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
Carolyn Cruso Celebrates Release of New CD
As the last offering in the 2010 Spotlight in the OffCenter series, Carolyn Cruso will share an evening of original songs on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center. The performance
Two Drafts of County Budget — With and Without Increased Tax — Available for Examination
2010 Preliminary “Survival Mode” Budget Book Available By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The preliminary San Juan County 2010 budgets are now available in detail for download from the County website at https://sanjuanco.com/Budget2010. The
Susan Osborn & David Densmore Celebrate Artists and Volunteers as They Leave the Living Room
Susan Osborn and David Densmore are not, repeat NOT, leaving Orcas Island. They ARE leaving the Living Room at the north end of town, and they are leaving the community arts “salon”
Special Town Hall Conversation Wednesday Oct. 21
By Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Please join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Gene Knapp, District 5, Orcas East, County Administrator Pete Rose And County Auditor Milene Henley for
Orkila's Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride Loom
Contributed by Kaitlyn Richards, Camp Orkila staff On Friday, October 23rd, Camp Orkila will celebrate fall by opening camp to the community for the annual Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride. From 3:00-6:00, come
Endow Orcas to Hold Informational Meeting Oct. 23
Updated Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. The Orcas Island Community Foundation is holding an Endow Orcas meeting on Friday, October 23rd , 8 am –noon, in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. This session is open
County Economic Council Recruiting for Executive Director
The San Juan County Economic Development Council is recruiting for an Executive Director to be responsible for achieving the goals and objectives of the EDC Board of Directors consistent with the Economic Development Elements of
Opening Night Review: Orcas Center "Workshop" Performance of Great Expectations Realizes Great Ambitions
Opening Night performance of Great Expectations -- a workshop staging with local actors produced in partnership with Seattle's Book-It Repertory Theater -- was an active, ambitious, inspired and entertaining experiment in theater. The
Book Lovers – Donate Your Favorite Books and Get Free Books at the Book Lovers Fair
Book lovers can spread the love around and browse a choice selection of books at the Book Lovers Fair on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Book
A weekend full of sports, leadership, music and Great Expectations
Friday, Oct. 16 Prevent Holiday Burnout - Orcas Chamber of Commerce "Business Essentials" meeting with Nancy Southern. 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Outlook Inn. The Islands Little League Board will conduct a public
Healing the Holocaust: Truth and Reconciliation Dialogue Across Generations
Sunday, October 25th at 11 a.m. at the West Sound Community Club, Professor Amanda Byron will present a talk on her experience with a truth and reconciliation dialogue about the Holocaust this
Jon Kimura Parker Performs Piano Concert To Benefit Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
[intlink id="jon-kimura-parker-plays-brahms-with-the-oregon-symphony-brings-the-house-down" type="post"]Internationally acclaimed concert pianist [/intlink]Jon Kimura Parker will perform a solo piano concert, “Leaves of Gold,” on Wednesday, Nov. 11th at 6:30 pm at Orcas Center, Eastsound, Washington. This fundraising concert,
Southern to Bring Stress-Prevention Techniques to Business Essentials this Friday
Nancy Southern, MSW, Energy Management Specialist, will describe how to eliminate “peak season burnout” this Friday, October 16th at the Orcas Chamber of Commerce “Business Essentials” meeting. Southern’s presentation will teach methods to restore balance
Leadership San Juan Islands to hold Open House
Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI), a six-month program to promote community leadership in San Juan County, will hold an Orcas Island Open House on Sunday, Oct. 18. The program, which is coordinated by Skagit Valley
Friday Harbor Administrator's Family a H1N1 Case Study
San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James comments By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager Friday Harbor’s Town Administrator, King Fitch has a daughter and grandchildren in Nashville, where the H1N1 flu virus has
Lower changes Tuesday night entertainment format
The Lower Tavern has changed its Tuesday night open mic format, Music Coordinator and local entertainer Jaen Black announced recently. Starting this month, the music will start at 5:30 p.m. during happy hour
