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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Soccer Clinic for Younger Kids to Benefit High School Soccer Teams
Chama Anderson, high school girls soccer coach, and Matt Stolmeier, boys soccer coach, will be offering a three-day soccer clinic for kids from grades 3 through 8 next Monday-Wednesday, July 20-22 from 9 a.m. to
"Love Letters" a lifetime friendship told in letters
Beginning July 24, DD Glaze and Fred Whitridge will take to the stage in an Actors Theater of Orcas Island production of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters. Director Doug Bechtel says the play
Grace Kuto, Harambee! philanthropist returns to Orcas July 18 and 19
Grace Kuto, Kenyan author of Harambee! Stories and Recipes from the African Family Circle returns to Orcas on July 18 and 19. Orcas resident Mary Ann Slabaugh met Kuto, who is also a
Summer's heating up with meetings, classes and the Center Gala on Saturday night!
Sunday, July 12 *NOTE - Canceled this week due to weather - Sundays at the Park – Music with Susan Osborn, joined by Martin Lund and Gene Nery, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 13
Council to hear public on street vending law Tuesday — Chamber states opposition to street sales
The burgeoning numbers of street vendors in Eastsound has added urgency to the County Council’s decision on a proposed ordinance to require permits limiting the activities of such vendors. Following an official council meeting in
River Malcolm introduces Solution Method for stress relief
River Malcolm, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, is also a Solution Method certified Provider. The Solution Method 5-Point System is a science-based program designed to increase participants’ resilience to stress and their joy in being
Southern offers stress-reduction classes
Nancy Southern, MSW, Life Coach and EFT specialist, is offering a series of classes designed to relieve stress -- physical, mental or emotional -- in a matter of minutes. Each week she will teach easy
Triple-book on Friday night, then walk, write and dance again on Saturday
Friday, July 10 Orcas Relay for Life - Local teams raise funds, awareness and hope as they continuously walk the track at the high school athletic field in relay teams. Open to all,
Just-issued annual report states Funhouse programs going strong
In early summer, The Funhouse released its 2008 Annual Report. The report highlights the Orcas non-profit’s success during 2008, a year that ended with a major economic downturn. Despite the downturn, and a significant drop
Sculpt in Cement: Professional workshop on Orcas coming
The Olga Strawberry Council will sponsor a cement sculpture workshop on Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The workshop will take place “under the big top” tent at
Eastsound Village Green Users asked to Pack out Their Trash
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Trash receptacles will be removed this week at Eastsound Village Green to cut costs and compensate for sagging park use revenues. “We expect our use fees from the
Orcas Rec to bring art and music classes to a neighborhood near you this summer
Beginning next week, the Orcas Recreation Program begins art and music classes to Orcas Island kids and visitors -- and adults are welcome to attend too! On July 13, artist Cheryl Jackson will be offering
A Tale of Two Cryptologists: Dave Richardson publishes book of Orcas pioneer
Dave Richardson prefaces his new book, Shamrocks on the Tanana: Richard Geoghegan’s Alaska, saying, “When I was a small boy growing up in Friday Harbor, Washington, I loved to visit the little
Orcas Island Library Volunteer Appreciation Week coming July 13-18
By Kathy Stribling The Orcas Island Public Library is choosing the week of July 13-18 to honor our many volunteers. Currently we have over 40 islanders of all ages and walks of life assisting the
You Tube video contest to promote San Juans
A video contest managed by sanjuanislandsTV.com will give islanders and visitors alike the chance to wine more than $6,000 in prizes. The San Juan Islands Vacation Video Contest is open to videos made from time
Dragonfly Garden presents Women's Wellness Retreat
A Women's Wellness Retreat with Joleen Kelleher will come to Janice Richardson's Dragonfly Garden in Deer Harbor the weekend of July 24, 25, 26. The retreat is entitled, "Intentionally Living the Life You Love -
