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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Fire Danger Rated “Moderate” Throughout County
From Fire Marshal Steve Marler The fire danger rating is being raised from “Low” to “Moderate” throughout San Juan County effective Thursday, July 22nd. The change was implemented by the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s
Truckstop Honeymoon Stops at Doe Bay Cafe this Sunday
Doe Bay Cafe Hosts Truckstop Honeymoon on Sunday, July 25th at 8 p.m. Truckstop Honeymoon play tough, funny, hi-octane songs about interstates, pinball arcades and true love. Katie Euliss pounds a doghouse bass,
Art, Sailing and Soccer Fill the Orcas Rec Schedule
Be sure to register in advance for these upcoming Orcas Rec Programs Go to www.orcasrec.org for a detailed list of all of Orcas Rec programs Funky Art Fun! When: July 24th (1-3 p.m.) Free craft
Celebrate the Summer Gala-Style, Under the Orcas Sun
Proceeds from Gala Fund-Raiser will help continue Arts Education Project The Orcas Center “Gala” is its annual party, held under mild summer skies outdoors, to celebrate Center patrons and to raise funds for
Calling All Trash Artists & Monitors for County Fair
By Helen Venada SJC Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator The recycling rate for the 2009 County Fair was 11.2%. Could we do even better this year to pump up that recycling rate? We’re looking
National Author Jim Lynch Sailing to Orcas
Olympia resident and national best selling author Jim Lynch will be at Darvill's Bookstore on Tuesday, July 27, at 7 p.m. to read from his latest novel, Border Songs. Lynch's visit to Darvill's is one stop on
Land Bank Hosts Another Judd Cove Preserve Guided Interpretive Walk
The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to a Guided Interpretive Walk at the Judd Cove Preserve. Join Ruthie Dougherty, local historian Boyd Pratt, and Steve Cohan on a walk to explore the
Guest Opinion: Orcas Alumni and Teacher Speaks to Bond Issues
By Corey Wiscomb After reading both Janet Knowles’ guest column and Chris Bultler’s letter to the Editor in the July 7th, 2010 issue of The Sounder I felt compelled to reply to statements made by
The Week Ahead: Summer in Full Swing!
Monday, July 19 Tuesday, July 20 Hot Dogs & S’Mores About the Bond” Potluck at Cascade Lake at 5:30 p.m. The Vote YES! For Schools Committee invites the community to a "Hot Dogs & S'mores
Woodsong Arts and Music Festival Next Weekend
The 12th Annual Woodsong Arts and Music Festival, a grassroots outdoor summer festival, returns to Orcas Island beginning this Thursday, July 22. Thursday, July 22 5 - 10 p.m.: Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy
LWV Candidates Forum Fills Orcas Senior Center
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the San Juans sponsored the Candidates’ Forum at the Orcas Island Senior Center last night, where an audience of about 90 heard from five Sheriff’s Candidates, three candidates
A Full Saturday Before Music in the Park on Sunday
Saturday, July 17 Olga Daze annual event in Olga, beginning at 10 a.m. Olga Daze will start out with fresh cooked Maple Bars and coffee, followed by grilled hot dogs, Italian Sausages, piping hot baked
LWV Candidates Forum Timetable for Tomorrow
The following timetable has been scheduled for the League of Women Voters of the San Juans Candidates Forum to be held Saturday, July 17 at 5 p.m. Because of the large numbers of candidates attending,
Guest Opinion: Explanation of Orcas K-12 Enrollment Headcount from 2000 to 2009
By Barbara Kline, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District Here is a table that shows the enrollment over time. I decided to start it in October 2000 which is the year before OASIS was started. Because
Islanders! What’s your Journey Story?
Orcas Island Public Library wants to help you tell your story The library is collecting islanders’ recollections of how they came to live on Orcas. Did you come for vacation and just stay? Or did
“Journey Stories” Come Alive at Orcas Island Historical Museum Tomorrow
Local Journey Stories also told in Destination: Orcas Island Orcas Island Historical Museum invites you to attend an opening celebration of the Smithsonian Exhibit Journey Stories, this Saturday July 17 at 11 a.m.
