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
Invitation to Participate in Scenic Byway Planning Process
Call for Inspiration ends March 15 Public meetings designed to introduce the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway planning process to the community, and to elicit input into the vision and content of the
Teen Clothing Drive To End Soon — Donations Still Welcome
Lynsey Smith has sounded the call for the Teen Clothing Drive that has been collecting teen clothes the past few weeks: THANK YOU to the teens all over the island who have been cleaning out
Buttke Painting Show Displays Range of Abstract Technique
Contributed by Joe Floren Orcas Island artist Carl Buttke will present an exhibit of his paintings throughout March in the Orcas Center lobby gallery. The program, titled "Mostly Abstract," will, as its name
Deadline Feb. 28 for Scripts for Local Play Festival
Locally written, short plays will again be featured at the Fifth Annual Play Festival in May. Director Doug Bechtel of the Orcas Actors Theater says, "Whether you are a seasoned playwright or someone
GIS Team Releases Polaris Instructional Videos
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s GIS Team has released its first set of Polaris Instructional Videos for its Polaris Mapping Application. The newly released instructional videos are intended to assist
Monique Mead Returns as Musician-in-Residence
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) announces Spring 2010 IM: In Music Musician-in-Residence for Orcas Public School during the week of March 22-26. Now in its 4th season of IM: In Music, the
No ADU Drawing Required This Year – More Permits than Applicants
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager County Building Official Rene Beliveau reports there will be no need to hold an ADU permit lottery this year. With a total of 9 permits for Accessory Dwelling
Letter to the Editor: Orcas' New Park & District Moving Forward
Updated Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. Having completed our first two public meetings, we as your recently elected Orcas Island Park and Recreation District ('OIPRD') commissioners would like to clarify what seem to be some
Student Chef Competition — Call for Entries
Contributed by Madie Murray Calling all Orcas and Waldron public school students! Somewhere, stuffed in an old cookbook or in your head, is the recipe for the greatest sandwich, soup, dessert, casserole, meatloaf, pasta, omelet
Montessori Community Honors Teaching Guides
Many friends of Orcas Montessori School met for breakfast on Thursday, February 11th at the Senior Center to celebrate a special anniversary. Head guide Tom Rubottom, Director Teresa Chocano, and Assistant Ina Drosu
Fun With Flowers Workshop Open to All
Updated Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. If you’d like to learn how to create beautiful floral arrangements, there’s a workshop you won’t want to miss. Professional flower arranger Rosemarie Altberg will lead “Fun
"Noises Off" a Hoot of a Farce — Be Prepared to Howl
In the howling, romping fun of “Noises Off,” at the Orcas Grange, it’s easy to forget about the painstaking work of timing, blocking, memorization, and characterization that go into the portrayal of comedic
Letter to the Editor: Addendum to the Sign Ordinance Letter
I want to follow up the letter I wrote to correct a few misperceptions I had, and may have given. I talked with the man who removes the signs and is the enforcer for all
County’s Move to Recycled Paper has a Ripple Effect
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager This month San Juan County has received its first shipment of printer and copier paper with 40% recycled content, as did the town of Friday Harbor and
February Flew! The Week Ahead, Feb. 21 – 28
Sunday, February 21 Visions of a Water Rat: Boats and Nature in the Islands. Doe Bay Café.hosts local photographer Peter Fromm presenting a multi-media slide show in the Doe Bay Café Sunday evening as part
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec Depends on Orcas Support — Here's How
Hello from Orcas Rec! I would like to take this opportunity to give you an update about the state of the Orcas Island Recreation Program. As I look back at 2009 I am impressed and
