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“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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Don't blink — or even think — of missing these weekend events
Updated 11:45 a.m. Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 4 Scholastic Book Fair sponsored by the Orcas PTSA, from 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m. in the School Library. All book sales support the school. Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Christmas Tree
The Community Band Gives Holiday Concert and Party Saturday night
The Orcas Island Community Band, under the leadership of Joe Babcock, will perform their traditional holiday concert and host a post-concert party this Saturday evening, Dec. 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The December
WSU Beach Watcher Program Seeks New Stewards
A new series of Beach Watchers Stewardship classes is now accepting applications for its program beginning next March. Beach Watchers Program is a watershed-to-marine stewardship education program offered by WSU Extension- San Juan County. It
PTSA Book Fair Runs through Friday at Orcas School
The Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) openend thier annual Scholastic Book Fair last night, Dec. 2, as crowds of kids, parents and community menbers filled the library to browse the books, posters and
Candlelight Walk Tradition Continues Dec. 13
The 19th annual Candlelight Spiral Walk will take place on Sunday December 13 at 3 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The entire community is invited to join in this event which will
Christmas Carol Cast: Familiar Faces and New Kids too as Final Performances are Planned
The cast and crew for the farewell performance of "A Christmas Carol" later this month was announced at the first rehearsal on Monday, Nov. 30. The Orcas production of the Dickens' classic was
Dog License Tags Now for Sale
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Dog owners may now buy County licenses tags for their pets at the San Juan County Auditor’s office at the County Courthouse in Friday Harbor or at any
Public School Board Special Meeting this Friday
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors has announced a Special School Board Meeting to act upon the Grounds and Maintenance Technician position, which has become open. The person holding this position will perform
OPALCO Crew Helps with Move of Salvaged House
On Tuesday morning, December 1, OPALCO cleared the lines so that a 1912 Craftsman bungalow, originally from the Seattle area, could make the last leg of its journey to Olga where Fiona and
Steve Alboucq Jazz Quartet and Friends at the Ecotopian this Saturday
Steve Alboucq Jazz Quartet, heard at the New Year's Eve Ball and ohter island events in recent years, will play at the Ecotopian Restaurant on Saturday December 5th. Featured guest artists include Willie Thomas, Martin
Episcopal Bishop Craig Anderson to Give Talk on Lakota Spirituality
Sunday, December 6th at 11 a.m. at the West Sound Community Club, Episcopal Bishop Craig Anderson will give a talk about his experiences while serving as Bishop to the Diocese of South Dakota where 80
Slow Food Potluck to Celebrate Terra Madre Day
Doe Bay Café will host a Slow Food Potluck in honor of Terra Madre Day next Wednesday, Dec. 9th, at 5p.m. This is a free public event (the café is not open for business). Doe
Doe Bay Hosts T-Flo this Friday
T:FLO rocks the house at the Doe Bay Café with covers that range from the 50's, to now with songs from Neil Diamond to Ben Harper, from soul to rock and pop to
Marine Resources Committee Meets Wednesday
The San Juan Marine Resources Committee will meet on Wednesday morning to discuss a nomination for the state’s rockfish advisory committee, the upcoming retreat agenda and a proposal for an Environmental Protection Agency grant. Ginny
Giardia in Waters from Dogs Pose Hazard to Humans and Seals
From the SeaDoc Society Many of us have four-legged best friends and there's nothing better than walking our tail-wagging pups along the shore. But what happens when that tail goes up and processed kibble plops
Orcas Choral Society's "Joyous Sounds of Christmas" on Dec. 12 and 13
Harmonically embracing the holiday season, the Orcas Choral Society will present the annual “Joyous Sounds of Christmas” concerts on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas
