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
McGuire’s Nautilus Awards: “Changing the World, One Book at a Time”
As winter hibernation slowly yields through the rainy days of spring into the warmth of summer, many Orcas Islanders are enjoying their favorite indoor sport -- curled up with good books. Over two
Lopez Field Workshop on Lichens Coming Apr. 17
Contributed by Fiona Norris, Science Director, San Juan Nature Institute San Juan Nature Institute has invited Dr. Fred Rhoades to present a field workshop on lichens on Saturday April 17, 2010 on Lopez Island. The
Senator Ranker Explains Health Care Reform Legislation
Contributed by State Senator Kevin Ranker On March 21st Congress and President Obama accomplished substantive healthcare reform. The bills have enormous implications for our state as demand for health and long term care services
Guest Opinion: A Look at Our School Lunches
By Madie Murray, Farm to Cafeteria Committee Geddes Martin, chef at the Inn at Ship Bay Restaurant, knows how to make more than 300 kids, parents and teachers smile: serve them herb roasted chicken, mashed
Student Musican Showcase Benefits Music Therapists
On Saturday evening, March 27, a group of Orcas High School students joined senior Bobbi Lowry in a performance at the Black Box at Orcas Center. The performance was part of Lowry's senior
Property Rights Group to Host Dinner Meeting April 6
Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPRA) will host a dinner on Tuesday, April 6 on San Juan Island, for a presentation on “Waste Water Treatment Systems.” Dr. Mark Gross, a former professor of Civil Engineering
The Week Ahead: From Poetry Workshops to Masks & Easter Egg Hunts
Sunday, March 28 Poetry Workshop at Doe Bay Resort Join Artsmith for a special poetry workshop with Seattle poet Judith Roche, whose third book Wisdom of the Body (2007) won the American Book Award. Roche
Tennis Sessions Start Again
Contributed by Joe Ciskowski Once again the Orcas Island Tennis Association is happy to announce the beginning of pick- up tennis at Buck Park. It happens, weather permitting, each Wednesday from 4-6 and on Saturday
Orcas High Girls Sweep the Funhouse Scholarships
Kahana Pietsch wins "Rocket Ship of Wonder" award Jacqlynn Zier, Orcas Island High School junior, has won the Funhouse's First Prize scholarship in their annual Science Fair. Zier's project, comparing the taste of
Chamber Music Festival's 'In Music' Residency Wows Islanders
Contributed by Victoria Parker, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Violinist Monique Mead’s presence was a burst of spring energy on Orcas Island during the week of March 22-26. The Orcas Island
A Weekend of Sun, Song, Science and Poetry
Friday, March 26 Orcas Golf Team -- all 18 members -- plays Friday Harbor at the San Juan Country Club at 2:30 p.m. Rollerskating at the Old Gym -- the final rollerskating night for this
Letter to the Editor: Census Will Help Seniors & Others
Probably most people on the island have received and (hopefully completed) their census form and mailed it in. Unfortunately, some people, especially senior citizens are reluctant to divulge any information to the government, no matter
Come to the Moran Park Annual Cleanup April 3
Friends of Moran will host the Annual Park Clean Up on Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friends say: "We’ll meet at the Park Shelter behind the new Kokanee Fish Hatchery
Kids Invited to Display Poems at Public Library
Contributed by Nita Couchman, Orcas Island Children's Librarian In honor of National Poetry Month, young poets, from ages 7 to 18 years, are invited to submit their poems for display in the Orcas Island Library
Henley Announces Re-election Plans
Milene Henley has announced her intent to seek re-election as San Juan County Auditor. Auditor is a county-wide position with responsibilities for financial reporting, election administration, vehicle and vessel licensing, and recording land and other
A New Face in the School Garden
Contributed by Madie Murray Meet Chelsea Cates. Chelsea came to the Volunteer Faire held by OICF recently where she made it very clear she wanted to get involved in the Farm to Cafeteria Program.
