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
McCormick and Zier Share Valedictorian Honors; Sanders is Salutatorian
Friday's Celebration of Success awards over $61,000 in higher education scholarship funds At Friday morning's "Celebration of Success," community representatives from the following families, businesses, clubs and agencies awarded scholarships to members of
Latin Jazz Heats Up One World Music Festival
Martin Lund is turning up the heat for the ninth edition of One World Music Festival, a Funhouse fundraiser, by showcasing some of the Northwest’s finest musicians who will explore the lush
Growing Organic Vegetables — Workshop Friday
Join WSU San Juan County Extension for a workshop with Dr. Carol Miles, Extension organic vegetable specialist and researcher. Learn the latest on soil management, veggie varieties suited to the San Juans, season
All Welcome to Cancer Support Group Meet Today
The Cancer Support Group will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, June 9 in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer. Spiritual
Park & Rec Meeting at The Funhouse Today
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District will hold its regural meeting this Thrusday, June 9, from noon to 2 p.m. at The Funhouse, located at • 30 Pea Patch Lane in Eastsound. The agenda
County Offices Closed Friday June 10
Most of the County's non-judicial offices, and its solid waste facilities on San Juan and Orcas Islands, will be closed Friday June 10, the second of the County’s five budget-related employee furlough days during 2011.
“This is Lizzard” CD Release Party
By Jim Hennessey Many of you have enjoyed listening to Liz and her husband Roland perform their music at the Magner's Biplane Hangar and on the Village Green. This year is something different!
County Issues RFP for $75,000 Mental Health & Chemical Dependency Services
LEGAL NOTICE San Juan County Health & Community Services is requesting proposals for mental health and chemical dependency treatment programs to be funded with one-tenth of one percent sales tax funds for the period of
Atmospheric “Crooked Letter” at Darvill’s June 13
Maurine Barnett has selected and will steer the discussion for Darvill's June book group read: Tom Franklin's Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter. Franklin renders luminous prose and a cast of compelling characters in this moody, masterful
Free Print Workshop at Doe Bay June 14
Moveable Type will be setting up shop Doe Bay Resort and Retreat on Tuesday, June 14 for an afternoon of printing demos, studio/truck tours, and tall tales about life on the road. This
Guest Editorial: A Call to Serve
By Martha Farish Now through June 10 Orcas Islanders can register online to run for a number of elected offices on Orcas. It is so important for Orcas to have smart, financially astute, cooperative people
Special School Meeting Tomorrow Includes Public Hearing on Non-voted Bond
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors will hold a [intlink id="12417" type="post"]Public Bond Hearing[/intlink] at the Special School Board Meeting with the Budget Advisory Committee, scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 8 in the
Walk Orcas Bluffs and Beaches Tomorrow
On Wednesday, June 8, all are invited to walk the beach with local experts and learn how to protect your shoreline property while maintaining a healthy beach. Join your neighbors for a free workshop with
EPRC Faces Disappointing Streetscape Developments
Eastound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) members were dismayed when newly-appointed County Engineer Rachel Dietzman presented the latest version of plans for Streetscape in Eastsound at the EPRC meeting on June 2. Streetscape is the
Crossroads “Extra Event” about the Tea Party
The Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Announces an “Extra Event” on June 18, The Tea Party Paradox: Everyone’s Right, Everyone’s Wrong, and What That Says about American Politics. The Crossroads Extra is scheduled for
Community Band Concert “America the Beautiful”
By Brigid Ehrmantraut Always entertaining, the Orcas Island Community Band's Spring Concert brought the Orcas Center stage to life on the evening of June 4. Community Band Director Joe Babcock led the band
