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
Guest Editorial: A Call to Serve
By Martha Farish Now through June 10 Orcas Islanders can register online to run for a number of elected offices on Orcas. It is so important for Orcas to have smart, financially astute, cooperative people
Special School Meeting Tomorrow Includes Public Hearing on Non-voted Bond
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors will hold a [intlink id="12417" type="post"]Public Bond Hearing[/intlink] at the Special School Board Meeting with the Budget Advisory Committee, scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 8 in the
Walk Orcas Bluffs and Beaches Tomorrow
On Wednesday, June 8, all are invited to walk the beach with local experts and learn how to protect your shoreline property while maintaining a healthy beach. Join your neighbors for a free workshop with
EPRC Faces Disappointing Streetscape Developments
Eastound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) members were dismayed when newly-appointed County Engineer Rachel Dietzman presented the latest version of plans for Streetscape in Eastsound at the EPRC meeting on June 2. Streetscape is the
Crossroads “Extra Event” about the Tea Party
The Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Announces an “Extra Event” on June 18, The Tea Party Paradox: Everyone’s Right, Everyone’s Wrong, and What That Says about American Politics. The Crossroads Extra is scheduled for
Community Band Concert “America the Beautiful”
By Brigid Ehrmantraut Always entertaining, the Orcas Island Community Band's Spring Concert brought the Orcas Center stage to life on the evening of June 4. Community Band Director Joe Babcock led the band
A Way Forward for Orcas Schools: The Next Step
By Fred Klein A group of Orcas Island construction professionals has issued a report to the Orcas Community and the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board with some recommendations for dealing with issues
The Next Step Forward: The Full Report
A Way Forward for Orcas Schools: An Interim Report to the Orcas Community and the OISD Board Prepared by a group of Orcas Island Construction Professionals, June 4, 2011 Background Item 3 of the
Introduce Your Hiking Boots to Guemes Mt. Trail
The trail beckons atop Guemes Mountain, the highest point on Guemes Island. From the San Juan Preservation Trust The trail to the summit of Guemes Mountain is ready for your hiking boots. Thanks to the
Vacancies on Variety of County Advisory Boards
By Stan Matthews County Web and Communications Administrator The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on County boards and commissions. The following is a list of
The Berry Ladies of St. Francis Are At It Again!
St. Francis Church Berry Sale taking phone orders now All berries are locally grown, fresh, washed and ready for use or are available individually quick frozen. Fresh Strawberries (15lbs.) and Raspberries (14lbs.) are in their
Get Silly for the Solstice Parade
The Orcas Island Summer Solstice Parade and Celebration will fill the streets of Eastsound on Saturday, June 18, beginning at 12 noon. On Friday, June 10, the fun begins with a potluck, starting
Poet Andrew Harvey Draws Inspiration from Rumi
The poet Andrew Harvey will come to Orcas and San Juan Islands to offer the workshop "Celebrating Hope in Hard Times: The life & legacy of the writings of Rumi" He will be on Orcas
OASIS Alternative High School Graduates Five
Breena Benthin, Jared Grantham and Noah Sheppard were honored at a graduation ceremony today in Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. The hall was nearly full, and children and dogs romped outdoors as Orcas Island
OPALCO Linemen Repair Cable in Cascade Lake
A team of linemen from Eastsound repaired an underwater cable that failed in Cascade Lake on Sunday, May 15th. Power was quickly rerouted from the Olga substation to serve those affected by the
High School-Middle School Concert a Success!
By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Orcas Center audience gave a spontaneous standing ovation at the conclusion of the first-ever appearance of Orcas High School and Middle School music groups on Thursday, June 2. Students in
