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: Friends’ Appeal Seeks Wildlife Conservation Along With Public Facilities
By Stephanie Buffum Field As an island community, we depend on barge landings, transfer stations, schools, water treatment systems and other essential public facilities. Friends of the San Juans [FRIENDS} thinks that we can and
Friends of San Juans Host Free Boater Workshops
Contributed by Tina Whitman Learn more about how you can help protect water quality, marine mammals and eelgrass habitat at a series of free public workshops for local boaters. Presentations will cover priority habitats and
Orcas Rec Takes Young Artists, Writers & Scientists to Canoe Island
Kids 10-14 will learn about art, music, science, nature, or writing throughout the weekend from local professionals in each field athe Orcas Rec-sponsored weekend camp at Canoe Island. There will also be an opportunity to
Tell Your Story in China with Eth-Noh-Tec
Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang (aka Eth-Noh-Tec), those "crazy artists" that put on that once-in-a-while Orcas Storyfest are stirring up stories and storytellers and invite Orcas Islanders to join them on a cultural
League of Women Voters Hosts State Legislators
State Senator Kevin Ranker and State Representatives Dave Quall and Jeff Morris will be honored guests and speakers at the League of Women Voters of the San Juans annual meeting at 12:30 p.m. , Monday,
School Board Selects Whitaker as Business Manager
At the monthly Orcas Island School District Board meeting tonight, the OISD Directors unanimously approved the selection of former Board Member Keith Whitaker as the District's Business Manager. Whitaker will assume his duties
Granny’s Attic Abounds in Furniture, Art, Linens & Collectibles
This year,'"Granny's Attic" Sale promises to be another fun community fund-raiser for the Senior Center Advisory Committee. Along with the Holiday Bazaar in November, Granny's Attic provides major funding support for the Senior
A Poem for Earth Day by Katherine Flenniken
Kathleen Flenniken will give a free reading at the Orcas Public Library on Friday, April 23 in celebration of National Poetry Month. Flenniken, a poet, teacher and editor, will read at 7 p.m. Horse Latitudes
State Attorney General to Speak at CAPR Dinner
Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) will feature State Attorney General Rob McKenna at a dinner on Tuesday, May 4, at the San Juan Island Grange Hall. The meeting will being with dinner at 5:30.
Choral Society Sings of Musical Journey with Founder & Director Catherine Pederson
Spring Concerts on May 8 and 9 By Kathi Ciskowski The Orcas Choral Society is celebrating its 33rd year with “Songs We Love To Sing.” Choir and instruments combine to take the listener on a
Happy Birthday, Dear Shakespeare
Library Volunteer Jane Alden has created a Shakespeare display at the Public Library which will help toast the bard's 446th birthday celebration and 394th anniversary of his death, on Friday, April 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Land Bank Commission Field Trip on Orcas Tomorrow
San Juan County Land Bank Commissioners invite fellow islanders to walk beautiful Coffelt Farm, Orcas Island with them, along with Land Bank Staff, on Friday, April 23rd. This takes place shortly after their
Letter to the Editor: Maple Rock Farm’s Open House this Saturday
Please join us at Maple Rock Farm Saturday April 24th for our annual plant sale and Open House. We have a Huge selection of vegetable and flower starts that are guaranteed to perform well in
Community Foundation Hosts Board Boot Camp
From the Orcas Island Community Foundation Nonprofit “Board Boot Camp” is just around the corner! Board Boot Camp is an intensive four hour workshop on the essential skills and attitudes for effective service on a
Slapin Announces Art Show at Washington Federal
Contributed by Susan Slapin The show must go on... Work and framing are in process: paintings, photographs, maybe etchings and monotypes, though I must keep this show quite simple. There will be variety. The
Preview Montessori’s May 1 Auction Items Online
By Cathy Faulkner Orcas Montessori School will be hosting its May Day Party and Auction at Inn @ Ship Bay Saturday May 1st. In anticipation of this festive event, an online preview of
