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
Paintings by Larkin Chollar at Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks features visionary paintings in oil on canvas by Larkin Chollar through the month of July. A professional sculptor for forty years, Larkin began painting six years ago. “I work
Hoffmann’s Watercolors on Display at Orcas Center
Watercolorist Tom Hoffmann will be exhibiting his work at the Orcas Center Gallery from July 1 to August 2. Tom has been a watercolor painter and teacher for 40 years. He teaches three
Farm to Classroom on YouTube!
Mandy Randolph's Farm to Classroom kids will teach you how to make a Garden Burrito aka Veggie Taco on YouTube. You'll also learn how to safely pick and eat nettles - just one of the
Misidentification of Poison Hemlock Can Be Deadly
By Alison Halpern, Executive Secretary, Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), a poisonous weed to people and animals, can currently be found blooming all over Washington State. Last
Song of Evolution Project at the Library
By Samara Shaw Shantparv Roloff will give a free presentaion at the Orcas Library this Saturday, July 2 at 7 p.m. about the Song of Evolution Project. The Song of Evolution Project is working to create
County Ferry Advisory Group Seeks Comment on Fall Schedule
By Howie Rosenfeld, County Council Liaison to Ferry Advisory Committee San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) and Washington State Ferries (WSF) have begun reviewing the ferry schedule for this fall, and are seeking public
Orcas School Board Continues to Move Forward
State funding still being revised; teaching staff reinstated At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting of June 23, the findings of the group of building contractors that came out of “A Way
Week Starts Slow Before Weekend Fireworks
Monday, June 27 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Board meeting at the Public Library, 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting 4:30 at District offices off North Beach Road on east
Schedule Your Time in the Garden and Take Home the Bounty
By Madie Murray We have three weeks already filled by volunteers who will be visiting the School Garden an hour each morning for a week during the summer when school is out. We
Hance’s Home Inspection Company Wins WSU Grant
All Islands Home Inspections, owned by Tim Hance, was one of only forty companies statewide to be awarded a grant to test for energy loss from homes due to air leakage. The Washington State University
The Met: Summer Opera Series Debuts with “Madama Butterfly”
The Met: Live in HD 2011 Summer Encore Series debuts at Orcas Center with Puccini classic on July 1 Beginning July 1st, Orcas Center will present Summer HD Encores, a series of screenings
Bring Down the Morning Glory!
What do garden gloves, hors-d'oevres, and live music have in common? They are the makings of a festive Garden Party for the Orcas Island Elementary School grounds and garden. Everyone is invited to
Bang-up Eastsound Fireworks Show Seeks Sponsors
By Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Chamber is thrilled to report that our annual Fourth of July Fireworks show in Eastsound is in-place, and ready to go on Monday, July
Solid Waste Solution: Still in the Sausage-Making Stage
Updated June 25 at 12 p.m. An interview with San Juan County Council Member Patty Miller, Chair of the Solid Waste Sub-committee Another ingredient was added to the county’s solid waste discussion this week
Life Stories and Blue Oceans inform “Legacy Chats” Workshop
Last week the state of Washington released 233 pages (repeat, pages) of an Excel spreadsheet listing the registered non-profits in the state that are no longer viable. But on Orcas Island, some two dozen
New Master Plan for San Juan County Fairgrounds
Meeting on Orcas July 5 The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department is seeking input from residents as it begins development of a Master Plan for the fairgrounds. Planners want to know what County
