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
County Patches Together Loan for Solid Waste
On Jan. 4, the San Juan County Council approved the transfer of $1,000,000 in short-term loans made to the Public Works Department to pay for Solid Waste projects, and additional funds for the Capital Improvement
“The Power of Self-Disclosure in Healing” Presented at the Writer’s Roundtable this Saturday
Writer's Roundtable is a monthly event where writers have the chance to be with fellow writers for presentations, conversation and writing. All are welcome. The Writer's Roundtable occurs on the second Saturday of each month from
4-H Trailblazers Make Christmas Stockings for Families in Need
Contributed by Daria Stankevich Operation Christmas Stockings for the local families in need was a success! This past December, the 4-H Orcas Island Trailblazer Club, stuffed over 100 stockings for local families. Through
Funhouse Forms Activities Network – First Meeting Jan. 13
The Funhouse Activities Network (FAN) is a volunteer group open to anyone interested in contributing their time, talents, or treasure to benefit the children and community of Orcas Island. Funhouse supporters, parents, youth, and community members come
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Plans Low Tide Night Walks
Russell Barsh, founder of Kwiáht, the Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea, announces the third annual nighttime low-tide walk around Indian Island on Wednesday, January 19 at 8:30 p.m. The interpretive
Free Lopez Workshop on Business Planning & Financing
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Lopez Island, Monday, January 10, from 8 until 11 a.m. The business and financing workshop course
Roulac Begins New T’ai Chi Chih Series at the Senior Center
Joan Roulac will start a new series of T’ai Chi Chih classes, beginning Monday morning, Jan. 10. Roulac asks, “Ready to experience less pain, and develop more balance, flow and ease in your daily life?
Crystal Clarity on New Year’s Day as the Beloved White Bear of Orcas Calls Orcas to Plunge
It was a gorgeous crystal clear and icy cold first morning of the New Year. Orcas beloved white bear made his once a year appearance. He called the faithful to once more leap
A Call for Plays! The 10-Minute Play Fest Approaches
By Ron Herman Here's wishing you Happy Holidays from the Actors Theater of Orcas Island. 2010 was a wonderful year for theater at the Grange. Now it's time to look forward to 2011. One of
See the Camera Club Show at Orcas Senior Center, Eat Free Food and Meet the Artists
A show of art photography by the Orcas Island Camera Club (OICC) is on display at the Orcas Senior Center through January. There will be a reception starting at 5:30 p.m. next Tuesday January 4th
A Poem: Fragments for the End of the Year
Fragments for the End of the Year by Jennifer K. Sweeney On average, odd years have been the best for me. I’m at a point where everyone I meet looks like a version of someone
Indoor Labyrinth Walk at Emmanuel Church Hall Today
Take time for reflection on the old year, the ending decade, and center yourself for entering the coming year. The indoor labyrinth will be open today from 3 to 5 p.m. Entirely non-sectarian, the labyrinth
Orcas Center’s 2011 Season a “World Tour”
Orcas Center’s 2011 season hosts a tour around the world, with performances from many different cultures. Representing Mexico, Canada and Cuba within the first few weeks, the season will open with the return engagement of
Orcas Wins US News’ Bronze School Award again
For the third year in a row, Orcas Island High School has been recognized with a medal in the US News and World Report, Best High Schools in America. This year Orcas was awarded a
Winter 2011 Orcas Island Library Class Offerings
Updated Dec. 30 at 12:30 p.m. The Orcas Island Library is taking registrations for 3 new classes beginning in January. First up is “Awakening the Poet Within” taught by Jo Ellen Moldoff. In this poetry
Ferry Petition Circulates — Send Signatures by Dec. 30
A petition to "develop an effective, reliable ferry system" that eliminates recent cuts, provides a sustainable source of revenue for building new ferries, addresses efficient refurbishing of the system and develops sustainable funding for ferry
