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
Got Fruit Flies? Need a Good Trap?
By Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division Groucho Marx said: “Time flies like an arrow but fruit flies like a banana.” So many beautiful fruits are out
See “People” at Orcas Island Camera Club Photography Show
By Martin Taylor The Orcas Island Camera Club (OICC) is presenting a photography show at Orcas Center in Sept. The show is open to all Orcas Island photographers. The theme for the
Fifth Season Harvest Summer Bounty for Winter Meals
"Tremendous time and effort" were put in by a record number of helpers as Orcas' Farm to Cafeteria committee members and volunteers processed the harvests for the "Fifth Season" on August 8 and
Come to Deer Harbor for a Taste of South America!
The Deer Harbor Community Club announces a unique upcoming tasting of South American wines. The public is invited to taste excellent wines from Chile and Argentina. The $35 admission provides tastes of ten
Orcas Montessori Hosts Open House on August 20
By Teresa Chocano Orcas Montessori School still has a few slots available and is hosting an open house on Saturday, August 20, from 10AM to 12 PM. Bring your child and your questions and spend
Doe Bay Fest a Music-Lovers Success
From the ferry landing to Doe Bay -- and beyond -- the 2011 Doe Bay Fest was a complete success. This year, in addition to over 30 musical acts and poetry readings, the
Children’s House Hosts VIP Soiree and Inaugural “Bawl”
From the Children's House Hobnob with the Honorary Mayor of Eastsound or swing your partner in his honor; the VIP Soiree and Inaugural “Bawl” provide two opportunities to celebrate April in September's Labor
Guest Column: Report from Uncle Harry
By Harry Patton Hi, gang! Have finally bit the bullet and moved back to my Orcas cabin! Got lonely over there and wanted to come home and be with my friends (and, of course, Sweet
Letter to the Editor: Islands Fall Farm Festival Seeks Sponsors
Farm Festival to celebrate Local Food and Farms in San Juan County, Oct. 1-31 Throughout the month of October, the Islands Fall Farm Festival will support a series of events on the larger islands in
Plan A or Plan B? Voters Will Decide on Solid Waste System Funding & Services
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager On November 8th, voters in San Juan County will choose between two alternative ways of providing and funding recycling and solid waste disposal services. The County Council
Spirit Eagle to Sign “Contact Has Begun” at Library Fair
By Spirit Eagle On Saturday, local author Spirit Eagle will have a book signing at the Orcas Library Fair. Her latest book, Contact Has Begun! Messages From Our Star Family will be available for purchase. There
4-H Fur ‘n Feathers Serves Dinner to Seniors
On Wednesday evening, some 30 Orcas kids, members of the County 4-H Fur 'n Feathers club, served their annual dinner at the Orcas Senior Center. Club members served the meal, cooked by Fur
Rachel Buchman Narrates Children’s “Music Party” of Poetry, Art & Music
By Brigid Ehrmantraut “Everyone can make music.” That’s the conviction guest artist Rachel Buchman brings to the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) this year. Nothing illustrates this better than the annual
House Moves to OPAL with Henigson Donation
Earlier this morning, a house donated by Bob and Phyllis Henigson of Deer Harbor was moved to a storage space in Eastsound. The OPAL Community Land Trust will store the house prior to
Sun, Books, Fun, Food, and Quilt = Orcas Library Fair
Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sixty-nine degrees is the forecast for Saturday. It is expected to be sunny and pleasant—the ideal Pacific Northwest setting for the 55th Orcas Library Fair
Guest Column: Making the San Juans an Arts Destination!
By Teddy Deane for the San Juan Arts Council Here we are in the beautiful San Juan Islands, one of the most picturesque and precious environments in the United States or anywhere; a place where
