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
Sign Code Enforcement Scheduled for Orcas on May 13
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County is giving the owners of illegally placed "sandwich board" signs a heads up that their signs will be tagged on Wednesday, May 13 for removal
Parent Child Playgroup Reunion May 16, 2009
From 1991-2008 many island families participated in a parent/child playgroup facilitated by Kathi Ciskowski. Although the people and venues changed, the basic activity format remained the same for all groups. On Sat., May
Small Fruit Production at the Garden Club May 20
On May 20, the Orcas Island Garden Club program will feature Colleen Burrows from Whatcom County Extension talking about small fruit production. The program begins at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of the Orcas
Artsmith brings poet Peter Ludwin to Kangaroo House
Artsmith is pleased to present a reading and spoken word open mic with poet Peter Ludwin this Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast on Orcas Island. Peter's first book,
School makes do with reduced funds; board passes Minimum Education Plan for 2009-2010
With the Legislature's final budget approved by Governor Chris Gregoire last week, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board reluctantly passed the district's minimum education plan and I-728 allocation plan on May 4. The Minimum
Letter to the Editor: Library Landscaping Project Questioned
To: Orcas Island Library Board Dear Trustees, It was brought to my attention recently that the Library Director on behalf of John Ashenhurst the Board's President had applied for a grant from OICF for the
Free Lunch and Prizes for OPALCO Annual Meeting Attendees
This coming Saturday morning, May 16th, Co-op members and their families will "get on the ferry and ride" to participate in OPALCO's 72nd Annual Meeting. Attendees will be treated to a healthy sack lunch with
Opinion: Putting the Swine Flu in Perspective
by Dr. Frank James, San Juan County Health Official Three or four times each century a new flu bug shows up in the human population and spreads quickly from person to person worldwide. Sometimes these
Here comes the sun: the week ahead
Sunday, May 10 The Island Sinfonia is presenting its Mother's Day spring concert at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The program will feature Symphony No. 8 by Franz Schubert and Symphony No. 9 (first
County Wins $2.5 million Grant for Mount Baker Road Project
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Department reports that the Washington State County Road Administration Board (known as "CRAB") has awarded San Juan County the largest grant it
No COLAs for most county elected officials
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager With the County's revenue dropping and contract negotiations still underway with its employees' union, the Citizens Salary Commission voted unanimously Thursday to not provide cost of living adjustments
All Island Preschools Hold Open House
Saturday, May 16 from 10am - 1 An invitation to all families with preschool aged children -- on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., you and your child can tour Children's House,
Dyan Holmes photo show at Islanders Bank
Dyan Holmes' first show of her photography is on display at Islanders Bank through the month of May. Holmes is a 2007 graduate of Orcas Island High School and is eco-chair of a
Swil Kanim to be featured at OIPP "Bringing Together Community
Mark your calendars and plan to join the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP) Coalition on Sunday, May 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center for an evening of music, food and sharing,
Weekend events feature dance, food, benefits and music
Friday, May 8 Dragonfly Dance Party at the Odd Fellows Hall. Heart and Soul Activation through Music, Art and Dance 8:30 p.m to midnight . Resident DJ's Bruce Pavitt and Jyoti. Featuring World Beat, Vintage
Invest Local – talk at Firehall on May 11
You've heard of "buying local" and "eating local." Now there's talk of "investing local." The Orcas Island Community Foundation is hosting a discussion led by Charlie Anderson, Chair of the San Juan Island Community Foundation.
