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
Want to know what the Kiwanis Club does?
Saturday, September 14, 5 - 7 p.m., the Grange -- from Irene McKinley for Orcas Kiwanis Club -- On Saturday, September 14 from 5-7 at the Grange, there will be a social event that focuses
These county boards, committees need your expertise
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Current vacancies and positions with terms ending within 30 Days. If you are interested in serving on a board or advisory committee fill out an Advisory Committee Application or
Meet Kelsie Spurgeon, new Para-Educator
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Do you have any pets? There are two dogs that live with us named Bandit and Luna; they're fluffy and full of energy. Any favorite hobbies or interests
Susan Slapin’s work is on display at Library for September
-- from Susan Slapin -- Susan Slapin is September’s Visual Art exhibit at Orcas Island Public Library. Slapin’s work runs a broad spectrum: abstract acrylic colorfield paintings and delicate colorful textured pastels are featured.All about sense of
Community Church invites you to ‘Church in the Park’
Sunday, September 8, 11 a.m., Camp Moran -- from Brian Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- Orcas Island Community Church invites you to “Church in the Park” on September 8 at Camp Moran in
Tomorrow it’s Orcas Rising: Concert at the Village Green
Sunday, September 1, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Didier Gincig for Orcas Rising -- Mark the end of the summer season with an assortment of local talent tomorrow at the Village Green.
Orcasional Musings | Early ferries? From where, to where, with what?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| If you want to visit an island, you have to take a ferry. So it all hinges on where you can get on, whether it goes to where
SJIMA welcomes new board member
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- New board member, Marney Reynolds brings to the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) her love of art and education. Walking into
Orcas Center ‘Role-Out!’ previews upcoming season
Sunday, September 8, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center’s Season “Role-Out” is a great opportunity to learn about upcoming shows for the season, scheduled classes, sponsorship opportunities,
League of Women Voters hosting health care forum
Monday, September 9, 12 - 2 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Haley Day for League of Women Voters -- The next League of Women Voters of the San Juans meeting will offer islanders
Orcas Fire and Rescue to dedicate 9/11 memorial
Wednesday, September 11, 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- The smoldering remains of the World Trade Center lie at the center of what would soon be
Climbing PoeTree comes to Orcas Center in Imagine Festival prequel event
Wednesday, September 11, 7:30 p.m., Center Stage -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- In conjunction with Imagine Arts and Music Festival, Orcas Center is pleased to present Climbing PoeTree on Wednesday, September 11
Six-month balance class to begin at Senior Center
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Center -- Tuesdays and Thursdays for 6 months, starting October 15, 5 - 6 p.m., Senior Center The Orcas Senior Center is excited to present Tai Ji Quan: Moving
Special School Board meeting called for tomorrow
Friday, August 30, 12 p.m., School District Office -- from Orcas Island School District -- The agenda outlined below is the impetus for a special School Board meeting. 12 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL
Orcas Center’s September art show features Marcia Spees
Friday, September 6, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathleen Youngren -- Can’t wait to see where Marcia’s creative talent has taken her now? Don’t miss her exhibit at Orcas Center throughout the month
Unique opportunity to purchase native wildflowers coming up
Saturday, Sept. 28, 12 – 2 pm, Coffelt Farm -- from San Juan County Land Bank -- Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase locally grown wildflowers native to San Juan County! The Land Bank
