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
Artsmith Starts Salon Series at Fire!
Artsmith Salon Series & Writers' Open Mic starts its season with Writer Michael Kerr with beats by local DJ Owlform on Oct 4, 7 p.m. at FIRE! Smokehouse and Grill in Eastsound. Michael Kerr began
Tripple Ripple Presents Chi Running In Between Events
The Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival is pleased to include a presentation by Seattle instructor Laura Houston on the art of Chi Running, Saturday, Oct. 2, 5:30 pm at the Environmental Learning Center in
Lopez Energy Efficiency Projects Get Big Rebates from OPALCO
From Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) OPALCO handed out two big checks on Lopez last week: $43,675 to the Lopez School District for their HVAC project and $37,567 to the Lopez Village
New Ferry Schedule Starts Tomorrow, Sept. 26
The new San Juan Islands fall schedule goes into effect on Sunday, Sept. 26. David Moseley, State Assistant Transportation Secretary for Ferries said last month that the schedule incorporates adjustments based on input from the
League of Women Voters Registration Challenge
The countdown to Election Day has begun! There are less than two months left until the upcoming midterm elections and the League of Women Voters is committed to making sure that every eligible American is
Funhouse Running Program Receives National Grant
From the Funhouse The Funhouse was recently named one of only seven organizations nationally to receive a significant grant from the Saucony Run for Good Foundation of Massachusetts. The grant will be used
Slideshow Precedes “Creativity, Cognition and Computers” this Sunday
Reception follows Crossroads' afternoon Lecture The Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series begins its season of distinguished and interesting lectures, about timely topics of both local and global interest this Sunday with Professor Harold Cohen. An internationally
Myhr Leads Audubon trip on Lopez Oct. 3
Bob Myhr will lead a San Juan Islands Audubon Society field trip on Lopez Island, Sunday, October 3, 2010. Meet at 8AM at Otis Perkins Park, trip over around noon. Look for last migrants heading south and
Funhouse and Orcas High School Team Up on “Futures Fair”
From the Funhouse The Funhouse and Orcas Island High School are teaming up for the annual post-high school “Futures Fair” on Tuesday, October 5th and Wednesday, October 6th. The Futures Fair will offer access to
Get Ready to Recycle Big Time Oct. 4 on Orcas
Press release by Helen Venada, County Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator We hope you’re rounding up and preparing your nursery pots and other “agricultural plastics” for the big fall recycling jamboree! To make sure
Halley McCormick Achieves National Recognition
Halley McCormick, daughter of Paige and Frank McCormick, has been named a Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Halley joins approximately 16,000 students nationwide.In a press release issued by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Orcas Library Seeks New Trustee
The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving January 1, 2011. The length of the term is five years. The board is configured of five members who have the charge
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All Who Contributed to Dorothy Austin’s Arty Party Benefit
It takes a community to have a successful and wonderful event. There are artists, artisans, and business people who contribute items for a silent auction. There are many unseen and unsung heroes who contribute time,
Port Meeting Sept. 23: FAA Amends Compliance Regulations & Port TTF Fee Proposal on Agenda
This Thursday, the Orcas Island Port Commission will hold a public meeting regarding the Port’s compliance with Federal Aviation Authority FAA regulations -- in particular, the possibility that non-compliance with land use restrictions may mean
Guest Opinion: DVSAS Future Includes LeRoy Bell Performance this Saturday
By Norm Stamper DVSAS Board President Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services held its annual board retreat over the weekend. We traced the rich history of the agency and began critical work on the future
Artworks Features Linda Kirtz
Linda Kirtz’s pastel paintings of American Camp on San Juan Island will be featured at the Orcas Island Artworks through the month of October. “I first saw the San Juans in the 1970’s
