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
Dance halls? Where were they?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Back in the good old days, there weren't a lot of recreational opportunities for the people of Orcas Island. There was no electricity, and therefore no movies, and
County looking to fill board, commission vacancies
Is it your turn to serve? The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on
Fresh Bucks Program starting up on Orcas as a solution to hunger
-- from Kyle Dodd, San Juan County Health & Community Services -- Fresh Bucks Program starting on Orcas Island – Island grown solutions to ending hunger. Fresh Bucks is now offering discounts on fruits and
Award-winning Ruth Moody charms audiences with unique folk-roots music
Friday, July 12, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Ruth Moody performs Friday, July 12th at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at Orcas Center. Ruth Moody is a two-time Juno
Orcas to join in nationwide Lights for Liberty vigil
Bring a friend, a candle, a conscience, a voice, love Friday, July 12, 7:30 p.m., Village Green -- from Jude Nash -- On Friday July 12, Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention
We, the People of the Salish Sea, celebrate this In(ter)dependence Day
-- from Chom Greacen -- This “Map of the Salish Sea” by Lopez Island artist Stephen Carter represents the relation of humans to the Salish Sea (not to be used for navigational purposes). Everything is interrelated. We
When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary …
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with
Library honors Apollo 11 mission 50th anniversary with Summer of Space events in July
-- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon! The Library will have a variety of programs for kids, teens,
Slapin fine art on display at WaFed for month of July
-- from Susan Slapin -- Susan Slapin, painter (art instructor and photographer) is fine artist for the month of July at Washington Federal. Come view the many textures and colors of this long time artist/islander’s
Join Orcas Food Co-op in July, receive a bag of gifts
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Five years ago, in 2014, our Co-op opened its doors because the Orcas Island community wanted a co-op. We have since grown to over 1400 Member-Owners,
Master Gardeners will be diagnosing plant health at Driftwood Nursery on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray for Master Gardeners -- Wednesday, July 3rd the Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2020 Lit Fest open for submissions from artists, writers, musicians
-- from Jule Treneer for Orcas Island Lit Fest -- The Orcas Island Lit Fest has issued a call to all San Juan County artists, authors, and musicians that the submissions window for the 2020
Music in the Park kicks off summer concert series with Tow-Away Zone
Sunday, July 7, 5-7 p.m., Village Green -- from Marj Franke -- The three of us, Tow-Away Zone, are delighted to be first in line, as Orcas Island's summertime weekly Music in the Park series begins
One-time only: Voices of our Salish Sea exhibit coming to SJIMA
Saturday, July 13, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Don't miss the opportunity to experience legendary speakers on our ocean
Horseshoe Highway? What’s that?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Back in Orcas Island's early days, if you wanted to get from one island hamlet to another, or even from one farm to another, you had to use
WSF exploring partnerships for Anacortes ferry terminal improvements
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Washington State Department of Transportation is partnering with the Port and city of Anacortes to explore innovative public-private partnerships to enhance the 35-acre ferry terminal site. This could
