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
Candidates Forum on Oct. 12 Planned by League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands invites the public to participate in their Candidate Forums for the General Election, Nov. 3, 2009. The forum will be held Oct.12 at the Orcas
Writers Roundtable to Focus on Community Journalism on Oct. 10
Bullwings Editor Margie Doyle will be leading a discussion about "Community Journalism" at the Oct. 10 Writers Roundtable. The evolution, characteristics, responsibilities and delivery of journalism -- daily news -- will be addressed. Margie Doyle
"Hard Times" Come to Orcas Dance Club Oct. 9
Orcas Dance Club will have a fall dance October 9, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Orcas center. It will be a " Hard Times" do-it-your self dance. Music will be played by Lynn Richards,
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Island Recreation Program needs your help
Due to San Juan County's budget shortfall, the Orcas Island Recreation Program has had a 100% cut from County funding this year. This amounts to a $16,500 cut, and we are relying on donations and user
Orcas PTSA to Sponsor School Board Candidates on Oct. 7
The PTSA October meeting will be a School Board Candidates' Forum featuring all of the candidates for election to the School Board this November. Two of the races are contested this year, with Jim Sullivan
The Playwright's Journey: Class Begins Oct 10
Budding and somewhat experienced playwrights are invited to participate in a playwriting class to be held on Orcas Island Saturday October 10, 17, November 7, and 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at a
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
