to promote writers and artists in Washington State’s San Juan Islands, SHARK REEF online literary magazine has just published the
