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
Economic Council Offers Customer Service 101 Class
As part of their Business Education Series, the San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a course entitled Customer Service 101. In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn easy and effective ways to get
Actors Theater Tells of the Beginnings of the Arthurian Legend
Arthur, The Begetting opens at the Grange Sept. 3 The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces five performances of Arthur, The Begetting by Seattle playwright and actor, Jeff Berryman. This powerful play is
Classical Guitar Performances & More From the Miró at the Orcas~trations: Fandango! Concerts
Orcas~trations: Fandango! Concerts Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the Chamber Music Festival The Orcas~trations: Fandango! concerts of the 2010 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, present a “Wagnerian” type program in terms of length
Martin Lund and Guests at the Last Brown Bag Concert this Wednesday
Closing the Emmanuel Parish Brown Bag concert series at noon on Wednesday, August 25 will be Martin Lund and guests. Also featured will be Mackie Blackburn and Robin Gropp, who will play their violins. Mackie,
The Week Ahead: Fandangos, Ventriloquists, the Cherry Cherry Band & the Last of “Journey Stories”
Monday, August 23 Music Lovers Seminars: Orcas~trations: Fandango! 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Catholic Church. Tickets $30 for both Monday and Tuesday lectures. 376-6636. Tuesday, August 24 Music Lovers Seminars: Orcas~trations: Fandango! 10
“Journey Stories” Final Event — America’s First Road Trip
(Note: Due to some confusion about the dates, this event will be held both Thursday Aug. 26 AND Friday, Aug. 27) Updated Aug. 23 The Orcas Island Historical Museum presents its final event of the Journey
Artshow This Week to Benefit Helping Hands Noramise
Helping Hands Noramise (HHN), via director[intlink id="7166" type="post"]Rosedanie Cadet[/intlink], is going to be showing the art of Tambour Creole Collective in Limbé, Haiti beginning Monday, August 23rd and continuing through Sunday, August 29th
4-H Members Do Well at County Fair: More Orcas Support Welcome
Last in a series of articles By Brigid Ehrmantraut Saturday was the last day of the San Juan County Fair! Everyone is very tired and pleased with themselves. The main events centered on culmination: the
Local Children’s Author at Darvill’s
Kathryn Thurman, whose new children's book Garden for Pig has just been published by Kane Miller, will read and sign books in the children's section of the bookstore on Saturday, August 28 at 3pm. The
Kids, Chaos and Pizza: Streamline It All!
Cherry Cherry Band Plays Family Concert to Benefit Orcas Rec next Saturday By Michel Sidwell If you pre-order your medium or larger pizza to Portofino’s on Saturday August 28th, our delightful Orcas Rec kids will
County Council to Hear Solid Waste Survey Report August 30
By Stan Matthews County Communications Progam Manager The San Juan County Solid Waste Survey received responses from 26% of the recipients of the questionnaires mailed in late July. Survey Consultant Nina Rook of Marketing Resources
The Funhouse Zero – Five Playgroup a Huge Success!
All summer long, families with children age birth-to-five have been gathering at The Funhouse to play. Children get crafty in the art yurt, engage in imaginary play, build giant block forts and participate
Follow in the “Footsteps” of the 1841 Wilkes’ Expedition
For a historical good time with food and drink, Eclipse Charters invites all to join Tom Welch, local historian, as he continues the exploration into the Wilkes'' Expedition of 1841 on Sept. 12. The cruise
Report from the Fair: Poultry on Thursday — More Fun on Friday
Report from the San Juan County Fair By Brigid Ehrmantraut The fair is rolling along nicely. Other than some chilly breeze, all has been going well. Thursday was another full and rapidly spent day. The
Masterworks Unlimited: the Miró and Chee-Yun Return to the Festival
Masterworks Unlimited, the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival concerts this Friday and Saturday, brings back two rising stars of the Chamber Music world: violinist Chee Yun and the Miró Quartet. Their inspired vitality and
Sign-up Now for Orcas Rec Programs for Kids!
Skyhawks Multi-Sports Camp - soccer, baseball, and basketball! When: August 23rd-27th (M-F) (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Where: Buck Park Ages: 7-12 Cost: Special discount of 50% off if you pre-register at the Orcas Rec
