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.”
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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
SeaDoc Society Gives Octopus Award to Anacortes Wine Store
By the SeaDoc Society Local wine store receives the Octopus Award for its efforts to ensure the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems. Last week, Compass Wines, under proprietors Will Parks and
Quall, Morris, Ranker Salute League of Women Voters
Annual League Meeting Brings State Legislators to Orcas The league of Women Voters of the San Juans’ received kudos from State Legislators Dave Quall, Jeff Morris and Kevin Ranker at their annual meeting
Art & Poetry Submissions Sought for Museum’s “Journey Stories”
As part of its program of special events to be held in conjunction with “Journey Stories.” this summer’s special exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution, The Orcas Island Historical Museum is organizing an exhibit of visual
Run for Orcas Rec Saturday at Moran State Park
Come show your support for the Orcas Rec Program and get in shape for the summer! Walk or run around Cascade Lake to help support our upcoming summer programs. The cost will be $25 per
Extra Ferries for Heavy Memorial Day Weekend Traffic
The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) reminds travelers to prepare for heavy traffic on all ferry routes during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, Thursday, May 27 through Monday, May 31. Ferry riders
Crabbing in the San Juans – and Throughout Puget Sound
by the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee Recreational crabbing season opens in the San Juans on July 14. Everyone can learn more about the biology and management of crabs in the Puget Sound in
Chamber Business at Sunset Mixer this Thursday!
It's a 'Cellars' Market at Country Corner Cellars on Thursday < From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The summer season is nearly here, which means it's time for the Chamber to invite its members
Orcas School Spring Clean-Up this Saturday
By Marian O'Brien Pitch in this coming Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., as we aim towards year-end with many activities happening at the Schools, now is the time to give some
Jaen Black, Author of Bastante, to Read from New Fiction, Non-Fiction and Songs
This Friday, May 21, at 7 p.m., s. jaen black will be performing at The Trading Company at the corner of North Beach Road and Prune Alley. She will read from her novel,
Buy a Book, Get One Free at the PTSA Book Fair May 21 -22
Plans for the PTSA Book Fair this Friday and Saturday were highlighted at the May 13 PTSA monthly meeting. The Scholastic Book Fair takes place at the Orcas Island School Library from 10
Guest Opinion: First Response Fire Solutions Needed on Orcas Island
By Barry Neville Presentation at Eastsound Fire Hall May 19 In years past our island community was more keenly alert to fire and each able-bodied neighbor quickly responded to any hint of a threat. Most
Early Birds Catch Chamber Music Festival Tickets
Opening Day of ticket sales for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival takes flight with Early Bird Event Ticket sales for the 2010 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival open early, VERY early on Wednesday,
Join the Madrona Circle to Honor the Salish Sea
Members of the Madrona Circle will be joining in the Prayers of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers with a celebration of the Salish Sea on Tuesday, May 18th, beginning at 5PM
Author Deb Lund to Teach Writer’s Workshop
From the Orcas Isaland Writers Festival The Orcas Island Writers Festival will host a one-day writer’s retreat workshop with Deb Lund: “Fiction Fire! for Teens and Adults on Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to
