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
Folly a Deux Opens at Orcas Center July 2
Contributed by Bev Leyman The July 2nd Art Exhibition opening at Orcas Center will “blow you away”! Nationally and internationally known artists Kate Scott and Marc Foster Grant will present “Folly a Deux”
Letter to the Editor: Voluntary Recycling Contribution
My husband and I have been recycling since the mid sixties without ever paying a cent to do so. We have been pleased to see the scope of recycling expand as it has over the
Orcas Equestriennes Put Steeds Through Paces
Rachel Harvey organized a “Gaming Event” for the island’s 4-H horseback riders on Saturday afternoon, for practice and for fun. Rachel, who started riding at the age of 14, has been a riding
Short Run to the Sea: Nothing Between Your Boat and the Water
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
From Playboy to King – Outdoor Shakespeare at Doe Bay Resort July 8!
Contributed by Jami Mitchell The “Shakespeare under the Stars” series returns to Doe Bay Resort July 8 for a performance of Henry V beginning at 8 p.m. Doe Bay is excited to host the Island
Orcas “Hands Across the Sand” Join International Demonstration on Crescent Beach
"No" to offshore oil drilling, "Yes" to clean energy In an event sponsored by the political organization MoveOn.org, Orcas Islanders literally joined hands on Crescent Beach in Eastsound, to symbolically join with others
Guest Opinion: Recycling of School Demolition Materials
By the "Yes for Schools" Committee The builder of both the 1980’s school campus project and the High School, George Larson, has raised twovalid questions: how will the removal of materials be handled and would
Short Run to the Sea: Green Yards Can Be… Green!
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
Letter to the Editor: School Volunteers’ Contributions Are Countless
The Orcas Island School District is fortunate to have a large group of volunteers who support our students in many ways. Volunteers help students with Senior Projects, drive on fieldtrips, run fundraisers, work with individual
SJI Transfer Station to become a Self-Haul “Drop Box”
Town & Commercial Loads will Ferry to Orcas By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning Monday, July 5, the solid waste transfer station on San Juan Island will be open only to self-haulers who
Short Run to the Sea: Clean Car, Clean Water
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
Float or March in the Community Parade
Parade entry deadline is Saturday, June 26! By Lance Evans, Executive Director Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce "Community in Action" is the theme for this year's parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 3. The parade will
This Weekend: Party and Play All Weekend Long!
Friday, June 25 Rosario Music Concert and Historical Narrative at 4 p.m. Enjoy a presentation of music and photography that walks guests through the history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate with Christopher
The Romance of the Dance: Swing & Tango Lessons This Weekend
Sara Thomsen has traveled the country teaching and performing tango, salsa, and swing, and is returning to Orcas to teach and perform these dances. She has assisted some of the best dancers in
“Hands Across the Sand” at Crescent Beach this Saturday
In the wake of the giant BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico,MoveOn.org, the national political organizing association, plans a massive nationwide event called "Hands Across the Sand," this Saturday, and an event is
The Funhouse Offers Day Camp This Summer!
From the Funhouse Recognizing that parents want to ensure their kids are safe, supervised, and engaged during the summer; but often don’t have a lot of money to pay for summer activities, The Funhouse is
