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
Richard Bach Signs his 20th Book at Darvill's Nov. 20
Richard Bach, author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and 19 other books will read and sign his latest novel, Hypnotizing Maria, at Darvill's Bookstore on Friday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. In Hypnotizing Maria,
Orcas A Cappella Singers Delight with their Madrigal Dinner
The Orcas A Cappella Singers, under the direction of Dennis Bonner, delighted in the company of over 100 guests (many attired in Renaissance attie) at their their Banquet Performance of Madrigal songs. The
Buffers Dominate Questions at Workshop as CAO Update Nears Final Stretch
“There ought to be a law” or more specifically, “What buffer width approach will best serve San Juan County?” And so began the long, drawn-out process that resulted in laws to protect the San
Weather Service Seeks Volunteers
The Town of Friday Harbor/San Juan County Department of Emergency Management would like to encourage island weather buffs to think about volunteering as community weather spotters for the Seattle office of the National Weather Service
OPALCO Website Earns Prestigious Davey Award
OPALCO’s new website (www.opalco.com), launched in May 2009, has won the 2009 Silver Davey Award in the Energy category. The Davey Awards is an international creative award focused exclusively on honoring outstanding creative work from
Lady Vikings Trounce Twisp in Soccer Playoffs
By Jaen Black The Orcas Island Lady Vikings soccer team pushed one step closer to a state title Saturday with a 1-0 win over Liberty Bell from Twisp. Probably thirty assorted family members, friends, and
Spelling Club, Writers Salon and Literacy Festival Frame the Week Ahead, Nov. 16-22
Monday, Nov. 16 Spelling Club will meet after school from 3:15-4:30 in the school library and work through grade-specific word lists for grades 1-8, have mock bees and learn lots of words. There is no cost
Vacation Video Contest Winners Announced
A family from Orlando, FL and a 27 year-old teacher from Olympia, WA have been judged the winners in the first annual San Juan Islands Vacation Video Contest. The contest, which closed at midnight
T’ai Chi Sessions Start Monday, Free Intro Class
Joan Roulac will give a free introductory class in the ancient practice of T’ai Chi on Nov. 16 at 9:30 a.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. The introductory class begins a new four-week session in
"Organic Poetry" Workshop at Doe Bay on Nov. 29
Paul Nelson will give a poetry workshop on "The Personal Mythology of Organic Poetry" at the Otter Lodge at Doe Bay Resort on Sunday, Nov. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. Paul Nelson worked in
Vikings Lose to Defending State Champs on the Gridiron, 28-8
The Orcas Island Varsity Football team lost to defending 2B League Champs, Napavine, on Saturday, Nov. 12. At the half the score was 7-0 in Napavine's favor, and although the Vikings scored in the second
When Children Should be Tested and Treated for H1N1 Flu
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Children are more likely than older adults to have their health jeopardized by H1N1 flu, however most children who come down with the flu will have relatively
OPALCO to Host Rep. Jeff Morris for Energy Talk
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative invites all members to attend the annual Ambassador’s Legislative Kick-Off meetings. There are meetings scheduled on Lopez, San Juan and Orcas Islands: Lopez: Thursday, November 19th 1 – 3 pm,
Port of Orcas at the "Doorstep to the Doghouse" with FAA on Access Fees
At the Port of Orcas Nov. 12 meeting, Port Commissioners formed a sub-committee to draft a response to the Federal Aviation Administration’s directive that the Port’s neighbors on adjacent property pay a “Through the Fence”
Community Visioning Workshop for February School Bond on Nov. 18
The Orcas Island School District invites the community to a “visioning” session for the proposed new school building project. Mahlum, the architects for the proposed project, will conduct the workshop on November 18 at 5
Insect Safari – Bugs ’n Beer at the Doe Bay Café!
Don Ehlen brings his world famous Insect Safari to the Doe Bay Café for one show only, Saturday, November 21st from 5-7pm. At over 3,000 specimens, Insect Safari is the largest traveling arthropod museum in
