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
Writers’ Festival: Register for Jumpstart! Classes Now
By Barbara Lewis Orcas Island Writers Festival Director Nance Van Winckel will return to the September 17-19 Orcas Island Writers Festival to teach her popular Jumpstart! class. Nance is from eastern Washington. (But she loves
The Orcas Center Gala: A Party Under the Orcas Sun
Orcas Center’s summer gala Under the Orcas Sun on Saturday, July 24 will feature great food, delightful company, bidding for unique dining and travel experiences, and fun entertainment. All net proceeds benefit Orcas
Free Shakespeare and Hot Pizza at Doe Bay this Thursday
Doe Bay Resort has announced that its production of Henry V with the Stage Left Theater Company will also feature hot pizza and cold drinks from the Doe Bay Café for your picnicking
Public Works Open House July 14 to Preview Bridge Plans
San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 4:00pm at the Olga Community Center, to present the Point Lawrence Road Culvert Replacement. The purpose of the meeting
After Monday’s Holiday, the Island Goes to Meetin’
Monday, July 5 Tuesday, July 6 Farm to Table Feast - Children's House 2010 Culinary Season, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Red Rabbit Farm in Westsound, $75 per person. This year's Farm-to-Table feast will feature
Orcas Artist and Author at Darvill’s July 9
Renowned artist and author Betty Reynolds will read and sign her new book, An Artist's Journey to Bali: the Island of Art, Music, and Mystery at Darvill's Bookstore on Friday, July 9 at 7 p.m. The book is a
David Lindley Comes Back to Orcas Center July 8
David Lindley returns to Orcas Center for one performance only, on Thursday, July 8 at 7:30 pm. Taking time out of a hectic international tour with long-time musical collaborator, Jackson Browne, Lindley will
Wonderful Women’s Retreat: July 15-19
By Dr. Rosie Kuhn Due to some cancelations, there are a couple of spots open for the Orcas Island Wonderful Women's Retreat: July 15-19th. The theme this year is "I See You! Seeing yourself for
New Schedules for SJI, Orcas Waste/Recycling Facilities
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning on Friday July 16, the new operating hours for self haul customers at County Solid Waste Facilities on San Juan and Orcas Island will be 10 a.m.
60th Anniversary Parade Celebrates Community in Action
By Kathi Ciskowski The 60th annual Orcas Island Community Parade began on Saturday, July 3 at 11 a.m under gray, dappled skies. Before it was over though, the sun broke through and shone, punctuated by
Community in Action: Photos from the Parade
The Orcas Island Community Foundation chose to demonstrate the theme "Community in Action" with a display of their fine footwork. Photo courtesy of Kathi Ciskowski
Clara’s Victorious as Mayor — Children’s House nets $7,900
Winners of the 2010 Mayoral Election were announced yesterday from the Stage on the Green by Dale Heisinger, President of the Chilrdren's House Board. The "election" is a fund-raiser for Children's House, which netted $7,900
Community in Action: Photos from the Parade
The Solar Car and Earthball show Orcas Island parade watchers future modes of transportation to keep "The Community in Action" without dependence on fossil fuels. Dick and Velma Doty rode as Parade Grand
Guest Editorial: Solid Engineering and Energy Use Built into School Bond’s Maintenance Plan
By Justin Paulsen BPI Certified Building Performance Analyst & Envelope Professional Over the past several months there has been a healthy discussion in our community related to the issue of maintenance of our schools and
Artworks Features New Work by Kandis Susol
The Orcas Island Artworks will feature “Novellas” - encaustic paintings by Kandis Susol, through the month of July. Encaustic is an ancient medium consisting of beeswax, damar resin and pigments mixed and applied
Orcas Parade, Salmon BBQ, Silent Auction, Patriotic Tunes & Fireworks: Independence Day, Island Style!
Saturday, July 3 Kiwanis Club Silent Auction at Doty's Marketplace 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cords of wood, bed and breakfast stays, paintings, wooden ferry models, biplane trips are just a few of the many
