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
McCune to Lead Children's Chorus and Rock Choir
Grace McCune will again be offering a children's chorus class at Orcas Center, beginning later this month. The classes will be taught by McCune, an experienced children's instructor as well as actress and singer. The
Land Bank Accepts First Two Trail Easements on San Juan Island
The San Juan County Land Bank has received two trail easement donations along Cattle Point Road. Louisa Nishitani and Alice Hurd donated the easements in the hope that they will eventually be part of a
Fertilizers, cleaning products and dog-doo pollute our Puget Sound, SeaDoc finds
From the SeaDoc Society Newsletter Puget Sound Partnership just released their new public education effort. Here are four easy things we can all do: Use fertilizers and pesticides sparingly, or just use compost.
First Shipment of H1N1 Vaccine to be Distributed Oct. 8
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Health Department reports that it will receive its first shipment of vaccine against the H1N1 virus this week and distribution may begin as early
Orcas Dance Club to Rock the Center at "Hard Times Hop"
The Orcas Dance Club plans a "Spin the Platter" dance this Friday at their Fall Dance, "Hard Times Hop." Event organizer Steve Emmes says, "Given the $1,500-2,000 cost of a band and our
Letter to the Editor: Leadership San Juan Islands Provides Unique Perspective
To the editor: In 2004/05 I had the opportunity to join the inaugural class of Leadership San Juan Islands. Leadership classes like this are offered in many other areas of the United States and I
Letter to the Editor: Immunizations are Important!
I have been a Pediatric RN for over 40 years. I teach nurses 12 days a year for Group Health Nursing Operations. It is important to realize that everyone under the age of 50 has
Little League in the Planning Stages Now
Contributed by Ian Lister Baseball already? The Islands Little League Board will conduct a public meeting on Friday, October 16th at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. We need to hear everyone’s ideas and enlist
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec Needs Immediate Financial Support
Orcas Recreation was created over a decade ago to provide structured sports, art, music, educational and outdoor recreational opportunities for our children. These are opportunities children living on a small island otherwise wouldn’t have. Programs
PTSA Sponsors School Board Candidates Forum this Wednesday
This month's Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) meeting will feature a forum for the Orcas Island School District Board Candidates in this November's election. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the school library on Wednesday,
Jon Kimura Parker Plays Brahms with the Oregon Symphony, Brings the House Down
Contributed by Elsie McFarland Jon (Jackie) Kimura Parker--with talent and passion--wowed the normally subdued Portland audience as he swept through Brahms Piano Concerto No 1 in an absolutely amazing performance at center stage with the Oregon Symphony on Sunday
Pizza Da Rock Open on Fridays at Odd Fellows
Pizza Da Rock has announced their "winter migration" from the Farmers Market to Oddfellows Hall. The new Orcas business serves handcrafted thin crust pizza, salad, and antipasto from 4-8 p.m. on Fridays starting October 9th.
"Great Expectations" with All-Local Cast Comes to Orcas Center
An original stage adaptation of Charles’ Dickens Great Expectations will be presented at Orcas Center October 15-24, featuring an all local cast. Great Expectations is perhaps one of Dicken’s most widely read novels which features
3-month "Poetry of Relationships" Class Starts Tuesday
JoEllen Moldoff, coordinator of the monthly Writers Roundtable, will be the instructor in "The Poetry of Relationships" class that begins on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The class will read and discuss poetry that addresses the broad theme
Marian O'Brien Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Recreation and Park District Position #1
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Marian O'Brien and Vicki Vandermay's answers are featured today. All other candidates for the proposed Orcas Recreation and Park District are unopposed.
Vicki Vandermay Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Recreation & Park District Position #1
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Vicki Vandermay's and Marian O'Brien's answers are featured today. All other candidates for the proposed Orcas Recreation and Park District are unopposed.
