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“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.”
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Park & Rec District Holds Special Meeting Sept. 23
A special public meeting of the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District will be held this Thursday, Sepember 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 P.M. at the Fun House. Adina Cunningham will present highlights of
Montessori Recycles Printer Cartridges
Looking for a way to recycle your printer cartridges? Orcas Montessori School's "Cartridges for Kids" program will turn your empty ink jet , laser & toner cartridges into cash. All funds go to school program.
CAO Documents Available for Preview
Richard Fralick, Chair of the San Juan County Council advises Orcas Island residents of the "important public meeting on Orcas Island to discuss the Critical Areas Ordinance Update currently underway." The meeting will be held
Library Classes Still Have Space Available
The Orcas Island Public Library has some space availability left for our fall Lifelong Learning Courses. These include: Compassionate Communication Genealogy Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra Intermediate Birding Poetry For times and dates or any other questions,
Japanese Flower Arranging (Ikebana) Classes
The Saturday Ikebana Class, taught by Joan D. Stamm at Emmanuel’s Old Parish Hall is now open for new students. Beginners are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary. Cost is $10. Students bring their
The Business At Hand: the Week Ahead
Updated Tuesday, Sept. 21 Monday, Sept. 20 Back to School Night for the Middle School 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Back to School Night for the High School 6:30 p.m. 6:30
Critical Areas’ Uses & Buffers Meet on Orcas
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County is currently reviewing and updating regulations for Critical Areas. These areas include wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, as well as areas that
Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Running Festival Just Two Weeks Away!
Are you ready to rumble? The Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival is now in the final stages of preparation for its Oct. 2-3 debut at the Environmental Learning Center at Moran State Park. Race
Economic Development Council Offers Social Media Workshop
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join
Health Department: Whooping Cough Alert in San Juan County
San Juan County Health Officer Frank James, M.D. is asking parents of pre-school and school aged children to check their children’s vaccination records and be alert for the symptoms of whooping cough, clinically known as
Comment on the Ferry Schedule Before Sept. 22
Lance Evans, Executive Director of Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, and Deborah Hopkins, Director of the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, remind county residents that Washington State Ferries and San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee
Liddle Teaches Manners to Puppies and Adult Dogs
Updated Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. L.A.D.S. Adult and Puppy Classes are designed to give the skills needed to have a happy and well-mannered dog. Participants will learn about canine communication through lectures,
Crossroads Lectures Presents Computers, Cognition & Creativity in the Visual Arts
A lecture event with internationally acclaimed artist Harold Cohen, who is also the originator of the computer program AARON, will open the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series on Sunday, September 26, at 2 p.m. at the
Letter to the Editor: Cemeteries a Place of History and Respect
Dear Editor, We have three Cemeteries on Orcas Island, the Olga Cemetery is under private ownership, Woodlawn and Mt Baker Cemeteries are both being managed within a Tax District. Woodlawn and Mt Baker Cemeteries were
Charlie Groth & Carl Allen Come to the Grange
Charlie Groth (pronounced Grow-T) folk troubadour all the way from Jacksonville, Florida, will entertain at the Orcas Grange, Saturday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m. Charlie is an accomplished musician who knows how to connect with
Darville’s Bookstore Invites Kids to Celebrate Dahl
Lynne Howe returns to Darville’s with another fun-filled kids' event on September 19 as Darvill's Bookstore celebrates Roald Dahl, WWII pilot and famous children's book author. Dahl is the creator of the characters
