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.”
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Skating starts Friday night — Volunteers Benefit!
PTSA Friday Night Rollerskating starts this Friday, Sept. 25. "Yes, it's that time of year again--the leaves are falling and it's time to skate on Friday nights," Barb Skotte, Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) President says.
County sued by Street Vendor Franco for "Favoring Business Owners"
On Wednesday, September 16, Lopez Islander Gary Franco teamed up with the Institute for Justice’s Seattle office and filed suit against San Juan County for depriving him of his right “to make
Teen Night Open House for Parents at the Funhouse
By Whitney Hartzell, Funhouse Staff The Funhouse will host an Open House for all parents of Middle School and High School students on Friday, October 2 at 5 p.m. If your child is in middle
Crossroads Lecture this Friday Examines Israel and Palestine Today
Contributed by Judith Miller The third season of the lecture series Crossroads: Ideas for a New Century will get underway on Friday, September 25, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center with a presentation by Ellis Goldberg
Cumming and Vierthaler to Speak about Break-ins
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce presents the Orcas Business Forum where San Juan County Sheriff Bill Cumming and Sergeant Steve Vierthaler will speak about the business break-ins, thefts and other crimes that have recently
Oil Spill HAZWOPER Training Saturday Sept. 26
An Oil Spill? In San Juan County? Want to help if the “big one” hits --- or with all the smaller ones that do happen year-round? On Saturday, September 26, Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA)
Guest Opinion: Architect Interviews Start Process, Shed Light on School Buildings and Bond
By Janet Brownell, Orcas Island School District Board President This week the Orcas Island School Board will interview nine architectural firms who are all candidates to design a possible new middle school, school library, cafeteria,
The Community Band seeks new members
How many decades has it been since you last looked at music or picked up a horn? Twenty years? Forty? The Orcas Island Community Band does not care. Everyone learns more notes as time passes.
Swing Fever is Catching …at Orcas Center
Orcas Center will present one performance only of the San Francisco-based Swing Fever on Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 pm. As Jazz Now said, "Swing Fever keeps its music alive without turning it
Salons, Interviews, Books, Lectures, Drama, Workshops and Pancakes — All This Week!
Monday, Sept. 21 Artsmith Salon at Doe Bay Cafe. 7:30 p.m. start time. Features Ellen Welcker, poetry & Al Bentley, nonfiction. The featured writers will be followed by an open mic for local writers of
2010 County Budget Review at Council Work Session Sept. 21
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will review preliminary 2010 budget recommendations for General Government departments and restricted funds at its Monday Council-Staff Work Session on September 21. Support
Apply for Basic Food Assistance at Library Sept. 23
Tessa Downey, Lopez Family Resource Center staff, will be coming to Orcas to meet with individuals needing assistance filling out the Washington Basic Food Program application, processing them into DSHS. Downey will be at the
Letter to the Editor: School Directory a Valuable Business Resource
One of the most highly used information directories on Orcas is the Public School Directory. Space is now being filled for the advertising spots in the new 2009-2010 Directory and you should be in it!
Orcas Relay for Life Seeks Leaders and Planners
Looking ahead to its third year, The Orcas Island Relay For Life is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to help plan the 2010 Relay For Life on July 16-17. Many leadership opportunities are open. Contact Dyan
Three Classes in Spanish-English Language Learning
Skagit Valley College on Orcas Island, the Public Library, and Orcas Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services (DV/SAS) all plan classes this fall to assist islanders in learning to speak each others' languages -- specifically, Spanish and
Morning bus rides will set year's funding next week
Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) President Barb Skotte sent out a reminder last week that Washington State bases its transportation reimbursement rate for school districts entirely on the number of students who ride the bus
