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
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All for a Great Parade!
To all of our kids, teachers, parents, graduates and friends: A huge round of thanks to you all for helping to make this a memorable Parade. You did a great job of showing
Relax and Entertain at Weekend Events
Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Gene Nery and Martin Lund 6 p.m. Betty Reynolds, author of An Artist's Journey to Bali will be at Darvill's at 7 p.m. The book is a cultural exploration into
OPALCO Board to Vote on Commercial and Pump Rate Increases
At the next OPALCO board meeting on Thursday, July 15th (Eastsound OPALCO office, 183 Mt. Baker Road, beginning at 8:45 a.m.) the Board will vote on the second of four planned commercial rate increases and
Survey invites County Residents to Shape Solid Waste Policy
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager During the month of July, San Juan County residents will have the opportunity to participate in a survey that will help guide the development of the County’s updated
Kindlingsfest Celebrates Arts & the Spiritual on Orcas
KindlingsFest "Friends for the Journey" from Wednesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 17 at Orcas Island Community Church By Dick Staub, Pastor, Orcas Island Community Church KindlingsFest is an annual celebration
Letter to the Editor: Lopezians Want Park As It Is
Dear Editors, Stan Matthews sent you an email with an attachment of a News Release from San Juan County called "Return the Grants for Odlin Park Improvements?" What they failed to tell you is why so
“Community in Action” Parade: Chamber Announces Prize Winners
Record-setting number of entries & record-setting prizes handed out By Lance Evans,Executive Director Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The crowds turned out in large numbers and the parade entries were as varied as
New Sailing Classes to Meet Demand in Evenings
By Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator Sailing with Sail Orcas beginsNew! Junior Sailing Evening Classes in July, from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 12th → 15th and 19th → 22nd Due to the huge demand
Work Begins on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager As San Juan County begins an intensive effort to revise its Solid Waste Management Plan, the County’s system of handling and disposing of garbage, recycling and solid waste
Should the County Return Grant Funds for Park?
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Many of the Lopezians attending a public meeting at Odlin Park on June 30 suggested that the County Parks and Recreation Department consider returning grants for $400,000 worth
Save Your Spot! Register Now for Summer Fun with Orcas Rec
Note: Registration for most of these classes closes on Friday, July 9. Don't miss out! By Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator Orcas Rec Programs July 11th – July 19th Join us for these fun upcoming
Pajama Tales Storytime for Kids at Library
Wear your pajamas and come hear stories at the Library before bedtime on Wednesday, July 14th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Listeners are encouraged to arrive early to allow time to get comfortable. The program
Tango Classes and Soirée at Roses this Saturday
A taste of Buenos Aires comes to Rose's Café on Saturday night as Sara Thomsen and her Seattle-based dance troupe, Tango En Vie entertains Orcas Islanders with a Tango Soirée. The evening, which
Flags in the Garden: Artful, Thoughtful, Useful
By Madie Murray Farm to Cafeteria Committee Chair Vicki Bartram’s grandson, Jordan, made a flag for soccer camp last year. That keepsake gleefully wafted and waved in her garden all summer long and
Letter to the Editor: Library Board Welcomes Summer Visitors
Part of the fun of being on vacation is having the opportunity to discover new places and participating in everyday local events. With this in mind, the Orcas Island Library Board would like to invite summer visitors to
Guest Opinion: The Cost of Waiting on the School Bond
Printed July 7, 2010 Reprinted upon request By Joe Cohen While attending the 4th of July parade on Saturday I stopped at the school bond booth – and had a lively discussion with a host of
