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
Library to Take Kids on Special Tour of Journey Stories at Historical Museum
Kids going into 3rd grade and above are invited to sign up for a special tour of the Journey Stories exhibit at the Orcas Island Historical Museum on Wednesday, July 28th, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
County “Bark for Life” Event on Orcas July 17
The American Cancer Society's 2010 Bark For Life of San Juan County will take place, starting at Orcas Island High School next Saturday, July 17th, at 10 a.m. Participants and onlookers will walk to the
Music in the Park with Orcatrazz Next Sunday
By Ken Speck San Juan County Parks Dept continues its Music In the Park summer series in the Stage on the Green in Eastsound. On Sunday July 18 the popular swing band Orcatrazz will be
Letter to the Editor: Joys of a “Staycation”
It seems it's only when friends or family show up that I think to do the "touristy" things. One adventure I'd missed since moving here was to go on a whale watch trip. I booked
Make “The Shift” July 17 at Odd Fellows Hall
Contributed by Samara Shaw On Saturday, July 17th, Help us Make The Shift The Shift: A planetary evolutionary movement, away from greed, away from fear, away from struggle... away from all that keeps us from the
Letter to the Editor: Book Exchange a Success!
On June 26th the first community Homeschool Book Exchange was held at the public library. Participants were encouraged to bring items that were gently used and recycle them for materials they were seeking for next
Guest Opinion: Why Vote to Raise Taxes in a Terrible Economy?
By Norm Stamper Having spent three and a half decades in law enforcement, I have some thoughts about what makes for a safe, prosperous and healthy community. It starts, not surprisingly, with family: Every child
Biotoxins Force Closure of SJC Recreational Shellfish Harvest
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The Washington State Health Department has closed recreational shellfish harvesting in all of San Juan County’s waters due to high levels of a biotoxin which can cause paralytic
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All for a Great Parade!
To all of our kids, teachers, parents, graduates and friends: A huge round of thanks to you all for helping to make this a memorable Parade. You did a great job of showing
Relax and Entertain at Weekend Events
Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Gene Nery and Martin Lund 6 p.m. Betty Reynolds, author of An Artist's Journey to Bali will be at Darvill's at 7 p.m. The book is a cultural exploration into
OPALCO Board to Vote on Commercial and Pump Rate Increases
At the next OPALCO board meeting on Thursday, July 15th (Eastsound OPALCO office, 183 Mt. Baker Road, beginning at 8:45 a.m.) the Board will vote on the second of four planned commercial rate increases and
Survey invites County Residents to Shape Solid Waste Policy
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager During the month of July, San Juan County residents will have the opportunity to participate in a survey that will help guide the development of the County’s updated
Kindlingsfest Celebrates Arts & the Spiritual on Orcas
KindlingsFest "Friends for the Journey" from Wednesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 17 at Orcas Island Community Church By Dick Staub, Pastor, Orcas Island Community Church KindlingsFest is an annual celebration
Letter to the Editor: Lopezians Want Park As It Is
Dear Editors, Stan Matthews sent you an email with an attachment of a News Release from San Juan County called "Return the Grants for Odlin Park Improvements?" What they failed to tell you is why so
“Community in Action” Parade: Chamber Announces Prize Winners
Record-setting number of entries & record-setting prizes handed out By Lance Evans,Executive Director Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The crowds turned out in large numbers and the parade entries were as varied as
New Sailing Classes to Meet Demand in Evenings
By Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator Sailing with Sail Orcas beginsNew! Junior Sailing Evening Classes in July, from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 12th → 15th and 19th → 22nd Due to the huge demand
