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
PTSA Meeting to Discuss Bond and Levy on Wednesday — Open House at School on Saturday
The Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is sponsoring a special forum on the School Bond & Levy this Wednesday, Jan.20th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the school library. There will be a presentation from Mahlum
Guest Opinion: Learn the Facts and Vote for the School Bond and Levy
Orcas Island School District Board of Directors This week, you will receive a ballot with two propositions that directly affect the future of the Orcas Island School District. The first proposition is a renewal of
Jazz Singer-Songwriter Lorraine Feather Releases New CD
Ages, the follow-up to lyricist/vocalist Lorraine Feather's acclaimed 2008 release Language, debuts on February 9, 2010. Language received numerous rave reviews and rose to #1 on the JazzWeek radio airplay chart. Media coverage
Cupid's Closet Has Tables for Flea Market
The Fidelis Circle is sponsoring "Cupid's Closet Flea Market" at West Sound Community Hall on Saturday, February 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Flea Market is planned to raise funds for Fidelis to
San Juan County’s Historic Barns Presentation February 11
The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to join Sandy Strehlou and Boyd Pratt from 100 Friends of Old Island Barns as they share results of the county-wide historic barn inventory. All are
Orcas School's Open House and Facilities Tour Next Saturday, Jan. 23
On Saturday, January 23rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Orcas Island School District will host continuous presentations and tours of the grounds and facilities in order to educate the community about the upcoming
SeaDoc Society to Take On 4 New Salish Sea Projects
From the SeaDoc Society Newsletter Thanks to a $200,000 donation from the WWW Foundation, the SeaDoc Society is funding four "shovel-ready" projects this month. Briefly, they are: How are invasive sea squirts impacting
Prayers for Haiti and Community Forum this Weekend
Planning Commission Meeting 8:30 a.m. at Legislative Building across from the courthouse in Friday Harbor. Gerard redesignation and Land Use update relating to cell tower regulations scheduled for discussion. Martin Lund and Gene Nery at
Library Friends Start Annual Membership Drive
The Annual Membership Drive for the Friends of the Library kicks off this month, spearheaded by Marilyn Jackson and Mary Poletti. Letters have been mailed this week asking islanders and members near and
At-large Orcas Thief Earns "Ballad" Profile by Orcas Writer
Orcas Islander Bob Friel has written a profile of burglary suspect Colton Harris-Moore, "The Ballad of Colton Harris-Moore" that is published in the January issue of Outside magazine. Harris- Moore, originally from Camano
Community Foundation Leads National Day of Service
Updated Jan. 15 The Orcas Island Community Foundation Volunteer Fair will be held Monday Jan. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Public School Cafeteria in celebration of Martin Luther King Day
Firm Selected to Manage San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Project — Meeting on Orcas Feb. 3
Members of the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership have selected Otak, Inc., an award-winning planning, architecture, design and engineering firm, to coordinate and produce the required Corridor Management Plan for the San Juan
PTSA's Special Meeting Examines Upcoming Bond and Levy Election
The PTSA will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 20th at 5:30pm in the School Library to hear a brief presentation about the upcoming School Bond & Levy, and to provide the community with
Cellular Network Operations Workshop Jan. 22
A citizen-led educational workshop designed to help community leaders and interested citizens learn more about the construction and operation of a cellular network in the San Juan Islands will be held on Friday, Jan. 22.
Meetings Scheduled on Fee to Assist Small Water Systems
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Last year the state cut funding for local programs which provide testing and technical assistance to “Group B” water systems. In San Juan County Group “B” systems, each
New FunHouse Classes for Kids and Adults Start Next Week
Adults as well as kids can have fun in the Funhouse’s new slate of classes, chock-full of art, jazz, computer-internet, and audio recording experiences. There is a reduced charge for Funhouse Members for
