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
“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
Orcas 4-H Kids (& Cabbages) Win at the Fair
Report from the San Juan County Fair By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Fair began in full swing today, Wednesday; a little chilly in the morning (the guinea pigs were shivering in their cages and houses had
16th Annual Golf Classic to Support Orcas Center on August 28
A fun summer tradition, the annual Orcas Center / Island Market Golf Classic is fast approaching, on August 28. All net proceeds of the Golf Classic support Orcas Center programs and operations. Organizers of this
Low Turnout, Some Surprises in Election Night Count
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Deputy Rob Nou has a commanding lead in the hotly-contested race for San Juan County Sheriff, County Auditor Milene Henley reported Tuesday night. Nou is one of five
Orcas Islanders Make Ready at the County Fair
By Brigid Ehrmantraut Tuesday saw the setting up of the San Juan County Fair. With the exception of the horse 4-Hers, who went over on Saturday and Sunday, everyone from Shaw, Lopez, and Orcas (as well as
Electric Bike Adds to Transportation Options
Does the prospect of laboring up Orcas' inclines deter you from bicycle-riding as a means of transport? Kari Schuh, who sometimes commutes to Moran Park where her husband Jim is a Park Ranger,
