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
Pilot program introduces XO computers at Orcas Elementary
The Orcas community is again helping the Orcas Island School District (OISD), this time with an international program called “One Laptop per Child.” The “poster child” for this campaign is the XO
County's environmental picture brought into focus at Sustainable San Juans April 17-19
"Sustainable San Juans," from April 17-19 promises to be a weekend of activities highlighting the environmental sustainability of our county islands. This year the event will take place on San Juan Island, bringing
Orcas School board seeks transition to local business management
Ben Thomas's contract as Orcas Island School District (OISD) business manager was reviewed at the OISD school board March 26 meeting, but as it was not marked for action on the agenda, the board postponed
Young • Original • Poetry
The Orcas Island Public Library invites the Orcas community to a poetry reading featuring young poets reading their original poems on Friday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library’s meeting room. In celebration of
Pugetopolis author coming to Darvills
Knute Berger thinks Seattle is turning into the civic equivalent of a Starbucks Frappucino. For years Berger has been Seattle’s own Mossback, sharing his sharp-tongued yet conscientious musings with the public in his
Writers Festival launches its second season with a tasty dinner
A special invitation from the Orcas Island Writers Festival has been issued for "Coming to Our Senses: a Cooking Class and Dinner." The all-day event will take place on Saturday, May 9, culminating in a
Appraisals, Egg Hunts in addition to music and poetry performances this weekend
Friday April 10 Deer Harbor Community Club potluck at 6:30p.m. The Orcas a Cappella singers perform. "Bring a potluck dish to share plus a bit more of extra food for our musical guests and remember
KindlingsFest catches fire, returns to Orcas this summer
Dick Staub, Pastor at the Orcas Island Community Church, announces the second KindlingsFest wil be held on Orcas Island from Wednesday, July 22 to Saturday, July 25 but right now is the time to Register
Shark Reef spring issue online – submissions open for fall issue
“Idle observations at a ferry landing; thoughts that surface when we try to sleep; a young woman’s unhappy visit to a radiologist’s office; the sensation of floating after a strong dive; a hilarious tale of chickens
Don't miss the first tax payment April 30
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Treasurer Jan Sears reminds taxpayers that the deadline for paying County property taxes is April 30. Taxpayers have the option of paying the taxes in
"The Immigrant's Table" comes to Orcas
MaryLou Sanelli and Deborah Sparks will appear in The Immigrant’s Table at Orcas Center’s OffCenter Stage on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 pm. Based on Sanelli’s book by the same name, the
Home: a new cafe opens at the Odd Fellows Hall this week
Shoshana Avree and Holly Berman are opening a new cafe on Orcas Island: HOME will make its debut on Thursday, April 9 from 4-8 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall, downstairs. The new restraunteurs will
Gypsy circus troubadours inspire Taarka — performing at the Odd Fellows Hall next Saturday
The acoustic band Taarka, from Colorado, will be performing at the Odd Fellows Hall this Saturday evening, April 11. Emerging from a long tradition of gypsy circus troubadours, Taarka performs an engaging mix of Western
Teaching community-building at the Orcas Middle School
Nancy Wrightsman, Middle School/High School counselor, prepares middle school students for success in high school and beyond through the Life Skills classes offered each quarter. During the seventh grade, the class concentrates on
April events spring up: April 4 – 11
Monday, April 6 County Council - Friday Harbor --Dog ordinance revision review before the County Council at 11 a.m.-- Cell phone ordinance discussion before the County Council at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 County Council
Council ponies up for Orcas Farmers' Market at the Village Green
County Parks Manager Dona Wuthnow faced a grilling from Orcas East Council member Gene Knapp when she presented the Parks Department budget to the County Council on March 30. In seeking council approval for
