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
Marine Lecture Series to begin at Camp Orkila on Oct. 13
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Dr Joe Gaydos of the SeaDoc Society will present a lecture, "The Western Grebe: a vanishing icon," as the first in a series of marine lectures. The Marine Science Lecture Series is presented
Leadership San Juan Islands Accepting Applications for January Class Now
San Juan County's community leadership program is now accepting applications for its sixth class. The five month program requires a commitment of three 2-day retreats plus four day-long seminars which run January through May. Cost
Sustainable Orcas Presents "Island on the Edge"
This Sunday, following the Sustainable Orcas Island meeting (rescheduled from Wednesday, Sept. 30) there will be a DVD showing and discussion of “Island on the Edge,” followed by a community potluck. The film will be
Artsmith at Kangaroo House Opens Applications for Residency Until Oct. 16
By Jill Johnson Artists, writers, and scholars are encouraged to apply for an upcoming Artsmith Garden Party Artist Residency at Kangaroo House Bed & Breakfast on Orcas Island. The residency brings together a cross-disciplinary group
Guest Opinion: Historical Museum Celebrates All-Year Opening Oct. 2
By Tom Welch The Orcas Island Historical Museum will host our Closing Party on October 2nd from 4-6 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us and tour the museum, snack on delicious finger-foods,
The Week Ahead: The Days Grow Shorter, Sept. 27 – Oct. 3
Updated Sept. 28 Sunday, Sept. 27 Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion in Eastsound. 8 a.m. to noon. 376-4987. The Orcas Island Community Church Celebrates their 125th anniversary. They invite the Orcas Island community to
Echo Lake an engaging performance at The Grange
A review by Lin McNulty Echo Lake is a starkly innovative production that magically weaves words and movement into a mysterious, poetic performance. We find two brothers reunited at a remote family cabin that reverberates
Senior Center Sends "Tourists" to Deer Harbor
Two vans full of nearly 20 Seniors traveled to the hinterlands of Deer Harbor on Thursday, Sept. 24, to hear about area history and see the old school at Deer Harbor (now the
Banned Books Week Sept. 26 – Oct. 3: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
By Kathy Stribling, Orcas Island Public Library Staff Banned Books Week (BBW): Celebrating the Freedom to Read is observed during the last week of September each year. Observed since 1982, this annual ALA event
New Ferry Schedule Starts Sunday — Rate Increase on Oct. 11
WSF will implement the 2009 fall schedule beginning Sunday, September 27. Key schedule changes include reduction of service between Anacortes and Sidney, B.C. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 27the only trip to Sidney will leave Anacortes at
School Board Reports Good Indicators: Enrollment and Reserve Fund Both Above Projections
Updated Sept. 26 The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board, after two days of exhaustive interviews with 9 architectural firms pitching their proposals for school rebuilding, heard last night from Business Manager Ben Thomas that
Health Officer says County can Avoid H1N1 Deaths
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Officer, Frank James, MD, presented a cautiously optimistic view of the ability of the County health department to respond to the “swine flu”
What a weekend — betcha can eat the whole thing!
If you time it right, and see "Swing Fever" on Saturday and "Echo Lake" on Sunday, you can do everything on this weekend's schedule! Friday, Sept. 25 Veterans’ Advisory Board Regular Meeting –11:30 AM until
"Innovative, Fluid, Gorgeous" — Authors Perform "Echo Lake" at the Grange this Weekend
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island very pleased to be able to present two performances of "ECHO LAKE", a full length play written and performed by Patrick Hogan and Rob O'Neill. This wonderful
LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends at Orcas Center
Orcas Island audiences will have a rare chance to see one of the Northwest’s most inventive soul/rock groups. LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends will perform at Orcas Center on Friday, October 2
October Wood Show at Orcas Center Gallery
What do Don Pencil, Dale Heisinger, Bill Dean, Hal Ross and Jonathan Loop have in common? They all practice the fine art of woodworking; some are nationally known. All have been invited to
