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.”
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County Chicken Pox Outbreak
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials are urging the community to help prevent the spread of chickenpox on San Juan Island, after cases of the disease were confirmed at
Shane Watson Artwork to Benefit Orcas Animals
For the months of May and June, Shane Watson will be donating 20 percent of any pet portrait commission to the Orcas Animal Protection Society. Artwork is your choice of pencil on paper
School Bond Hearing Rescheduled for June 8
From Orcas Island School District Business Office The initial notice of a public hearing on the issuance of non-voted debt, which was issued by the Orcas Island School District and published in the Islands Sounder
Free Lattes at The Funhouse!
From The Funhouse Can you afford to give The Funhouse the price of a one coffee per month? How about an hour a month as a volunteer? Stop by The Funhouse May 21, before the
Marilyn Anderson Moves Forward to Secure School Funding
Marilyn Anderson didn’t say too much at the “[intlink id="11976" type="post"]Way Forward” meetings convened by Fred Klein[/intlink] in April. These meetings were to see if community members could reach a consensus on how
First Cider and Mead Fest a Sweet Success
Updated May 20 Wines and ciders made with honey and fruit as the fermenting agents, rather than sugar, were the popular "sip of choice" at the first "Cider and Mead Festival" last Saturday.
Crossroads Questions US Aid to Afghanistan
Dr. Andrew Wilder presents a Crossroads lecture this Sunday, May 22, at 2 pm at the Orcas Center. The topic is Afghanistan: Understanding the Relationship between Aid and Security. Dr. Wilder discusses his
Park & Rec District: Taking Care of Business
By Krista Bouchey At the public meeting of the Orcas Park and Rec District (OIPRD) on Thursday, May 12, the five commissioners discussed various aspects of beginning official operations. The commissioners discussed options for interim
Fire Department: On Task, On Time, Within Budget
By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Fire District (OIFD) Board of Fire Commissioners met Tuesday, May 10. Rick Anda, District Financial Officer, commented that the budget reflects $335,000, going into this next round of property
Come Dance With the Stars May 28!
Orcas Dance, an Orcas non-profit will host a Community dance with live music at Orcas Center on May 28. Music will be performed by Gene Nery and Martin Lund, and Lynn Richards will give
Carolyn Cruso – She Weaves a Musical Web
At Orcas Center May 21 Freshly back from a rousingly successful Mid-west tour, our local dulcimer/multi-instrumentalist songstress Carolyn Cruso, plays the OffCenter Stage at the Orcas Center on Saturday, May 21 at 7:30pm.
Summer Spanish Program at Montessori School
Preschoolers and kindergarteners will dance, cook, and learn Spanish language at the Montessori School Spanish Program this summer. The students will develop Spanish speaking and comprehension skills utilizing an active and fun method called Total
Chef Debaste Cooks for Kids on May 19
By Madie Murray The Farm to Cafeteria Program is pleased to present Steve Debaste as our May Celebrity Chef preparing and serving a delicious lunch on Thursday May 19 in our public school
Pies, Pies and More Pies! Target: 90 Pies!
By Dixie Walmsey The theme of this year's July 2nd annual Community Parade is "Celebrating the Arts"! What better way to celebrate the art of community, than creating a tasty pie to be sold to
The Week Ahead: Down to the Nitty Gritty & Food for Thought
Monday, May 16 "Best Available Science" Critical Areas Ordinance Workshop, from 8:30 to 4 p.m. at the County Legislative Building in Friday Harbor. Indian Island Marine Health Observatory community outreach, starting at 10:30 a.m. at
Orcas Leads the County in Hazardous Waste Collection
By Helen Venada, San Juan County Hazardous Waste Coordinator Thank you to our islands’ community for another year of successful hazardous waste collections! It was especially helpful that several participants, followed the tips for preparing
