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
County Council to Meet at Special Session on Monday
A Special Meeting of the San Juan County Council has been called for Monday, April 5, to discuss the Town of Friday Harbor’s withdrawal of its offer to sell property on Sutton Road to the
Mary Jane Ceramics Schedules Spring Classes
Mary Jane Ceramics has announce two new series of ceramic classes: Adult Hand Building - Wednesdays beginning March 31 from 6 - 8:30 pm. Expand your knowledge of the basics of ceramic hand building techniques,
Bearing Witness to the Holocaust on April 11
A Spiritual Encounter with the Jewish Holocaust of World War IIwill take place at “Yom Ha-Shoah” on Sunday April 11. A Candle Lighting Commemoration and a showing of the documentary film “Raising the
Council to Hear First Set of Amendments to UDC
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At their regularly scheduled April meeting, the San Juan County Planning Commission will hear a presentation from the Community Development and Planning Department on the first set of
April Brings Out Odd Fellows and Foolishness
No fools, but masked troubadours marched through the streets of Eastsound on April 1 to celebrate April Fool's Day. Here sighted outside the Chamber of Commerce offices are members of the Odd Fellows,
PTSA Meeting to Discuss Facebook for Parents
The next PTSA meeting will be Wed. April 14th with guest speaker Paul Evans, High School Computer Applications instructor. Evans will discuss Facebook for Parents, as well as other cybersafety issues. Paul has spoken to
Friday Harbor says ‘No Sale’ on Transfer Site Property
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Director A surprise decision by the Friday Harbor Town Council has re-opened the debate over siting the County’s San Juan Island transfer station and raised questions about
Vote Orcas the “Best in Washington” Contest
Contributed by Susan Malins Voting is underway for "Best Island " in King 5 News and Evening Magazine's "Best of Washington" contest. Many San Juan county businesses are also in competition in other categories. More
Friday Harbor Drops Out of Transfer Station Purchase Agreement with County
The Friday Harbor Town Council today withdrew from its “lease to purchase” agreement with San Juan County by which the Sutton Road Transfer Station would be purchased by the County from the Town. The "lease to
Keith Whitaker resigns from School Board
At the March 31 meeting, KeithWhitaker submitted, and the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board "reluctantly" accepted his resignation from the School Board, on which he has served since 2007. OISD Board President Scott Lancaster
Local Poets Take the Stage on April 10
Orcas Center celebrates National Poetry Month with the 3rd annual Spotlight on Local Poets on Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 pm in the OffCenter Stage. The evening is curated by local writer JoEllen Moldoff, who
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec Seeking Pledges
Dear Orcas Recreation Supporters, Things have been unfolding quickly over the past few days for Orcas Recreation Program. Phone lines and emails have been ‘burning’ so we want to keep all of you in the
New Orcas Choral Society Artistic Director Announced
Phil Burbo, President of the Board of the Orcas Choral Society is pleased to announce the selection of Roger Sherman as its new Artistic Director. For more than 20 years, Mr. Sherman has been
And the Student Chef Competitors will be…
Updated on March 31 at 3:30 p.m. Come cheer for our kids and share the fun of watching them experience the joy of cooking on Saturday, April 17 at the school Home Ec Room behind
May Day Party to Benefit the Orcas Montessori School
Contributed by Teresa Chocano, Administrator, Orcas Montessori School The evening of May 1st, Orcas Islanders will celebrate the coming of summer at Inn at Ship Bay. Orcas Montessori School is hosting its annual auction and
Guest Opinion: Community Foundation Seeks Partners in Philanthropy
Contributed by Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation 2010 Grants cycle is in full swing. Come join the fun! Partners in Philanthropy are individuals, organizations and businesses who
