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
New Schedules for SJI, Orcas Waste/Recycling Facilities
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning on Friday July 16, the new operating hours for self haul customers at County Solid Waste Facilities on San Juan and Orcas Island will be 10 a.m.
60th Anniversary Parade Celebrates Community in Action
By Kathi Ciskowski The 60th annual Orcas Island Community Parade began on Saturday, July 3 at 11 a.m under gray, dappled skies. Before it was over though, the sun broke through and shone, punctuated by
Community in Action: Photos from the Parade
The Orcas Island Community Foundation chose to demonstrate the theme "Community in Action" with a display of their fine footwork. Photo courtesy of Kathi Ciskowski
Clara’s Victorious as Mayor — Children’s House nets $7,900
Winners of the 2010 Mayoral Election were announced yesterday from the Stage on the Green by Dale Heisinger, President of the Chilrdren's House Board. The "election" is a fund-raiser for Children's House, which netted $7,900
Community in Action: Photos from the Parade
The Solar Car and Earthball show Orcas Island parade watchers future modes of transportation to keep "The Community in Action" without dependence on fossil fuels. Dick and Velma Doty rode as Parade Grand
Guest Editorial: Solid Engineering and Energy Use Built into School Bond’s Maintenance Plan
By Justin Paulsen BPI Certified Building Performance Analyst & Envelope Professional Over the past several months there has been a healthy discussion in our community related to the issue of maintenance of our schools and
Artworks Features New Work by Kandis Susol
The Orcas Island Artworks will feature “Novellas” - encaustic paintings by Kandis Susol, through the month of July. Encaustic is an ancient medium consisting of beeswax, damar resin and pigments mixed and applied
Orcas Parade, Salmon BBQ, Silent Auction, Patriotic Tunes & Fireworks: Independence Day, Island Style!
Saturday, July 3 Kiwanis Club Silent Auction at Doty's Marketplace 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cords of wood, bed and breakfast stays, paintings, wooden ferry models, biplane trips are just a few of the many
Letter to the Editor: Silent Seas or Broader Buffers
Sleepwalking Towards Silent Seas Islanders who use well water know that a small plumbing fault, such as a running toilet, left unattended for long enough can run a well dry. Wells near the shoreline can
Culinary Season Finale Features Chef Tom Douglas
By Kate Long Children’s House is honored to host Chef Tom Douglas once again in our Orcas Island Children's House culinary program! Perhaps the Northwest's most widely known chef, Tom Douglas has helped define "Northwest
Brown Bag Concerts Start with BODaLo July 7
The first Brown Bag Concert of the summer season will take place at Emmanuel Church, July 7th, at noon. The BODaLO Trio consists o f Bob Littlewood playing the clarinet, Dale Heisinger on
Library Offers Computer Animation Class for Kids
Two Workshops -- July 9 and July 23 As part of this summer’s reading program, kids can sign up for a free workshop to learn the basics of computer animation using a free program called
Beach Watchers Latest Class Graduates
By Shann Weston WSU Extension Beach Watcher Coordinator WSU San Juan County Extension is proud to announce the graduation of the 2010 WSU Beach Watcher Class. Students of all ages traveled the islands
Save Clean Plastic Baling Wrap, Nursery Pots & More for Recycling in October
Contributed by Helen Venada, SJC Solid Waste Division Free Agricultural Plastics Recycling Events – San Juan County Please don’t throw all those nursery pots away! You can give them a second life by recycling them
OPALCO’s MORE Steering Committee to Hold Public Meet July 8
The first meeting of the OPALCO MORE (Member Owned Renewable Energy) Steering Committee is scheduled for July 8th, 2010, from 10:30 – 12:30 at the Orcas Ferry Landing. The meeting will take place in the
Eastsound 4th of July Fireworks is Definitely On!!
By Lance Evans Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Chamber is thrilled to announce that we will have a Fireworks Show in Eastsound on Sunday, July 4 at 10 pm! Eastsound and Waterfront
