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
Orcas Public School Site Council Forming
As organizations become larger, the input of those it serves seems smaller – that’s the logic behind the formation of school “site councils,” particularly in larger school districts. The Orcas Island School District (OISD) serves
Health Department Offers Confidential, Reduced Rate STD Testing
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager April is STD Awareness month and San Juan County Health Department is trying to raise public awareness about the impact of sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) on the lives
Peter Fisher opens gallery in Eastsound with "Chalk is Cheap" exhibit
A Grand Opening will celebrate the opening of the Peter C. Fisher Gallery this Saturday in Eastsound. The gallery is located between Homegrown Market and Shearwater Kayak Tours. at 138 North Beach Road Suite 103
Chamber Music Festival brings Shangrow back for Music Lovers seminar
Simply love the music? Curious about the origins and context of a piece of music? Or how to follow the developing theme central to a composer's work? Do you want to hear an overview of
Orcas Sail Club goes to nationals
Fundraisers begin with bake sale and car wash this afternoon Last weekend, the Orcas Sailing team dominated the 2009 NWISA Doublehanded District Championships and have earned a slot at the national sailing competition
Letter to the Editor: Pay cash to help local businesses
Here's an idea. How about urging all of us to pay cash for island-based goods and services whenever it is personally convenient or appropriate? It would be especially meaningful to the smaller, one or two person operations
Budget advisors meet with school board
Yesterday, April 21, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) met with the OISD board to review the budgeted and actual expenditures for the 08-09 school year, in preparation for formulating the
Sunny weather brings tennis for all levels
As the weather heats up, so too does the activity level around Buck Park. One activity that has gone on for many years now is Open Tennis. Open Tennis is sponsored by the Orcas Island
Teens and the Law: What you should know
A forum on Teens and the Law will be presented April 28th, 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Middle School Cafeteria in Eastsound. Parents, students ages 10-18 and the public are invited to a community forum led
Cooking in the Barn series to benefit Children's House
Christina Orchid will once again host a "Cooking in the Barn" series this spring to benefit Children's House. The former chef/owner of Christina's Restaurant who now instructs budding chefs at Seattle Culinary Institute, Christina will
Julian Glasser, Peter Fisher, Bob and Pat Jester and the Bullock Brothers win Stewardship Awards
Contributed by Liz Illg Eight Good Stewardship awards were presented at “Sustainable San Juans: Greening Your Home, Business and Food,” an Earthday event held Saturday in Friday Harbor. The awards were part
Cabaret in the Air to feature local performers
Orcas Center presents Cabaret in the Air, a fun, mysterious and unique variety show that features local dancers, singers and a musician. Cabaret in the Air will be performed in the OffCenter Stage on Thursday,
Poem for the Day: Lines for Cuscuscaraway and Mirza Murad Ali Beg
Lines for Cuscuscaraway and Mirza Murad Ali Beg How unpleasant to meet Mr. Eliot! With his features of clerical cut, And his brow so grim And his mouth so prim And his conversation, so nicely
Eastsound water tests bring surprising results
High nitrate levels not associated with caffeine, test finds Scientific fact has challenged the assumption that the increased level of nitrates in Eastsound well water is caused by a dense concentration of septic fields.
Poem for the Day: Everyone Sang
Everyone Sang Everyone suddenly burst out singing; And I was filled with such delight As prisoned birds must find in freedom Winging wildly across the white Orchards and dark green fields; on; on; and out
Poem for the Day: The Morning Hours
The Morning Hours In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. By the morning hours and by the night when it is stillest, Thy Lord hath not forsaken thee nor doth He hate thee,
