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
Emma Smith Brings the Young World to Orcas
Orcas Island's Emma Smith brought a group of young people from around the world, students with her at United World College's campus in New Mexico to speak to island students at Orcas Center
Clarion Call to Orcas Booklovers
By Alan Lichter Our Orcas Library is on the move to further upgrade and develop its noteworthy holdings of adult materials, and is inviting bookworms, book maniacs, bookish folks, highbrows, lowbrows, middlebrows, bookwonks, and booknerds
Crossroads Lecture Addresses the “Economic Mess”
This Friday the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series presents Ned Brines, one of the country's top fund managers, speaking on the topic "The Economy: How Do We Get out of this Mess?" A noted financial blogger,
Day by day, in every way. . .
. . . I am getting better and better. Another week of almost all good news. Definitely getting stronger, and have been able to work longer and more effectively. Only thing I haven't seen is
Writers Roundtable Explores Metaphor
Updated March 12 at 9 a.m. Writer’s Roundtable on Saturday, March 12th will feature a discussion on "The Delight of the Unexpected: Waking Up Your Writing With Metaphor." The Roundtable takes place in the conference
OPAL Housing Sites, Clean Water Projects and Waste Disposal Reviewed by EPRC
At their regular meeting on March 3, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) weighed in on the most recent acquisition by OPAL, the “Baker House” that was moved last weekend from the west side of
Canoe Island French Camp Offers Gourmet Dessert Classes
Pâtisserie By the Sea Benefits French Camp Scholarships – Sign up by March 15 and save $200! Canoe Island French Camp has a new and exciting scholarship fund benefit this spring, "The Art
EDC Plans Orcas Workshop on HUBZone & Government Contracts
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Are you interested in doing business with the government? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a two-hour seminar on Orcas Island, which will provide
The Week Ahead is Chock-a-Block Full of Activities
Monday, March 7 CPR Class 7-10 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall. You owe it to yourself (and family) to enroll in this free class. A chance to learn from our Paramedics and EMT's all about
Artsmith Salon Welcomes Back Drew Dillhunt
Poet Drew Dillhunt will read his work at the Artsmith Salon Series Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. at FIRE Smokehouse and Grill. Dillhunt, who lives in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle,
Guest Opinion: Public Works Fails to Deal with Recycling Solutions
By Frank Penwell President, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) Dear County Council, The County's management and financial issues, regarding Solid Waste and recycling, are in need of help. I offer the following thoughts for
Come to a Cayou Cove Restoration Work Party
From People for Puget Sound People For Puget Sound will be partnering with local landowners Bob and Meg Connor to conduct three work parties in March 2011 at the Cayou Valley Lagoon in Deer Harbor.
Editorial: Let Your Voice Be Heard (Whether You Have Perfect Pitch or Not)
The electorate has twice turned down a school bond for repairs and reconstruction of public school buildings. Citing the economic downturn, many bond opponents say the school district is asking for too much of their
Guest Opinion: Music Matters!
By Marilyn Anderson Last month, intrigued by the title of a workshop being given in Bellevue prior to the National Association of Music Educators, National Conference meeting, I signed up to attend the workshop. The
SPLAB Reading Explores Salish Language
Greg Watson is the featured author at SPLAB Literary Series this Sunday. The event is call "Si’i'ahb – Noble People: Key words in Puget Sound Salish and the power they carry." This session
Nonviolent Communication Class Starts March 14
Contributed by Rena Patty Nonviolent Communication (NVC) offers powerful, life enriching communication skills that will help you stay calm and compassionate even in the most trying circumstances. The process builds your emotional vocabulary, and provides
