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
“Art Squared” and Holiday Celebration at Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks will celebrate the holidays on Sunday, December 12 from 3 to 6 p.m.. There is no charge for admission - everyone is invited to share refreshments and good cheer.
Cost Share Program Helps Buoy Owners Restore Eelgrass
From the Friends of the San Juans Boaters interested in greening their mooring buoys can now save some green doing so. In 2009 Friends of the San Juans received a grant from the Washington State
Artsmith Salon with Ellen Welcker at FIRE tonight
Salon & Writers' Open Mic this Monday is guaranteed to light a flame or two at the much-requested Eastsound location.The popular literary event will be held at 7 p.m. at FIRE restaurant in Eastsound. The
Holiday Crafts Night for Kids this Friday
Orcas Open Arts is having its first Holiday Craft Night! The event will be this Friday, December 10 from 6-8 p.m.at the public school cafeteria. Kids ages 5-12 will be able to make
Susan Osborn Entertains Again for Christmas
The public is invited to join Susan Osborn and Friends for a musical celebration of Christmas and the winter season. These concerts have become a community tradition here in the islands over more
OASIS Graduates Four Today
Rion Brandt, Piper Fohrman, Alyssa Ledgerwood and Thomas Willbanks were honored today at the OASIS (Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies) High School Commencement Ceremony. The students all completed either a high-school diploma or General
“Less is More” at Writer’s Roundtable Dec. 11
JoEllen Moldoff, coordinator for the Writer's Roundtable says the December meeting "will focus on figuring out what we want to say using just six words. Inspired by SMITH Magazine, originators of the six- word memoir, this exercise will
Ready for Fun? The Weekend’s Full of It!
Saturday, December 4 Darvill’s Bookstore 21st Annual Holiday Party from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Everything in the store will be discounted by 15%. As always, gift wrapping is complimentary. Cookies and cider will be
Free Workshops on Small Business & Farm Funding
Federal Dept. of Agriculture offers Renewable Energy and Efficiency Grant Proposals Workshops From the San Juan County Economic Development Council USDA Rural Development is sponsoring the first of a two-part Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency workshop in Port
Whale Museum Showcases LED Lighting Open House
The public is invited to an open house on Tuesday, December 14th at The Whale Museum from 2-4 pm to showcase their LED Lighting Project. Co-hosted by OPALCO and The Whale Museum, hot cider and
Agricultural Resources Committee Meets on Orcas Today
The Agricultural Resources Committee of SJC (ARC) and WSU Extension of SJC are co-sponsoring a series of meetings about agriculture in SJC. On Friday, Dec. 3, a meeting will take place at the Orcas Firehall
Second Annual OISD Student Chef Competition
January 14, 2011 is the deadline for students to submit recipes for consideration in the competition. The 2010 competition was incredible, and the Farm to Cafeteria Program is looking forward to putting on
Peg Manning Joins EPRC Board at Today’s Meeting
Peg Manning will join the Eastsound Planning Review Committee at their regular monthly meeting today. She joins Chair Gulliver Rankin, and fellow members Bob Connell, Clyde Duke, Patty Miller and Fred Klein. Two positions on
Animal Shelter & Off-Leash Area Host Pet Photo Event
The Orcas Animal Shelter and Orcas Off-Leash Area are sponsoring a joint holiday event which includes Orcas Photographer Damien Stark, who will be shooting holiday photos of dogs or cats and their owners.The
“Love & Logic” Parenting Class at OCS Next Week
Orcas Adventist Fellowship will sponsors a two-day "Love & Logic" parenting class featuring Phyllis Radu, a Love & Logic Parent and Teacher facilitator from Spokane, Wash. The classes will be held at Orcas Christian School
The Nest Brings Holiday Décor Ideas to Garden Club Christmas Tea
Cindy Morgan of The Nest will be sharing her creative flair with the members of the Orcas Island Garden Club at their annual Christmas Tea on Wednesday, December 8th. Holiday cheer will abound
