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
What Will You Be Doing this Weekend?
Friday, May 13 Deer Harbor Community Potluck – Hola! Alerta por favor! Come to a “Friday-the-13th de Mayo” potluck, 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share, your place setting and beverage. Gracias! Call 376-5404 Friday Pub
Council Plans Two Days of Talks on Critical Areas
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council has scheduled two additional workshops on updates to the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) – the set of regulations designed to preserve areas
Orcas Park & Rec District Reports to the Community
Orcas Park & Recreation District Progress Report to Community May 2011 By Martha Farish In February 2011 Orcas Island voters approved funding for the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD). The first half of
OPALCO Plans Power Outage for San Juan Island District
Planned power outage overnight May May 26-27 All of OPALCO’s District 1 including San Juan Island, Brown, Henry and Pearl Islands will experience a planned power outage beginning at 11:45 pm on Thursday, May 26th
Guest Column: Anchor Out! For Safety and For Salmon
By Tina Whitman, Friends of the San Juans The 2011 boating season is officially upon us, and our waters will begin to fill with local and visiting boaters. When boating in the San
To Kill a Mockingbird: Call for Actors
Orcas Center has recently announced that auditions will be held for the play To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee; the play will be produced February 2012, directed by Director Robert Hall. The Orcas Center
Remember Seniors’ Coupon Book Moneysavers
By Milly Vetterlein What always wants to go out with you,pays for itself and never forgets to say "Thank You"? Your "Orcas On the Go" coupon book is the answer. This is a reminder that
Is Board Service in Your Future? Don’t Miss Boot Camp!
Nonprofit “Board Boot Camp” is just around the corner! Board Boot Camp is an intensive three hour introduction to skillful nonprofit board service. With more than 100 nonprofit and service organizations on Orcas, and countless
Council Members Advise EPRC on Orcas Planning
At the May 5 Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting, Council Members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller, and Senior Planner Colin Maycock, made recommendations to the Eastsound's planning group regarding workings with the County on
Angel Michaels Directs Orcas A Cappella in “Lovely & Lively” Songs
Updated May 11 at 11:30 a.m. Concerts on Orcas, Lopez and Shaw The public is invited to welcome and congratulate Angel Michaels in her debut performance as Director of the Orcas A Cappella
Shape the Future at the Funhouse thru FAN
The Funhouse Activities Network (FAN) is a volunteer group open to anyone interested in contributing their time, talents, or treasure to benefit the children of Orcas Island. Anyone who cares about Orcas kids is welcome—and
Meet Jim Litch, New MD at Orcas Medical Center
From the Orcas Medical Center website, orcasmedicalcenter.com Dr. Jim Litch, MD, DTMH, has joined the staff of Orcas Medical Center. He lives on Orcas Island with his wife, Dr. Rachel Bishop, and their
Renowned Community Kitchen Founder Comes to Orcas to Benefit Food Bank & Farm to Cafeteria
Robert Egger, the founder and President of DC Central Kitchen, a community kitchen in Washington D.C.,will be sharing his experiences in food assistance across the nation, the role of non-profits and creating effective
OIEF “Egg Hunt” Underway May 10
By Madie Murray A sneak preview of some of the beautiful and original egg-art our Island artists have created for the annual Orcas Island Education Foundation Food for Thought Benefit auction will take
Horticulturist Cautions: Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins
The featured speaker for the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting on May 18 will be Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, who will help us recognize The “Rights” of Spring: Avoid Seven Deadly Sins When Planting Trees and
Wanderers Return to Sing Folk Music
By Bill Buchan The Wanderers and Tom Rawson return to Orcas Island with their singable music, performing this time at the Senior Center. The Wanderers are the duo of Carl Allen and Bill Murlin. They
