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
Guest Opinion: David Moseley Outlines Steps to Improve Ferry Operations
By WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley WSF has recently been the focus of criticism in the media, and I would like to address what has been going well and what we are doing
Reading to Feature Kurt Hoelting: Conservationist/Kayaker
Whidbey Island author Kurt Hoelting will read at Darvill’s Bookstore on Thursday, June 3 at 7pm from his book The Circumference of Home: One Man’s Yearlong Quest for a Radically Local Life. In 2008 Kurt
Early Birds Go Online May 26 at 4 p.m.
Ticket sales for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival open to the public Wednesday, May 26th. Those who purchase tickets opening day are known as “Early Birds.” This year there are 3 ways
Farm to Cafeteria Sunday Brunch at School Features Student Chef Recipes
By Madie Murray A very special event will occur this Sunday at 11:30 in the school cafeteria. The cafeteria staff, under the watchful eye of Christina Orchid, will be preparing and serving several of the
Cancer Society’s Open House May 24 Introduces New Orcas Event: Bark for Life
The American Cancer Society will host an Open House on Monday, May 24 at the Public Library, where Orcas Islanders can learn more about two upcoming county events -- the Relay for Life in Friday
Children’s House 2010 Culinary Season presents Seattle’s Jerry Traunfeld, Poppy’s Chef
By Kate Long, Children's House Board of Directors Children's House 2010 Culinary Season presents Seattle's Jerry Traunfeld on Tuesday, May 25 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Red Rabbit Farm in Westsound. Join us for
Historical Museum Hosts Opening Day Celebration May 28
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum The Museum traditionally hosts an opening day party the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend, and this year will be no exception. Stop by and share in the
An Event-Filled Weekend Ahead, May 21 – 23
Friday, May 21 PTSA-Scholastic Book Fair 2-for-1 Book Sale at the Orcas School Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Doe Bay Café presents Paleo with
Crossroads Lecture: Tracking Rubber Duckies and Gulf Oil Spills
By Susan Malins Crossroad Director The last event of the Orcas Crossroads Spring Lecture Series is this Sunday, May 23, 2 pm at Orcas Center: "The Undiscovered Ocean: The Sea Surface Hidden in Plain View."
San Juan County Marine Resources Committee Elects Steve Revella as New Chair
Kit Rawson Steps Down as Chair and John Aschoff Elected Vice Chair Kit Rawson is stepping down as the Chair of the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC). He will remain an
Leadership San Juan Islands Class VI Graduates Celebrate on Inter-Island Ferry
Leadership San Juan Islands 2010 announces the graduation of Class VI on May 21. The cohort that has worked together since January, celebrated the completion of the community-based course on the Washington State
Artsmith Salon Series to Conclude Season May 24
Founded in September, the Artsmith salon series is wrapping up its season of weekly literary salons at Doe Bay Resort with a final salon and celebration May 24. “We’re finishing the season with career writers—writers
OPALCO Website Wins National Award
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) received recognition in the 2010 “Spotlight on Excellence” national awards program, sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. OPALCO received the
Author to Read from Civil Rights Era Story
Ana Maria Spagna won an award from the University of Nebraska for her new book, Test Ride on the Sunnyland Bus: A Daughter's Civil Rights Journey. She will read from the book and sign copies
Rare High Winds Expected in San Juans Today
Brendan Cowan, Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management, announced this morning: An unusual late spring storm will bring strong winds to the islands late in the day on Wednesday [May 19] and into
Elementary School Musicians Perform 70s Tunes
The public is invited to the Spring Concert performed by the K-4 Choir, OASIS Choir, 5th/6th Choir, early morning strings and 5th/6th strings ensembles of the Orcas Island Elementary School. The concert will include some
