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
All Are Welcome to Join the FEAST
Summer agricultural program for teens -- and adults -- start up again Once again, the gardens and fields of Orcas will yield rhubarb, lettuce, broccoli, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, and flowers -- and zucchini.
African Animals Inspire Art Show
By Ruth Offen "Tales from Africa: Work inspired by African Animals" will be featured at Waterworks Gallery in Friday Harbor, from June 25 to July 23. Featured artists are Jaime Ellsworth - Oil
Sign Marijuana & Land Bank Renewal Petitions at League of Women Voters Meeting Today
Local League President to attend meeting at Outlook Inn at 5 p.m. Ann Jarrell, the President of the League of Women Voters(LWV) of the the San Juans will speak at the Orcas Contingent of the
Crossroads Lecture Reports on the Tea Party
By Susan Malins Director for the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Committee Are you curious about the Tea Party? This Saturday a Crossroads "Extra Event" reveals, for the first time, the fascinating results of recent UW
Great Free Entertainment to Kick Off Summer!
By Laura Gibbons The 13th Annual Summer Solstice parade and celebration returns to Eastsound this Saturday, June 18th, at noon. The whimsical and always colorful foot parade will wind its way up North
County-wide Arts Council Forming
A county wide Arts Council is forming. It is in the early stages of building membership and creating a public presence. Steering Committee member Jane Alden says, "An Arts Council could be a great thing
Helping Hands Noramise Reports to Orcas
By Ben Sheppard Rosedanie Cadet recently returned from Haiti, where she has founded and continues relief operations through the organization Helping Hands Noramise. On Thursday evening June 2nd, she gave an informative update during the
The Week Ahead is Shaping Up to Be a Doozy
Updated June 13 at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 13 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
Brave Mouse Finds Publishing Friends on Orcas
Children’s author Molly Coxe has brought Benjamin Middlemouse and BraveMouse Books publishing company to life, and won a Nautilus Gold Award in the process. Coxe, who with her husband Craig Canine and
Park and Rec Special Meeting Monday
Updated June 13 at 2 p.m. Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission will hold a special public meeting, on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Enzo's Gallery Caffe, Eastsound from 9 to 10 a.m. The
Orcas Park and Rec District Benefits from Community Good Will
Funding loan from Orcas Port under consideration By Mindy Kayl Orcas Park and Recreation is well on its way to being an entity that will be able to channel community donations and good will
2011 Orcas High Commencement Ceremonies: Nostalgia, Humor and Advice
Japanese graduation songs, memories of Marble Blast, Commencement walk partnerships and a duet valedictory were highlights of Orcas Island High School Graduation ceremonies 2011, held yesterday at the High School gym. The Community
Children’s House Dinner & Cooking Classes Coming Soon
What better way to start the summer than enjoying a delicious feast?. The Children’s House will again hold its " Farm to Table Dinner" is an annual fund raiser at Red Rabbit Farm with Christina
Hear of “A Different Kind of Luxury” at Darvill’s
Andy Couturier, author of A Different Kind of Luxury (Japanese Lessons in Simple Living and Inner Abundance) will read from his book and engage in discussion at Darvill's Bookstore on Wednesday, June 15
League of Women Voters’ Meetings on San Juan & Orcas Next Week
San Juan Island group to host State Legislators on June 13 On Monday June 13, the LWV of the San Juans invites all interested members of the public to hear Washington state legislators report on
Robert Egger Made Us Think
By Madie Murray Robert Egger, Founder and President of DC Central Kitchen, is an approachable, engaging and provoking man who was impressed with what are doing here on Orcas in the way
