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
Sign up Now for Kids’ Crafts Booths at Library Fair
By Nita Couchman Once again this year, kids can sign up for a kids’ booth at the Library Fair to sell crafts, baked goods, or other items they have made. This year the Library Fair
The Week Ahead: What Could be Better than July on Orcas?
Tuesday, July 12 Special Council Meeting early start to discuss Waste Disposal parcel fees at 8:30 a.m. in Friday Harbor at Council Chambers in the Legislative Building, across the street from the County Courthouse. Regular
Land Bank Opens New Trail on Turtleback!
Southside Loop for Turtleback Hikers Over the last several months, San Juan County Land Bank staff, volunteers and members of the Washington Conservation Corps completed a new section of trail on the south
Farm and Forage Workshop To Be Offered
by Bruce Orchid This is a participatory culinary workshop focused on the sustainable kitchen, seasonal cooking, kitchen gardens, and the untapped resources of our local environments. An insiders tour of the foodie highlights
The BODāLO Trio to Play at Brown Bag Concert
The BODāLO Trio will be featured at the Brown Bag Concert Wednesday noon, July 13 at the Episcopal Church in Eastsound. The trio is composed of Bob Littlewood, clarinet, Dale Heisinger, cello, and Louellen McCoy,
Governor to Chair Strategic Transportation Plan
From the Office of the Governor “With no money left to transfer into the ferry system from other transportation accounts, more resources are necessary to fill the system’s 10-year, $1 billion budget hole and
County Secures 50-year Lease on Lopez’ Odlin South Property
From the Land Bank San Juan County has just concluded a 50-year lease with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on the Odlin South school trust land on Lopez. The state paid DNR
Japanese Flower Arranging Summer Season Begins
Japanese Flower Arranging (Ikebana) Classes start later this month The Saturday Ikebana Class with Joan Stamm will begin a new series of five classes on July 16 and continue August 13& 27, and
Art Show at Senior Center Honors Family Artists
By Jan Kolton Titus If you’re an artist or have one in your family from any previous generation, you’ll enjoy the July show at Orcas Senior Center, “Celebrating Our Artistic Heritage. A
Photography, Music, History, Opera, & Music in the Park — Do It All this Weekend!
Friday, July 8 "Iridescence," Reception for Peter Fisher's work at the Peter Fisher Gallery on North Beach Road, 4 to 7 p.m. Casey McGill Band at Doe Bay! MacGill plays boogie-woogie, swing, and stride piano.
Tour Elementary School Construction July 12
By Kyle Freeman, Orcas Elementary/Middle School Principal The Orcas Island School District would like to invite parents and community members to tour the Nellie S. Milton Building (the elementary school) to see the progress of
Library Fair Headed This Way — August 13
By Sandra Wilson Orcas Island Friends of the Library Time to make sure your calendar is cleared for Saturday, August 13 -- the Annual Friends of the Library Fair! The Village Green will be the
Islanders Bank & OPALCO Partner for Energy Savings
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative has partnered with Islanders Bank to bring energy efficiency tools and savings to islanders in San Juan County. OPALCO members can schedule a Home Snapshot Energy Assessment, get
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Fund Awards Grants
By Kathy Wehle Closing out the 2011 grant-making cycle, the Orcas Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Fund awarded grants to local island nonprofits totaling $9,865. Grantees for 2011 are the Orcas Family Health Center,
KindlingsFest 2011 Just Three Weeks Away!
By Pastor Dick Staub The most refreshing, renewing event of the summer, KindlingsFest 2011 starts three weeks from today on Orcas Island.There is still room to register. Make your plans to join 300+
Red Cedar Circle at Odd Fellows Hall
By Che Blaine The Red Cedar Circle will meet again at Odd Fellows Hall, Sunday, July 10th, 5 - 11pm Dorothy Mack, Sti qua lanata, will be offering, by donation, Northwest Coast Native American Medicine
