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
Homeschool Book Exchange at Public Library Friday
By Michel Vekved The Homeschool Book Exchange is tomorrow Friday June 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the public library. (This is not affiliated with the public school.) You may drop off your
Public Hearing to Adopt the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement Program June 17
Non-Significance announced June 1, Hearing June 17, comments due June 15 From San Juan County Council Clerk’s office Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Featured on KING-FM this Saturday
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (Aloysia Friedmann, Artistic Director) is proud to be featured on Classical KING FM 98.1 on Saturday, June 4th at 2 p.m. in a special two-hour broadcast. This
Meet the Author! Jeremy Smith, Author of “Growing a Garden City”
Meet Jeremy Smith, author of "Growing a Garden City", Saturday, June 4th @ 11:30 am on the Village Green Stage. Find out how farmers, first graders, counselors, troubled teens, foodies, a homeless shelter chef, single
Hearts and Hands Bring Independence to Orcas Seniors
Orientation for new volunteers on June 9 By Betsy Louton, Hearts and Hands Coordinator Hearts and Hands is an organization that finds and trains volunteers to work with the elderly and disabled. Our mission is
Organic Vegetable Specialist To Give Workshop
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 extension, diseases
Letter to the Editor: 21th Annual Pet Parade a Huge Success!
I don’t know who came up with the idea 20 years ago to march children and their pets through Eastsound, but I’m sure glad they did! Grassroots fundraisers like Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade are another reason
Weatherization Tech Training promotes Builders
From the Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Northwest Workforce Council are pleased to announce that the Weatherization Tech Training program has enabled nine San Juan
Learn to Sketch in Pencil this Wednesday
Susan Slapin will offer a class, "Sketching in Pencil~Creating Surfaces" at the Orcas Island Senior Center on Wednesday June 1 The class will start promptly at 1 and go until 3 p.m. Bring graphite pencils
Lavender Hollow sells to OPAL
From the OPAL Community Land Trust Endurance, perseverance and tenacity: The sale is complete. OPAL (Of People and the Land) Community Land Trust is delighted to announce that the Lavender Hollow Apartments have
Kaleidoscope Pet Parade Ushers in Summer
At this year’s 21st annual event, on Saturday, May 28, the daycare center netted about $4,000, including fees from sponsors, registrants and the hamburger/hot dog concession. Prizes were awarded by the 21
Tepley Show at Washington Federal Bank
Judy Tepley opens a new show at Washington Federal Bank, June 2nd running through the end of the month, titled "Painting in the Round." Tepley says, "All pieces in this show are new
Elliott Parsons Receives Ph.D in Wildlife Biology
By Clay Parsons Elliott Wentworth Reed Parsons, the son of Karen and Clay Parsons of Cayou Valley Road, Deer Harbor has received a Doctor of Philosophy Degree ( Ph.D.)in Wildlife Biology from the
EDC offers social media & SIM workshop on Orcas
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join
Wild Foods Dinner at Doe Bay June 4
Executive Chef Abigael Birrell and renown Pacific foraging expert and author Jennifer Hahn will be hosting a four-course wild foods dinner June 4 at the Doe Bay Cafe. The meal will highlight the
Tapsalteerie Contra Dance Calls on Orcas
A Contra Dance featuring Tapsalteerie, with Carol Piening calling will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound on Saturday, June 4, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tapsalteerie is based in Seattle and
