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
OPALCO Changes Rules for Capital Credits
On June 16th, the OPALCO Board of Directors voted to change the Co-op bylaws to remove the option of early capital credit retirement for members who leave the service area and to specify that operating
A Second Vantage Point: Free Writers Workshop in Friday Harbor
Jennifer Brennock will conduct a writing workshop on Tuesday, July 12th at 10:30am-1:30 pm in the Library Meeting Room in Friday Harbor. "In this workshop we will expand on the technique of point of view in
April Named Mayor in Children’s House Fundraiser
By Susan Anderson, Children's House Staff Bovine April was named the official winner of the Honorary Eastsound Mayoral Race, a fundraiser sponsored by and benefiting Children’s House and ending Saturday. An obvious favorite of Orcas
Learn About Local Planning on July 14
"A Short Course on Local Planning," hosted by San Juan County, will be given at the Deer Harbor Community Club from 2- 5 p.m on Thursday, July 14. The course will be presented by members
Dr. Rosie Kuhn: a Reluctant Adventurer
Updated July 5 at 11 p.m. Kuhn to read at Darvill's Bookstore on July 7 at 6 p.m. Dr. Rosie Kuhn has continually made choices throughout her life that took her further away
Critical Areas Update Coming Round the Bend
County Council Member Patty Miller, representing Orcas West, says that the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update IS happening, and mostly according to the work plan the Council set for 2011. There has been a
Park & Rec Plans Meets for Funding & Buck Park Decisions
The Orcas Island Park & Recreation District (OIPRD) plans meetings next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The meetings will be held at different locations, and the public is welcome at all public sessions of the meetings.
Shakespeare Outdoors at Doe Bay this Thursday
"The Winter's Tale" outdoors at dusk Island Stage Left presents “The Winter’s Tale” - one of Shakespeare’s later romances, and a play that celebrates the triumph of love, nobility and all things good,
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Orcas Center Wizards
Here’s a shout out for the Orcas Center wizards who brought the Metropolitan Opera (Encore now, Live later) to our island. The wizards are: the dynamic new director of the Center, Kara O’Toole; Artha Kass;
After the Fourth: the Week Ahead
Tuesday, July 5 Master Plan for County Fairgrounds Orcas Fire Hall at 4:30 p.m. The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department is seeking input from residents as it begins development of a
Enjoy The Met at Orcas Center on Wednesday, Saturday
Orcas Center presents the 2nd and 3rd operas of the Summer HD Encores, a series of screenings from the award-winning Metropolitan Opera series Live in HD; Donizetti’s Don Pasquale on Wednesday July 6 and the
Guest Column: Odd Fellows are Men of Substance & Character
By Ken Brown "Humbly aware of his or her integrity." "Generous in deed and service to others." "Inspired by and dedicated to his or her passions, patient and respectful of others; resilient and resourceful in
HAPA, Hawaii’s Super Group, Appears at Orcas Center
HAPA, Hawaii’s Super Group, appears at Orcas Center Friday, July 8 at 7: 30 pm. HAPA is Barry Flanagan & Ron Kuala’au and Hula dancer Heali’i Stanley. Like the Hawaiian Islands themselves, HAPA’S
Kitchen Boot Camp at Red Rabbit Farm
by Bruce Orchid This three day hands-on Workshop is designed to build confidence, give knowledge, and inspire culinary savvy for the kitchen neophyte. Day One We will boil water and cook pasta that
Martin Lund Leads Off the Brown Bag Concerts
Wednesday Concerts provide for Virgil Cleveland Memorial Scholarship Opening the Emmanuel Parish Brown Bag concert series at noon on Wednesday, July 6 will be Martin Lund and friends. The concert is held at Emmanuel Episcopal
Orcas & Shaw Kids Work with Their Animals to Get Ready for the County Fair
By Brigid Ehrmantraut Lazy days of summer? Not for the the small animal 4-H clubs of Orcas and Shaw Islands, who are getting their projects, from bunnies to baking, ready to show
