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
Registration open: Park & Rec has active schedule for Fall programs
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Rec -- Orcas Park & Rec is not ready to say goodbye to summer, but we are looking forward to the upcoming fall season. Look over our
Book burning? Really?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Back about 20 years ago, Frank Michels got it into his head that there should be a theatrical production of Ray Bradbury's pro-book, pro-free-thought, science-fiction masterpiece, Fahrenheit 451, and
New at SJIMA | Waterline – split, twisted, bound
At San Juan Islands Museum of Art through September 16 -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The awe-inspiring installation in the atrium is the largest and most lyrical shown
Sick plants? Master Gardeners at Farmers Market, Driftwood Nursery
Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. -3 p.m., Farmers Market Wednesday, August 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray for Master Gardeners -- Bring your plant problems to the San Juan
Next Orcas veggie potluck topic will be ‘going dairy free’
Sunday, August 4, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School — from Lili Hein — At the next Orcas Veggie Potluck, our topic is “Going Dairy Free.” Our community is fortunate to have many wonderful dairy-free options
Sweet syncopation to flow at upcoming Martin Lund Jazz Festival
Friday, August 30 - Sunday, September 1, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson for Orcas Island Jazz Festival -- Martin Lund’s 5th annual Orcas Island Jazz Festival will light up Orcas Center over
SJC Fair, ACE Hardware announce new Kitchen Ace Awards
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- It’s almost time for the Fair, which means it’s almost time for you to finish up your Food Preservation entries. Check out the new Kitchen
Experience Doe Bay Fest
-- from Jami Mitchell -- Doe Bay Fest 2019 IS ALMOST HERE! Click here to check out this gorgeous video featuring scenes from last year. It is year 12 for Doe Bay Fest, to be held August 8-11,
Library Fair upcoming; Who wouldn’t want a deal on a good book?
Saturday, August 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Dave Kosiur for Orcas Island Library -- Be a part of a great summer event and check out the Orcas Library’s Library Fair
Indian raiders? Where?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Note that I'll be using the Politically Incorrect word, "Indian." It's the word that was in common usage when the events in this story took place, and, anyway,
Experts on immigration and refugee policy to speak
Tuesday, July 30, 5 - 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from David Turnoy for San Juan County Democrats -- The San Juan County Democrats will be hosting a presentation by two experts on immigration, refugee
Health district to hire consultant to advise on lowering overall medical care costs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At their regular meeting on July 16, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District considered a number of topics of interest to the public. Consultant.
Annual Co-op seaweed excursion tradition back by popular demand
Thursday, August 1, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Orcas Food Co-op -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Join us for this special hands-on learning opportunity! Annual Tradition. New Location. Seaweed Excursion with
National Park Service, San Juan Islands Museum of Art present special artist-in-residence exhibition
Honoring the Pig War 160th anniversary -- from Brandon Cadwell, San Juan Island National Historical Park -- The National Park Service and the San Juan Islands Museum of Art are presenting a special exhibition of
Orcas Center: The island’s thriving ‘third place’
-- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- As you think of how you spend your day, chances are that you have at least two anchors in your schedule. Your “First Place”, which is your
Upcoming Market Day at Emmanuel Episcopal Church has something for everyone
Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Lynn Baker for Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- Market Day, the annual sale at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, offers more than ever Saturday, July
