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.”
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Council to Hear Amendments to Development Code
Planning Commission to review changes this Friday By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will hear its first formal staff presentation on a set of proposed amendments to the appeal
Another Bountiful 5th Season for Farm to Cafeteria!
By Madie Murray More than 200 lbs of fresh food right out of the ground was processed and frozen for use in the school cafeteria menus this coming school year. Deliveries from La
The Week Ahead: Kids’ Tryouts, Chamber Music Festival & the County Fair!
Tuesday August 17 VOTE! August Primary Election Ballots due! -- Turn in to Post Office by closing time today, or to the Ballot Box outside the Senior Center! Whale of a Show Tryouts -- a
Clara and Robert – The Chamber Music Festival Celebrates Romanticism
Music Lovers Seminars this Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Church; talks given by Laila Storch The “Clara and Robert” concerts featured this Tuesday and Wednesday at the
Friends of the Library — and the Temperature — Break Records at the Library Fair
The sun shone brilliantly as booklovers queued up to enter the Friends of the Library book sale at the 54th Annual Library Fair this year, some lining up more than two hours before
Chill to the Cherry Cherry Band on a Hot August Night
Outdoor Concert to benefit Orcas Rec Orcas Recreation Program plans an outdoor concert at the Village Green on Saturday August 28th, featuring the classic hits of Neil Diamond. The Cherry Cherry Band are from off
Destination Orcas Island: A Walk though Our Own Historic Journeys
On Sunday afternoon, Aug. 15, Four Winds*Westward Ho Camp will describe “Childrens’ Journey to Orcas since 1927” in a presentation at 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall as part of the Journey
Friday Harbor Airport Runway Closure Date Changed to Sept. 7
David Ryan, Friday Harbor Airport Manager, announced on Aug. 10: Due to concern over closure dates from our commercial operators, Friday Harbor Airport is revising the runway closure schedule as follows: Runway 16/34 will be
Myers and Liger at Brown Bag Concert this Wednesday
Slated to appear at the next Brown Bag Concert at noon on August 18 at Emmanuel Church is "Music From the Heart." Performers Ron Myers and John Liger formed the duo fifteen years ago, and
Writer’s Roundtable: Turning Memories into Memoir Next Saturday
"Memories Into Memoir" will be the focus of the next Writer's Roundtable on Saturday, August 21 at the Orcas Island Public Library. JoEllen Moldoff, Roundtable Organizer will be the presenter. She says, "In this Roundtable
Take Part in Orcas Community Journalism!
Orcas Issues: News & Views welcomes your participation in our advance in Community Journalism — we invite you to contribute directly to this online news service! Orcas Issues is based on two principles: Involving the
Grace McCune and Friends at “Music in the Park”
Enjoy a beautiful August Sunday evening with an array of talented local musicians. Grace McCune will be joined by her friends Martin Lund, Sharon Abreu, Stephen Oles, violinist Joel Gamble and the wonderfully
Free Rehearsal for Seniors Offered by Chamber Music Festival
World-class musicians will perform an open rehearsal for Orcas Island seniors on Thursday, Aug. 19th at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center. This will be a great opportunity for island seniors to see
Journey Stories: The U.S. Exploring Expedition
Certainly among the most epic journeys in our nations’ history, the story of the U.S. Exploring Expedition is not only fascinating, but also pertinent to our local history. Continuing the Orcas Island Historical
The Weekend: Doe Bay Fest, the Library Fair, History Exhibit & Chamber Music — Must be August!
Friday, August 13 Doe Bay Fest, Friday and Saturday August 13 & 14 Doe Bay is hosting its annual music festival that draws a friendly Seattle crowd to the island – but no reason locals
Opposing Voice Sought in Parks & Rec District Proposition
NOTICE The OIPRD Board of Commissioners is required to exert due diligence in soliciting a statement opposing the District’s request for funding. The November 2, 2010 General Election ballot will include a Measure worded more
