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
Got Balance? Free T’ai Chi Class June 7
Joan Roulac starts another series of T'ai Chi classes with an "island-wide gift" -- a free class on June 7. "Join your neighbors at the Senior Center Monday morning June 7 at 9:30 a.m. for
Orcas High Inducts National Honor Society Scholars
Seven Orcas High School students were inducted into the National Merit Society today. At a ceremony similar to those held throughout the nation, Superintendent/High School Principal Barbara Kline saluted the students who have
Salary Commission to Debate Sheriff’s Pay June 4
June 1 note: Meeting time updated to 9 a.m. By Stan Matthews County Communications Progam Manager The Chairperson of the Citizen’s Salary Commission, Michael Roger, has called for a special meeting of the Commission next
The Week Ahead: Lots for the Rain to Shine On!
Tuesday, June 1 National Honor Society Induction and Awards Ceremony at Orcas Island High School Commons, 9:30 a.m. Toastmasters meets at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center to improve public speaking skills. All Welcome.
Local Author Says “You Too Can Do Something Great”
Local Artist and writer, Susan Carnes, to give presentation on June 16 Contributed by Nita Couchman, Children's Librarian "If wishes were horses, children would ride! I read every horse book in the library,”
Volunteer Nicole O’Neill to Speak on Patos Light
The Grange will be the site of an interesting and informative talk given by Nicole O’Neill, first Docent for the ‘Keepers of the Patos Light’ (KOPL) on Patos Island, at 7:00 p.m. on
Community Band Plays American Music June 4
The Orcas Island Community Band turns 20 this year! Band members under the direction of Joe Babcock will play a selection of works by American Composers this Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. A
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services Dinner June 6 to Focus on Food, Friends & Services
By Norm Stamper, DVSAS Board President Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands is hosting its annual Orcas Island fundraising dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 6 at
Who’ll be Eastsound’s Next Honorary Mayor?
Meet the Candidates June 5 By Dale Heisinger, President, Board of Directors, Children's House The Eastsound Honorary Mayoral Campaing kicks off on Saturday, June 5, on the Village Green at 11:00 am. Yes,
Land Bank Hosts Another Guided Walk at Judd Cove
The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to a Guided Interpretive Walk at the Judd Cove Preserve. Join Ruthie Dougherty on Sunday, May 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Judd Cove
KindlingsFest 2010 Brings “Friends for the Journey” in July
By Dick Staub, Pastor, Orcas Island Community Church Relax and rehumanize at KindlingsFest 2010, only seven weeks from now! Remember quieter, slower paced times? Warm lazy summer afternoons when time stood still, end-of-day bonfires with
Power Outage on Shaw, Orcas and Crane Islands Resolved Quickly
At 2:15 pm on Friday, May 28th, the power went out on all of Shaw, Orcas and Crane Islands after a fault occurred on a submarine cable that runs from Shaw to Orcas. Crews had
County Asks for Help in Developing “Best Available Science”
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager May 27, 2010 - San Juan County is mailing letters to nearly 1,000 County residents asking permission to include their property in a wetland study that will help
To Bite or Not to Bite: That is the Question This Weekend
Friday, May 28 Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days May 28-30. Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and intertidal animals on low
Letter to the Editor: Reconsider Passing the School Bond
Dear Community, I am lucky enough to have attended Orcas Island Public Schools ever since I was in Pam Jenkins’ kindergarten class. As a senior now, I am thankful for the education and experience that
Jim Sullivan Appointed to Orcas School Board
May 27, 2010 -- At tonight's meeting of the Orcas Island School District Board, Jim Sullivan was appointed to the at-large director position vacated by Keith Whitaker, who resigned in March to apply for the
