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
Southern Comforts an Irresistible, Winning Performance at The Grange
A review by Lin McNulty Once again, Actors Theater of Orcas Island director Doug Bechtel has selected a play and cast that is a total winner. “Southern Comforts” is at once charming,
Community Foundation Grant Awards Honor Generous Donors, Tireless Workers
By Michel Vekved On Thursday afternoon, 24 much-needed and well-deserved awards were handed out by Orcas Island Community Foundation. It was a reflection of our community in more ways than one. The donors recognized
Applied Physics Class Builds, Launches Solar Boat
By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Orcas Island High School Applied Physics class proudly displayed the culmination of their efforts at a morning assembly on Thursday, June 2nd. The class, taught by Brett McFarland, has been
OPALCO Awards Nourdine Jensen Scholarships to Mietzner, Swanson and Smith
Three local students were presented with the first annual Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship awards at the OPALCO annual meeting on May 14th. The students are: Connar Smith of Friday Harbor High School,
Sign Up Now for Kids’ Music Festival Tune-Up
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival The 2nd Annual Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Tune-Up Session this summer is designed for young musicians ages 8-high school and who play at advanced beginner and up
Business Classes (Most Free) at the Economic Devlopment Council
From the Skagit Economic Development Association James McCafferty, Business Advisor with the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, says, "With the longer days and thoughts of summer fun filling all of our heads, the coming
Homeschool Book Exchange at Public Library Friday
By Michel Vekved The Homeschool Book Exchange is tomorrow Friday June 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the public library. (This is not affiliated with the public school.) You may drop off your
Public Hearing to Adopt the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement Program June 17
Non-Significance announced June 1, Hearing June 17, comments due June 15 From San Juan County Council Clerk’s office Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Featured on KING-FM this Saturday
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (Aloysia Friedmann, Artistic Director) is proud to be featured on Classical KING FM 98.1 on Saturday, June 4th at 2 p.m. in a special two-hour broadcast. This
Meet the Author! Jeremy Smith, Author of “Growing a Garden City”
Meet Jeremy Smith, author of "Growing a Garden City", Saturday, June 4th @ 11:30 am on the Village Green Stage. Find out how farmers, first graders, counselors, troubled teens, foodies, a homeless shelter chef, single
Hearts and Hands Bring Independence to Orcas Seniors
Orientation for new volunteers on June 9 By Betsy Louton, Hearts and Hands Coordinator Hearts and Hands is an organization that finds and trains volunteers to work with the elderly and disabled. Our mission is
Organic Vegetable Specialist To Give Workshop
Join WSU San Juan County Extension for a workshop with Dr. Carol Miles, Extension organic vegetable specialist and researcher. Learn the latest on soil management, veggie varieties suited to the San Juans, season extension, diseases
Letter to the Editor: 21th Annual Pet Parade a Huge Success!
I don’t know who came up with the idea 20 years ago to march children and their pets through Eastsound, but I’m sure glad they did! Grassroots fundraisers like Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade are another reason
Weatherization Tech Training promotes Builders
From the Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Northwest Workforce Council are pleased to announce that the Weatherization Tech Training program has enabled nine San Juan
Learn to Sketch in Pencil this Wednesday
Susan Slapin will offer a class, "Sketching in Pencil~Creating Surfaces" at the Orcas Island Senior Center on Wednesday June 1 The class will start promptly at 1 and go until 3 p.m. Bring graphite pencils
Lavender Hollow sells to OPAL
From the OPAL Community Land Trust Endurance, perseverance and tenacity: The sale is complete. OPAL (Of People and the Land) Community Land Trust is delighted to announce that the Lavender Hollow Apartments have
