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
Skatepark committee holds first meeting tonight
The Skatepark Committee will meet at the Orcas Island School Library on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. The committee was formed to address outstanding maintenance, financial, legal and safety issues at the Orcas Island
Get on the bus for education Feb. 26
Barb Skotte, President of the Orcas Island School District Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) alerted Orcas Islanders that the Washington State Legislature is gearing up for a session sure to focus on Basic Education Funding and the
There ought to be a law? Get in line before March 1
Docket Call: Public Can Request Changes in Comp Plan, UDC, Maps By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department has issued official notice that it will
Afterschool Spanish Classes to start earlier
"The afterschool Spanish classes got off to a wonderful start yesterday -- thank you to Anna Roseberry for her wonderful teaching presence, and to Pat Hunt, our Program Coordinator, for her work in making these
Jessica Gudgell named Orcas Junior Idol
On Saturday, Jan. 24, Jessica Gudgell was selected as Orcas Junior Idol. Jessica performed "Our Song," by Taylor Swift. As winner of the Orcas Junior Idol competition, Jessica is invited to sing at the Orcas
Foot Ferries sold; cash or cards only for tickets
Washington State Ferries (WSF) recently announced that next month, ferry riders can expect to see changes in fare collection. Checks and Canadian currency will no longer be allowed in payment for crossing tickets, beginning
Census jobs on Orcas Island $17.50/hr
Mary Lisenbery, Recruiting Assistant for the US Census Bureau, recently announced that the Census Bureau is recruiting workers in the San Juan Islands for the 2010 Census. Wages are $17.50 to $20.50 per hour plus
A busy week ahead: Jan. 25 to Feb. 1
Orcas Island resident David Schermerhorn will speak of his recent experience confronting the Israeli blockade of Gaza ports at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowhip on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the West Sound Community Hall. The service
Kindlings WinterFest brings speaker on Diversity, Civility and Christian Faith to Orcas
The KindlingsFest summer event, held on Orcas Island for the first time last summer, was a great hit as main speaker Dr. Jerry Root, spoke on the writings of C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles
Stage on the Green wins prestigious award
The Stage on the Green at Eastsound Village Green County Park has been selected as the American Institute of Architects, Seattle -- 2008 Awards for Washington Architecture People's Choice Winner in the "Built" Category.
San Juan Leadership class holds retreat on Orcas
Members of the 2009 Leadership San Juan Islands class came to Orcas Island for a two-day retreat on Jan. 23 and 24. They attended workshops at Heartwood House and braved the arctic air
Comment deadline on WSF long-range plans extended
Washington State Ferries (WSF) announced an extended public comment period on the draft long-range plan through Monday, Jan. 26. Due to the overwhelming response from communities, we extended the comment period five days to ensure
Friends of Moran Park honor Bumans Jan. 26
Michel Vekved, of the Friends of Moran State Park, issued the following invitation: I would like to extend a personal invitation to the Friends of Moran State Park Annual Meeting on Monday Jan. 26, from
Free 4-hour moorage at County's newest dock at Orcas Landing
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The County’s newly purchased public dock at Orcas Landing is welcoming boaters with 430 feet of moorage space available without charge for up to four hours
School board holds bond work session prior to regular board meeting on Thursday
The school board will hold a work session Thurs. Jan. 22 beginning at 3 p.m. to discuss whether to pursue a future bond issue. Public input is welcome. The work session will be followed by
Tidbits and factoids nourish community in service projects
The national Day of Service on Jan. 19 was a day of fun and camaraderie for those who joined in some of the projects happening on Orcas Island. About 25 volunteers of
