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
Work Begins on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager As San Juan County begins an intensive effort to revise its Solid Waste Management Plan, the County’s system of handling and disposing of garbage, recycling and solid waste
Should the County Return Grant Funds for Park?
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Many of the Lopezians attending a public meeting at Odlin Park on June 30 suggested that the County Parks and Recreation Department consider returning grants for $400,000 worth
Save Your Spot! Register Now for Summer Fun with Orcas Rec
Note: Registration for most of these classes closes on Friday, July 9. Don't miss out! By Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator Orcas Rec Programs July 11th – July 19th Join us for these fun upcoming
Pajama Tales Storytime for Kids at Library
Wear your pajamas and come hear stories at the Library before bedtime on Wednesday, July 14th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Listeners are encouraged to arrive early to allow time to get comfortable. The program
Tango Classes and Soirée at Roses this Saturday
A taste of Buenos Aires comes to Rose's Café on Saturday night as Sara Thomsen and her Seattle-based dance troupe, Tango En Vie entertains Orcas Islanders with a Tango Soirée. The evening, which
Flags in the Garden: Artful, Thoughtful, Useful
By Madie Murray Farm to Cafeteria Committee Chair Vicki Bartram’s grandson, Jordan, made a flag for soccer camp last year. That keepsake gleefully wafted and waved in her garden all summer long and
Letter to the Editor: Library Board Welcomes Summer Visitors
Part of the fun of being on vacation is having the opportunity to discover new places and participating in everyday local events. With this in mind, the Orcas Island Library Board would like to invite summer visitors to
Guest Opinion: The Cost of Waiting on the School Bond
Printed July 7, 2010 Reprinted upon request By Joe Cohen While attending the 4th of July parade on Saturday I stopped at the school bond booth – and had a lively discussion with a host of
Writers’ Festival: Register for Jumpstart! Classes Now
By Barbara Lewis Orcas Island Writers Festival Director Nance Van Winckel will return to the September 17-19 Orcas Island Writers Festival to teach her popular Jumpstart! class. Nance is from eastern Washington. (But she loves
The Orcas Center Gala: A Party Under the Orcas Sun
Orcas Center’s summer gala Under the Orcas Sun on Saturday, July 24 will feature great food, delightful company, bidding for unique dining and travel experiences, and fun entertainment. All net proceeds benefit Orcas
Free Shakespeare and Hot Pizza at Doe Bay this Thursday
Doe Bay Resort has announced that its production of Henry V with the Stage Left Theater Company will also feature hot pizza and cold drinks from the Doe Bay Café for your picnicking
Public Works Open House July 14 to Preview Bridge Plans
San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 4:00pm at the Olga Community Center, to present the Point Lawrence Road Culvert Replacement. The purpose of the meeting
After Monday’s Holiday, the Island Goes to Meetin’
Monday, July 5 Tuesday, July 6 Farm to Table Feast - Children's House 2010 Culinary Season, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Red Rabbit Farm in Westsound, $75 per person. This year's Farm-to-Table feast will feature
Orcas Artist and Author at Darvill’s July 9
Renowned artist and author Betty Reynolds will read and sign her new book, An Artist's Journey to Bali: the Island of Art, Music, and Mystery at Darvill's Bookstore on Friday, July 9 at 7 p.m. The book is a
David Lindley Comes Back to Orcas Center July 8
David Lindley returns to Orcas Center for one performance only, on Thursday, July 8 at 7:30 pm. Taking time out of a hectic international tour with long-time musical collaborator, Jackson Browne, Lindley will
Wonderful Women’s Retreat: July 15-19
By Dr. Rosie Kuhn Due to some cancelations, there are a couple of spots open for the Orcas Island Wonderful Women's Retreat: July 15-19th. The theme this year is "I See You! Seeing yourself for
