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
Sustainable Orcas Meet this Afternoon Includes Noted Environmentalist
It has been confirmed that Gloria Flora, Director of Sustainable Obtainable Solutions, will attend the Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) meeting this afternoon. The public is invited to attend the meeting at the Orcas Library, beginning
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Holds Open House on Thursday
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will hold an Open House on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 4 to 6 pm at Eastsound Fire Hall. EPRC board members and county staff will discuss: What you
Secret Birthday Party to Surprise Gene Nery
Contributed by Gregory Books The Orcas Horns (along with the Greatest Rhythm Section in the Universe) are hosting a Surprise Birthday Dance/Party for Gene Nery! (Shhhhhhhhhh. Don't tell Gene! Let's try to keep this a secret!) The
Head Of The Lake Regatta Ends The Fall Season For Orcas Island Rowing
Orcas Island Rowing Association (OIRA) ended their fall season with the Head Of The Lake (HOTL) regatta in Seattle. The HOTL regatta is a large and spectacular race through downtown Seattle. It starts
Council Votes to Pursue Privatizing Solid Waste Transfer System
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At the conclusion of a Monday morning workshop meeting on Nov. 15, the San Juan County Council directed staff to prepare a Request for Proposal to privatize the
Dreams & Literature at the Next Writer’s Roundtable Nov. 20
The Writer's Roundtable for November will feature "Dreams and Literature" as presented by Philomena Robinson. Dreams and their connections with writing -- actual dreams, dream-inspired novels and poems, as well as any writing that uses the language
Friends of Library Holiday Tea on Dec. 4
Formal Tea Service? Yes. Your Mother's Tea? No. The Friends of the Library invite you to a kickoff to the holiday season as we have done for about 40 years. This year it is happening
Holladay Gives Slide Show of Photos this Saturday
Anita Holladay's most recent photo exhibit, called Still Here: Orcas Island from the Back Roads, has moved to the Public Library for the month of November. Check out both the ends of the stacks (center aisle only) and the
Orcas Golf Club Joins Food Bank Drive Nov. 18-25
During the week of Nov 18-25 -- the week leading up to Thanksgiving and the deadline for the Food Bank Building Fund Campaign -- golfing green fees at the Orcas Island Golf Course will be paid with
OPALCO Receives Bonneville Grant to Help Test “Smart Grid” Technology
“It’s a matter of degrees” Orcas Power & Light and Bonneville Power Administration have teamed up to offer an innovative residential demand response pilot program called The Peak Project. The Peak Project, which
The Week Awaits: Nov. 15-21
Monday, November 15 Movie night at Doe Bay Cafe. Come and enjoy dinner and wine while watching a movie on the big screen. This week's movie, "Slumdog Millionaire" will be commentated by our Sunday night
SPLAB at Doe Bay Hosts Barbara Ludwig
Doe Bay and SPLAB are proud to host Barbara Ludwig at this week's literary salon series at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14. Former San Juan Island resident, Barbara Ludwig, AKA Blue Bus Barb, has
Get Raffle Tickets Now for Holiday Festival of Arts
The Annual Holiday Festival of Arts will be held this year on November 27th from 10 – 4 at the Senior Center. The Senior Center Raffle has begun with only 3 items this year due
Last Tango in Eastsound Next Weekend
The "Last Tango in Eastsound" (for this year) will take place next weekend, as Sara Thomsen returns to Orcas for one last round of workshops before returning to Argentina for the winter. Sara
SOI Meeting on Nov. 17 to Hear From Lovejoy and Miller
This month’s Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) meeting is scheduled for November 17, a week earlier than the usual last-Wed date due to Thanksgiving on the 25th. The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7 as
Flamenco Performance a Treat for Eyes and Ears
Orcas Center presents Flamenco Rosario performing Flamenco Ayer Y Hoy (Flamenco Yesterday and Today) on Saturday, November 20 at 7:30 pm. The visiting artists will also present two flamenco workshops – dance and
