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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Choral Society Begins Search for New Director
By Kathi Ciskowski The Orcas Choral Society Board of Directors has announced that it is beginning the search process for a new director. Catherine Pederson, together with Louellen McCoy, founded the Orcas Choral Society in 1976. Catherine
Library Hosts Trick-or-Treat for Books on Halloween
Kids and parents are invited to stop at the Orcas Island Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Saturday, October 31st between 4:00 pm and 6:00
Sing on Orcas for the World: Saturday, Oct. 24
Orcas Islanders are invited to raise their voices in song in a Climate Change Sing-Along to Stop Global Warming next Saturday, October 24, at 4:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall . Sharon Abreu, organizer
“Best of Classical Jazz” Features Claude Bolling Suite
As the final installment of the Island Classics series featuring chamber musicians from Lopez, San Juan and Orcas Islands, a program entitled The Best of Classical Jazz will be performed on Sunday, October
Southern offers energy-healing classes this week
Nancy Southern, MSW, offers two new tapping classes beginning this week. A four-week class series will be held Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Healing Arts Center Annex in Eastsound. This class will
Letter to the Editor: Leadership San Juan Islands Offers Community Building and Leadership Skills
Dear Editor, Leadership San Juan Islands is looking for 20 great islanders to become LSJI Cohort VI in January. As a graduate of Cohort V this past spring, I want to encourage your readers to
Carolyn Cruso Celebrates Release of New CD
As the last offering in the 2010 Spotlight in the OffCenter series, Carolyn Cruso will share an evening of original songs on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center. The performance
Two Drafts of County Budget — With and Without Increased Tax — Available for Examination
2010 Preliminary “Survival Mode” Budget Book Available By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The preliminary San Juan County 2010 budgets are now available in detail for download from the County website at https://sanjuanco.com/Budget2010. The
Susan Osborn & David Densmore Celebrate Artists and Volunteers as They Leave the Living Room
Susan Osborn and David Densmore are not, repeat NOT, leaving Orcas Island. They ARE leaving the Living Room at the north end of town, and they are leaving the community arts “salon”
Special Town Hall Conversation Wednesday Oct. 21
By Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Please join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Gene Knapp, District 5, Orcas East, County Administrator Pete Rose And County Auditor Milene Henley for
Orkila's Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride Loom
Contributed by Kaitlyn Richards, Camp Orkila staff On Friday, October 23rd, Camp Orkila will celebrate fall by opening camp to the community for the annual Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride. From 3:00-6:00, come
Endow Orcas to Hold Informational Meeting Oct. 23
Updated Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. The Orcas Island Community Foundation is holding an Endow Orcas meeting on Friday, October 23rd , 8 am –noon, in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. This session is open
County Economic Council Recruiting for Executive Director
The San Juan County Economic Development Council is recruiting for an Executive Director to be responsible for achieving the goals and objectives of the EDC Board of Directors consistent with the Economic Development Elements of
Opening Night Review: Orcas Center "Workshop" Performance of Great Expectations Realizes Great Ambitions
Opening Night performance of Great Expectations -- a workshop staging with local actors produced in partnership with Seattle's Book-It Repertory Theater -- was an active, ambitious, inspired and entertaining experiment in theater. The
Book Lovers – Donate Your Favorite Books and Get Free Books at the Book Lovers Fair
Book lovers can spread the love around and browse a choice selection of books at the Book Lovers Fair on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Book
A weekend full of sports, leadership, music and Great Expectations
Friday, Oct. 16 Prevent Holiday Burnout - Orcas Chamber of Commerce "Business Essentials" meeting with Nancy Southern. 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Outlook Inn. The Islands Little League Board will conduct a public
