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
Crossroads Lecture Series Presents Life in a Time of Pandemics
The Crossroads spring lecture series begins on Friday, February 5, 7:30 pm at the Orcas Center with Dr. Frank James presentation "Life in a Time of Pandemics: Influenza and Other Diseases that Shape Our Future."
WinterFest & SongShare 2010: An Island Collaboration
Correction made Feb. 5 at 12 p.m. WinterFest: "The Languages of Music and the Gods" Songshare 2010: The Music of Ralph Vaughan Williams "The Languages of Music and the Gods” will be the theme of
Letter to the Editor: School Spelling Bee F-U-N
The PTSA is proud to have sponsored our schools' participation in this year's Scripps Spelling Bee. Many students participated in an after school Spelling Club for the last several months, learning words, strategies and taking
Orcas Center Showcase Seeks Orcas Poets
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
New Online Voters Guide Available for February 9 Special Election
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager All San Juan County Voters except those living on Shaw Island will be voting in the February 9, 2010 Special Election. Voters have a new source for information
Dylan Thompson Wins Spelling Bee — On to Regionals!
Dylan Thompson and Antony Kaskurs went back and forth for quite some time this morning, until Dylan successfully spelled "parable" and then "mosquitoey" to come out the champion of the school spelling bee.
This Weekend — Spelling, Salmon, Music, Movies and More
Friday, January 29 Housing Bank Commission meeting 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Orcas Hotel. Community-wide affordable housing planning project with a group of citizens from several islands and multiple segments of the community to
John Steward is January's Guest Chef at Orcas Cafeteria
Contributed by Madie Murray Who put the “stew” in beef stew? None other than John Steward, owner of Maple Rock farm and January’s Celebrity Chef at the public school. While a sports event
School Board Meets at 5:30 Tonight
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. Personnel items are the only action items identified on the full agenda, with approval required to open the Business Manager
Swim-a-thon: Kids Raise Funds for Orcas Rec
Splashing swimmers, cheering parents and generous donors can all support the Orcas Rec Swim-a-Thon on Saturday, Feb. 6. The swim-a-thon will be held at the Orcas Athletic Center from 11 a.m. to 1
Common Market Returns to Orcas Center
Returning after their first Orcas appearance in 2009, the popular hiphop duo Common Market will play an all-ages concert at Orcas Center this Saturday, January 30. All tickets are $12. Common Market is
Orcas, SJI Transfer Stations Will Close on Fridays
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Public Works Director Jon Shannon and Utilities Manager Ed Hale told the Council Tuesday that the County’s solid waste utility will be making additional
Jazz, Brass, and Excitement Build for Orcas Center’s Sneak Preview Tomorrow
A bold and brassy season awaits Orcas Center patrons in 2010, and a lively “Sneak Preview” will give a taste of what’s to come tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 27. The Sneak Preview begins
National Endowment for the Humanites show at Orcas Center — Opens Feb. 5
On Friday, Feb.5, Orcas Center opens 2010 with a big new exhibit from the National Endowment for the Humanities, PICTURING AMERICA. tracing the history of America through artistic masterpieces. Our nation is united by our
Scenic Byway To Be Planned at Workshop
The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Announce an invitation to attend a Public Workshop and A Call for Inspiration. The public is invited to attend a community workshop on
Guest Opinion: With Regard to an Email You May Have Received
By the Yes, for Schools Committee We want to commend the authors of the document entitled “Comments on the Orcas School Levy and Bond Issue” for beginning their statement with support for the school
