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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H1N1 is Spreading — Vaccine Supplies Lag
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager As of Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, the San Juan County Health and Community Services Department (HCS) had received and distributed about 1,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine. Because
The Week Ahead: A mixed bag of salons, performances, meetings, and dinners
Revised Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 Artsmith Salon, 7:30 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort Café . Playwrights Group. See a mini PlayFest for free. The salon is free to attend and
Orcas School to Hold H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic on Nov. 6
The following is a message from School Nurse, Iris Gravile, regarding an upcoming H1N1 Immunization Clinic at the school this coming Friday, Nov. 6th. Participation is voluntary. A mailing with further information and consent forms
Editorial: Love to think, talk, read, reflect? Come to the Book Lovers Fair today!
The harvest is here, the wind is blowing autumn leaves from the trees, a new season is beginning and today, November 1, begins the celebration of indoor pleasures and parties with the Book Lovers Fair,
PTSA Plans New Writing Workshop for Kids Series
PTSA member Beth Morris came up with the idea to have a PTSA-sponsored Writers' Workshop for Kids each month. The first workshop will be Monday, November 9th, from 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the school libary. The
Ferries to hold San Juans' Community Meeting Nov. 5 on Interisland Ferry
The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) invites the public to a series of meetings in ferry-served communities November 4-19. In these meetings WSF will provide information, answer questions and hear public comments
Required reading: Issue Paper Puts Forth “Tailored Approach” to Critical Areas Updates
Ordinance update nearing final decisions by Planning Commission and Council “Over the past few months there has been a discussion brewing in the San Juans about how to protect the environment while providing property
Could the Topic Be Hotter: Crossroads Lecture Considers Health Care Reform
The lecture series Crossroads: Ideas for a New Century will continue on Friday, November 6, 7:30 at Orcas Center with a presentation by Barbara Safriet entitled Health Care Reform: Questions and Consequences. Of
Terry Johnson Student Art Show Opens Tonight at the Center
The 5th Annual Terry Johnson Student Show can be seen at the Orcas Center during the month of November. The opening reception will be held Friday, October 30th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The show
School Architects Introduced to the Public This Week
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board decided late last month to sign a contract with Mahlum Architectural firm to oversee the design and reconstruction of several of the school district buildings. This week, Mahlum
Friends of the Library share their love of books at the Book Lovers Fair on Nov. 1
The Friends of the Library Board will donate a large selection of their best-loved books to the Book Lovers Fair, which kicks-off November as Family Literacy Month. Gold and orange flyers have been
Community Foundation and Partners to Help Families Get More Support in Difficult Economic Times
By Hilary Canty, OICF Executive Director New funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will help Orcas Island nonprofits address growing and urgent needs The Orcas Island Community Foundation has received a $30,000 grant
Odd Fellows Plan Wood Raffle, Monster Movie and Dance on two stages on Halloween
Contributed by Jay Kimball The annual Halloween Dance at the Odd Fellows Hall is this Saturday, October 31st, at 8 pm. All proceeds from the dance go to benefit the Odd Fellows Scholarship
Montessori Pie Season is Here
Contributed by Cathy Faulkner Orcas Montessori Pie Sale – Going On Now Orcas Montessori proudly announces the 3rd annual Apple Pie Sale. Orcas Montessori parents have lovingly combined organic ingredients and tasty heirloom
Port Commissioners Dial Back the Volume on Thru-the-Fence Confrontation
Updated Oct. 29 at 6:50 a.m. On Thursday, Oct. 22, Port of Orcas Commissioners called a special meeting to discuss the Through-the-Fence issue that has troubled the Port District for years, and has reached
Letter to the Editor: Support Ghazel as Hands-on School Board Member
Please join us in voting for Tony Ghazel to continue serving on the Orcas Island School District Board of Directors. Tony has served our children and the school district extremely well these past 5 years.
