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.”
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Vikings Victorious Over LaConner in 2nd Overtime
By Kris Drake of www.skagitvalley radio.com It took a pair of overtimes, plus a pair of shootout rounds to determine a winner to advance to Saturday’s 1B/2B girls’ soccer championship game. It took the Viking
Orientation and Training for Funhouse Volunteers!
From The Funhouse Interested in helping Orcas kids--but not sure how? Not sure if you have the time? Beginning December 1st, the Funhouse will launch a new volunteer training program “Working Well With Kids.” With the
Gloomy weather? Not to worry, lively weekend ahead
Friday, Nov. 20 Veterans’ Advisory Board from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Large Conference Room, Legislative Bldg. 55 Second St., Friday Harbor. Rep. Jeff Morris to speak about energy issues 2 – 4
Musicians McCune, Gable, Khadoma and Kevin Entertain This Weekend
Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune and national touring violinist Joel Gamble will join Khadoma and Kevin of Olga at the Ecotopian Restaurant Saturday, November 21st at 9 p.m. Grace and Joel bring
Spirit Week at Orcas Elementary/Middle Schools
Updated Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. Orcas Elementary/Middle School Principal Kyle Freeman brought the idea for a Spirit Week to the Elementary and Middle Schools this fall, and the 6th grade Leadership class
Recount May Decide Orcas Rec Race Next Tuesday
By Doris Schaller, County Elections Supervisor A slim margin between candidates for the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commissioner No. 1 position could result in a mandatory recount for the San Juan County Elections
"Food for Thought" Dinner Keeps You Out of the Wind and Helps Our Public Schools
By Janet Brownell Come get out of the storm today (Thursday, November 19th) and help support our public schools at the Orcas Island Education Foundation's Food for Thought event at Camp Orkila. OIEF has challenged
Ben Bruce Brings Live Music to the Doe Bay Café
This Friday at 7 p.m., the Doe Bay Café welcomes Ben Bruce, a singer/songwriter playing what he terms “thinking rock,” on an old, "beat-down" acoustic guitar. His music has been described as "alternately raucous, restrained
Fire Dept. Offering EMT Training Beginning January
Orcas Island Fire & Rescue will be offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class for community members interested in becoming volunteers. “The first class will be Saturday, January 9th”, said Division Chief, Patrick Shepler. “We
Antoinette Botsford, Teller of Tales, expands into the Twilight World
Antoinette Botsford, Orcas Island “Storybird” has enthralled listeners locally and nation-wide with her stories. She has practiced her storytelling art at First Nation and American gatherings, workshops and classes throughout the North
Richard Bach Signs his 20th Book at Darvill's Nov. 20
Richard Bach, author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and 19 other books will read and sign his latest novel, Hypnotizing Maria, at Darvill's Bookstore on Friday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. In Hypnotizing Maria,
Orcas A Cappella Singers Delight with their Madrigal Dinner
The Orcas A Cappella Singers, under the direction of Dennis Bonner, delighted in the company of over 100 guests (many attired in Renaissance attie) at their their Banquet Performance of Madrigal songs. The
Buffers Dominate Questions at Workshop as CAO Update Nears Final Stretch
“There ought to be a law” or more specifically, “What buffer width approach will best serve San Juan County?” And so began the long, drawn-out process that resulted in laws to protect the San
Weather Service Seeks Volunteers
The Town of Friday Harbor/San Juan County Department of Emergency Management would like to encourage island weather buffs to think about volunteering as community weather spotters for the Seattle office of the National Weather Service
OPALCO Website Earns Prestigious Davey Award
OPALCO’s new website (www.opalco.com), launched in May 2009, has won the 2009 Silver Davey Award in the Energy category. The Davey Awards is an international creative award focused exclusively on honoring outstanding creative work from
Lady Vikings Trounce Twisp in Soccer Playoffs
By Jaen Black The Orcas Island Lady Vikings soccer team pushed one step closer to a state title Saturday with a 1-0 win over Liberty Bell from Twisp. Probably thirty assorted family members, friends, and
