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
Buy Tickets Now for Orcas A Cappella Yuletide Performances at Rosario
Orcas A Cappella Invites You To A Celebration of Yuletide Feasting and Music to Delight the Senses Appetizers and No Host Bar Special Guests: Susan Osborn Ann Palmer and Mary WillAllen When: Monday, December
County Economic Council offers Agriculture Management workshops
Workshops on Thursdays, Dec. 2 and 9 in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present two 2-hour workshops for small agriculture businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island. The workshops will
Volunteers Helping to Keep Eastsound Village Green, Green
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Volunteers have donated more than 1200 hours of work to stretch the San Juan County Park and Recreation Department’s budget in the last year. They’ve helped
Wind and Cold Make for Dangerous Weather
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Department of Emergency Management National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the islands from noon through midnight on Monday. Northerly winds with gusts up to 50mph could
Building Fund Met: Food Bank Focuses on Food
The Food Bank has met its Building Drive goal: over $70,000 has been contributed, according to Hilary Canty, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation, which spearheaded the Food Bank Building Fund campaign. This
FAA Proposes Requiring Pilot Certificates to Include Photos
From the U.S. FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Nov. 18 that it is proposing that all pilot certificates include photos of the certificate holder. This action follows a requirement that all pilot
Commission Votes to Increase Ferry Fares 4.5% for Inter-island Route
WSF Planning Director Ray Deardorf and Ferries Division Secretary David Moseley testified before the Washington State Transportation Commission on Monday Nov. 15. Following their testimony, the Commission voted on fare increases for ferry customers to
Colton Harris-Moore Pleads Not Guilty
By Gene Johnson of the Associated Press The attorney for the teenager accused of being the "Barefoot Bandit" is working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal the lawyer says could involve using movie- or
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
