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
OIPP Brings Orcas Idol and Superbowl Ad Survey
While the Orcas Center rocks with the raw and refined talents of the nine contestants in Orcas Idol this Saturday, behind the scenes the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP), a Community Coalition, is fulfilling its
Community Foundation Starts Grants Cycle
From Moana Kutsche, President, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2010 competitive grants cycle. All nonprofit organizations with projects that will benefit Orcas Island are invited to
Cupid's Closet Flea Market Feb. 13 at West Sound
The West Sound Women’s group, The Fidelis Circle, is planning a fundraiser flea market, to be held Saturday, February 13, at the West Sound Community Hall, 10:00-3:00. Vendors have rented tables, and are collecting their
Special School Board Meeting on Feb. 10
A special School Board meeting has been called by the Orcas Island School Disstrict for next Wednesday, Feb. 10. The agenda calls for the open public meeting to start at 4:30 p.m.. following a closed
April Poetry Evening Seeks Contributors Now
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the 3rd annual Spotlight on Local Poets on April 10 will feature an evening of poetry by Orcas Island poets. Interested poets are invited to submit their work to
Actors Theater To Perform "Noises Off"
Contributed by the Actors Theater of Orcas Island The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces six performances of the play "Noises Off' by Michael Frayn. “Noises Off” is about a theater company presenting
Guest Opinion: School Bond Proposal is Responsible Planning
By Paul Losleben To those who oppose the school bond issue, let me respectfully address concerns that have been expressed and share my reasons for voting for the levy and the bond issue. I
"Loch Ness Monster" Outfall Anchored Off Port of Orcas Runway
From the Port of Orcas Redside Construction, under contract to the Port of Orcas, on Feb. 3 completed a long-anticipated anchoring of the north stormwater outfall. According to David Berry, Senior Project
Partners With Youth Campaign Gives Orcas Kids Scholarships to Camp Orkila
The 2010 Camp Orkila/YMCA “Partners With Youth” Campaign has high hopes of raising $51,000 from the Orcas community this year to provide scholarships to island kids in summer day camp, overnight camps and teen
"Creative Juice" Writing & Communication Workshop
On Friday evening and all-day Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26, Susan Zwinger will offer "Creative Juice:A Workshop in Creative Writing and Communication." Zwinger is a popular teacher, published writer, illustrator and naturalist. She will again
County Flu Update: Good News Comes With Caution
County Health Officer to speak on Orcas this Friday By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In an email to the County’s Medical providers this week, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James
League of Women Voters Holds Open House Feb. 13 for Potential New Members
Contributed by Marian O'Brien The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be hosting an Open House in Friday Harbor on February 13. The purpose of the meeting will be to celebrate the
Self-Hypnosis Classes at the Library on Tuesdays
Experts say that self-hypnosis can be used to harness the imagination, your creativity, and the subconscious mind, empowering a person to create life changes. " Empowerment through Self-Hypnosis" will be taught by Virginia Erhardt, Ph.D.,
Deadline is February 8 for 2010 ADU Permit Lottery Entries
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The deadline for submitting construction or conversion applications for detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), popularly called “guest houses,” is the close of the business day on February
Orcas’ Own Five Bells Quintet Performs a Lively International Program
As part of its Spotlight in the OffCenter series, Orcas Center presents the Five Bells Quintet on Sunday, February 7 at 2 pm. The ensemble will perform memorable melodies and exciting rhythms
Video Records Replace Detailed Council Minutes
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager After being satisfied that online video of Council meetings is reliable and convenient for citizens to access, the San Juan County Council has directed its clerk to start
