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
Dog License Tags Now for Sale
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Dog owners may now buy County licenses tags for their pets at the San Juan County Auditor’s office at the County Courthouse in Friday Harbor or at any
Public School Board Special Meeting this Friday
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors has announced a Special School Board Meeting to act upon the Grounds and Maintenance Technician position, which has become open. The person holding this position will perform
OPALCO Crew Helps with Move of Salvaged House
On Tuesday morning, December 1, OPALCO cleared the lines so that a 1912 Craftsman bungalow, originally from the Seattle area, could make the last leg of its journey to Olga where Fiona and
Steve Alboucq Jazz Quartet and Friends at the Ecotopian this Saturday
Steve Alboucq Jazz Quartet, heard at the New Year's Eve Ball and ohter island events in recent years, will play at the Ecotopian Restaurant on Saturday December 5th. Featured guest artists include Willie Thomas, Martin
Episcopal Bishop Craig Anderson to Give Talk on Lakota Spirituality
Sunday, December 6th at 11 a.m. at the West Sound Community Club, Episcopal Bishop Craig Anderson will give a talk about his experiences while serving as Bishop to the Diocese of South Dakota where 80
Slow Food Potluck to Celebrate Terra Madre Day
Doe Bay Café will host a Slow Food Potluck in honor of Terra Madre Day next Wednesday, Dec. 9th, at 5p.m. This is a free public event (the café is not open for business). Doe
Doe Bay Hosts T-Flo this Friday
T:FLO rocks the house at the Doe Bay Café with covers that range from the 50's, to now with songs from Neil Diamond to Ben Harper, from soul to rock and pop to
Marine Resources Committee Meets Wednesday
The San Juan Marine Resources Committee will meet on Wednesday morning to discuss a nomination for the state’s rockfish advisory committee, the upcoming retreat agenda and a proposal for an Environmental Protection Agency grant. Ginny
Giardia in Waters from Dogs Pose Hazard to Humans and Seals
From the SeaDoc Society Many of us have four-legged best friends and there's nothing better than walking our tail-wagging pups along the shore. But what happens when that tail goes up and processed kibble plops
Orcas Choral Society's "Joyous Sounds of Christmas" on Dec. 12 and 13
Harmonically embracing the holiday season, the Orcas Choral Society will present the annual “Joyous Sounds of Christmas” concerts on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas
What Do Local Sharks Eat? Find Out at Free Dinner and Talk on Dec. 8 at Camp Orkila
From the SeaDoc Society Ever wonder what we have for sharks in our waters? Now is the time to find out! On Tuesday, December 8th at 5:30 p.m. Gene Helfman will give a free
The Week Ahead: We'll Keep the Days Merry and Busy and Bright
Stacey Lancaster reads to her daugher August Moore at the Family Literacy Carnival at the Funhouse. The PTSA sponsors Family Reading Night on Weds. Dec. 2 Sunday, Nov. 29 Paul Nelson's poetry workshop "The Personal
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus to Come to the Friends of the Library's Holiday Tea
Kids and parents are invited to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus between 2 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 5th in the children’s room at the Orcas Island Library during the
Orcatrazz to Play for Family Health Center Benefit
A Benefit Dinner and Dance to benefit the Orcas Family Health Center will be held December 11, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Tickets are $35 per couple, and are available at
Orcas Choral Society Reaches Out for New Director
The Orcas Choral Society is reaching out to local publications and college and university music schools in its search for a new Choral Director to assume duties following the retirement of its Founding Director, Catherine
PTSA Family Reading Night Coming Dec. 2
The Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) will once again host a Family Reading Night on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The evet will alos Kick Off the Scholastic Book Fair, to be held in the School Library.
