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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Funhouse Sponsors Summer Indie Rock Show!
Correction: By Zach Lefton The Odd Fellows Hall will be rocking on July 11 at 8:30 p.m. when Princeton, a Los Angeles-based countrified indie rock band, and Orcas’ own Blue Tarp turn their
Kids Book Club continues at Darvill's, thanks to anonymous donor
When Public Librarian Nita Couchman told the kids in the Table of Contents Book Club that they'd have to disband for the summer, they protested vociferously. "It was so rewarding to see the
Born Learning Trail installed on North Beach Road
Orcas Family Connections, a non-profit serving island families, and the and the Early Childhood Education nd Assistance Program (ECEAP) a San Juan County agency, combined efforts with Terra Firma Construction and the local
Summer Ballroom Dance Lessons with Lynn Richards
A summer ballroom dance series for teens and adults will take place on Thursday evenings this summer at the Orcas Center's Madrona Room. Instructor Lynn Richards, with a lifetime of dancing experience, makes it easy
Rosario Mansion and Cascade Bay Grill open every day
For those who felt the Sept. 30, 2008 auction of Rosario Resort was the end of an era, we have good news. The Moran Mansion is open daily from 10 a.m. - 6
Shakespeare's "As You Like It" at Doe Bay July 9
By Kathi Ciskowski On Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 pm at Doe Bay Resort, a full Shakespeare play, "As You Like It" will be performed. A troupe out of San Juan Island called Island Stage
Last-minute electioneering heats up Mayoral Campaign
The election for the Mayor of Eastsound ("We're all animals here!") will conclude this weekend. At $1 a vote, Mikey, the Golden Retriever sponsored by Office Cupboard remains in the lead with 1349
Open space farm classification and taxation of current use parcels
By Charles Zalmanek County Tax Assessor The Open Space Taxation Act, enacted in 1970, allows property owners to have their open space, farm and agricultural, and timber lands valued at their current use rather
Still some slots left in fun science classes
PTSA President Barb Skotte announced today that there are still a few spots left, and time still to sign-up for the PTSA summer math classes, to be taught by Marta Nielson. Marta is teaching both
"Be Still, Be Well" — practice T'ai Chi Chih at Eastsound Waterfront Park
(Note: Updated 7/2/09 with correct email contact.) Those who may be in the mood for “a little Monday evening meditative sustenance" are invited to join Joan Roulac and other T'ai Chi Chih students in a
School board supports Kline's plan to start school year with "robust" program
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board gave Superintendent Barbara Kine the go-ahead to work with Business Manager Ben Thomas to formulate a full slate of programs at Orcas Island public schools. The board
"I love dirt" – Kids race bikes on BMX course
On a warm summer evening, you can find kids racing BMX bikes over the hilly dirt course provided at YMCA Camp Orkila, thanks to the joint efforts of Wildlife Cycles and Orkila. The
Final public hearing on county budget reductions on Wednesday
Beginning at 9:05 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, the San Juan County Council is slated to hold a public hearing on the Ordinance to amend Ordinance 59-2008, Ordinance 10-2009, Ordinance 8-2009, and revise the San
No more warnings before county removes illegal signs
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In response to complaints from citizens and business owners concerned about the proliferation of illegally placed signs, San Juan County has been tagging non-compliant signs with a
Gregory Kramer to Present Reading and Workshop on Insight Dialogue
By Suzanne Olson Gregory Kramer travels the world to teach Insight Dialogue, the meditation practice that he co-created as a way of bringing the tranquility and insight attained in meditation directly into
Karate for kids emphasizes character development and discipline
By Jaen Black Denise O’Toole is like many island teachers: diverse. She teaches and tutors math and an Okinawan style of karate called Goju Ryu. A four-generation native of San Francisco, Denise received
