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
The week ahead — Lots to do in School's Winter Break
Sunday, February 14 Doe Bay Café Free Movie “Harold and Maude” also half price bottles of wine and free popcorn. 7 p.m. Call 376-8059 Monday, February 15 -- President's Day National Holiday Artsmith & Doe Bay
Sign Up Now for Library's Annual Poetry Workshop
Register now for Orcas Library's Annual Guest Poet's Workshop as part of the celebration of National Poetry Month. Poet Kathleen Flenniken will conduct a Poetry Workshop on Saturday, April 24th from 9 a.m. to 3:30
Country Corner Saga Continues as Council Hears Recommendations from Planners, Public & EPRC
On the agenda for the Feb. 8 Orcas meeting of the County Council was the establishment of a Commercial LAMIRD (Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development) at the Country Corner. The County Council
Ranker Defends Suspending 2/3 Vote For Tax Hikes
By State Senator Kevin Ranker Many of you have contacted my office regarding the I-960 vote that we took this week. I think [the following article] in the Olympian describes the situation very well,
Orcasians Line Up for Flea Market at Cupid's Corner
The Fidelis Circle, the West Sound Women’s group, held a "beyond expectations" flea market on Saturday, February 13, at the West Sound Community Hall. Vendors at 12 rented tables, sold doodads and treasures,
San Juan Islands' Real Estate Down 21% since 2006
By Ray Martinez, Special to The Seattle Times Dependent upon retirees and second-home buyers, the residential real-estate market in the San Juan Islands has taken a hit, driving down prices. Medium price of a home
All Invited to Renewal Labyrinth Walk on Feb. 17
Contributed by Millie Vetterlein As the days lengthen and the sun returns from deep winter darkness, we are in the middle of a quiet process of transformation. To prepare our spirits for the
Help the Orcas Food Bank Make Its Match
The Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Orcas Food Bank announce a matching grant from an anonymous donor who has offered up to $5000. This donor intends that this contribution be a matching grant and
The Weekend: Sing, Dance, Write, Party!
Friday, Feb. 12 School of the Salish Sea Fundraiser. Warm up for Valentines Day with a sizzling hot salsa dance party, featuring Orcas’ own sizzling hot dancers Maria and Learner. The school is located in
Father & Son Diepenbrocks to Help in Haiti
Orcas Islanders Steve Diepenbrock and his son Taylor left yesterday on a 2-week "reconnaissance trip" to Haiti to help with the setup of [intlink id="rosedanie-cadet-returns-to-haiti-to-rebuild" type="post"]Rosedanie Cadet's farm production project in Limbé, Haiti[/intlink].
Exchange Supporters Pack County Council Meet
The fire engine garage at the Eastsound Fire Station was packed as proponents of “Reduce, Re-use, Recycle” gathered en masse to support the Orcas Island Exchange. The occasion was an official meeting of the
Lady Vikings Drop Final Game of Basketball Season — Playoff Game at Home Feb. 18
“We finished a great season, with a 13 win, 4 loss record,” said Vikings Girls’ Basketball Coach Terry Moran-Hodge. This despite the 45-29 loss to La Conner in the last regular game of
Tax Bills to Be Mailed Near End of February
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s property tax bills will be mailed approximately two weeks later than usual this year as a result of delays caused by a changeover to a
Writers' Valentines at Roundtable this Saturday
The monthly Writer's Roundtable will meet to consider "The Romance of Words: A Valentine for Writers." All are welcome at this meeting on Saturday, February 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library. Writers
Bond appears to fail with only 55% approval — levy passes
Updated Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. The San Juan County Elections office reports that, as of Feb. 10, Orcas Islanders appears to have approved the Orcas Island School District's proposed levy, but denied a proposed
Community Foundation Helps with Financial Reporting
The Orcas Island Community Foundation has set dates for two best practice workshops. The first is ‘Creating Meaningful Financial Reports’, offered by Kathy Wehle, a CPA and Financial Consultant who now lives in Seattle and
