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
Eastsound Planning Review Committee to Hold Special Meeting Thursday at noon
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee has scheduled a special meeting for tomorrow, January 20 from noon to 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall. The public is welcome to attend. On the agenda are: Creation
Crossroads Series Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets for the Orcas Crossroads Spring Lecture Series become available to the public today, Wednesday, January 19. Four major lectures are scheduled, with a variety of provocative speakers about timely issues, both local and global.
Friends of Moran Weigh the Future of the Park
The Friends of Moran invite you to their annual meeting Friday January 21st at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Come learn about the state of the Park and potential Park closures directly from the
Salmonberry Early Childhood Open House This Thursday
A “catered” tea, and an “expert”-led afternoon of crafts and fun for 2-5 year olds and their parents. The “experts” and “caterers” will be Salmonberry School’s Kindergarten class. These children (along with their
What’s Happening at the Golf Course?
Anyone driving by the Orcas Golf Course has seen the recent construction activity. The work underway is part of a long-term plan allowing for nine modest home sites clustered around the clubhouse. Current
Christmas Bird Count 2010 Results
By Barb Jensen People are in out of the cold, they have warmed up their toes and sent in their area data from the December 18th San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count. Most
Mariachi Huenachi Opens Orcas Center Season!
Mariachi Huenachi, an award-winning high school ensemble from Wenatchee, will open the Orcas Center 2011 season on Friday, January 28 at 7:30 pm. The mariachi group first performed in the San Juans in
Letter to the Editor: All Can Serve by Voting
On this national day of service, let’s remember our role as “the people”; it’s participation. Orcas Islanders are peerless in the performance of our primary job as citizens – the vote. You probably know that
“Orcas Has Talent” – Auditions & Junior Competition At The Grange
Two shows, great family fun! It may be cold and wet outside but the heat is on for the “Orcas Has Talent” auditions and the Junior competition on Jan. 22nd on the Grange stage. There is
Orcas Island Rowing Club Throws Down the Gauntlet for This Year’s IMIRF: Let’s Prove Who Is the Fittest!
It's official, the gauntlet has been thrown down. The challenge is out. Orcas Island Rowing Club (OIRA) challenges Orcas Island and the rest of the world to show who is the fittest at
Orcas This Week: Service, Classes and Meetings — and then “Orcas Has Talent!”
Monday, January 17 National Day of Service Celebration and Work Party! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Public School Cafteteria. Come join the Orcas Island Community Foundation for National Day of Service in celebration
Best Available Science Study to be Released Jan. 18
San Juan County will release a public review draft of the Best Available Science synthesis for San Juan County Critical Areas on January 18, 2011. The draft includes chapters on scientific information associated with wetlands;
Reproductive Health Group to Hold Important Meeting
The Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI) will hold an important meeting to nominate and elect a Steering Committee to start its second year. The meeting will be on Monday, January 17th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Following the
Landscape Design Topic of Garden Club
The Orcas Garden Club will feature a talk on Landscape Design, presented by Colleen Howe on Wednesday, January 19, 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Colleen has been the proud owner of Mitchell Bay Nursery
This Weekend: Robbie Burns, Dr. Martin Luther King and Community Service
Friday, January 14 Robbie Burns Dinner and Deer Harbor Community Potluck, 6:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Center. Join us for our monthly community potluck, The January 14th potluck theme will be the annual
Disaster Assistance Available for Small Businesses
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that San Juan County businesses are now eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans. The loans can offset economic losses
