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
Friends of the Library share their love of books at the Book Lovers Fair on Nov. 1
The Friends of the Library Board will donate a large selection of their best-loved books to the Book Lovers Fair, which kicks-off November as Family Literacy Month. Gold and orange flyers have been
Community Foundation and Partners to Help Families Get More Support in Difficult Economic Times
By Hilary Canty, OICF Executive Director New funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will help Orcas Island nonprofits address growing and urgent needs The Orcas Island Community Foundation has received a $30,000 grant
Odd Fellows Plan Wood Raffle, Monster Movie and Dance on two stages on Halloween
Contributed by Jay Kimball The annual Halloween Dance at the Odd Fellows Hall is this Saturday, October 31st, at 8 pm. All proceeds from the dance go to benefit the Odd Fellows Scholarship
Montessori Pie Season is Here
Contributed by Cathy Faulkner Orcas Montessori Pie Sale – Going On Now Orcas Montessori proudly announces the 3rd annual Apple Pie Sale. Orcas Montessori parents have lovingly combined organic ingredients and tasty heirloom
Port Commissioners Dial Back the Volume on Thru-the-Fence Confrontation
Updated Oct. 29 at 6:50 a.m. On Thursday, Oct. 22, Port of Orcas Commissioners called a special meeting to discuss the Through-the-Fence issue that has troubled the Port District for years, and has reached
Letter to the Editor: Support Ghazel as Hands-on School Board Member
Please join us in voting for Tony Ghazel to continue serving on the Orcas Island School District Board of Directors. Tony has served our children and the school district extremely well these past 5 years.
County Plans Open Houses for its Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Plans
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Parks, Public Works, and the Land Bank are partnering with The Trust for Public Land to craft a new plan for the parks, trails, and
National Spelling Bee Comes to Orcas — Tip Sessions Scheduled
The Orcas Island School District Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) will sponsor Orcas Schools' entry in the National Scripps Spelling Bee. The Spelling Bee is open to students in grades 4 through 8. PTSA President Barb Skotte says,
Health Officials Set Priorities for H1N1 Vaccinations
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Public Health officials are asking for help in making sure that the available supplies of H1N1 vaccine get to the people who can most benefit
Biotoxins Cause Shellfish Closure in County
From WA. Dept of Health News Release San Juan County is part of a large area of the North Puget Sound which the Washington Department of Health has declared closed to recreational shellfish harvesting.
Letter to the Editor: Eastsound Planning to look at proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance on Nov. 5
At our next meeting, November 5th at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center, the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will be looking at how the proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), designed to protect
A Song In Our Hearts… and Tarts!
A Benefit Concert for Orcas Middle & High School Music Program With Sharon Abreu & Friends By Marian O’Brien “I believe that band is not merely an elective, but a course that teaches people
The week ahead: Spirits of all sorts "haunt" our days
Updated Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 11:24 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 Artsmith Salon, 7:30 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort Café. Featured writers are followed by a writers’ open mic. All creative writing welcome. The salon is
Abreu and Hurwicz conduct and film singers of "The Balance"
Dozens of Orcas Islanders and international visitors from Canada and Mexico came to the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday afternoon to briefly rehearse and then sing "The Balance" for a San Juan Islands'
PTSA Starts Sunday Science Club Nov. 1
The Orcas Island School District Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) has formed a "Weekend Science Club" for kids grades 4 through 8. The Science Club starts Sunday, November 1, and will run every other Sunday through May. The
Emmanuel Parish Hall Labyrinth Walk on Hallowe'en
Contributed by Nancy Ayer Halloween, All Soul’s Day, The Day of the Dead: Remembering wisdom from the ancestors The Public is invited to an indoor labyrinth walk on Hallowe'en, Saturdya, October 31 at Emmanuel Church
