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
Marine Health Report from Orcas “Community Monitoring Roundtable”
Community members packed the Eastsound Fire Hall yesterday as the County’s Marine Resource Committee (MRC) celebrated the success of Kwiáht and Beach Watchers in their “Community Science” efforts. But arguably, the stars of
Traditional Celtic Fiddlers Come to Orcas Center
Celtic Fiddle Festival brings fiddlers from the Celtic tradition in Ireland, Brittany and Quebec to the Orcas Center Stage at 7:30 p.m. this Friday evening, Sept. 17. Called “three of the finest folk
Report on Islands’ Marine Observatories Today
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee meeting has scheduled a meeting the “Community Science and Ecosystem Monitoring Sharing Session," on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall, to
Orcas Golf Announces Club Championships
Justin Taylor of the Orcas Island Golf Club announced the following club championships at the tournament last Saturday, Sept. 11: 2010 Club Champion Dr. Steven Bailey with an impressive (71 gross Course Record) 2nd place
Letter to Editor: Change Model to Keep Dr. Buxbaum
What?! We as an island community are losing Dr. Evan Buxbaum? He is the only physician on the island specializing in the health care of children. Are we losing him because of the failure of
LeRoy Bell Plays Rock & Funk on Sept. 25
To benefit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS), Orcas Center hosts the return of LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends on September 25. Bell’s memorable songwriting and contagious brand of rock and
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec thanks audience
It was quite a Whale of a Show when children shared their talents and enthusiasm on the Orcas Center stage. The audience witnessed passionate musicians, singers, dancers, hoola-hoopers, and a magician/illusionist. music, and a magic
EPRC Examines Gerards Efforts to Add 3rd Residence
Second in the series [intlink id="9917" type="post"]EPRC Reviews Emergent Development Dilemmas[/intlink] The rights of residential property owners Don and Marian Gerard, represented by Francine Shaw for attorney Stephanie O’Day, to build a third residence on
Mid-September and We’re Busy! The Week Ahead
Monday, September 13 T'ai Chi Class series begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center in the Lundeen Room. This introductory class is free. The Fall 8-week Series runs from September 13 through November 1st
Governor Releases Ferry Report with Recommendations
From the Governor's office [On Sept. 9, 2010], Gov. Chris Gregoire released a report she requested on the Washington State Ferries Division by experts from the Passenger Vessel Association that made 36 recommendations on many
Public Meetings Scheduled on County Solid Waste Decisions
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan Island Solid Waste Utility has scheduled the first round of a series of three public meetings on solid waste issues. The results of the recent
EPRC Reviews Emergent Development Dilemmas
First in a two-part series The rights of two Eastsound property owners to develop their property came before the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) at the monthly meeting on Sept. 2. Orcas Rental and Saw
A Wonderful Weekend Awaits
Saturday, Sept. 11 Writers Roundtable “Weather Patterns” with Jennifer Brennock. Open to all, from 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Kaleidoscope 6th Annual “Island Grown, Island Raised” Gourmet Dinner, Wine Tasting & Auction. Begins at 5:30,
Letter to the Editor: Kevin O’Brien Rides Again
Hello Everyone, Tomorrow I will be riding my bike with good friends in the two day, 175 mile, MS Bike Ride. It will be my fourth year cranking pedals with over two thousand riders in
Over-wintering & Backyard Birds Class at the Library
What is the importance of over-wintering areas and why is Puget Sound so important? Which birds live here in the winter and why are there so many more species than the East coast? An intermediate
Experience and Explore Shakespeare’s Anthony and Cleopatra
Beginning Monday, September 27, and continuing each Monday for 6 weeks through November 1, Jane Alden will lead a workshop on Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra at The Orcas Island Public Library from 1 to 2:30
