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
Islanders Sponsor Preschoolers Through Appleseed Fund
By Alyson Stephens In response to a dramatic increase in need for tuition assistance, Orcas Montessori School announces its new Appleseed Fund. "It's our mission to make quality preschool programming available to as
Get Behind the San Juan Bluebirds (and the San Juan Preservation Trust!)
Contributed by the Staff and Board of the San Juan Preservation Trust In March 2011, the San Juan Islands Western Bluebird Reintroduction Project (for which the San Juan Preservation Trust is a coordinating
Senior Soccer Players to be Honored at Last Games Tomorrow
The Boys & Girl High School Soccer teams both have home games tomorrow Thusday October 21. The Boys' game is 2:30 p.m. against Cedar Park Christian; the Girls will play immediately after (about 4:15 p.m.)
Holladay Photo Show “Still Here” Opens Oct. 21
Anita Holladay hosts a slide show of images from her photography exhibit, "Still Here: Orcas Island from the Back Roads," this Thursday at 6 p.m.at the Senior Center. A reception will start the
Orchard to Cafeteria: Apple-picking at Golden Eye Farm this Saturday
The Farm to Cafeteria Committee together with Golden Eye Farm in Olga (home of one of the oldest apple orchards on Orcas), is asking for volunteers to help pick and press organic apples into cider
“Leaves of Gold” Program: Carnegie Hall Comes to Orcas Island
A noteworthy quartet performs a formidable concert In what Aloysia Friedmann, Artistic Director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival has called "a Carnegie Hall experience on Orcas Island," four world-class concert pianists will perform
Susan Slapin Offers Creativity Workshop
Susan Slapin will offer a two-day creativity workshop Springboards & Inspirations" at the Orcas Senior Center on Wednesday, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov. 11. "Stuck? Afraid of moving your colored pencils across a page? Wanting
EDC Gives Free Workshop on Hiring Employees
By Victoria Compton San Juan County Economic Development Council Need a little help around the office but are afraid to take the first steps to hiring an employee? Wondering what the difference is between an
Healing Arts Center Holds Fair & “Raise the Roof” Raffle
Raffle prize a “bonanza” package of healing therapies Once again this weekend, Oct. 23-24, the Healing Arts Center, housed in the historic yellow farmhouse on North Beach in “downtown” Eastsound, is offering islanders
Mr. Dickens is Coming to Orcas!
Gerald Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, will visit Orcas Island on Tuesday, November 9 for two special events. The contemporary Dickens, an actor, director and producer, will perform a one-man show, Mr.
With Meat Comes A Need for Space
The Farm to Cafeteria Program is taking another healthy leap by committing to a purchase of fresh local organic ground beef - 300 pounds of which will be arriving November 1. Like most things, however,
Council Woman-to-be Meets Orcas Public
By Carol Kulminski Patty Miller has a strong desire to listen to how people feel about the issues that effect Orcas Island. “My biggest challenge is hearing from the silent majority.” In a
Letter to the Editor: Evans Clarifies Chamber Connections
Over the past month or so, I have been asked by several people, “is the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce?” To answer that for anyone else who might
October 18-24: October Winds Stir Calls to Action
Monday, October 18 Small business and financing workshop from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Advance registration recommended. Sponsored by the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and hosted by the Outlook Inn, 171 Main Street, Eastsound.
Poetry For All Seasons: October
October By Robert Frost O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; To-morrow's wind, if it be wild, Should waste them all. The crows above the forest call; To-morrow they may
Park and Rec District Funding Debated at LWV Forum
Orcas Park and Recreation District Spokesmen Explain Proposition 1 At the League of Women Voters (LWV) Candidates Forum on Saturday, Oct. 16, speakers for and against Proposition 1 on the General Election Ballot had their
