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
Sneak Preview of Books at Farmer’s Market
By Rachel Newcombe This Saturday, July 16 at the Farmers Market, the Orcas Island Public Library wants to provide you with a jump start on bargain book buying. Although the annual Book Fair isn’t until
Bison Bash at the Historical Museum on Sunday
Sunday July 17 will be a unique opportunity to see the Bison skull fossil at the very locale where it was discovered in Olga . . . . . and have a great
Island Medical Center Groundbreaking Set for July 23
From PeaceHealth Healthcare in the San Juans will take a major step forward at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 when the groundbreaking ceremony for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is held at 1049
Election Opinion: Sustainability and Human Waste
(Editor's Note: BullWings:Orcas Issues welcomes opinions and commentary by candidates for the positions to be decided by voters in the November election. We will endeavor to give all candidates the opportunity to voice their opinions).
Want Community Sustainability? Try Art
From the San Juan Arts Council “The development of the arts at all levels is proven to be the single most effective way to achieve sustainable economic growth and to enrich the quality of life
Nothing Says Summer Like Berries – Order Yours Now
By Mary Carlson St. Francis Church Berry Sale taking orders for Rapberries and Blueberries All berries are locally grown, fresh, washed and ready for use or are available individually quick frozen. Raspberries (14 lbs) are
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.
