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
Lopez Island Elementary Student’s Art Featured in Statewide Voters’ Pamphlet
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Elections Office will mail ballots for the November 2 General Election on October 14. Voters will see federal, congressional, legislative, county, and
Orcas Farm Heritage in the Spotlight at FEAST Dinner this Saturday Night
By Owen Cheevers With the harvest season upon us, the F.E.A.S.T. program is gearing up for its annual fundraising dinner on October 2. This year promises to be a spectacular event; the sunset
Homecoming: Bringing It All Back to School
High School gamers Jamison Rose and Yon Agnew play the pre-2000 video games projected onto the corridor wall on the first floor of Orcas High School. Decoration of the hallways is part of
Leadership San Juan Islands Class VII Begins in January
Contributed by Marta Nielson OPEN HOUSE and Information Session ~ Wednesday, October 13th 5:30 – 7:00 p.m at Heartwood House, 70 Langell Lane, Eastsound. For more information and questions please contact Gretchen Krampf at 360-317-8220.
“Poetry Through the Looking Glass” at the Library
A class in poetry will be offered Tuesday afternoons at the Public Library starting next Tuesday and running through November. "Poetry Through The Looking-Glass" will be faciltated by JoEllen Moldoff from 1 to 3 p.m.
Orcas Center Hosts Performers of Traditional Music and Dance from Republic of Georgia
Orcas Center, in association with Orcas A Cappella, will present the Zedashe Ensemble from the Republic of Georgia for a concert of traditional Georgian music, both secular and religious, on Sunday, October 3
Orcas Homecoming Celebrates Twin’s Day Today
Orcas High School is in the midst of Homecoming Week. The halls are decorated with the theme, "Computer games before 2000." Games such as Space Invaders that haven't been seen for a generation
Fall Watercolor Classes with Caroline Buchanan
Saturday Classes -- Take One or All This fall, Caroline Buchanan offers a series of watercolor classes at the Senior Center, where students can learn "how to capture atmosphere effects in watercolor." The
Wild Food Harvesting as Culture and Cuisine
The Marine Science Lecture Series starts a new season with author, wilderness guide and naturalist Jennifer Hahn on Oct. 12. Jennifer Hahn is the author of the forthcoming book, Pacific Feast: A Cook's Guide
Four Amazing Pianists Come Together for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Fundraiser
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival It promises to be a grand event when four powerful pianists take the stage for the 2nd Annual “Leaves of Gold” Fundraising Concert and Party to
Council to Act on Mitchell Hill Deal
In response to a request from the Federal Government that San Juan County expedite action which will result in adding the 320 acre Mitchell Hill property to the San Juan Island National Park, the County
Volunteers Enjoy the United Way Day of Caring
United Way of San Juans Day of Caring on Saturday, Sept. 25, was bright and sunny as volunteers washed windows at the Senior Center, cleared a shed at the Loving Care Assisted Living
New Habits of Mind for New Solutions — Workshop Oct. 16
A workshop to apply systems thinking to transform organizations, communities and individuals will be given on Saturday, Oct. 16, sponsored by Leadership San Juan islands and the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition. What is a
School Cafeteria Celebrates Taste Washington Day – Community Welcome!
Updated Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. The community is invited to come to the public school cafeteria for lunch with the kids on Wednesday, September 29th. On that day, schools around the entire state
Letter to the Editor: Follow-Up on Buxbaum Letter
To the editor; I apologize and wish I could delete the last paragraph of my letter regarding Dr. Buxbaum. (Sept. 15, 2010) Orcas Island IS an evolving model of generous support and providing for the
OPALCO to Host Rep. Jeff Morris for Energy Talk
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative invites all members to attend the annual Ambassador’s Legislative Kick-Off meetings. There are meetings scheduled on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez Islands: Eastsound: Thursday, October 7th 4:30 –
